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Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! #14171094 10/02/19 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX I thought I would start a new build thread, since this is a different Jeep. And yes, it is still Dave's fault! Last year about this time, a fellow Jeeper posted a link to a CJ6 for sale in Oregon. After, talking to the gentleman that was selling it we came to an agreement. Now, how to get it back to TX? I was headed to Idaho, to hunt late October, so I had a hotshot company transport it to my friends place in Utah. After my hunt, I loaded it on a trailer and headed home. This CJ6 has a lot of what I was looking for, already done, Turbo 400, 225 Dauntless, and a surprisingly strait body and very little rot!!! So after some thinking I decided to sell my 71 CJ5 and put the funds into the 6. As it looked when I picked it up. The trip home, stopped off in Moab just cuz. Home, and behind the shop. After, thinking about the build, I decided to swap out the axles on the 5 and 6. Then I wanted to improve the rock crawling ability, so I ordered a Rocky Road YJ spring conversion. I got it bolted up, I will weld it at a later time. I like the new stance. Last edited by sactoller; 10/02/19. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14171119 10/02/19 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX So, now onto the mock up and changes... I am going to add hanging brake pedal, power brakes, new tilt steering column, new seats, probably and extra (2nd) fuel tank. Fab up a new front bumper, rear bumper and stuff. So started with getting the Diamond plate off, roll-cage out... Heater and blower are out, I will run an aftermarket heater defroster. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14171121 10/02/19 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,171 Lufkin,Texas N nmitchell Campfire Regular nmitchell Campfire Regular N Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,171 Lufkin,Texas Nice Jeep. I am partial to my '05 Unlimited 2-door. Neil Dong Ha Vietnam '67

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14171131 10/02/19 Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 15,882 N. La. Oldman03 Campfire Ranger Oldman03 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 15,882 N. La. The kind of work you and ND do on vehicles just blows me away. It's definitely an art. Keep us posted on how the build progresses. Old Turd- Deplorable- Unrepentant Murderer- Domestic Violent Extremist Just "Campfire Riffraff and Trash" This will be my last post! Flave 1/3/21

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! nmitchell #14171148 10/02/19 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by nmitchell Nice Jeep. I am partial to my '05 Unlimited 2-door. Neil If I didn't have the JKU the Unlimited is what I would have! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! #14171153 10/02/19 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Oldman3 The kind of work you and ND do on vehicles just blows me away. It's definitely an art. Keep us posted on how the build progresses. I appreciate the kind words, but I am not a flea on Dave's butt when it comes to talent! Though he is my inspiration! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14171162 10/02/19 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Looking forward to your build! _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14171187 10/02/19 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,295 NW MT Stormin_Norman Campfire Outfitter Stormin_Norman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,295 NW MT Neat project, a rust free CJ6 is not easy to find. "Life is tough, even tougher if your stupid" John Wayne

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14172934 10/02/19 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got a little side tracked today, I have to get my truck ready for Idaho, later this month. Got my old school Con-Fer rack painted and installed. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14198759 10/13/19 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well, been a few days, getting my truck ready for my hunting trip to Idaho, but did get a little done on the 6. Got the dash off, the tangled weave of wires out and started to position the hanging brake pedal. I am waiting on a plasma cutter, which will make this fab work much easier. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14488350 01/20/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX So I finally, got back to working on the CJ6. I got my firewall plates cut, for the hanging brake pedal/power brakes. It is just bolted up for now, will weld the plates on in the coming weeks. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14488366 01/20/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX and a few more... Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14488413 01/20/20 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS S Spotshooter Campfire Ranger Spotshooter Campfire Ranger S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS Man that reminds me of welding in the floor & from cab supports for many a Ford F100 Spot shooter www.prairiefireprecision.com

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14488432 01/20/20 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,912 Plains,Texas P plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,912 Plains,Texas They come in from time to time. Sometimes not at all. I still need to order a whole wiring harness for my car. Them suckers are costly.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14488493 01/20/20 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Dude... Hurry up already. It left my house over a year ago...

