Post by: doublej on October 20, 2008, 11:41:58 PM
Over on Mildenhall offroad
http://http://www.createphpbb.com/mildenhalloffro/viewtopic.php?t=955&mforum=mildenhalloffro
ill most a photo or two here form day to day, but the mass will be there
:P
Post by: Dave69 on October 21, 2008, 05:43:06 PM
Post by: doublej on October 21, 2008, 07:15:44 PM
it isnt gonna be alot of lift if thats what you mean, gonna stay as close to stock as the 404s will let me with alot of up travel.
Post by: isle of man on October 21, 2008, 07:28:28 PM
Post by: MOCAJ on October 21, 2008, 07:30:25 PM
good luck with the build
Post by: doublej on October 21, 2008, 07:49:23 PM
Post by: isle of man on October 21, 2008, 08:07:03 PM
Post by: greggmo on October 21, 2008, 09:34:34 PM
Quote from: "isle of man"
yes i'm a mall crawler for sure...
yeh whatever. aint you forgettin a little somethin???
Post by: greggmo on October 21, 2008, 09:38:55 PM
Post by: doublej on October 21, 2008, 11:23:42 PM
Quote from: "isle of man"
yes i'm a mall crawler for sure...
I didnt say you were, but you wanna publicly admit it, its the first step to turning away from the gay ways and to the true dark side
Post by: gazjeep on October 22, 2008, 02:01:55 PM
Post by: isle of man on October 22, 2008, 07:21:47 PM
Post by: gazjeep on October 23, 2008, 07:07:16 AM
Quote from: "isle of man"
gaz i will have TWO in silver as allegedly i swing both ways!!!!!!!
:lol: :wink:
Post by: Asylum on October 23, 2008, 11:02:30 AM
Quote from: "doublej"
Mega TJ lash up
Over on Mildenhall offroad
http://http://www.createphpbb.com/mildenhalloffro/viewtopic.php?t=955&mforum=mildenhalloffro
ill most a photo or two here form day to day, but the mass will be there
:P
JJ I believe there is a plan for the 1st/2nd Nov for a visit. Warthog has been organising as I have been a little busy. Looking forward to it though mate. :lol:
Post by: doublej on October 23, 2008, 05:37:46 PM
I NEED Team Monkey stickers or at least print out so Stacia can cut them out. Actually if you can do me a print out too, mama can sew them into shirts or something too.
Post by: Bubba on October 23, 2008, 07:00:48 PM
Post by: doublej on October 23, 2008, 10:30:47 PM
just stick big tyres on and go play
honestly playing in two different mogged rigs, we bomb around all the time.
Post by: Bubba on October 25, 2008, 12:57:21 PM
Post by: doublej on October 25, 2008, 06:10:24 PM
at the end of the day, whatever you have to do to make the drivablity how you want it, is worth it to me to use the mogs.
Post by: isle of man on October 25, 2008, 06:55:22 PM
Quote from: "doublej"
at the end of the day, whatever you have to do to make the drivablity how you want it, is worth it to me to use the mogs.
well said....
Post by: Bubba on October 25, 2008, 07:02:30 PM
maybe they got the gearing but tackle mud with there rock vision goggles on
Post by: Nosebolt on October 25, 2008, 07:15:13 PM
....I like monkeys
Post by: isle of man on October 25, 2008, 07:15:41 PM
Post by: Bubba on October 25, 2008, 07:58:56 PM
Post by: Warthog on October 25, 2008, 10:12:03 PM
Quote from: "isle of man"
rocks and portal box's don't mix - it was a fad in amarica sometime ago it's topsy turvey technology
Dana60's and Rockwells are scarce over on this little island. Mogs are easier to source and cheap. Volvo 303's work well too, but not cheap.
Well in favour of Mogs, KingCJ's truck laughs at some pretty large stuff at Kirton. Crawls like spider and i dont think he has smashed a portal gear set yet?
Previously punched the ratios in for Mogs running stock TJ running gear. AX15 Gearbox onto NV231 Tranny. The results are below:
44's at 2000RPM
Gear---High(1:00)---Low (2:72)
_______________________
1st >>>9mph >>>3mph
2nd >>>14mph >>>6mph
3rd >>>24mph >>>8mph
4th >>>35mph >>>12mph
5th >>>43mph >>>16mph
Rev >>>7mph >>>3mph
What Autobox do TJ's run? maybe the ratios in an Auto maybe a little better?
Keep up the work JJ
Pirate4x4 link to a rather cool Mog TJ:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=367899 (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=367899)
Post by: isle of man on October 25, 2008, 10:42:39 PM
really looking forward to see this project grow...
Post by: doublej on October 25, 2008, 11:27:40 PM
i think the biggest compromise is weight, gearing can always be fixed for any type of driving.
Post by: Bubba on October 26, 2008, 08:42:34 AM
i think wazza runs an auto with his portals
Post by: Warthog on October 26, 2008, 10:31:24 AM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
we had a few sets a of 60s n 70s in they ended up scrap as ther were no takers
i think wazza runs an auto with his portals
To rebuild 60's over here still costs a fair bit, once you stick what they use in them from over the pond :lol: )
Post by: doublej on October 26, 2008, 08:19:07 PM
Quote from: "Warthog"
(Anyway, all my comments are from what i pick up from others and research. So putting into practice is where it counts, Vapour Builds dont count
Gotta start some where to get to this point mate!
(http://http://www.dokaishi.com/jeep/mockup2.jpg)
Post by: greggmo on October 26, 2008, 08:41:50 PM
Post by: Bubba on October 26, 2008, 08:50:56 PM
Post by: isle of man on October 26, 2008, 09:02:14 PM
Post by: doublej on October 26, 2008, 09:20:48 PM
Well that or how much of the body you want to chop off.
Post by: Warthog on October 26, 2008, 10:31:26 PM
Quote from: "doublej"
Gotta start some where to get to this point mate!
Well Clayt and I will be up next weekend to give ya a hand :lol:
1/2" Dimple dies are in pro JJ But i dont think im gonna be able to source the tube mate
MogTJ, on Pirate4x4 Damn sexy looking thang.
(http://http://birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/userpix/343_p3_1.jpg)
(http://http://birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/userpix/343_p7_1.jpg)
(http://http://birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/userpix/343_p18_1.jpg)
Post by: doublej on October 26, 2008, 10:54:47 PM
ill forewarn ya thursday of the weekends todo list.
no worries on the tubing, im going to just have to bite the bullet here soon. Do ya happen to know anywhere that sells domed tube caps?
Post by: Warthog on October 27, 2008, 06:38:07 PM
Quote from: "doublej"
screw looking at it on pirate - we're gonna look at one in my front yard!
ill forewarn ya thursday of the weekends todo list. 8-)
A little Birdy has told me that you should be getting a delivery on Saturday? 8-)
Post by: Dave69 on October 27, 2008, 06:40:23 PM
Quote from: "Warthog"
(http://http://birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/userpix/343_p7_1.jpg)
has it got a sideshift as well as up and down
Post by: doublej on October 27, 2008, 07:09:34 PM
and im only getting one "delivery" on saturday. the rest is going in the back of your rangie. i dont have anywhere to put it anyway lol.
oh and 1 3/4 outer dia and yeah anything roundish looking.
Post by: wazza on October 27, 2008, 08:59:33 PM
if you want to get those wheel hubs off the stubs all i can say is good luck :-?
gearing wise ive had mine round the bloc a few times an i guess that it'll do about 45/50 full pelt if i dare. thats on a 4ltr AW4 np242
bubba youve taken the work right out my mouth, rockwells :-D
Post by: doublej on October 27, 2008, 11:37:56 PM
i think rocks are over rated, its nothing more than a poor mans mogs. but ive never ran them.
