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What Did You Do To Your Jeep Today?

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Focker, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. May 14, 2020
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Miler? :sneak:
     
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  2. May 14, 2020
    Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    It has a date at Peake Fabrication in Stevensville MD tomorrow. Cage, seats, harnesses.
     
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  3. May 15, 2020
    Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Up for discussion. The existing cage turned out to be hrew. More or less 1-7/8 od. Tubing I had bent is 1.5" Dom 120wall. Had some 1-7/8 Dom .120. I realize this is " non standard" but no tube bender available, had to sort this out. I'm comfortable with it for my chosen safety level.
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    All welds are tig. In retrospect it would be easier to start blank without an existing cage. The lower portion was modified to get more leg clearance at the floor.
     
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  4. May 16, 2020
    Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

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    Can you tie that into the dash? I think the recent rollover thread has shown how effective that is.
     
  5. May 16, 2020
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Just the opinion of a guy who can’t sleep if two opposing gussets don’t line up...

    This just a quick sketch on my phone, but I’d probably run two parallel sections of tubing rather than the gussets. It would help smooth out the blockiness of the corner. :shrug:

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  6. May 16, 2020
    Rich M.

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  7. May 16, 2020
    Lockman

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    Your ready to launch over the Fall's with that Rig :lol:
     
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  8. May 16, 2020
    Rich M.

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    The dash is fiberglass and my braces are out board. It's a thought, not sure about the benefit for my construction.
     
  9. May 17, 2020
    3b a runnin

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    Moved em outside and swept the shop.
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    Fhead and a Dauntless sitting here, gotta find a more permanent place for them.
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    And this corner contains some important stuff too. Fridge, coffee pot, microwave, Pringles, Little Debbie's, etc.
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    And now I gotta start mowing.
     
  10. May 17, 2020
    Lockman

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    Are you in Business there, Brother. Hang a shingle outside . Nice Shop.
     
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  11. May 17, 2020
    3b a runnin

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    Thanks
    No business. My wife says I'm obsessed with my shop and Jeeps, but just a serious hobby.
     
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  12. May 17, 2020
    givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

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    Agree, nice shop!my wife says I'm lucky that I have a 24x24 (which I am) but the 5-year plan includes a 30x36 detached garage with a lift, blast cabinet, lounge area, and basement woodworking shop!
     
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  13. May 17, 2020
    3b a runnin

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    The MILLION$$$$$$ addition that I'll never have would be a bathroom.:cry:
     
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  14. May 17, 2020
    Seadiver5

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    Now here's something I haven't seen in over 30 years. Both my engine temp and fuel gauges working. Oh I added a capillary tube engine temp gauge so I knew how hot I was running but the fuel was just a guessing game. I finally got tired of it and replaced my fuel sending unit and both the fuel and temp gauges. Note: the original engine temp gauge didn't care what direction the electricity was flowing but that's not the case with the new gauges and the strap that used to connect both gauges will no longer work... I found out the hard way!
     

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  15. May 17, 2020
    Twin2

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    buddy's garage . look to right of tub
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  16. May 18, 2020
    Fireball

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    Got back from picking up a new drivetrain for the '71. The Buick 350 that's in it was someone's bad idea. Sure It bolted to the motor mounts and bellhousing, but the radiator is now shortened to fit on top the crossframe and there is still no room for a decent fan. The 350 is big, heavy, and gets hot when moving slow. Going back to a V6.

    Got lucky with a package deal for everything I was dreaming of for the running gear. A 225 that looks to be in good shape, a T98 with granny gear, and an overdrive! Whoohoo!
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    The cat helped me unpack my duffel bag when I got back
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    Lockman

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    That's why we run 2) electric fans & a 2 " core aluminum radiator . It gains about 6" of space up front & keeps the big kids nice & cool. 'Rosie's ' Engine Bay #2.JPG
     
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  18. May 18, 2020
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    I got one of these-

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    A bottled water cooler/heater, mini fridge & a sink that drains down into the gravel under the slab. Put them all in a 3x4 insulated closet in the back corner with a heater for the winter.
     
  19. May 18, 2020
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What, a hole in the back wall and funnel silconed into place isn't enough?
     
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  20. May 18, 2020
    givemethewillys

    givemethewillys Been here since sparky ran it. 2022 Sponsor

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    One step forward, two steps back today. I rigged a ghetto lifting mechanism using a come-along and my roll cage to lift my t18/d18 combo. I'm trying to figure out if I'd be better off mounting the transfer case in the stock location, or the engine in the v6 stock location (which would move the drive shafts 3" back from stock.

    All went awry when I realized that I can't bolt the crossmember on without cutting out and raising the center tunnel. Whomp whomp. I think I'm going to build a cart that holds everything an inch or two below the frame, so I can easily adjust.

    Sure wish I had a lift, lol.

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