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Focker's '71 CJ5 Drivable Build

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Focker, Aug 19, 2014.

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  1. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Ha...Eventually. I talked about pulling my motor for a year...I have no plans of paint anytime soon. It's too beautiful out...I'm driving it as much as possible. (y)
     
    Focker, May 26, 2016
    #261
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  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Now that's sexy stuff right there. Full Floating rear axle conversion complete.
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Jun 28, 2016
    #262
    tymbom, 47v6, ITLKSEZ and 2 others like this.
  3. Danefraz

    Danefraz Well-Known Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    brown-chicken-brown-cow... jeep porn...
     
    Danefraz, Jun 28, 2016
    #263
  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Get the Kirker color chips from AutoBodyToolMart - it'll give you some ideas. Kirker Paint Sample Color Chips
     
    timgr, Jun 29, 2016
    #264
  5. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Thanks Tim...Good idea.

    I may be changing direction. I've been using Plasti Dip on my wheels for years. I revisited Dip Your Car - World Famous Peelable Auto Paint and for about $300 I think I can get everything I need (includes spray/paint gun). Then I could "dip" other cars, my son wants to dip his 280ZX.
     
    Focker, Jun 29, 2016
    #265
  6. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    FWIW - my 70cj5 is an unknown blue repaint over original Spruce Tip Green. I'd say the repaint is pretty close to a Sierra blue. Or maybe it should just be called faded, oxidized and rusted blue. My wife really likes the blue, but I think I would repaint STG - think that would look better with a new black softtop one day. Of course, if it wasn't originally STG, I'd be less inclined to go that direction. The 47v6orange (and others from the orange jeep thread) is starting to grow on me.
     
    FinoCJ, Jul 1, 2016
    #266
  7. GraySkies

    GraySkies Always late, never finished...

    At risk of being the odd man out, I guess, but I like your paint/color scheme just the way it is.

    It's always been my plan for my Jeep to go with the OD green, black armor and wheels, and maybe a decal or two or some custom lettering. I hadn't considered the black stripe on the hood, but I actually like it.

    If you'll just go ahead and hurry up getting yours painted a different color... then I can copycat you without being accused of copycatting :p
     
    GraySkies, Jul 6, 2016
    #267
  8. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I won't tell anyone if you don't. (y)
     
    Focker, Jul 6, 2016
    #268
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  9. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    I get an error message when I try to click on your push button link.
     
    wheelie, Jul 6, 2016
    #269
  10. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    It was in Off Topic, it purged. :(

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    UPDATE
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    Here's the Push Button Electric Start info. It's really pretty simple to install. The kit - Amazon.com: EASYGUARD Push Engine Start Stop button

    You can see the brain for the unit laying on the towel near the shifter. The black ring is the antenna for the key fob. The toggle switch in the picture is for another project, it's not part of the kit. The kit cost me $45 on Amazon.
    [​IMG]

    The button fit right in the keyed ignition hole without any drilling. If I ever want to go back to a key...All my wiring was done cleanly as not to ruin the stock wiring. (y)
    [​IMG]
     
    Focker, Jul 21, 2016
    #270
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  11. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    I too get an error message when I try to click on my wife's....

    Sorry. Couldn't resist. Feel free to delete. :D
     
    ITLKSEZ, Jul 21, 2016
    #271
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  12. Lilbuff63

    Lilbuff63 Member 2022 Sponsor

    I like the push button start, looks cool and seems to match pretty well!
     
    Lilbuff63, Jul 26, 2016
    #272
  13. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Thank you.
     
    Focker, Jul 26, 2016
    #273
  14. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    I'd like to floor mount one of those. It would probably not last long though.
     
    wheelie, Jul 27, 2016
    #274
  15. GraySkies

    GraySkies Always late, never finished...

    So you've been living with your floater setup for a month now. Has everything been cool with it so far?
     
    GraySkies, Jul 27, 2016
    #275
  16. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Yes.

    I've noticed my tires want to bark when taking off from a stop. I think it's because there's no weight on the axles now?
     
    Focker, Jul 27, 2016
    #276
  17. GraySkies

    GraySkies Always late, never finished...

    It didn't do that before? Is that the only thing you had changed when it started doing that?
     
    GraySkies, Jul 27, 2016
    #277
  18. Danefraz

    Danefraz Well-Known Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I think Focker is wearing heavier boots since the axle conversion.

    More down force applied to the skinny pedal, translated through all the cogs and shafts to the small footprint under the rear tires, resulting in the bark from a standing stop to go...
     
    Danefraz, Jul 27, 2016
    #278
  19. Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I get a bark every now and then as well. I figured it was just my fresh powerlok was a bit tight. I have about 800 mi on my ff kit.
     
    Norcal69, Jul 27, 2016
    #279
  20. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    It's a new feeling. It's not drastic, just feels different.
     
    Focker, Jul 27, 2016
    #280
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