Post by: Bubba on October 28, 2008, 08:49:57 AM
Post by: doublej on November 02, 2008, 08:27:07 PM
we have a rear 4link mocked
(http://http://www.dokaishi.com/jeep/rear01.jpg)
(http://http://www.dokaishi.com/jeep/rear9.jpg)
a great mind at work
(http://http://www.dokaishi.com/jeep/rear11.jpg)
Post by: xr6jeeper on November 02, 2008, 09:30:36 PM
Post by: xr6jeeper on November 02, 2008, 09:32:44 PM
Quote from: "xr6jeeper"
Coming along nicely, any chance of a better pic of the crossmember, have you made a new crossmember to mount the transmission and top links i cant see in the picture. :roll:
Post by: doublej on November 02, 2008, 10:08:10 PM
http://http://www.createphpbb.com/mildenhalloffro/viewtopic.php?t=955&mforum=mildenhalloffro
but nothing is finished yet - its all just scrap metal tacked in place.
we honestly didnt think it was going to fit together till we were done.
then it was "wow! dude it works!"
ill post more as everything gets finalized
Post by: greggmo on November 02, 2008, 10:24:27 PM
Post by: doublej on June 18, 2009, 10:35:34 PM
alittle trimming goes a long way
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3639656398_0b75cae485.jpg)
rear upper frame mount
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3638845589_bb7011fd26.jpg)
axle truss that broke my lil homemade bender
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3639655184_cba91590a5.jpg)
its sitting at ride height and i can almost sit up under the body - 26in under the frame rails
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3638847199_a6936003d2.jpg)
rear crossmember and lower link mount
there is a few more here - and more to come.......
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dokaishi/sets/72157611853243678/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dokaishi/sets/72157611853243678/)
Post by: Asylum on June 19, 2009, 09:17:03 AM
Nah, looking good. I like it.
Post by: king cj on June 19, 2009, 09:43:56 AM
Post by: Dave69 on June 19, 2009, 01:53:09 PM
Post by: doublej on June 19, 2009, 04:06:01 PM
ever thought about doing simple ,odifiactions without removing the majority of the floor pan
Yeah, but i would get what i want...... i am by no means a pro or know it all when it comes to offroad 4links or what makes a rig do what. but i knew what i wanted to be able todo. High speed bombing runs (lots of skinny pedal in open space), massive amounts of flex for slow crawling, and a predicable rig. that lead me to alot of reading, research, 4link write ups and then more rereading to understand things. which in the end was just as deadly as knowing nothing, b/c now i know just enough(or so i think i do! lol)
but if youve ever looked at comp rigs in the states you can find all sorts of different link set ups, i went with fairly simple link angles with lots of adjustment. at the right angles and lengths this is give very small changes in how it acts as the axle moves........
in the end if you know what you want - its not really hard, you just have to commit to it and run with it. it will all be flat boxed in the end with storage under it. alot like a 90 lol
Post by: Dave69 on June 19, 2009, 07:38:29 PM
with what you are doing and the last project you did, you cant call yourself an ameture. The research and build quality/look is just as good as any pro shop build. Looking forward to seeing the finished article.
does the picture show the the rear axle fully adjustable for nose angle ?
Post by: Bubba on June 19, 2009, 08:57:19 PM
Post by: doublej on June 19, 2009, 10:34:05 PM
with what you are doing and the last project you did, you cant call yourself an ameture.the last build never got finished and almost ended me..........
The research and build quality/look is just as good as any pro shop build. Looking forward to seeing the finished article.thanks - i do try but still nowhere near how i want things. most of what you see, even as simple as the the lower axle mounts have been remade a few times over. and im usally happy while im making it and pissed off about it a day later lol
does the picture show the the rear axle fully adjustable for nose angle ?i take it you mean pinion - drive shaft angle??? nope the rear is point almost dead straight at the rear of the t-case. which looks to be almost stock spot for the mogs. the adjustable upper mount on the frame are to change the way the suspension behaves. the lower the mounting hole the higher the anti-squat goes. but no matter where it is the number wont change much over 10degrees from ride height to full bump :icon_super:
if anyone doesnt understand my ramblings please let me know...... im not great at explaining whats in my head all the time
Post by: doublej on June 19, 2009, 10:56:23 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2025/3641658379_2ed52d4e28.jpg)
front cross member - same as the rear, just didnt need to be shaved to clear the tranny like the rear did for the t-case
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3642465842_c3d362a71e.jpg)
lower frame mounts - will be exactly like the rears
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3642465656_631feb4249.jpg)
frame upper mounts - this is where the problems start
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3642465496_63b36a0c57.jpg)
tried to measure and mock things, but still not sure - but pretty sure the tire will rub the links
lower is easy to fix upper..........yeah yeah yeah
i put it outside the frame cause at full bump the link itself wants to hit the bottom of the motor mount
left side is tight with the driveshaft and exhaust - right side is tight with the starter motor
i see more chopping and a set of bent upper links coming :icon_twisted:
Post by: Warthog on June 20, 2009, 12:18:49 AM
I know its a bit ahead of where ya at at the mo. However you mentioned about the seating arrangement and alike last week. Pulled these of Pirate awhile back, may be of some help. Nicely ties into the cage.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Tenbulls/Cagedes01.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Tenbulls/Picture20042-1.jpg)
At this pace ya gonna be ready for the Kirton Camp for a shake down :icon_wink:
Post by: doublej on June 20, 2009, 06:16:03 AM
:023: Damn that Redbull must work, looking good mate.REDBULL GIVES YOU WINGSSSSSS
At this pace ya gonna be ready for the Kirton Camp for a shake down :icon_wink:SHHHHHHHHHHH the monkey will hear you!
Post by: doublej on June 21, 2009, 08:29:39 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3647255859_b2fc7659e8.jpg)
this is the front cross member, same as the rear just not tapered to clear the tcase
and it only took me half a day and a good handful of wasted metal - still need bracing and what not
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3647257607_87ef336918.jpg)
now thats a stance - still small tires if you ask me - :icon_twisted: -gonna have todo something bout that
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3648062252_66b3546e1c.jpg)
now thats how it should have some from the factory, alittle lower and tilted
might even go lower with it
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3648065786_863162c720.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3648065280_90879dbb35.jpg)
front and rear break over angles - killer even with small tires
Post by: doublej on June 21, 2009, 09:20:06 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3647418943_9ea3501699.jpg)
then the uppers - just cant win this game
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3647418707_178a97d716.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3647419153_ca8ec032fa.jpg)
so bent uppers under the motor mount its is - blah blah blah
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3647419365_3bd06c1d5d.jpg)
on a side note - this didnt get much better
Post by: king cj on June 21, 2009, 09:47:21 PM
Post by: doublej on June 21, 2009, 10:17:26 PM
Post by: Asylum on June 21, 2009, 10:26:21 PM
Seeing you working on your truck is making me feel lazy!!! :icon_redface:
Post by: doublej on June 21, 2009, 10:40:49 PM
ohhh and like i said - you better start doing your homework mister!!!!!!!! i better have some paper work to look over by the next time i see ya!
Post by: dirtydiesel on June 25, 2009, 10:47:20 PM
I like the link setup all around, not sure about the front lower link x-member though looks a bit weedy.
Those front upper links should clear 40's, mine are in nearly the same place and clear 38's by miles
Post by: doublej on June 26, 2009, 07:54:52 PM
Post by: doublej on July 05, 2009, 09:20:55 PM
cleaning the old of the frame is just urber slowwwwww
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3691470078_4e9c54db73.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/3690662975_d5e9c0de91.jpg)
and with a set of extra hands decided to see what happens when you flex a three link with the panhard bar....
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3690664289_b0d5706755.jpg)
one eye'd flying purple people eater....