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #14488505 01/20/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Dude... Hurry up already. It left my house over a year ago... Buy this one...then I will work on the 6 faster! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14488561 01/20/20 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,031 Texas hanco Campfire Savant hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,031 Texas I have my old 89. wasteland 1 Last edited by hanco; 01/20/20.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14488562 01/20/20 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch You going to deliver it to Utah?...

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14488585 01/20/20 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,202 Lincoln, NE A anachronism Campfire Regular anachronism Campfire Regular A Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,202 Lincoln, NE Wow, you're really going off the Jeep end on this project! I mean... oh, never mind. Keep it coming! Those who believe there is safety in numbers never heard of Auschwitz- Me

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #14488610 01/20/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove You going to deliver it to Utah?... Do you really, think I am going to drive halfway across the country towing a Jeep to deliv....Oh, yes when do you want it? Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14488699 01/20/20 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch 🤣🤣🤣

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14580853 02/17/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX I cleaned up my shop, before I dove into the next episode. Today, I got the master cylinder and bracket off the frame, radiator out, headers off and the new rear dump exhaust placed, so I can start the mock up of the steering. . Today, I got the steering column set so I can try and line up the steering linkage. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14580862 02/17/20 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Hurry up...

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #14581160 02/17/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Hurry up... Ok! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14581325 02/17/20 Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 16,649 Minnesota R Rooster7 Campfire Ranger Rooster7 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 16,649 Minnesota In for another cool build! The deer hunter does not notice the mountains "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14668417 03/16/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Been a little slow on this, but did fab a floorboard piece that the steering column will go through. I used the small factory piece to get the angle right....Got it right on the first try! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14699485 03/24/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX A little overkill, but it will work...The bolt are for mock up only, I will use button heads on final assembly. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14824433 04/26/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well, I didn't get any work done on the 69, but I did pull out Sour Apple and enjoyed the nice weather! I still think it looks pretty sharp! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14824529 04/26/20 Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 16,649 Minnesota R Rooster7 Campfire Ranger Rooster7 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 16,649 Minnesota Indeed it does! The deer hunter does not notice the mountains "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve" - Isoroku Yamamoto There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14824699 04/26/20 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,912 Plains,Texas P plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,912 Plains,Texas Looking good. About that 350 going in the latest project. Does it bolt up to the drive train of the original or does it take an adapter? Might have a similar job in store for a Landcrusier.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14824711 04/26/20 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 40,179 wasilla ak watch4bear Campfire 'Bwana watch4bear Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 40,179 wasilla ak sweet Son of a liberal: " What did you do in the War On Terror, Daddy?" Liberal father: " I fought the Americans, along with all the other liberals." MOLON LABE

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14824754 04/26/20 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 10,952 Washington D dye7barrel Campfire Outfitter dye7barrel Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 10,952 Washington Very cool

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! plainsman456 #14825249 04/27/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by plainsman456 Looking good. About that 350 going in the latest project. Does it bolt up to the drive train of the original or does it take an adapter? Might have a similar job in store for a Landcrusier. If you are asking if the Turbo 400 bolt up to the Dauntless V6, yes it is a straight bolt up, the adapter is between the transmission and transfer case. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14825257 04/27/20 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,591 Not In The City rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,591 Not In The City Originally Posted by sactoller Well, I didn't get any work done on the 69, but I did pull out Sour Apple and enjoyed the nice weather! I still think it looks pretty sharp! Jeep looks great! Good job! As a suggestion, I think you may want to replace those skinny tires with some that are bit wider... Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14825379 04/27/20 Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 3,557 D Dryfly24 Campfire Tracker Dryfly24 Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 3,557 Originally Posted by sactoller Well, I didn't get any work done on the 69, but I did pull out Sour Apple and enjoyed the nice weather! I still think it looks pretty sharp! Man that thing is sweet!

