1955 CJ5 Restoration

Nice wind chimes. Looking good.

 

Finally got pictures of the body. It seems stronger than when it rolled out of the factory.
The floors are nearly all new steel. (1/8 inch)
The old floor supports were also nearly all rusted out. (the wood was still inside some of it)
They have been replaced with thick square tube steel.
Its about to get painted. We are gonna roll the chassis back under, attatch it and then paint the entire thing

Here are some pictures






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nice build

 

I like the idea of the beefed up floor supports. What size steel tubing did you use and do they match the original height of the hat channel supports? I'm thinking about doing something similar with an on frame floor replacement and collecting ideas.

 

Photos of painting and priming. Decided to go with a tan color. Originally i was going to do it green but it just didnt look good.
Enjoy

 

very much like the color, reminds me of IH White (cream)

 

Nice paint job and x2 on the color choice.

 

Heres an update.
Got alot of the jeep back together and am looking foward to being able to drive her. Shes turning out to be a real beauty.

This weekend we got many of the cosmetic parts in as well as some other neccesary ones. (Lights, Tailgate, Glove box door, Spare tire carrier, spedometer, and more)


















I put the spare on to see how it looked.

Thanks for checking out my pictures. comment with thoughts.

 

I think it's looking great. I like the color.

 

Just beautiful man!

 

That is looking really good!

 

Thanks for the replies. Heres an update. My dad has worked on the body plate that covers the transmission and got it looking perfect. It looks as nice as it did when it rolled of the assembly line. Here are some pictures


We fiberglassed it and then sprayed a coat of rhino layering and then painted it black.






Half way painted.

I will get a picture of the piece inside the cj. The steering wheel and a couple other pieces have since been put in.

 

Update:
The steering wheel is in, starter is in, and the wiring harness is starting to go in. Also, the winsheild wipers are in. Here are some pictures

 

Hey you are doing a really first class job. is that a wagon in the backround? is that next?

 

Love that paint. Great project.

 

Its on the list of projects

 

what else is on the list? another willy or something else?

 

That is excellent work! The contrasting color on the transmission plate is a great idea.

 

Very nice indeed!!