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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. Framer Mike P

    Framer Mike P Member

    Same problem when I make a fire in the wood stove... read the papers as a crumble them
     
    Framer Mike P, Mar 13, 2017
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  2. Focker

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

    Went to HD to buy some more flat black spray paint and came across this. I pondered for a bit and said...Why not?
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    It rolled on so easy...Love it.
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    Focker, Mar 13, 2017
    #322
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  3. piffey263

    piffey263 Active Member

    Might add some hardener,

    I used the ACE brand to paint the jeep and it faded quickly. Hardener should be available through tractor supply or something like that.
     
    piffey263, Mar 13, 2017
    #323
  4. Focker

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

    Thanks for the tip.

    I actually won't mind the fade and wear look, I don't want it to look too good. I'll post a pic of the very top. I wish the whole thing looked like it.
     
    Focker, Mar 13, 2017
    #324
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  5. Focker

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

    I thought about making the sides look like the very top, but I don't think I could pull it off.
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    Focker, Mar 13, 2017
    #325
  6. 55_Willys_CJ5

    55_Willys_CJ5 Nephews Visit 2017 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    The top makes your Jeep look complete. Great Job Focker!!! (y)
     
    55_Willys_CJ5, Mar 17, 2017
    #326
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  7. Focker

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

    Thanks... I really like it.
     
    Focker, Mar 17, 2017
    #327
  8. Focker

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

    Any pics? I'm back to thinking about painting the body again. :rolleyes:

    I'm considering rolling it... Farm and Implement Kubota Orange oil based is sold by the can.
     
    Focker, Mar 20, 2017
    #328
  9. piffey263

    piffey263 Active Member


    I sprayed it, check out my build. You can see how fast it faded
     
    piffey263, Mar 21, 2017
    #329
  10. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Unfortunately you get what you pay for with paint. Don't skimp by a quality 2k product. Btdt my cheap boss still buys cheap paint and wonders why it fades,chalks, or oxidizes so fast.
     
    sterlclan, Mar 23, 2017
    #330
  11. Focker

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

    I can't wait to share what I'm getting today. :sneak:

    A couple of you know... Shhhhh.
     
    Focker, Apr 23, 2017
    #331
  12. Focker

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

    :)

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    Focker, Apr 23, 2017
    #332
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  13. 73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    :cool:
     
    73 cj5, Apr 23, 2017
    #333
  14. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Nice!

    Now you can completely forget about seeing traffic lights without doing the sideways head turn! :D
     
    ITLKSEZ, Apr 23, 2017
    #334
  15. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member


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    GUIDE Traffic Light Viewer

    H. :)
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 23, 2017
    #335
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  16. fesser

    fesser Napa, CA 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Very nice! I really want one but the only ones I find are attached to Jeeps I can't afford. Don't think I can justify buying one from Peter D. at this point. Great find!
     
    fesser, Apr 23, 2017
    #336
  17. Focker

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

    Where do you find this stuff? :D
     
    Focker, Apr 23, 2017
    #337
  18. Focker

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

    I've got it all broken down, cleaning up the parts and frame. There's a bit more rust than I noticed during the purchase, but I still love it.

    For those who don't know, the glass frame is split from the top and bottom. The 2 halves are held together with a clamp that doubles as the mounting point for the ventilating adjustment.
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    The side adjusters have nuts welded to them, one had separated, but it's welded back together now.
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    Focker, Apr 24, 2017
    #338
  19. fesser

    fesser Napa, CA 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Hey, where's the pilot-ray?
     
    fesser, Apr 24, 2017
    #339
  20. Focker

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

    Focker, Apr 24, 2017
    #340
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