1966 (why Did I Buy This?) Jeep.

X2

 

I stole your pictures from that post…

 

Darn Chuck! That’s a lot more work than I ended up with. This Jeep will not be a Wheeler so I think this will be OK. I’ll definitely keep an eye on it.

I cut up some 1/8 in.square tube.


Opened up the crack and welded it.



Rusty metal primer

 

I’ve also been working on the fenders. Lots of cracks, a couple bigger holes and a thousand little holes from self tappers in fender flairs. Cleaned the inner fender well and coated with rust encapsulater. I’m going to paint this Jeep so some very amateur body work is going to be done.

 

Lots of paint on a 57 yo fender.

 

That fender looks like it’s in good shape

 

My cj5 doesn’t have a single place on it that is as rust free as that fender ,except the hood .
Lol

 

My Cj5 doesn't have a single place that is as straight as that fender.

 

I was just telling my wife that today. The’er far from perfect but Of the 3 CJ5s I’ve owned theses are far better than any. And The other side is just as nice! There’s a couple big cracks that have been welded but no rust thru holes or major dents.

 

Been since last July that I worked on this one. I need to get this “Going to the Beach Rig” painted before I can move onto my 3B build.

See above the fenders are ready for paint and today the hood will join them up in the attic.

I’m not too busy this week so hopefully there’s not too much bondo on the tub to just cover up.

Top coat was black Camo, then some Dark Green. Under that we found someone did a good job painting Army Green. And found this lettering on the Army Green.



Anyone know Jerry Roach of DeWitt Ark. ?

Under all this the hood (not sure about the Jeep) is Spruce Tip Green.



Almost good as new inside and out. I hammered out 3 small dents and this will need very little filler.

 

Been slowly taking stuff apart and cleaning and painting before I put it away.

The seats were only tacked to the frames so I got those welded and painted.



Remember to turn on the gas before you start welding! Those plug welds will be fine!



Surprised to find there were a few fuses in this one.

 

Wish Y’all would stop cutting holes in the dashboard for radios and speakers!!



I filled the radio hole but Cynthia wants to keep speakers. I’m looking for a stand-alone Bluetooth receiver. Any ideas?

 

https://www.kicker.com/pxibt1002-amplified-bluetooth-controller
this is what I’m running in mine.

 

How about one for under $100?

 

This one is close..

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-ej8ll...TVD4Puqy2pirMyU6mzTkFEdHI7R3wU-RoC9M4QAvD_BwE

 

JVC KD-X280BT 1-Din Car Stereo Digital Media Receiver w/Bluetooth/USB/13-Band EQ 46838002427 | eBay
this is what i run the single din is short and easily covered from above to keep the water out

 

I was hoping for something that could be behind the dashboard that didn’t have any buttons or dials, Like the first Kicker one that you posted. I guess it does need a way to turn it on and it’s certainly easier to adjust volume with a on the dashboard rather than on a phone. (Like the $400 Kicker)

 

Just found this same product on eBay (without box) for $89.