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Project...Kahuna 66 cj6

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by bkd, May 11, 2007.

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  1. May 26, 2010
    jeep67

    jeep67 Member

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    The top looks good, Jim.

    By the way, have you experienced any troubles with your rear hubs? I broke two hubs on my rear full-float conversion before finally going to drive flanges. I think my problem was due to the detroit locker shock-loading the hubs from time to time as it engaged.
     
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  2. May 26, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    yea I really have to keep a close eye on the studs holding the hub on, they loosen up despite my best efforts.....probably should just install the drive flanges I have
    Jim
     
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  3. May 26, 2010
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'd intended to do that for SSDutch as well - looks good!
     
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  4. May 26, 2010
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    I grenaded several locking hubs with mine, eventually taking out the Lock Right too. I now use drive flanges.
     
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  5. May 26, 2010
    Okkie

    Okkie Member

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    I don't think mine will ever look like that!
    That Jeep is looking excelent Jim!
     
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  6. May 28, 2010
    yelocj5r

    yelocj5r now that is yellow it doe

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    jim yur top looks great and it makes it look more like a touring jeep...hehehehe.where did
    you have the sewing done at.....
     
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  7. May 28, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Richard's wife took care of the sewing, and thanks again for the xtra bikini top :beer:
    Jim
     
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  8. May 29, 2010
    Jeepman13126

    Jeepman13126 New Member

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    The jeep looks great. Just so you know a 2004-2006 wrangler unlimited top fits perfectly as well. The one I have is made by smittybilt that I got for 15 bucks at a truck show. The joy of owning a CJ6 is trying to make all of the cool stuff made for the rest of the jeeping community work for us.
     
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  9. May 31, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    yea I remember reading that once (you've got a great looking 6)....never could find one cheap enough however

    I added some 100w Halogens today, kinda copied Patricks lights
    I welded up some angle iron to make the brackets
    [​IMG]
    I used the existing bolts and holes for the upper soft top door hinge to mount them to the windshield
    [​IMG]
    here they are mounted up
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    [​IMG]
    I'll most likely use a smaller light in the future but I've had these so they'll work for now
    Jim
     
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  10. Jun 5, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    so I'm down to the last two projects on the 6......carpet and on board air
    Started on the carpet this week. Stripped out the temp oriental rug I had in there then removed everything in the tub. I acquired a form fit rubber mat that covers the entire front from sdcj6 (Ray).....the plan is to lay down heat/sound barrier, lay the rubber mat in place then glue carpet to that. This will allow to remove if necessary (not that it ever gets wet here in so-cal :)) and should really help the inside temps/acoustics
    here's a shot of the insulation in place
    [​IMG]
    I've already prepped the mat so it'll go in next week....still have to go find some dark brown carpet
    Jim
     
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  11. Jun 5, 2010
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yeah, OK..:rofl: :D

    Looks good! I wouldn't mind a little insulation on the floor.
     
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  12. Jun 5, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    :rofl:.....funny that's what my wife said :monkeys:
     
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  13. Jun 5, 2010
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That it looked good? Or that she wants insulation on the floor?


    :D
     
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  14. Jun 5, 2010
    double R

    double R Member

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    awesome...I think you're gonna love that carpet and padding.
     
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  15. Jun 5, 2010
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    We just got back from cruising the Jeep around town, and my floorboards still get mighty hot. Might have to follow Jim's lead here..
     
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  16. Jun 5, 2010
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Jim, what are you using for the insulation?
     
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  17. Jun 5, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    got it from a company on ebay........EZ Cool Automotive

    it's foil faced on both sides sandwiching insulation.....a 4'x10' sheet was about $35 shipped to my door
    Jim

    heat was the deciding factor on going this route....tootsies really got hot on the way to/from the Mojave road trip
     
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  18. Jun 5, 2010
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    How ironic.:D
    I've been sitting here looking around, and have zeroed in on that same stuff...:)
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EZ-C...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
     
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  19. Jun 6, 2010
    bkap

    bkap Gone, but not long gone.

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    bkap, Jun 6, 2010
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  20. Jun 6, 2010
    pilebuck

    pilebuck Member

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    BTK where did u get ur spar tire and jerry can set up i like it alot.
     
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