Start of paint and body work on 1970 CJ6

Updates?

 

Update

Have not got much done, at work we have been instaling new compressor and vacuum systems at the Indian hospital in San Fidel, NM
Doing the electric and piping during the week and then do the change out on the week end. Got one more weekend to go on Feb 27-28, and it should be completed.

Also I have working on a garage as time permits.
The weather on the weekend her in Rio Rancho, NM hase been great, that is why I have been working on the garage.
It is 8'9' X 14"X 8'9" talland my CJ6 will fit in it. The city of Rio Rancho will not let me build a garge on a slab because I alread have one but thay let me do a portable building.
This is made from a shipping frame/crate from a Mori CNC lathe.
This lathe weighted about 9000# So I think it should hole my CJ6.
The base is made from 2 X4 channel iron and 2 x 4 square tubing, The walls are 1 1/4 tubing and angle iron, braced with flat stock.
As this was made in Japan the spacing did not allow the siding to be put directly to the uprights, so I put on furring strips.
Here is a link to the build'
http://s553.photobucket.com/albums/jj385/1970CJ6/garage build/

Did get the tub out of the garage after painting it, here is a picture of it outside.


Hope to get back on the paint work this weekend.

 

Update?

I'm In the middle of doing my six now. I'm not shooting for councours correct, just patching up the problem areas. Gotta keep the cost down to pay for the engine work! If mine comes out half as nice as yours, I'll be happy!

 

the amount of detail you guys put into restoration is amazing...I do not have the patience for it!

 

Every time I went into the shop something kept saying jeep-jeep. I found it on sunday.


He made me get back to work on the CJ6.
Got the hood and grill primed. this morning.

Andrew

 

Her is the hood and grill ready for paint, hope to do it this afternoon.






Andrew

 

Looks ~smooth~.

As your work progresses it would be very easy to miss your new working companion given his colour.

 

Awesome work!

 

I have what appears to be the same hardtop for my 1970 CJ5. My question to you is how does your attach to the top of the windshield frame. Mine has a ton of small holese in it where I can only assume the PO screwed it into the frame which does not seem correct to me?

 

The hard top is held on with 6 screws. Most of mine were striped out so I put in 1/4-20 riv nuts. and button head screws with rubber and steel washer.
Picture of riv nut tools. Some manufactures call it differnt things. It looks lik a pop rivet tool but puts in a threaded insert in the thin sheet medal.

Picture of bolt in the top.


Andrew

 

That's a really nice setup for the bolts on the windshield frame, might think about doing that for mine.

 

Got to shoot some paint.
The inside of the grill.


The underside of hood.


I am going to work on the top side of hood and front of grill tomarrow.

Andrew

 

Nice, really nice color.

Regards,

Don

 

Got the outside of the hood and grill painted today.



Will start on the fender tomarrow most of the hard work has already been done on them, just needs a little bono work and then primer and paint. .


Andrew

 

Nice color I like it your doing a nice Job keep the pic,s coming.

 

Great job!8)
I hope mine turns out as good!

 

Hey 1970CJ6 what primer did you use? Great build! Great pictures..

 

The paint system I used is made by Kirker.
Here is the web site. www.smartshoppersinc.com

The first primer is a epoxy. it is shown in the middle of page part # EP611 + EPC611. http://www.smartshoppersinc.com/kirker/primers.html

The high build primer went on next. It is 2nd one down Part# UP711 +UPC711
http://www.smartshoppersinc.com/kirker/primers.html

And the paint kit I used . Part # KS11105 This kit come with the paint, reducer, hardner, paint sture sticks, paint strainer, paint suit, hood sock, tape.http://www.smartshoppersinc.com/kirker/acrylic-enamels.html

This was not the cheepest paint I coild find. But thay had every thing I needed.
You can call them and get a catalog.

Andrew