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/3690665763_9e515c7422.jpg)
just gotta finish cleaning it up and get it straight and flat or at least as flat as i accept it :greggmo:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3690664981_457a764c24.jpg)
Post by: Warthog on July 06, 2009, 12:09:14 AM
Even had time to cut Johns hair too, as noticed in these 2 images :003:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3690664289_b0d5706755.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/3690665763_9e515c7422.jpg)
Post by: greggmo on July 06, 2009, 10:44:54 PM
Post by: doublej on July 12, 2009, 08:59:43 PM
we were both wanting to "see something" - so time for the backend trimming
before.....
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3714167672_ff71977b8b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3713357501_63a17f9ee1.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3714167326_758037ee9a.jpg)
:icon_super: :icon_twisted: :jump_125: :005:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/3714177222_9a57eaf6fb.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/3714176350_9dc062cd0b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3713366743_60b1823001.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2532/3713366425_b895ed67f0.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/3713357821_5359ee2e6e.jpg)
ill get the part for the welder tomorrow, hopefully finish front frame and link mounts, and see what she looks like with all four wheels on the ground
Post by: king cj on July 12, 2009, 09:14:19 PM
Post by: Dave69 on July 13, 2009, 06:33:24 PM
Post by: doublej on July 13, 2009, 09:17:09 PM
thats sick, christ jj is there gona be any jeep left? looks great, especialy like the way it looks from the back!hey now, ya know i dont like jeeps..... :icon_twisted: no really, its all jeep, even used scrap from the trimming to fill in the holes, and patch the 2 dents your cj gave my tj
was it worth keeping anything on the back after that trimming ?sure, i want it to look like a rig, not a buggy, its still a jeep, it just has really big wheel openings
Post by: doublej on July 13, 2009, 09:32:47 PM
since i couldnt weld, i cut more......................
no not more body - rear uppers, soon as i can weld ill box them in and the rear link mounts are finally finished
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/3717384859_72eb7d54f3.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3717384609_ff2fa2dc8c.jpg)
then started on the rear coilover mounts
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3717384093_d0fef9b680.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3717383819_37a12f549c.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3718199420_9343b6c440.jpg)
the outer plate picks up on 5 bolts, inner plate picks up on 3 bolts
Post by: king cj on July 14, 2009, 05:40:46 PM
Post by: isle of man on July 14, 2009, 06:02:53 PM
Post by: doublej on July 19, 2009, 09:16:43 PM
finished up the rear coilover mounts - and couldnt resist throwing the coilover on there
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3736453386_4ef6c85e01.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3735659695_350dfa3e09.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3735659185_69240c3294.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/3736452282_a70d0be264.jpg)
had to work all day saturday, and sunday the weather and no welder bummed me out, so i cleaned the garage.... i could barely move
then i started cracking on the panhard bar mounts. still hard for me to wrap my head around these
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3736456100_2d4ab1af20.jpg)
and the best for last, got alittle shipment in friday. the guy told the wife that she couldnt fit them in the front door. hehehe
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3735661797_35356dd81c.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3736454868_86e7fcf1b3.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3736454506_0b7ef5120d.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3735660815_9023fee72f.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3736453956_3b52d2b1ac.jpg)
Post by: king cj on July 19, 2009, 09:37:56 PM
Post by: Nosebolt on July 19, 2009, 09:39:07 PM
Post by: doublej on July 19, 2009, 09:57:42 PM
rubber luvin!!!i tried to roll one into bed with me so i could sleep with the sexiness of it, but the wife wasnt having any of it. :hysterical:
but thats ok, the house is filled with the sweet smell of fresh rubber!! :icon_twisted:
Post by: Asylum on July 20, 2009, 11:05:16 PM
Post by: greggmo on July 20, 2009, 11:09:17 PM
Post by: Bubba on July 21, 2009, 06:41:37 PM
Post by: Dave69 on July 21, 2009, 07:22:53 PM
Post by: doublej on July 26, 2009, 08:50:53 PM
started with me and mark pulling the dash - took all of about 30mins, who says you cant teach lr owners a thing or two
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3758476077_7324aa39cb.jpg)
then to the jr2............how many monkeys does it take to make a jungle gym?
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3759269372_cffe09a7b1.jpg)
get some :icon_twisted:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/3758474549_58eed08503.jpg)
get some more
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3758474813_9879efdea3.jpg)
getting somewhere................
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3759271604_9f3d4b1d01.jpg)
now for some well placed fish mouths
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3758475691_5447de0187.jpg)
and what do we have???
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3759272554_d2fd7f00d6.jpg)
Post by: doublej on August 03, 2009, 07:25:39 PM
I like the low line of the body - keep the updates coming.ok this has been killin me - what do you mean, the lowness of the whole thing?? im lost - but thanks!!! :icon_super:
Post by: doublej on August 03, 2009, 07:26:41 PM
either way uppers on the rear is boxed
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3786048792_0e41d5e829.jpg)
an easy piece to place - door bars
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3785240601_d052726d84.jpg)
part of it that keeps me going.....so sexy when its holding itself up.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/3785240331_634755c8d0.jpg)
it was a short weekend, there was some more things here and there done, but not really worth the photo,
alot of playing with scrap tubing, trying to figure out placements - its gotta be right cause im bracing my link mounts off of it.
someone else needs to start a build in here or im gonna start asking for reason yall aint at the house helping me!!!! lol
Post by: Asylum on August 03, 2009, 11:11:31 PM
i now work for a steel stockholder and can get hold of top spec fia approved cold drawn seamless tube for a better price than most. it is the best tube money can buy. it ant cheap but if ya gonna do it...do it right.
Clayt
:greggmo:
Post by: Bubba on August 03, 2009, 11:15:13 PM
Post by: doublej on August 09, 2009, 07:43:08 PM
started friday night with a new todo list - working for a roller
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3805015728_da5234cd06.jpg)
then i started in on the new rear truss, the last one ended up not being long enough
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3804200927_a0ceda7508.jpg)
that pretty much finished off the rear except the frame lowers, and not sure what i wanna do there yet........
so moving to the front - time for some panhard bar mounts
this is just shoved together, everything needs alittle tweeking
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/3805017958_11b4510e06.jpg)
and after a long weekend i figured a pick me up was due.......get some tires on this thing
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/3805016012_d109cb7702.jpg)
sitting at ride height
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3805016306_60da175f85.jpg)
so i was liking that, but it wasnt enough........lets flex out the rear
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3805016958_104492d494.jpg)
thats almost 9in of up travel with like 4 more inches togo
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3804199885_6caefb4925.jpg)
and thats when we noticed one of the rear jack stands holding the jeep up was visibly moving every time i pumped the floor jack. lol :icon_super: thats a stiff 4link.
and a closing sexy shot.......
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/3805018232_d3bc506424.jpg)
Post by: king cj on August 09, 2009, 09:07:17 PM
Post by: doublej on August 09, 2009, 09:16:49 PM
but although its 9ins up, really doesnt seem like that much - im betting if its going to bind itll be at the droop
but i have no idea what something binding to show up as
the front still needs alittle work
both sides of the panhard need work - lower frame mounts need the waffers added and the crossmember welded - and still fighting over the upper frame mount
Post by: greggmo on August 10, 2009, 10:05:57 PM
Post by: doublej on August 11, 2009, 09:09:19 PM
i need some feed back here - does it look like its on the right track?
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3812682666_4064563620.jpg)
from above the axle side mount
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3812682892_f2a338be33.jpg)
Post by: greggmo on August 11, 2009, 11:33:46 PM
Post by: Dave69 on August 12, 2009, 06:02:05 PM
Will it be at cheapfest ?
Post by: doublej on August 15, 2009, 09:22:14 PM
Will it be at cheapfest ?
magic 8 ball says.....out-look not so good
Post by: momos on August 15, 2009, 09:26:58 PM
Post by: greggmo on August 20, 2009, 09:56:18 PM
Post by: doublej on August 24, 2009, 07:24:22 AM
ya can always get the yota muddy dood. :greggmo:
werent you the last one who told me to keep her clean and shiny?
