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mbullism
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and THAT is entirely the point, now isn't it? Not a soul here would fault you for it I enjoy working on mine, but if I couldn't drive it I'd be doing something else |
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cjs cj
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Its been awhile, haven't gotten around to taking the body off the frame yet. Still been practicing welding. I did remove the windshield, had to weld a couple patches in the lower frame, the inner frame is toast but I was able to free up all the original hardware. Also gave me a chance to try out the garage spray booth (lol).
I also came across a good deal on some new seats. The price was great with free shipping. The originals were just not comfortable to me. It also gave me the motivation to add some space. I will be keeping all original parts that I take off in case some day someone else chooses to do something different. Yup added a little extra room New seat installed, making the front bracket was a bit of a challenge trying to clear the gas tank but still being able to bolt it in place. So next its replace the fuel line that broke while removing the tank and get it running again. After that will be items that will require holes and or modifications to the body. Matching passenger seat, rollbar install, etc. So that once all that is done I can remove the body for repairs. I think I am already a year behind schedule but who's keeping track. P.S sorry about the rotated pics, its been awhile since I posted
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Flatfender Ben
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Thanks for sharing!
The pictures of your seat install is awesome. I’m about to order the low back version of that seat, so the pics are very helpful, I want to notch for the seat as well. Not that you’ve had much seat time, but how comfortable are the seat bottoms? Thanks |
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1946 cj2a desert dog
1946 cj2a bulldog 1948 cj2a blue jeep 1953 cj3b yard dog 1955 willys wagon 1955 willys pickup 1956 willys pickup boomer 1960 fc 170 1968 jeepster commando 1990 Grand wagoneer |
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47heater
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I'd be interested in seeing a photo of your seat brackets. Thanks
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cjs cj
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In my whole ten miles the seat feels pretty good. Although my old ones were pretty much just like sitting on wood. But honestly they are pretty comfortable. I went with the high back as I plan on adding a should and lap belt when I install the roll bar. They were on sale for $100 each. The bracket is nothing to hard to make, its just a tight fit. It essentially slides from the front of the gas tank towards the back. It would have been a little easier, but I have a hydraulic pump for a snow plow a little bit in the way. My other concern was the height, I am 6ft and the windshield frame all ready bothered me some as it was right in my line of sight. So I kept the bracket as low as possible. If my crude geometry is correct the notch should also never interfere with the suspension travel.
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Cjs Cj
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Flatfender Ben
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Thanks for the info and pics.
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1946 cj2a desert dog
1946 cj2a bulldog 1948 cj2a blue jeep 1953 cj3b yard dog 1955 willys wagon 1955 willys pickup 1956 willys pickup boomer 1960 fc 170 1968 jeepster commando 1990 Grand wagoneer |
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Mike F
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What are those seats. Seem to fit pretty good
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cjs cj
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Smittybilt
I am considering buying two more for the back for the kids and making custom brackets.
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Nothing Special
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Make sure there'll be room before you pop for them. I put a pair of Smittybilt high-backed buckets in the back of my Bronco (which I think is quite a bit wider than a CJ2a) and really had to work to fit them between my fenders. I might not have the exact same seats as you are thinking about, so I'm not saying that I know it won't work, but don't assume it's a gimme.
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cjs cj
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I got a little more work done. New inner windshield frame and new glass. Installed new passenger seat, had to make brackets and it has enough room to still tilt forward enough to gain access to tool box. Also test fitting the rollbar so I can make some brackets and get all the holes drilled before I remove the body for repair and paint. I am trying to get all the holes and modifications done before paint.
After the work took the Jeep out for a spin for about 20min or so. Still running well. I think I have backed off the idea of a V6 install for now. The L134 is no speed demon but it really does run well for what it is.
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cjs cj
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Finally got around to removing the body off the frame. Actually went a little easier than expected. Some bolts came out the rest were pretty easy to cut off or grind. Hardest part was the steering wheel. It would not budge. Tried a couple different pullers, penetrating oil, but no luck. Ended up destroying the wheel and steering shaft. So they will be added to the list to replace.
So now the hard and really time consuming part begins, all the body work. There are a bunch of repairs needed. Both floor pans, rear riser, all floor supports, right rear was hit at some point, and other miscellaneous patches. I will also be doing some frame cleaning and painting. Possibly a clutch, figure it will be much easier to do now than later. And I am sure a million other things once I start digging in. My goal is to have it back together by the end of the year. We will see how close I get considering I was supposed to be at this stage January 2019. LOL
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cjs cj
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Haven't had much time to update lately but have gotten some work done. Started patching holes and replacing panels. I purchased replacement panels from Classic Enterprises. They are good quality and fit well. Most of the panels have some extra material that can be helpful if needed or trimmed off. I cleaned up the frame and painted it. It was in pretty good shape minus a couple small bends in the rear bumper. The body is coming along but still a ways to go. Some pics below of the progress.
We will see how much more gets done over the Holidays. Ignore the beginner welding skills. LOL
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otto
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Is your jeep originally black? Not too many of that color.
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cjs cj
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Yup, original paint color was black. As far as I know and from what I see it had never been painted. A "lefty" to.
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oldscot3
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I covet your hard top that was on it when you started this thread.
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James 4:6 God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
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Tom in RI
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Did you ever plow with that hand pump between the seats? I have the same pump for my plow. Its a workout.
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cjs cj
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Yes, many years plowing the driveway with the hand pump hydraulic lift. Between that and having to go out and pull the pin to swing the plow the other direction you planned your route very carefully.
Made a little more progress today. Drivers side floor repair going pretty well and cut out the passengers side. |
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dasvis
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Looking great!
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1947 CJ2A #88659 "Rat Patrol"
1953 CJ3A #453-GB1 11266 "Black Beauty" 1964 Thunderbird convertible ..... & one of them moves under it's own power!! |
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