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My CJ6 Frankenstein Build, Little Of Everything!

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by y2k-fxst, Jul 13, 2015.

  1. Aug 28, 2017
    Focker

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

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    You do now.
     
  2. Aug 28, 2017
    masscj2a

    masscj2a Member 2023 Sponsor

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    I'm looking for a 6 tub right now. Have all the frame done with csb, exhaust, axles, suspension etc. Just looking for that elusive tub. Nice work and keep going, I'm looking forward to seeing it all finished up.
     
  3. Aug 28, 2017
    bkap

    bkap Gone, but not long gone.

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    I like the storage. I guess I missed that earlier in the tread. Or not. But a great idea, assuming it's not stock. I've never had a 6 so don't really know.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2017
    Nekaf&Jeepsterdude

    Nekaf&Jeepsterdude 1968 Jeepster Commando, 1951 M38a1C

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    Same here...:(
     
  5. Aug 29, 2017
    Focker

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

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    Try now.
     
  6. Aug 29, 2017
    Desertdave66

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    Thanks sir
     
  7. Aug 29, 2017
    Nekaf&Jeepsterdude

    Nekaf&Jeepsterdude 1968 Jeepster Commando, 1951 M38a1C

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    Thanks!
     
  8. Sep 4, 2017
    y2k-fxst

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    Nope definitely not stock. stock they used the same wheel housings as the CJ5 but had an extra 20" of space between the front seats and wheel housings. Mine are trailer fenders I've widened and cut to size. Hoping to have room for dual batteries in them for the diesel motor that's going in it.
     
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  9. Sep 11, 2017
    y2k-fxst

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    So got a little more odds and ends done this weekend, including welding some 1/4" x 1/2" bar stock under the top of the trans tunnel to reinforce it and allow material to drill and tap later for bolts for the trans cover. Ordered my Crabtree Tool and Die CJ/YJ Front Hangers and YJ shackles this morning. Hope to be needing them soon!
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  10. Sep 12, 2017
    y2k-fxst

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    Got the outside of the firewall, cowl, and driver's side sprayed with epoxy primer today. Was wanting to do the inside also but, prep work took longer than I figured. Will work on the inside of those parts next. Some areas the bodywork actually looked better than I expected.
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  11. Sep 12, 2017
    Muzikp

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    Wow, that looks real good. Nice work.
     
  12. Sep 13, 2017
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    I remember how excited I was on my build when I got primer on and the tub was all one color. Nice work!
     
  13. Sep 13, 2017
    y2k-fxst

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    Got he inside of the cowl, fire wall, toe boards and tool box in primer today. Even got most of my stuff loaded to head for Brunswick, MO tomorrow!
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  14. Sep 14, 2017
    Phalanxx

    Phalanxx Jeep Newbie

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    on your first page you said you didnt want the d60 due to clearance? have you seen them trimmed?
    ive seen a guy cut off 2 1/2" then weld a soft steel 1/2" plate back on. the bottom of the 60 is raised by 2" which is like going from 35" to 39" tires. all dependant on your welding skills of course. =)


    this guy does it nicely...
     
  15. Sep 14, 2017
    Focker

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    Love this... Thanks.
     
  16. Sep 14, 2017
    Nekaf&Jeepsterdude

    Nekaf&Jeepsterdude 1968 Jeepster Commando, 1951 M38a1C

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    Looking good!
     
  17. Sep 14, 2017
    y2k-fxst

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    Yeah I've seen the trimmed Dana 60's. But, your looking at more cost and since I don't know of any Dana 60's that had SUA mounting pad cast into the pumpkin. I'd think you would end up having to run wider axles and outboard the springs, neither of which I want to do, not a fan of the look of a full width axle on a CJ.
     
  18. Sep 14, 2017
    Muzikp

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    What's the blanket for at the end? Help it cool slower?
     
  19. Sep 14, 2017
    tarry99

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    Yep..........There are lots of specifics about Pre heating & Post cooling when welding on cast Iron......or nodular Iron such as most axles.......in any case the weld zone needs to get up to at least 500 degrees prior to welding then after .....cooled down slowly....I like to wrap with a welding blanket and also add a small space heater to the area for several hours.......Those guys in the video seem to have a pretty good method that works for them......
     
  20. Sep 15, 2017
    Phalanxx

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    yeah, theres alot to it. but on page 1 someone mentioned dana 60 and you mentioned clearance. i didnt know if you knew about it. =)
     
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