Post by: doublej on August 24, 2009, 07:22:18 PM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9965694 (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9965694)
Post by: isle of man on August 24, 2009, 07:50:56 PM
Post by: doublej on August 24, 2009, 11:44:36 PM
I'm going to do this very thing - have purchased 12 acres for just such a project.so when u gonna do it so i can bring a few rigs out and the beer of your liking...................
Post by: doublej on October 16, 2009, 05:58:46 PM
but dont get your hopes up i might just post a photo of a single bolt :011:
Post by: toyota_man82 on October 17, 2009, 12:25:51 PM
Post by: Bulldog67 on October 17, 2009, 01:34:31 PM
I'm going to do this very thing - have purchased 12 acres for just such a project.
:icon_super: we have our IOM weekend dates yet?
Post by: isle of man on October 17, 2009, 04:39:52 PM
Post by: Bulldog67 on October 17, 2009, 05:41:32 PM
Post by: isle of man on October 17, 2009, 07:01:48 PM
Post by: Bulldog67 on October 17, 2009, 10:23:17 PM
Post by: doublej on October 18, 2009, 06:31:19 PM
rear of the frame is up
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4022323425_41c4cceb97.jpg)
new rear crossmember is ready for welding - you can see the center section is removable
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4023079562_8258776424.jpg)
the ends will get cut flush with the frame - but this shows how little the link mount itself hangs down
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4022323147_39b6376934.jpg)
front crossmember - same idea as the front
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/4022322549_fa8d77746c.jpg)
but the front doesnt hang down as much
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4023080558_6099ae28d5.jpg)
trans mount that took way to much head banging
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/4023080024_9dddab8568.jpg)
Post by: doublej on October 18, 2009, 06:35:01 PM
the debate is between either leaving them like they are
or possibly
moving them up and/or in some
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/4022323707_e9f947f93f.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/4023081648_29d962f85a.jpg)
what you guys think??
Post by: Nosebolt on October 18, 2009, 06:42:41 PM
Post by: toyota_man82 on October 18, 2009, 07:06:53 PM
Post by: king cj on October 19, 2009, 09:37:05 AM
Post by: Dave69 on October 20, 2009, 05:19:49 PM
still looking good... what colour are you goning to paint it LOL
Post by: doublej on October 20, 2009, 08:41:35 PM
still looking good... what colour are you goning to paint it LOL
that one is still out, we have talked it down to black, white, or gray
with red accents
Post by: Bulldog67 on October 20, 2009, 08:46:38 PM
dont do it bud
Post by: greggmo on October 21, 2009, 10:49:14 PM
Post by: Dave69 on October 22, 2009, 05:16:25 PM
Post by: doublej on October 22, 2009, 09:25:38 PM
red and black tiger stripe would be different
no
Post by: doublej on October 25, 2009, 07:43:17 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/4042941383_48beec9f5f.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4043685468_dfdba843cd.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4043685124_bf68d969cb.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/4042940257_9c8d6db595.jpg)
its partly welded into place finally
some really good mates, who without i would be completely lost lent a hand this weekend
but im running out of space on photo account, so for now.......
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/4043686132_ac337d187a.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2635/4043686746_8878bb17d3.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4043686460_9af3906663.jpg)
Post by: Dave69 on October 25, 2009, 08:34:16 PM
Post by: isle of man on October 25, 2009, 09:38:48 PM
The Mafia is almost three ton one of those is the axles - I bet your axles will be the same.
Post by: doublej on October 25, 2009, 09:56:49 PM
What is your projected weight?somewhere around finished :greggmo:
im not to worried bout it mate, im on pirate4x4 to much to say the least and while on my many "military vacations" i have read almost every build on that site. there is no more metal in my build than any other jeep build. more than a buggy, yes. but my tj aint no buggy is it.
Post by: doublej on October 25, 2009, 09:58:11 PM
the pics look better each time, with all that steel being fabbed will your jack take the weight when it comes to dropping it actually on the wheelsthanks mate, and the floor jack will hold it
Post by: toyota_man82 on October 28, 2009, 11:43:04 AM
Post by: doublej on October 29, 2009, 09:34:46 PM
WOW! J that is the t!ts. It looks so dam good. But definately looks t!ts
i wouldnt go quite that far.... but i was really surprised with how square everything was when warthog double checked everything for me
Post by: doublej on October 31, 2009, 08:51:54 AM
ok i need someone willing to come over and help alittle
simple tasks as followed:
clean up after me - cause i hate tripping over cords
point out all my mistakes
fix food for workers - but you get free food
and be the second set of hands for all fab work - which sometimes involves hold pieces of metal very close to grinders and hot welders
this is all.......................
Post by: Dave69 on November 01, 2009, 07:51:30 PM
go fer this
go fer that
go fer the beers
Post by: isle of man on November 01, 2009, 07:54:30 PM
Post by: doublej on November 01, 2009, 10:30:37 PM
Also known as a DOFER...
so when you headin down? sure you could be more use than that?
Post by: doublej on November 15, 2009, 08:31:36 PM
basic cage as it was taking shape - ignore the tape
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4106985588_29e7cbbc10.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/4106985210_7e8a23273f.jpg)
upper coilover mounts loosely set together
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/4106219317_93229ef46a.jpg)
lower mount heres where life got stupid - but almost done, needs some massive triming and a few more pieces
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4106986070_3c054b1132.jpg)
air bump cans
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4106986322_987ab7ccf7.jpg)
and you can see the unfinished air bump pad for the axle
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4106220113_bd8edca157.jpg)
Post by: doublej on November 17, 2009, 09:36:17 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4113384982_03466389cf.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4112616659_c7fe245cf7.jpg)
Post by: Bubba on November 17, 2009, 11:16:47 PM
Post by: toyota_man82 on November 19, 2009, 12:31:14 AM
Post by: Dave69 on November 19, 2009, 07:09:27 PM
Post by: momos on November 19, 2009, 10:59:33 PM
go on intrigued :017:
Post by: ivanidea on November 20, 2009, 09:13:22 AM
Post by: Bulldog67 on November 20, 2009, 10:06:27 AM
Post by: doublej on November 20, 2009, 11:11:45 PM
top of the coilover
Post by: Lornaben on November 21, 2009, 12:00:53 AM
look up 4 photos above........
top of the coilover
errrrrr ..... :017:
Post by: Tragic on November 21, 2009, 12:07:06 AM
What do I win? :003:
Post by: doublej on November 22, 2009, 05:34:22 PM
rear coilover mounts are tacked together. lower mounts still seem to big but oh-well
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/4124632293_23673d7823.jpg)
all ready to be flexed out, but lack of second set of hands meant itll have to wait till mid week.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/4124631995_ae5ddf3be4.jpg)
and i think i should always have adult supervision!!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4125401234_701b3ddeb9.jpg)
:icon_twisted:
Post by: Asylum on November 23, 2009, 01:37:36 PM
:hysterical:
Post by: Bulldog67 on November 23, 2009, 03:59:45 PM
Post by: doublej on November 23, 2009, 04:18:02 PM
Post by: Dave69 on November 23, 2009, 07:29:29 PM
Post by: toyota_man82 on November 24, 2009, 04:26:36 PM
Post by: greggmo on November 24, 2009, 05:59:43 PM
Post by: doublej on November 24, 2009, 09:07:12 PM
Clayt your the best! JJ why am I not in there? :022:
cause you had a kids party or something
Post by: toyota_man82 on November 26, 2009, 10:49:20 AM
Post by: doublej on November 27, 2009, 07:15:21 AM
well I will be there Sat the 5th
good ill have the broom, vacuum, water buck and rags waitin on ya......but ill think about supplying your piss water for once.
