| Author | Message | ||
     Etennuly |
I am going to avoid hydraulics, as cool as they can be, they are just too heavy for a trail rig. I'll poke ya with a cattle prod to help That might work all in itself. I seem to be highly allergic to electrical shock of most kinds. With only the threat of use I might just find a way to jump in after a few direct applications!  I have actually considered the over the tailgate measure. The only detriment here is the back area is usually full of stuff for a trail trip. Generally a cooler, tools, straps, spare parts, and sometimes I put the back seat in to haul people. That in itself requires a bigger cooler and they often bring folding chairs and such. There are lower connecting roll bars at the bottom of the door openings. I am thinking about using some chain with rubber hose over it, with a solid step connecting bar. It can be welded or bolted to the roll bar with minimal effort. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
with all the rain we have had this year the grout around my well gave up and the pump has been sucking in some mud.... this does not make the wife happy.... but there is a silver lining. One of the well dudes... techs... what every you want to call them is a Jeep guy. He told me he has built several and would be happy to point me in the right direction and such.... something tells me this will cost me more than just getting the well re-grouted. | ||
| 86129squids |
Vern- "you're smarter than you look", I'm sure you'll figger it out...   | ||
| Etennuly |
Thanks for the vote of confidence Brad! I have been working alone too long as of late. Sometimes a different perspective is a good thing. "Well dude is a Jeep guy". That could be taken so wrong!  Isn't that quote in a David Lee Roth song? | ||
| Thumper74 |
This has me looking at surplus M1008/M1009's... Must resist the urge... | ||
| Etennuly |
Obiwan says the urge to resist is weak in this one!  | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I wasn't thinking over the tailgate... I was thinking over the door tub area... but like the tailgate step thingy. | ||
| Cecil1 |
This has me looking at surplus M1008/M1009's... Must resist the urge... I've been tryin to convince my wife we need one. I cant believe what they are sellin for. | ||
| Etennuly |
"Well dude is a Jeep guy". That could be taken so wrong! Isn't that quote in a David Lee Roth song? Wait....no.....Aerosmith! Yeah that's it! Hey Mark! In the right places I could just park it in deep ruts or near a loading dock. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I just went and checked the door seal height on mine.... 28" 41" is 'bout crazy that is about door knob hgt... or the chair rail in my office... get one of those little trampoline things they use to do basketball dunk stunts with and launch yourself into the door opening. Tie a string to it like a kickstand puck and haul it in once you get seated... | ||
| Etennuly |
 OOOOOOH that would be rich! I could see me miss the door opening by inches. That could really suck! Maybe I need to work on my physique?  | ||
| Thumper74 |
Cecil... I found one an hour from me, runs, 60k with a leaking break line for $150 starting bid. Leading so far, ends Friday! | ||
| Etennuly |
Sure has been a busy week. I have not been able to stay with my plan to get an hour or so a night on the Jeep. Only got in an hour for the entire week. Oh well, at least the old front axle is out of the way. Any one need any dana 30 front axle parts, circa 1971 AMC CJ7?  | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
well Vern... I'm a wimp... cant take the heat so I dropped it of at the local shop for a new belt and clunking noise check up. One of the mechanics is a Jeep guy so I'm sure it'll cost me double... Thanks for taking the time this morning... the WV Buell and Jeep Rally is right around the corner! | ||
| Etennuly |
T'wda been a greasy nasty job anyway! Smart move in this heat! I guess the cool thing about mine is when it is time to change out the gear oils and such, jacking it up to crawl under it is not going to be real necessary. I'll just be needing to lift it high enough to take off a wheel.  | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
smart move...  2 G later... front and rear differentials leaking.. fixed... That included two new covers and I got a chromey one now on my rear end... sexy Transfer case fluid change New belt Upper and lower ball joints a flopping... fixed and a free oil change... they dumped my Amsoil and tossed my Amsoil filter... I was a little pissed but its not clunking anymore  | ||
| Etennuly |
Uh 2G's.....and you think the oil change was free? Wish I lived closer for your sake! Another week of extreme heat sucking the life out of my carcass for the extra physical time needed to work on the Jeep. BUT! I did manage to move the "new" axle into a position relatively close to fitting. Sure is hotter out there while running a blue wrench in the sunshine lately!   Once again I had to quit as the sun went down because the bugs coming in on me were tearing holes in my clothes and stealing my tools! Soon I will be able to roll it inside to close the doors where I can avoid the bugs, but man does it get even hotter in the shop. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
looking good Vern! I wish you was closer too... I would rather give you my $$ but what ya gonna do Its like a new Jeep now... because it damn near is.. | ||
| Etennuly |
Don't let that little geographic anomaly stop you.....send cash! Heck if the numbers are right I will run right up there and pick it up to do your 'make it new' stuff! | ||
| Etennuly |
Well, there has been some progress today. Hot and sweaty as it has been. Even a visit from a fellow BadWebber this morning. Anyhow.....it now will roll around under it's own ability to be pushed. Suspension is all located, next up is welding in gussets where new brackets have been installed, shock mounts,parking brake stuff. Then mount and hook up steering box. Then drop the engine in. Radiator and engine fitments. Axle seals, drive shafts, universal joints, brakes, brake lines, master cylinder.....what have I got.....two weekends left? | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
how about some pics... I was teaching today... came home and passed out... HOT AND SWEATY FO SHO! | ||
| Etennuly |
Eh~ still looks the same. When I get something looking like it is done more photos will come. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
OK Bubba... I'm putt'n the heat on me... Just placed a order with Matt at http://undercoverfab.com/index.php I've got a Alum. low profile transfer case skid plate, Alum. gas tank skid & a Low Pro transmission mount headed my way that I will want to get mounted up before the WVBR | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
looking good Vern! +1! Sounds like you're really getting into the Jeep'n thing Wolf! Very cool | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Hey Graham! The Jeep thing is a lot of fun... But the wife said she wished I would have kept racing.... cause it was cheaper... LOL | ||
| Lemonchili_x1 |
LOL! Well, it has wheels, so it's going to be trouble and cost $$$, but it sounds like a good grins/$ ratio  V and I are about to start a pretty major resto on Misty the F100. We (well really I) looked at possible replacements and a Wrangler topped the list, but V loves Misty so it's off to the sandblaster she goes...  | ||
| Etennuly |
Well I guess you want details! Truly a manly stance.   Brackets had to be shifted outward for the new wider axle. Lots of bracketry and gussets to come.  Same outward movement for the rear of the springs. I took them an inch forward for better tire to fender fit. Again lots of gussets, welding, and grinding to go.  | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
the jeep bug has bitten... LOL  ok.. maybe the Jeep shark has bitten... | ||
| Etennuly |
Yes, in the middle pic I know that moved front bracket is crooked. I am working on this myself and had three other spring brackets wanting to move around. I tacked that one first.  It will be straight when welded. Thanks Graham, and you are correct, Mark is doomed. Hey Mark, did I ever tell you it is more fun and fulfilling if you build that stuff yourself. It's more fun spending your money on the tools to do it. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I agree Vern... but the time is short and the heat is hi... I work this weekend... I teach the next and its WVBR the next. Just a FYI.... Dad picked up a 1979 Corvette that had been wrecked... can't wait to see how that turns out |
