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Just Got Myself Into A 6...

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by rejeep, Feb 14, 2013.

  1. Jan 11, 2014
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Beautiful

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  2. Jan 11, 2014
    dsrt4

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    Sweet build!

    Whart A/c system are you using?
     
  3. Jan 12, 2014
    rejeep

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    Jeep Air..
    Heat and AC... simple one unit install... and I dont need to cut a cowl vent in the tub.

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  4. Jan 12, 2014
    tarry99

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    Who makes that?
     
  5. Jan 12, 2014
    rejeep

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    jeep air
     
  6. Jan 12, 2014
    dsrt4

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    Do you take the stock heater box out with that? What about defrost?
     
  7. Jan 12, 2014
    rejeep

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    yes.. its an all inclusive unit..
    defrost is achieved using plenum and stock holes in windshield frame..
     
  8. Jan 12, 2014
    dsrt4

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    Sweet! I'm buying that.
     
  9. Jan 12, 2014
    68BuickV6

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    Would love to see pics once installed! I want to add a/c eventually.
     
  10. Jan 12, 2014
    rejeep

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    hopefully ill start working on the tub in the next couple weeks..

    prob still a way off before its installed....
    but the comp is mounted :)
     
  11. Jan 12, 2014
    rejeep

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    have to design a tub lifting rig...

    Im thinking some 2x4 and a single eyelet...
    going to have to find the COG for a CJ6...
     
  12. Jan 12, 2014
    rejeep

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    Got some misc work done on the frame today..
    Started the running the rear brake lines...
    76-86 SS flex lines do not work with the 73 pre bent SS lines..
    Need some adapters... :shock:


    Motor frame mounts positioned.. and of course 72-75 Jeeps require some "drilling modification"


    New lower shock studs made.. better alignment with the top studs.


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  13. Jan 16, 2014
    rejeep

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    Anybody have a picture of the stock 3 piece crossmember.... Forgot what the puzzle piece looked like..
     
  14. Jan 16, 2014
    dsrt4

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    The trans crossmember and skidplate?
     
  15. Jan 16, 2014
    rejeep

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    Well just the crossmember...

    mine was in three pieces cross bar and 2 braces.. Deff 100 percent stock
     
  16. Jan 17, 2014
    rejeep

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    crossmember mounted tonight... seems there are 2 stock positions so its just finger tight for the moment..
    yay fastenall for all new flange bolts and nuts.


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  17. Jan 17, 2014
    rejeep

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    picked misc CJ6 parts and MJ bumpers from powdercoat...


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  18. Jan 17, 2014
    bkd

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    I love it.......everything so clean and new :)

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  19. Jan 19, 2014
    rejeep

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    tackled steering this weekend..


    Box mounted on new bracket..


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    Steering box brace mounted...


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    Missing Pitman arm nut... so all progress kinda halted here..


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    getting ready to plop the engine in the frame...
     
  20. Jan 19, 2014
    rejeep

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    Odd question....


    Anybody mount a fiberglass tub or repli tub without scribe marks?
    I was just thinking what would I have to reference that the tub is in the correct position...?


    I haven't actually mocked the tub on the frame yet.. So if there is an 'ah ah' factor here I apologize..
     
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