1959 Cj5 Build (was Gpas Cj5)

It after first coat of por15

 

Got part of the suspension in... all leafs are on, front shocks are on. rear ubolts (suppled from BDS) dont fit with the stock shock plate and after drilling it to enlarge the whole to fit BDS Ubolt, I dont like how it sits. So im waiting for them to be unbackordered then I will finish.

 

this happens to everyone it seems with the BDS kit. happened to me. i ended up going to a local shop and buying 7/16" Ubolts.

 

It seems most lift companies just throw random u bolts in thrir kits for the CJs cuz they never seen to fit right. I just upgraded mine to 5/8" u bolts and 3/8" thick spring plates from ruff stuff. Welded on a long grade 8 bolt to the spring plate for lower shock mounts. Definitely a lot stronger than the factory 7/16 u bolts

 

Question.. Anyone have a Overdrive kit and regret it? or do you use it all the time?

 

A bit over a week ago took the f134 to get hottanked and machined and just got it back. Decided to go ahead and start the painting process to prevent any rust or corrosion. So far im liking it. Engine will be going into an all black engine bay and entire engine wont be all the same color. (other than valve cover etc everything else will be black)

 

Well, the last two weekends hasnt had much engine work (due to wind) but got the rear brakes serviced, and spacers put on to match the front and new hard lines ran. We also got the Oil pan cleaned and painted as well as the oil filler neck and some other parts. If you look back to some of the previous photos you can see how much sludge was really in the pan and how thick it was.

 

Looks like good progress so far, keep it up! What are your plans for the body? I like the patina the way it is, but it's your ride.

 

Well, didnt get anything done last weekend due to my son being sick but this past weekend we did. Got the oil pan on and pick up in, new pistons in, rings set. cam and crank in. Slowly but surely.

 

honestly the original idea was just to do a smoothed out raptor liner (i dont like the heavy texture finishes) since this will be used offroad and i dont want to get bummed out after the first scratch lol

 

QUESTION:
so upon putting in the crank, the rear main seal was very different from the OEM. I had purchased the KaiserWillys engine overhaul kit and i think the part number for the rear main was Part # 800099, anyone have any feedback on these?

 

main part of the engine is complete, just got to get the rest ordered and put on. i.e. water pump, 12v alt, etc.. and some touch-ups

 

I've never heard of anyone regretting an overdrive.

I have heard it is difficult to remove the liner to use heat or weld on damaged panels.
I would pull the dents and run it in "faded glory"

 

raptor will give in to a wire wheel....true rhino or similar "professional" liner needs a lot more work damhik