My CJ6 Frankenstein Build, Little Of Everything!

Finished welding and grinding the fire wall, filled everything except the speedometer hole and any threaded holes that if I done use can just be plugged with a bolt. Now I need to reinforce the drivers side with some 12 gauge, since I'm switching from frame mounted pedals to swinging pedals I need to stiffen up the fire wall.



Started doing modifications to the trans tunnel. When done they will make sense but, for now all I can say is this simple modification is taking way longer than I figured. Won't be able to work on it tomorrow, hope to finish this mod Monday and start replacing the passenger side floor pan so I can start on the drivers side.





My welding table is buried behind 2 axles so I ended up improvising with OSB and 4 jack stands. At least it it smells good while welding!

 

Not welded in yet but, passenger side floor pan is close to being done.

 

I really like the direction this build is heading. Keep up the great work.

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My latest Craigslist buy to add to my CJ's parts pile. Paid less for 5 wheels than I was going to pay for just one of the ones I had planned on running! All I need to do is re-paint them and cut the center out of the worst 2 caps to fit my lock-outs.

 

Are you sure your lock outs will fit through that center hole?

 

Yep, not running a early CJ front axle. Running a Wagoneer Dana 44 with Ford hubs/discs. Opened up more choices for wheels, these look similar to the Jeep wheels from the late 70's early 80's.

 

Roger that! Good score.

 

Got my driver's side A-pillar replaced today. When I cut out my old rocker panel the floor board tried to bail also!



Got my rocker panel pretty much replaced. Sure goes faster when you don't have to run after steel. When I found stuff on the passenger side I needed to replace I bought the steel for the driver's side.

 

Love it! I think the diamond plate floors look really cool when done properly.

 

Within 4" of having my driver's side floor board out. Then I can start on reinforcing the firewall for swinging pedals and getting the floor board ready to go in. But, now I'm going to spend time on the internet looking for a o-ring to fit my die grinder. None of the parts stores in 20 miles have one in stock, so I'll probably end up with 100 of the stupid things!

 

Found out the o-ring I needed is closer in size to ones used in faucets, ran to the farm store in Sigourney and got one. The original might have been metric, as the 1/16" thick one I got is a tight fit. Now just have to use pliers to turn the speed control ring. While I was down ther I stopped at the Case IH dealer and ordered a rear-sump oil pick-up for my motor.

After I got the die grinder working again I got the driver's side floor board and toe support cut out. Now to re-enforce the firewall with some 12 gauge to support swinging pedals.



Wonder if the trash man is scratching his head trying to figure out why all the cereal boxes in the recycle bin is cut into weird shapes.



Got the re-enforcement cut to shape, just have to plug weld it to the original firewall. Next time I do a project like this I will know enough to wait to weld extra holes in the firewall. I have to go back and drill holes in the panel I welded shut!

 

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Now that is funny! And in no way sounds exactly like something I would have done

 

Since I ran out of weld-through primer today, decided to cut it down my 6bt manifold today to fit the 4bt. Now all I need is some Super Missile Weld rods to weld the end caps on.

 

Definitely not my most productive weekend, did get the fire wall stiffener welded in and some more sand blasting done on Saturday. Sunday was spent visiting with my oldest son and doing some work on his car. Went out this morning and filled in the holes on the cowl, one that I figure was for the 2-way radio from what appears to be use as a fire department grass buggy, and one that had a power AM-FM antenna mounted in it when I got the body. Then I promptly ran out of welding shield gas, and the implement dealership called saying my rear sump oil pick-up tube was in. So I ran 20 miles one way to pick-up the oil tube, then 50 miles the other to get a fresh tank of weld gas.

Nice thing with the Cummins is any part that was used on a tractor is cheaper than it is if you buy it for the OTR motors! Had a guy on another group trying to brag about his Chinese after market one he got for $39. I figure that a OEM American made one is well worth the extra $50 I paid!

 

My short weekend, usually only get Sunday afternoon to work on the Jeep. First test fit of driver's side floor.


Little more minor trimming and a quick sand blasting to remove mill scale from the diamond tread, I'll be ready to weld it in.


Not sure why it looks so lopsided when looked at. It measures out the same as the passenger side for the cutout for the trans. Will probably have to do more trimming when I test fit the motor, trans, and transfer case anyway.

 

Got my motor side mounts from http://www.farmstronginc.com/ TJ Legel makes some nice looking parts. Going to see if I can make some frame side mounts that will bolt on in the stock location on the frame. If not I'll end up getting his weld-on frame mounts. Definitely going to reduce my fab time when I'm ready for them!

 

Pretty much done with the front half, time to start on the back, Wish the floor boards looked as good underneath as they did on top!

 

No progress to report, December is a busy month. Between deer season and working on the kid's car and Christmas not much else has gone on. Will start back in after New Years.

Hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and hopeful for a good New Year.

 

Well, looks like January is not going to be much progress either. Not going to be much money left for the Jeep after I buy 4 struts and 4 tires for the work car. Seems like winter for me is never a good time for the projects I want to do! But, if I'm going to be able to continue the work on the Jeep guess I need to get to work to make money to buy parts!

 

Since I don't have the steel yet for my rear floor decided to weld in the end-caps in the 6bt manifold. Been putting it off as I don't like welding cast iron. But, at least Cummins uses a high silicone content in their manifolds. Also finished up my taillight panels by bending the 3/8" lip on the bottom and cutting down some 3/4" tubing for the bends at the top and welding them together. Did I mention I hate welding cast iron?