I only kept the stuff that bolted to the block. I welded a piece of flat plate to the frame, some tubing to the engine mount (with bushings), and then some plates from the engine down to the frameQuote:
Originally Posted by mudtoy67
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I only kept the stuff that bolted to the block. I welded a piece of flat plate to the frame, some tubing to the engine mount (with bushings), and then some plates from the engine down to the frameQuote:
Originally Posted by mudtoy67
Got my custom BTF comp corners welded in along with the rocker panels that I made - all welded in.
I got some BTF tube fenders for a CJ but the bend is 90 degrees and I HATE that - I sent back the tubes so they can swap them out for some YJ or TJ ones. I will just have to cut the top plate to fit.
I figured out and purchased all the stuff for the fuel and brake plumbing. I will be doing that soon.
Steering column mounted - I had to relocate the mounting bracket because my gauges hit them
As soon as I get the speakers mounted, the dash will be just about done. I will need a headlight switch and a check engine light...
Cody brought me my radiatior with the fan shrowd on it that he welded to it. This might need some modifications, it's pretty tight to the engine, we shall see after I get the grill mounted better.
I'll try to get some pics up soon
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Looks like you have the same CB I do. I dig the fan shroud.
Lookin' pimp Scott! I really like those BTF corners, the dash/gauges look killer.
I thought you were going for light weight? how much do those corner's weigh
looks good. those springs flattened out a lot with that weight didnt they?
not going for light weight on this one - those corners only weigh 22#'s each though.Quote:
Originally Posted by agjohn02
I took two leaves out of the springs, I think that I will put at least one back in - I am also going to make longer shackles
Of course you are. :flipoff2:Quote:
Originally Posted by redcagepatrol
Looking good though!
I cut 7/8" off the fan shrowd, still too close for me, so I cut another 1/4" off last night and bent out the ends in a "Scott made break" Came out pretty good.
I was then able to tack in the grill and line it all up.
All of my 6AN fuel stuff came in, it's going to work out great! I even have the cool fittings to connect to the engine (3/8" tube to 6AN and 5/16" tube to 6AN :gigem:
looks good man!
those corners are cool...what a woman driver needs! :flipoff2:
I forget...was this thing originally a YJ?
so is that a YJ tub w/ CJ front?
looks really good for a jeep!
Looks good! No radio/cd player?
Scott, Clean up a bit before you take the next pics. The SAW blade goes on that spot on the wall, not the grinding wheel!! sheesh! :flipoff2:
Looks Badass, I like the shroud. :gigem:
Again, looks extremely badass. I really dig the fan shroud, that dash is killer, exactly what I plan on doing down the road.
Ipod.Quote:
Originally Posted by KrazyKarl02
I am going to use boat speakers (wakeboard) mounted to the cage powered by an amp
Why not just do it once - the right way, the way you like it, the first time? :flipoff2:Quote:
Originally Posted by CheapJeep
Well I pulled the dash all apart awhile back then never got around to making a new one with all the gauges, c.b., c.d. player, etc. I'm putting it off until after I get the new drivetrain swapped in so I don't have to go back and change things. I guess that makes sense?
just giving you a hardtime for building the Jeep more than once - swapping the drivetrain etc...Quote:
Originally Posted by CheapJeep
Yea I figured... :D Problem is I started paying too much attention to rigs like your's, Cody's, Greg Higg's old Jeep, etc and decided to build mine like that.
i like the dash. simple, clean, effective
the pink renegade is awesome!! leave that on there.
im speaking for lynda of course.
rear brake lines done, built a cover for the fuel lines. Found connections to the GM fuel lines at the engine. I also put a leaf back in the rear springs.
Edit, out of town last night and tonight, so I have some time to do my tax's and catch up on stuff like this in the hotel room...
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Originally Posted by redcagepatrol
did you run flex line from the tank to the engine? :flipoff2:
yep - I didn't like all of the extra connections involved with doing flex from the tank to the pump / filter, hard to the engine bay, then flex up to the engine. This was a much simplier and cleaner method :D
how do those fittings work?
the ones on the engine are a compression fitting (3/8" and a 5/16 tube) to 6AN. I got them from Summit for like $6 ea.Quote:
Originally Posted by agjohn02
yeah, ive got compression fittings on my LT1. im referrring to the barb end. theres no collar over them?
nope, no ugly collar - they are the fittings for the non-braided hose. I think they look better too. They are barbed and the hose locks on - it's a tight fit, I bought a heat gun...
never seen them before. so they are for high pressure and they just push on? im not referring to worm clamps when i say collars. heat gun, for...?
push lock fittings? like DOT air line uses?
no, not like push locks. The hose has an inner liner that the barb really grips to...they are a ***** to get apart. PSC uses them on their low pressure fittings on their steering stuff. A fuel system sees a lot less pressure than the high side of a steering system, so I'm guessing they are safe for the high side of the engine. Fuel sytem looks good scott. How close is it to firing up?
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Originally Posted by Fredo
im gonna guess a ways... oh wait, you bought a stand alone harness and a comp reprogram didnt you? maybe not then.
true - but it won't be till after paint and all wiring. So - at least a month or so...Quote:
Originally Posted by agjohn02
what steering arms???
should I get the type of steering arms that don't use the spring?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=533659
http://www.partsmike.com/old/springless_60_arm_kit.htm
http://ballisticfabrication.3dcartst...p_19-1246.html
or use a normal style arm that uses the spring?
http://www.wfoconcepts.com/Steering/Dana60/Kingpin.html
http://www.mad4wd.com/tek9.asp
http://www.northwestfab.com/dana60steeringarm.html
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...cat=558&page=1
http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/s.../highsteer.htm
Please keep in mind that I have to put my steering behind the axle and need the 5th hole in front (for my Debenbar knuckles). I plan on running a single ended ram with TRE's on the tie-rod.
I like the WFO arms the best, its what I plan on using when I get new arms and move the tierod behind the axle. I dont really like the idea of the no-spring arms, just doesnt seem right to me.
all of the plumbing is done except for the stuff that will be near the steering, tube fenders here - some custom fab is needed, tires and wheels here. Pick up cage tube tomorrow...
That's body filler over the welds right? Just wanted to make sure it wasn't RTV, because then I would laugh at you for a long time. :)
Looks good!
yes - Lynda is in charge of the Bondo work over the welds :DQuote:
Originally Posted by BMFScout
nice work on the brake lines