Post by: toyota_man82 on November 27, 2009, 03:07:41 PM
Post by: doublej on November 27, 2009, 08:27:27 PM
You don't need to supply me with jack except work. You have done enough for me and aside from the bumper I am just glad to be your friend. Happy Thanksgiving
surely youve had double your daily limit of carling???? lol jk :pokinit:
Post by: toyota_man82 on November 27, 2009, 08:33:03 PM
Post by: king cj on November 28, 2009, 12:38:47 AM
Post by: toyota_man82 on November 28, 2009, 09:33:04 AM
Post by: doublej on November 29, 2009, 07:28:03 AM
opps i dropped it
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4142447157_f74e9d7083.jpg)
dont stair at the blue light......pretty blue light
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/4143203202_877ca3f195.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/4143203370_74e0350b50.jpg)
i hate screw ups, but i hate cutting welded tube in even more
Post by: king cj on November 29, 2009, 08:38:38 AM
Post by: daggie on November 29, 2009, 09:46:12 AM
Post by: Nosebolt on November 29, 2009, 11:42:41 AM
sorry for tha bad joke just got up
Post by: daggie on November 29, 2009, 01:34:54 PM
Post by: Dave69 on November 29, 2009, 07:13:40 PM
Post by: doublej on December 06, 2009, 07:06:07 PM
pita crawling around this thing to weld it
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/4163087727_c7879c1e99.jpg)
random photo of tub and hipbar
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/4163852220_4d5fb944eb.jpg)
bit of CAD work
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4163849402_0c60495cd5.jpg)
turns into this....
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4163088731_e2e1c21f11.jpg)
and this
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/4163089009_a1456945d9.jpg)
also got the rear uppers welded and gusseted
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4163089825_b82dc20a9a.jpg)
then i started playing with the fuel cell so i could call the back half done
was thinking length wise and batteries on the other side
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4163088431_340904b50a.jpg)
this is easier, but gotta modify the floor braces so i can tuck it as low as the links will allow
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4163089331_ef1c43d1b3.jpg)
then cranked out some recovery points that will second as the rear bumper mount
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4163089543_c5479f081e.jpg)
then stand back for a look
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4163087971_a87ede9203.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4163088227_11865381e1.jpg)
Post by: doublej on December 06, 2009, 07:13:47 PM
and at the same time the lowers hit the frame in the last 2in or so of flex.
pretty sure i have a quick and simple way todo both, but i wanna wait till johnny and dan get down next weekend with my hubs so i can make sure with the tires on the rear there isnt any more issues......
also figured the tub flooring out, gotta grab some steel bar since its alot easier than cutting long strips with the grinder, it should come out mimicking the crossmembers and look alot like some baja trucks.
other than that this week i finally start finishing the front, wonder if itll beable to sit on its own next weekend???? :jpshakehead:
Post by: greggmo on December 06, 2009, 09:28:18 PM
Post by: Bubba on December 06, 2009, 10:04:48 PM
Post by: doublej on December 07, 2009, 08:27:34 PM
Post by: Dave69 on December 07, 2009, 10:11:24 PM
On a more serious note, are you adding crossbracing to the central roll hoop ???
Post by: doublej on December 07, 2009, 10:23:02 PM
On a more serious note, are you adding crossbracing to the central roll hoop ???
come on, you really think the cage wont be over built like everything else.......
all to come young grass hopper
Post by: doublej on December 10, 2009, 07:44:57 AM
guess its more of a baja / buggy thing.
drivers side
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/4173166541_980c11a4d2.jpg)
this side had alot more stuff in the way, any farther in and it would have gotten into the brake master mount
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4173166451_4cda2af9a8.jpg)
pass side
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4173922128_ccbcdff656.jpg)
pass. side was alot easier to deal with
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4173922242_ac4933c9a8.jpg)
all and all you have to build the drivers side then make the pass. side match - the inner bracing on the driver side pushes the tube at odd angles
but not to much that you cant deal
simple yet sexy - i really need to learn to tig for this small stuff
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4173922606_c5956fb526.jpg)
Post by: Dave69 on December 10, 2009, 04:53:30 PM
Post by: doublej on December 10, 2009, 07:39:47 PM
again your killin me.
Post by: Dave69 on December 11, 2009, 05:04:14 PM
Post by: doublej on December 11, 2009, 09:58:01 PM
is the reader going to want that 5mins of their life back that they have wasted reading your blubbering?
Post by: Warthog on December 11, 2009, 10:14:28 PM
this is mostly for the pirate4x4 crew, noone had a real answer on what it takes to tie the front end tubing to the main cage
guess its more of a baja / buggy thing.
Would this type of thing work? Not to Baja standard, works for mere Lardie Drivers :003:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150342730629&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150342730629&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
Post by: doublej on December 11, 2009, 11:58:16 PM
damn you bolt on cage fruits :jpshakehead:
plus its already half welded to other pieces that i really dont wanna remove to get that small little dinky thing on
Post by: Warthog on December 12, 2009, 12:11:26 AM
no its getting welded i say,.... welded..... fully!
damn you bolt on cage fruits :jpshakehead:
You know it makes sense :003:
Anyways you got your 2 Favourite Fabbers coming ovet this weekend. Im sure they will sort out a solution. But if ya'll all stuck for ideas, there's alway that link :003: :hysterical:
Post by: doublej on December 12, 2009, 06:59:54 AM
Post by: doublej on December 13, 2009, 08:14:10 PM
front axle is almost finished, just needs welding and a few boxing plates
diesel dan was over at the weekend and worked some magic on my panhard bar axle mount
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/4182431132_9a6810c901.jpg)
dont think its going to go anywhere, 6mill brace plate welded to the axle flange
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4182431320_63fb129416.jpg)
still needs the inside boxing in but cant be fully since you need to get to the flange bolt inside - easy stuff
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/4182430546_7a2f93c012.jpg)
and the coilover mount just behind it
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4181668255_e9b062f390.jpg)
and the other side
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/4182430842_ae6f47716e.jpg)
told ya warthog, point and he will find a way!!!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4182428478_63722f7ec9.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4181666223_6d6d5650fd.jpg)
Post by: doublej on December 13, 2009, 08:22:34 PM
weps brake brackets welded on
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4182429334_666b1476ae.jpg)
pure sexy
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4182429988_ed1be4ec24.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4182429654_fe0a93fae8.jpg)
Post by: Warthog on December 13, 2009, 08:30:18 PM
told ya warthog, point and he will find a way!!!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4182428478_63722f7ec9.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4181666223_6d6d5650fd.jpg)
Ah! The force is strong with this one, Midi-chlorian count is high. :icon_biggrin:
Good work mate, reckon this will be the Sickest Jeep in the UK.
Post by: doublej on December 13, 2009, 08:34:59 PM
Good work mate, reckon this will be the Sickest Jeep in the UK.wouldnt go that far - hell kingcj might get alittle pissy bout it if it was lol :006:
Post by: king cj on December 13, 2009, 08:43:01 PM
Post by: Nosebolt on December 13, 2009, 08:51:37 PM
what!!!! it would have to break down a hell of alot to be sicker than mine lol
by that reckoning, I have the sickest Jeep in the UK, my average is 4 hrs driving to 7 months rebuilding :pokinit:
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 13, 2009, 08:53:49 PM
what!!!! it would have to break down a hell of alot to be sicker than mine lol
by that reckoning, I have the sickest Jeep in the UK, my average is 4 hrs driving to 7 months rebuilding :pokinit:
PAH!!!!! :eusa_naughty: thats nothin, almost a grand european tour comapared to me :003:
is lookin like its the mutz tho :icon_super:
Post by: Warthog on December 13, 2009, 09:03:57 PM
what!!!! it would have to break down a hell of alot to be sicker than mine lol
I thought after Rehab, when you threw away all those old school eletrickery. The Beast purrs like a cat :003:
All yours needs KCJ, is some BIGGER Tyres
(Finishes Pint, grabs coat and swiftly leaves for the forum door)
Post by: doublej on December 13, 2009, 09:14:48 PM
Post by: king cj on December 13, 2009, 09:44:56 PM
Post by: momos on January 22, 2010, 09:27:23 PM
Post by: doublej on May 15, 2010, 07:22:58 AM
been back on home soil for about a week now. Got off the plane on thursday and saturday i was at the flying spanners lab trying to help get a rig ready for a trip to the Ukraine(yes with the wifes blessing). I am slowly getting back under the monkey and updates will come shortly.
