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My 67 CJ5 build

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Johns1967CJ5, Dec 11, 2013.

  1. Jan 22, 2018
    browncoat

    browncoat Member

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    Yeah, I don't think that frame's much good anymore.:lol:

    Toolbox looks recoverable but.(y)
     
  2. Jan 22, 2018
    Steve's 70-5

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    With all the work you have done, I would get a after-market tool box. I installed one on my build, fit was pretty good, had to do some adjustment around the transmission tunnel.
    Work looks good. How did you fix the tail light panel?

    Where the tub attaches to the frame. There is a attachment point to the rear of the riser panel. The riser panel/floor are horizontal, the frame rolls up, the floor metal needs to be adjusted to match the frame. Had a problem there on my build. Noticed it after everything was painted. Can get a picture tomorrow of the location if you need one
     
  3. Jan 22, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    I would like to see a picture of what you mean, as far as the tail light panel I did t do anything yet but it looks like a may have to cut it in half, remove a small section and weld it back in, still thinking about it
     
  4. Jan 22, 2018
    Steve's 70-5

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    I would cut it at the top at the bend. Will be at the easier to finish, less body work than in middle of the panel. Will do picture tomorrow.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2018
    Steve's 70-5

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    Here is a picture of the attachment point I was talking about. The picture is in the driver side, rear wheel well. On the other side of the metal will be the gas tank.

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  6. Jan 25, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    And that's how you turn a 56 cowl into a 67 cowl

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  7. Jan 25, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    Back in pc's

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  8. Jan 26, 2018
    Steve's 70-5

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    John, you need to think about grounding for your electric wiring. I painted and sealed my tub like you a doing. Now I am running grounds to tail lights etc. so they will work. You might want to incorporate some type of ground hook ups, so you are not grinding paint to get to metal. Tub to frame etc. I am at this point and wish I had did something before I painted.
     
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  9. Jan 26, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    Yeah I went thru that when I did my truck
     
  10. Jan 27, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    Parts got blasted today

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  11. Jan 28, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    Using white epoxy sure shows all the problem areas and spots I missed welding, it also shows all the work I still have..... ugh..... why didn't I buy a repli tub ?????


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  12. Jan 28, 2018
    TIm E

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    I fear a replacement tub might have made it no longer feel like it was your Father's original Jeep. You are bringing back history here. I'm gonna be proud of my '68 build when done, but yours is on a whole different plane. Build on good sir...
     
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  13. Jan 28, 2018
    Focker

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    (y)
     
  14. Jan 28, 2018
    masscj2a

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    I got to tell you. Every time I get to where you are, I swear I am going to buy a replacement tub. And like you, I usually end up in pain, just like you are. I have a cj6 and cj8 right now that need tubs and I have the parts to replace everything for the c6 right now, but its killing me to start, where you are now. One day, I am going to save a years worth of work and buy a MD Juan tub and say the hell with it.
     
  15. Jan 29, 2018
    sterlclan

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    at least you don't have to remove the primer to do the finish,that's a huge benefit to the epoxy primer base.
     
  16. Feb 2, 2018
    fhoehle

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    The work you are doing is incredible. My hat is off to you.
     
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  17. Feb 2, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    Started the welding process today and got the one wheelhouse on. Epoxy priming first made it a bit of a pain, the pc has to go on then all the spot welds marked then back off, sand the weld areas put back on and weld. Then the fumes from the burning epoxy gave me a 3 advil headache. Won't do that again.

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  18. Feb 3, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    Today's progress, I can see I'm going to build a rotisserie (out of wood) for this. Why do I get the feeling this body will be one good pothole away from self destruction ? :banghead:

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  19. Feb 3, 2018
    TIm E

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    I wouldn't worry about potholes John, pretty sure you are taking more care and doing a better job than the factory ever did.
     
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  20. Feb 4, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    Well she survived her first roll over :beer: everything from the wheel wells back is spot welded

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