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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. Focker

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

    Nothing new here, but some detail that others might like to have in advance if doing the ammo can glove box mod/upgrade.

    I cut a channel out so I could fit the can around the Jeep's front gusset thing. :rolleyes:
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    You don't have to cut as big of a channel as I did, but knowing what I know now I can share some tighter measurements with you guys. Stand the can upright and...
    Measuring from the bottom of the can to the lowest horizontal cut is 3-3/8".
    Bottom of can to the top horizontal cut is 4-1/4".
    Left corner of can to the right vertical cut is 3-3/4".
    Left corner side depth is 1-1/8".
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    Place the can into position (behind dash) and mark the bottom and side mounting holes then drill with a 3/16" bit.

    Grind off the hinge if the side screw holes line up in the way like mine did.
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    Hardware left to right:
    2 nylon spacers 1/8" thick.
    2 8/32 x 3/8 machine screws with K Lock nuts for bottom of the glove box.
    2 8/32 x 3/4" machine screws with K Lock nuts for the sides.
    Disregard the last two on the far right. They were 1" and too short for the top holes, they're not needed anyway...The can's not going anywhere.
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    The tape helps to slip the nylon washer into position on the sides.
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    Boom...Looks factory.
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    Focker, Mar 28, 2016
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  2. Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

    AWESOME!!!
     
    Beach66Bum, Mar 28, 2016
    #202
  3. 69Willys

    69Willys Las Vegas, NV

    Looks Great!!
     
    69Willys, Mar 28, 2016
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  4. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    We had a decent conversation this afternoon and I hope you got some worthwhile information.
     
    uncamonkey, Mar 28, 2016
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  5. Focker

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

    It was good talking to you...Thanks for information...IT WILL come in handy! (y)
     
    Focker, Mar 28, 2016
    #205
  6. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    i like the ammo can glovebox idea. Real smart.
     
    47v6, Mar 28, 2016
    #206
  7. Focker

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

    Focker, Mar 28, 2016
    #207
  8. chris423

    chris423 Sponsor

    Focker i am using a stainless steal serving bowl from a golden corral .like in the salad buffet check them out !
     
    chris423, Mar 28, 2016
    #208
  9. Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

    omg!! hahaha that's so perfect :D
     
    Beach66Bum, Mar 28, 2016
    #209
  10. Focker

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

    Too funny. I went to 4 different stores today looking for the perfect box...The only thing about the ammo can that could be better is the depth.
     
    Focker, Mar 28, 2016
    #210
  11. Kalva

    Kalva 1966 V6, Koening PTO Winch

    This is a Great thread, I'm Adding a Second Glove Box to My 66 build to hide HVC and other upgrades I dont want seen and was wondering what to make the glove boxes out of...some pics of what the dash is looking like.
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    Kalva, Mar 28, 2016
    #211
  12. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    I didn't want to tell you where I was sitting at the time so I'm happy we could communicate.
     
    uncamonkey, Mar 28, 2016
    #212
  13. Focker

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

    The bigger ones were a little more difficult. You can see the copper pipe I bent in the background...Fits perfectly in the tight spaces.
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    I went ahead and used various drill bits that are just big enough to clean out the holes to be filled.
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    Focker, Mar 29, 2016
    #213
  14. Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

    Amazing the number of holes that get drilled in our jeeps over time.
     
    Beach66Bum, Mar 29, 2016
    #214
  15. Focker

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

    LOTS of drilling, but at least mine produces oil. :D
     
    Focker, Mar 29, 2016
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  16. chris423

    chris423 Sponsor

    Looks good Focker weld weld grind grind X140. it is not bad at least the metal is not rusty and running !
     
    chris423, Mar 29, 2016
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  17. uncamonkey

    uncamonkey Member

    Just pushing your buttons. When you get up to welding 150' by 50' skylights together, let me know. I suppose you need to learn how to weld aluminum first.
    Actually everything would fit in a semi or two or three, and be shipped to places around the country. We just did all of the fab work in the shop and hoped it fit together on site.
     
    uncamonkey, Mar 29, 2016
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  18. Focker

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

    Passenger side finished with the exception of the antenna and spare tire holes...Gonna have to think about those.

    Went a lot faster than anticipated!
     
    Focker, Mar 29, 2016
    #218
  19. Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

    hahaha!!
    "When up from the ground came a bubbling crude..." :rofl:
     
    Beach66Bum, Mar 29, 2016
    #219
  20. piffey263

    piffey263 Active Member

    Hole saw, dremel, tin snips, bench grinder, or file will make the patch to be welded

    Use card board or card stock for template.

    Good luck!
     
    piffey263, Mar 29, 2016
    #220
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