SO momos, you missed my monkey?? whatcha wanna see first??
Post by: doublej on May 23, 2010, 04:36:40 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4631636245_375094ac0c.jpg)
reworked the front coilover mounts - started the crossbrace
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/4632236048_96e81b9cfb.jpg)
you can see the grill mounts in there too - just need to gusset things and add a few more tubes in
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4632235408_ecd8f95d6b.jpg)
seat frames - came out sick but was a pain to get all the pieces flat and level with each other
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/4631635639_cfd0115ef7.jpg)
seat mounts - took forever.....
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4632233920_2e4a280070.jpg)
rear bulkhead just needs welding
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4632234420_a6b7e8c57e.jpg)
fuel cell mount - waiting on parts so i can finish the straps
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/4632234616_a3efdfaede.jpg)
the top of the straps will be hinged
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4631635351_74bd7d80a7.jpg)
start of the flooring, and what might be the battery mounts
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4631636839_a8cf416c49.jpg)
very rough start of the inner rear fenders
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4632233350_a0194ab1d6.jpg)
had to get holes in the hood for the coilover mounts
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4631634611_e0258b9895.jpg)
and this is why jj needs a torchmate plasma table - the white dots are for holes then the circles have to be hole sawed out......been doing to many of these lately. but the flat bar does make it easier
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/4632233100_10c58427e2.jpg)
trying to get paint of things as i go so there isnt so much painting at the end
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/4632233618_a8dcf9bfa6.jpg)
had to make a friend some horse shoes, well he called them shock hoops
Post by: doublej on May 23, 2010, 05:19:22 PM
front end is finally taking shape
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/4632429798_61e21d7b76.jpg)
closer look
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4631831045_9a9e080a33.jpg)
fenders and hood just need alittle trimming
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4631831351_67a5617b9b.jpg)
seat will hindge forward so i can store stuff underneath
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/4632430344_20545c3aa0.jpg)
closer shot of the seat bars
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4632430064_e8d2a7250b.jpg)
color of things to come?????
Post by: greggmo on May 23, 2010, 08:03:50 PM
Post by: king cj on May 23, 2010, 09:53:06 PM
Post by: Bubba on May 23, 2010, 09:54:33 PM
Post by: momos on May 23, 2010, 11:07:44 PM
looks to me like theres a perfect grill/BBQ oportunity on that crossbrace.... :icon_biggrin:
Post by: Asylum on May 23, 2010, 11:14:54 PM
:greggmo:
Post by: doublej on May 24, 2010, 11:27:07 AM
Post by: doublej on June 05, 2010, 07:08:42 AM
Post by: doublej on June 06, 2010, 09:26:30 PM
the heater forces you to put the rollcage bar over the dash...... cant believe how big this thing is
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4675537531_341cc486ee.jpg)
and really cant believe how much room it opened up
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/4676160044_78683b1ba0.jpg)
all this is up for sale - not looking to make money just get rid of it
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4676162786_ffac31197a.jpg)
everything but bumpstops and gussets for the upper mount are either cut or ready for welding for the front axle
panhardbar boxed in with space to get at the portal box bolt inside
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4675535991_09c9aa5497.jpg)
coilover gussets - it looks cluttered but you wont see any with the fenders on and its damn strong
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4675537835_2f1fbbf970.jpg)
coilover hood hole clean up - almost how i want it....lil tweeking left
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4675536707_7acdd18405.jpg)
lower links and front coilover crossbar
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1297/4676161458_e2ea0530bf.jpg)
round 2 on these rims for paint, and right as i started spraying it started raining.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4675539083_4d0c34c1ec.jpg)
then to make things worse the paint im using reacted for the second time with the paint under it (which i had already sanded down till i thought it would be happy) so tomorrow i get to strip the centers down bare again and start over....AGAIN!
like i said we got alot done, just no real photos...... just a couple hours left on the fron this week and hoping we can have as good a weekend on the rear next weekend.
Post by: doublej on June 06, 2010, 09:36:13 PM
but its coming together and WILL BE FINISHED! All help is welcome and i pay in food! lol
and yes if all goes as planed she will be at cheapfest and the turkey shoot.
Post by: greggmo on June 06, 2010, 11:34:47 PM
Post by: toyota_man82 on June 08, 2010, 07:43:46 AM
Post by: Warthog on June 08, 2010, 12:15:21 PM
Edit: Would think it would need 2 Housed bearing though, as the mis-alignment is too much otherwise.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Tenbulls/08062010561.jpg)
Post by: doublej on June 08, 2010, 08:50:54 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4682595859_eae237b729.jpg)
so is 2.5in lower links to big???
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4682596261_a30c3f1b38.jpg)
new heater
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4682596513_9f43a01609.jpg)
"thats not primer honey,......that the paint job."
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4683226008_d250c1a99e.jpg)
and warthog the txt you sent me that day really made my crap day so much better yesterday. i love it - itll work like a champ mate. just wish we could put that in and do it when yall come down but i still have tube that needs bending.
so many ideas......so little time
Post by: toyota_man82 on June 09, 2010, 09:56:34 AM
Post by: doublej on June 09, 2010, 04:45:14 PM
Is your driveline problem because of the oil pan? Maybe you can do a square driveline.
yeah the oil pan and my front drive shaft/pinion want to be in the same spot. doing a square shaft is just to save money bud. wont really fix anything and i need it built with decent parts so it doesnt blow up everytime i use the skinny pedal.
with marks help and a sweet ebay find last night i have everything todo them. just a question if it will hold or for how long.
now if the weather and metal shop will stop screwing with me maybe i can get some more work done this week.
Post by: doublej on June 10, 2010, 08:40:12 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4688948346_6f7c4a9773.jpg)
screw the weather, rain isnt screwing up my paint job
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4688948480_90406625c1.jpg)
metal shop was finally open - rear uppers and panhard bar put together
then the welder bottle ran out - duhhh!
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1267/4688314767_f787dc7b6d.jpg)
the tops of the rims have paint drying as i type this and ill weld the rock ring and upper links tomorrow
Post by: doublej on June 20, 2010, 10:37:00 PM
warthog and clayt came out this weekend to help me finish the last of the tube work
someone have to work the heavy equipment
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4718128437_20e9815caa.jpg)
finishing out the engine cage - you can see the bar that follows the firewall
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4718775764_b20e3bcd6c.jpg)
and here is a closer shot of the stiffener bar - just waiting on another set of the tube disconnects
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4718130741_4c2c4c646b.jpg)
with the dash bar above the dash the wife couldnt see out very well.....i think she will be fine now
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4718130501_8c33683d40.jpg)
warthog said i would die without door bars - check that off the list
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4718776506_f83af9a324.jpg)
since we were kinking tube i went ahead and bent the sliders - just tacked it up to see what i wanted todo
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4718129389_24e3cc1a72.jpg)
we also bent the front bumper tube and a hoop matching the outside of the grill, but nothing you havent seen and wont even get played with till the monkey is at the barn next month
Post by: doublej on June 20, 2010, 10:49:23 PM
guess ill start at the bed... first dimple die on the jeep
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4718774150_f8e637769e.jpg)
finished the fuel cell straps
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4718775278_0b879d7d7e.jpg)
and one of my little helper monkeys put some flooring in - i have some under bed storage boxes started but for now - shes done
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4718129865_e9f89ea41d.jpg)
i didnt take a finished photo so ill post it tomorrow - but the inside flooring is done
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4718127629_fe810919d3.jpg)
started in on the rear body sides....
