1970 Cj5 Build

just got my tube fenders from jeeptubes.com these guys were really cool and i am very pleased with the quality.

rear tire carrier, this will mount of the rear bumper and swing down for easy access

 

this month has started off extremely busy. but i have been able to find time after work to get some stuff done. you know what would make life simpler for us custom build guys?? how about a search engine that provides you parts based of the year or make of engine/trans. every time i go to an auto parts store they ask what year or make of car? well i cant tell you that because it's custom!! anyways i have parts from all different years to make this project work!

 

here are some pics of my progress. i picked up my tranny and transfer case last week, along with a flywheel, throw out, and pilot bearing.

i have been also starting to get parts in the mail that i placed 2 weeks ago. i got all my parts to rebuild the front axle. also got my master cylinder from Herm. i ordered up some spring perches for the d30 and new u-bolt plates. these things are beefy.

you can also see my cut front bumper in this pic.

 

i ripped the old manifold off this engine and put my new edelbrock manifold on along with a performer carb that i had on the old set up. i had to buy a new HEI cap, found TDC and dropped her in, still need to finish all the plug wires.

i was able to get the rear end finally bolted in, now i can place the jack stands under the axle as opposed to the frame. that made it easier to bolt my tranny and trx case in.

 

now i have to do some cutting and welding. i need to figure out how im going to use my crossmember. do modify my old or just build a new?? this SM465 is definitely big and hangs a lot lower than the T14.

 

sorry for the clarity, it was late last night and the good lighting is on the other side of garage! and this is all done with my phone.

 

Looking good!

 

i found some old pics of the jeep from late last year. i new i had some pics laying around of 2 toys.

 

took some better pics with my actual camera, the phone can only do so much. i am waiting for my friend to bring his welder over so i can get the bumpers on and the tank mounted. i am returning my black diamond lift because the front leaves are on back order till at least December. i placed this order in May of this year. i can not wait any longer to this project a roller. i'm going to have Deaver make some leafs specific to my ride and they can have it done in 3 weeks!

 

picked up the tires last week for $400 and the wheels last night for $390. never mounted actual bead locks before and i here it will be tedious.

 

just got a call and they found a set of front leafs! i will not have to wait till December. i will have them by the end of this week. so no deaver.

 

:drool:

 

Looking really good. Whats the brand of bead locks you got?

 

i will look when i get home. they are an American racing wheel, the code on the box says they are the outlaw II's, but i searched and couldnt find the outlaw II with beadlocks. maybe a special edition? these were supposed to go on a race truck.

 

CWT makes the beadlocks.

 

got the old spring perches cut off the dana 30, cleaned up spindles (new bearing and seals) just need to find a zirk fitting small enough so i can pump the u joints full of grease before i install the axles. cut the rest of the old rear bumper off so i can get the new thicker less bent one installed. spent half the day parts chasing! what a way to spend the weekends.

 

cut out the cross-member last, i'm going to box it in and it looks like it will bolt to the frame with no spacers in between.

 

got my front leafs bolted up and the dana 30 sitting in place. when i get my wheels together i will get them bolted on to set pinion angle. i should have a welder at my house on Saturday. cant wait, i can get so much more accomplished. i need to learn that trade.

 

here are the wheels with the rim semi installed. i just got my Dynabeads on Tuesday, so i need to pour them in, push the other bead on and install valve stems. here is a cool link on how to install beadlocks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIYrGJmHM78

 

and here is Herm's pedal assembly all bolted in. just need to buy some 90 degree fittings and about 2 feet of line, bench bleed and whala! brakes.