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Post by PaulC on Sept 6, 2012 10:47:56 GMT -5
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Post by PaulC on Sept 8, 2012 0:02:42 GMT -5
Finished up the motor mounts and got the frame reinforcement plates welded on today. Cut the back part of the frame off, removed the middle body mounts (the rest of the body mounts will be removed once the tub and cage are welded to the frame), and the rear sping mounts. You're committed now Jim. Next week welding the tub and cage to the frame then start the rear suspension. PaulC
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Post by BIG J on Sept 11, 2012 15:13:56 GMT -5
Go ahead and make a block off plate for the fuel pump while your at it.
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Post by PaulC on Sept 15, 2012 15:27:35 GMT -5
While most of you were out wheeling, I'm jealous, got the body welded to the frame. Bolted up the grill, rear axle set up to where it will be. Wheelbase is 104"s. Also Jim came out lucky both drive shafts are the same length. PaulC
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Post by JeepCJ5 on Sept 17, 2012 9:26:41 GMT -5
Paul, that thing looks awesome! can't wait to see Jim driving it. The truss in the back looks beefy.
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Post by PaulC on Sept 20, 2012 15:41:28 GMT -5
Thanks Derek, Got a good amount done today. Made the grill guard and front "fenders", just need to final weld them in. PaulC
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Post by smrflng on Sept 21, 2012 12:38:12 GMT -5
Paul keep up the great work. Looks like it should be a lot of fun whin finished.
Russ ;D ;D
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Post by CORE 4WD on Sept 21, 2012 23:09:52 GMT -5
Too kewl for skewl guys, looking great! Hey Paul I didn't hit O/R either but DID work on Rob's new trail EB and wheeled out there!
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Post by PaulC on Sept 30, 2012 17:42:52 GMT -5
Got a little bit done on Jim's Juggy today. Made some tabs to hold the grill in place. Separated the inner fender and outer fender. Liberally cut the outer fender and welded them to the tube fender and boat side. PaulC
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Post by PaulC on Oct 2, 2012 15:20:49 GMT -5
Made some good headway the last two days. Cut out the upper link frame brackets. Welded them up. Clamped the mounts to the frame and set the links in. Next will be the cross member for the lower links. Jim checking it out from the driver seat. PaulC
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Post by LILREDCJ6 on Oct 3, 2012 9:22:49 GMT -5
Ok since no one else has said anything. Would your next big project be whats hiding in the background of the grill tabs picture? If so i believe we need a build thread on that so we can see what you have been up to on it.
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Post by CORE 4WD on Oct 3, 2012 19:29:39 GMT -5
Why do I keep seeing Mountain Dew cans popping up? Nice progress... ;D
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Post by PaulC on Oct 3, 2012 20:23:23 GMT -5
Tony,
"There is nothing to see here keep it moving" something Keith would say. That is for another thread.
Dave,
I think I should get a contingency from Mt. Dew for the advertising.
Thanks for comments.
PaulC
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Post by PaulC on Oct 5, 2012 14:52:38 GMT -5
End of week update. Got the lower link cross member and mounts welded up. Crossmember welded in and braced to the upper link brackets. Plenty of flex and no binding. Too bad we can't somehow use it all effectively. PaulC
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Post by newt on Oct 5, 2012 17:42:36 GMT -5
Is that cross-member attached to anything other than the stock CJ inner frame? They are very thin - I tore a good chunk out of my inner frame wall with my first traction bar mount. Now it is well plated and tied to the outer C as well.
Looks great - get some paint on there and keep making good progress.
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