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4718774646_6e35e1eeeb.jpg)
plated in the top - nice and flush
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4718130059_dc852b7e9a.jpg)
then started welding the body sides back on... wont matter how ugly this looks - it will get cleaned up soon enough
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4718128169_b5fb93fbe5.jpg)
Post by: doublej on June 20, 2010, 11:00:35 PM
get the hole close too the right size
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4718244329_ff73f71535.jpg)
opps too much
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4718891608_6233c48706.jpg)
fix mistakes cause im a slow redneck - check
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4718244673_0e0d712e93.jpg)
slowly weld.....
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4718244967_9d398a02da.jpg)
and here is it next to how it started
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4718892814_2d9d0945c3.jpg)
well shes coming along nicely - hoping to be spraying paint end of next week.... if i can finish the fab work this week
Post by: Nosebolt on June 20, 2010, 11:03:25 PM
Post by: doublej on June 21, 2010, 10:26:23 PM
as always i am just watching - this guy never lets me do any work
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/4722436950_3b6a6dba91.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1178/4722437244_e03ef8008c.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1069/4722436354_298a3ca1c7.jpg)
Post by: king cj on June 21, 2010, 10:33:23 PM
not too bad looking mate!
Post by: Bubba on June 21, 2010, 10:41:35 PM
Post by: momos on June 21, 2010, 10:42:51 PM
Post by: doublej on June 21, 2010, 11:03:29 PM
coooool is it going to be blue?
only what you see blue now
Post by: doublej on June 27, 2010, 08:34:57 PM
not sure there is enough redbull on this island - can someone get me a sponsorship please or maybe just some stocks...
on too the updates - hope everyone is keeping up
got alittle bit done this weekend
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4739061083_72edabc3d1.jpg)
one dumb monkey and one faithful helper - on a side without this guy i would deff have given up alot earlier some days
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4739058069_3678e15b54.jpg)
clearance check.... 6ft oneside - 6-2ft the other
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4739058485_191161084f.jpg)
bed bar with light and shovel mounts - hi-lift mount - and the tailgate latches
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4739694998_2258838be1.jpg)
rear bumper
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4739058931_86faebd94a.jpg)
you can see it just has a slight bend - these are actualy the offcuts from my sliders SCORE!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4739062153_2af7ee0fa4.jpg)
tranny cover....
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4739061479_4231f6c00c.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4739060561_bda65d0aaf.jpg)
dropped the rear winch below the floor in the bed
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4739059539_0a0023ab49.jpg)
driverside crusher corner - slider plate - body work........ check
and as you can see the wife has been busy with the sandpaper
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4739061661_e6a8e7a37a.jpg)
and finally have the front upper link and panhard ready to weld
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4739696108_9c545b6566.jpg)
Post by: Asylum on June 27, 2010, 10:46:06 PM
Nice work :greggmo:
Post by: Alucardtnuoc on June 28, 2010, 10:39:42 AM
Post by: doublej on July 04, 2010, 10:29:32 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4761272221_8b6b75dcbc.jpg)
starting of the center winch mount
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4761905046_3fd993775d.jpg)
engine cage is almost done
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4761271819_78e2b4bb31.jpg)
i have exercised the demons - this axle shaft is installed
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4761904678_7975bb7189.jpg)
rear winch skid plates
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4761904454_b4fd1d0af0.jpg)
finished the rear axle truss and upper link mount gussets
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4761904260_7238bc3a27.jpg)
one bent upper link for the front.. strapped it for alittle added beef
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4761271071_8eb083f01d.jpg)
more tomorrow if i get time
Post by: king cj on July 04, 2010, 10:44:12 PM
Post by: doublej on July 04, 2010, 11:05:32 PM
Post by: Warthog on July 04, 2010, 11:42:12 PM
finished the rear axle truss and upper link mount gussets
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4761904260_7238bc3a27.jpg)
:icon_super:
Post by: toyota_man82 on July 05, 2010, 07:54:52 PM
Post by: doublej on July 10, 2010, 07:10:07 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4780019489_9cfbbfe181.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4780019659_faa8cda4cb.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4780019847_457aa9e536.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4780652612_8f850895a2.jpg)
my fav
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4780020407_e33ed93c47.jpg)
race practice
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4780653134_1695c13486.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4780020797_bc1816d19c.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4780653416_25d0aa2286.jpg)
BIG thanks to wilwood, without the winch it would not have gotten on the trailer
And KingCJ, almost took the wall out in front of the house but still the best at moving a trailer around i have ever seen.
ill get ride height and wheelbase shots tomorrow
Post by: Panic mechanic! on July 10, 2010, 07:29:58 PM
Post by: Bubba on July 10, 2010, 09:09:31 PM
Post by: Dave69 on July 10, 2010, 11:00:08 PM
still looking good and nice to finally see it rolling
Post by: momos on July 10, 2010, 11:41:55 PM
Really enjoyed following this
colour is sweet....pre mud, or is it mainly a rock jobby?
:icon_biggrin:
Post by: doublej on July 11, 2010, 09:28:10 AM
colour is sweet....pre mud, or is it mainly a rock jobby?
:icon_biggrin:
thanks - ohh shell end up muddy thats for sure.
you doin articulation shots ?
well i gotta put bump stops on the front so my axle does blow up my crank and i built my panhard to short and the front upper too long, so as soo as i short that this week we will flex it out next weekend so we can sort out the front prop.
Post by: doublej on July 12, 2010, 04:44:17 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4787038094_a450636641.jpg)
you can see the diff between the 2 lol
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4786406725_1286c6c861.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4786406939_c8895a0523.jpg)
these are at ride height, and pretty close to the wheelbase im after. around 108ish wheelbase and not even 10in lift over stock tj frame once all is said and done. not bad saying the tires and axles....
for kingcj
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4787038318_594f52c57a.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4787038564_28831fdc26.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4787038822_a637c173f0.jpg)
Post by: Bubba on July 12, 2010, 05:20:58 PM
Post by: doublej on July 19, 2010, 09:21:15 PM
well not much to look at but i think its a decent step forward - just wish i could have gotten the oil pan sorted too
2 piece in the front - normal in the rear
both have double cvs at the tcase,
and just when i think i was done cutting the floor out and patching it - kingcj makes me cut more
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4809358649_e693e2327a.jpg)
shot from the front
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4809980954_505cc7e20c.jpg)
rear shaft
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4809981210_e942f17604.jpg)
still a damn good weekend when you start by cutting 2 brand new unused drive shafts up. lol
Post by: Warthog on July 20, 2010, 02:29:28 PM
Hope some of the bits I sourced are aiding the process :023:
Post by: doublej on July 20, 2010, 09:41:11 PM
Keep up the work JJ :icon_super:
Hope some of the bits I sourced are aiding the process :023:
oh yes they are mate, thanks again, and with your keen workings i even really close to having a complete spare set up.
Post by: doublej on July 21, 2010, 08:32:13 PM
rad mount
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4816265970_0be2c69cba.jpg)
rubber lined craddles
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4815643249_96bde6930e.jpg)
start of the fan cowl
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4816266366_cda53c74b8.jpg)
to house this huge fan - covers the rad great
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4816266534_e102e19da5.jpg)
Post by: isle of man on July 21, 2010, 08:33:47 PM
Post by: momos on July 21, 2010, 09:50:22 PM
:icon_biggrin:
Post by: doublej on July 22, 2010, 12:34:50 AM
will we see it at Tong this weekend?tong wouldnt have me even if it did run....... you didnt know? big tyres is a sin now a days
:icon_biggrin:
Post by: greggmo on July 22, 2010, 02:21:35 PM
Post by: Bulldog67 on July 22, 2010, 02:48:50 PM
Post by: momos on July 22, 2010, 09:57:29 PM
:017:
cheapfest then?
:icon_biggrin:
Post by: Warthog on July 23, 2010, 03:59:58 PM
i dont get it, its mainly tracks ....
:017:
cheapfest then?
:icon_biggrin:
He aint got time to mess around :003:
JJ's gotta a get it rolling for Kirton, then Cheapfest....
Back in the Barn JJ "Get'R Done, Get'R Did" :icon_super:
(Some moral support for ya mate)
Post by: greggmo on July 25, 2010, 10:34:27 PM
Post by: doublej on July 26, 2010, 10:04:56 PM
get yer ass in gear j. we wanna see ya at cheapfest men.
if you knew the hours that get put into this monkey and how much of the rest of my life that has gotten pushed aside because of it, you would be telling it its not worth it mate. but so we push on.
Post by: Warthog on July 26, 2010, 11:22:08 PM
if you knew the hours that get put into this monkey and how much of the rest of my life that has gotten pushed aside because of it, you would be telling it its not worth it mate. but so we push on.
:sign0023: :sign0023: :sign0023: :098:
Respect to you matey, keep on it. Pray for wet weather, so that KCJ wont have to go Harvest :003:
Post by: doublej on July 29, 2010, 06:25:51 PM
Post by: doublej on August 06, 2010, 11:11:06 PM
finally finished the oil pan modding
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4854356203_464980032b.jpg)
mount the rad in the back due to it being about an inch to height
you can also see how the fuel cell is now getting mounted
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4854975816_79d974e04f.jpg)
the actual mounts
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4854976012_edcb4af865.jpg)
slowly starting to shape up
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4854356803_17b6cc4e81.jpg)
start of the exhaust
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4854976814_891a2ab47e.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4854357051_acc14ef88e.jpg)
then time for the flexing
bad shot but this is where the axle actually started to go under itself if that makes sence
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4854977760_8599b81e10.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4854358043_8a9fb93efd.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4854357861_bdb06c123e.jpg)
front deff had more to go
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4854977008_294641a8c8.jpg)
Post by: wrangler07 on August 07, 2010, 09:18:28 AM
Post by: Bubba on August 07, 2010, 09:26:58 AM
Post by: Dave69 on August 07, 2010, 11:41:34 AM
Post by: isle of man on August 07, 2010, 02:48:04 PM
Post by: doublej on August 12, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
Post by: Bubba on August 12, 2010, 10:50:05 PM
Post by: doublej on August 16, 2010, 07:11:44 PM
Good things to note is all major fab work is pretty much finished. Just a couple hours of finish welding here and there, wiring back in, run fuel lines, and run rad hoses. only metal left to add is a few gussets and a bracket or two.
I did learn i can wave a tig torch, i just need alot more time with it.
steering just needs a gusset or two
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4898578374_21da8661dc.jpg)
tie rod side
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4898578600_d36ec87cdb.jpg)
axles side which needs the gussets
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4897983755_050ca988bc.jpg)
dropped the floor to try and get the fuel cell as low as i could, but couldnt get it below rear tube work like i wanted
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4897984265_669dfcfcd1.jpg)
hubs painted and finished..... or so we thought
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4898579024_c6f2053ca6.jpg)
then we found these were rubbing each other
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4897984725_534706bbf8.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4898579544_38e6535100.jpg)
Post by: Dave69 on August 16, 2010, 10:15:31 PM
Post by: doublej on August 17, 2010, 03:35:01 PM
are you using off the shelf paint or 2 part enamel ?
POL rattle can and hammerlite brush on
what do i look like some posh twit, rattle can till i die
Post by: Dave69 on August 19, 2010, 09:40:53 PM
brush hammerite and spray can works for me
Post by: wrangler07 on September 13, 2010, 10:18:19 AM
Post by: toyota_man82 on October 31, 2010, 03:43:40 PM
Post by: wrangler07 on October 31, 2010, 05:25:33 PM
Get some more damn pics!:iagree:
Post by: Tank on October 31, 2010, 06:05:34 PM
Post by: doublej on October 31, 2010, 08:16:13 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/5132914148_9973c2d3a3.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1142/5132313601_e6c0d332a1.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5132915174_f4cd03bf71.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1422/5132313823_c7b3d1d84c.jpg)
broke the front driveshaft 3 times basicly over the 2 days
was told i drive too slow
found out how bad 2wd is
was told i drive too fast
oh yeah and put a watermelon size hole in one of my portal boxes
BIG THANKS to kingcj - without his help over the last couple months this weekend wouldnt have happened
Post by: Bubba on October 31, 2010, 08:27:46 PM
Post by: wildwood on October 31, 2010, 09:03:14 PM
I mean the getting it finished........... not the metal mayhem :icon_biggrin:
At least you have found the weak spots :icon_twisted:
Post by: toyota_man82 on November 01, 2010, 05:12:53 PM
Post by: wrangler07 on November 01, 2010, 06:32:36 PM
Post by: Dave69 on November 01, 2010, 09:19:27 PM
teething troubles or learning curve on the jeep abilities or limitations
Post by: momos on November 03, 2010, 10:42:29 PM
Post by: doublej on November 05, 2010, 08:16:21 PM
like this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bikini-Top-Traditional-Bestop-Jeep-CJ-Wrangler-YJ-76-91-/300480189895?pt=Automobilia_DE&hash=item45f603d5c7 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bikini-Top-Traditional-Bestop-Jeep-CJ-Wrangler-YJ-76-91-/300480189895?pt=Automobilia_DE&hash=item45f603d5c7)
but deff cheaper
Post by: Tank on November 05, 2010, 11:34:12 PM
Post by: doublej on November 06, 2010, 03:10:33 AM
Think i might have a near new Bestop CJ one,charcoal in colour
charcoal would be perfect - just let me know and what you want for it mate?
Post by: doublej on November 08, 2010, 08:31:36 PM
Post by: Tank on November 08, 2010, 10:05:39 PM
Post by: doublej on November 09, 2010, 06:35:37 PM
Hi JJ,good job you reminded me,i had forgotten about it,but have just dug it out,i have the bikini top and the deck duster.But i guess the deck duster wont be any good to you anyway.As i said its a best top one in charcoal and has only been on my old CJ a couple of times and is in great condition.Hows £20 plus postage? Its not that heavy so i imagine around a fiver but can get an exact cost if you want?
you are the heat mate!!! is it the same on in the link with the long straps in the back? kingcj said its not molded to the cage and just attached to the winshield with some c channel or something.
Post by: doublej on November 09, 2010, 06:36:48 PM
and ill send you the address for the barn.
thanks again mate!!!
Post by: Tank on November 09, 2010, 06:46:55 PM
Post by: doublej on November 09, 2010, 07:34:03 PM
It used to slot into the channel on the front of the windscreen on the CJ so yes some c section will do the same,and it has long straps at the back.Send me your address and i will post it to you first.That way you will get exact postage cost etc and be in receipt of it to make sure its the one for you before you pay,and if it isnt you can just send it back
sweet sounds like a plan - thanks again mate
Post by: Tank on November 16, 2010, 09:53:02 PM
Post by: toyota_man82 on November 28, 2010, 07:58:31 PM
Post by: Warthog on November 29, 2010, 10:42:17 AM
Hurry up and get those new pics and vids up Clayton!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Tenbulls/Untitled-7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Tenbulls/Untitled-33.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Tenbulls/Untitled-21.jpg)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Tenbulls/Untitled-17.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Tenbulls/Untitled-13.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Tenbulls/Untitled-2.jpg)
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Post by: wrangler07 on November 29, 2010, 11:35:23 AM
Post by: Nosebolt on November 29, 2010, 11:56:31 AM
seriously cool m8, love the low line with stonkin' wheels, even sorta like the colour
Post by: Mick O on November 29, 2010, 12:02:01 PM
:greggmo:
Post by: momos on November 30, 2010, 08:35:29 PM
Post by: Dave69 on December 04, 2010, 05:56:02 PM