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! rockinbbar #14828442 04/28/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by rockinbbar Originally Posted by sactoller Well, I didn't get any work done on the 69, but I did pull out Sour Apple and enjoyed the nice weather! I still think it looks pretty sharp! Jeep looks great! Good job! As a suggestion, I think you may want to replace those skinny tires with some that are bit wider... That is the same thing my father said, now he really likes the stance. I got those rims on the cheap, cheap, so being 10" I thought I would go with the 12.50 tire to make it look right. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14828498 04/28/20 Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 7,845 The RED part of MD S StoneCutter Campfire Outfitter StoneCutter Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 7,845 The RED part of MD I love these threads. Keep it coming. Thanks. "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Ronald Reagan

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14936836 06/03/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well I have been a little slow on working on the 6. I am ready to get it to my welder so the important stuff gets welded correctly. So, I wanted to practice a little welding on non-structural stuff. I took the frames of the old half doors welded on some tabs and cut some aluminum sheet that I have. Still have to grind and polish, but I think it will look good. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14936905 06/03/20 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,030 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,030 so cal Originally Posted by sactoller ...I wanted to practice a little welding on non-structural stuff...I think it will look good. OMG! "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! pal #14936918 06/03/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Never said I was good and I know it ain't purty...but it is solid. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #14936922 06/03/20 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Keep practicing 😂😂😂

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #14937064 06/03/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Keep practicing 😂😂😂 From the guy that welds by the pound! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15038093 07/10/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well I got the power steering box mounted... Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15038173 07/10/20 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Is that JB Weld?...

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #15038200 07/10/20 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,949 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,949 NB / Canada Originally Posted by Springcove Is that JB Weld?... LOL ........ Zinger. I do weld inspection for a living and use that phrase all the time. Great thread BTW.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15039232 07/10/20 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,912 Plains,Texas P plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,912 Plains,Texas Good looking frame patching. I like the round piece for the bolts.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15040027 07/11/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Also, did the firewall... Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #15040033 07/11/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Is that JB Weld?... You a Mittens voter? Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15040837 07/11/20 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Um no!!! McRomney needs to be thrown out on his ass.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15040924 07/11/20 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Sure didn’t think there was this much “wrong” with it in the first pictures! Nice work. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15040967 07/11/20 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 17,004 OldmanoftheSea Campfire Ranger OldmanoftheSea Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 17,004 Very nice work. My jeep history is a little hazy. I was gonna ask if the 6 was a military version. Then I saw the fuel fill. I always hated when they went back to the round headlight on new ones. "Round or square" used to be the tell tale for a good jeep or a Chrysler jeep. Last edited by OldmanoftheSea; 07/11/20. -OMotS "If memory serves fails me..." Quote: ( unnamed) "been prtty deep in the cooler todaay " Television and radio are most effective when people question little and think even less.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15042321 07/12/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX The military version of the 6 was a M170, it was an ambulance carrier. The passenger side had a larger cut out, to get the stretcher in. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! ironbender #15042328 07/12/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by ironbender Sure didn’t think there was this much “wrong” with it in the first pictures! Nice work. It was built late 80 early 90's, I'm mostly cleaning up some and making it more road worthy, but also a good rock crawler. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15042624 07/12/20 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... T The_Yetti Campfire Tracker The_Yetti Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... Looks good, I love threads like this. Just wondering, why didn't you do a shackle reversal on the front springs? I know there are pros and cons for both set ups, just wondering your thought process.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15042907 07/12/20 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 17,004 OldmanoftheSea Campfire Ranger OldmanoftheSea Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 17,004 Originally Posted by sactoller The military version of the 6 was a M170, it was an ambulance carrier. The passenger side had a larger cut out, to get the stretcher in. Good photo, thanks. I will have to refresh my memory on numbers... the scrambler was a even number. right? -OMotS "If memory serves fails me..." Quote: ( unnamed) "been prtty deep in the cooler todaay " Television and radio are most effective when people question little and think even less.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15042976 07/12/20 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX DMc Campfire 'Bwana DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX Nice job Jason! Post your progress. Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! OldmanoftheSea #15042982 07/12/20 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... T The_Yetti Campfire Tracker The_Yetti Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... Originally Posted by OldmanoftheSea Originally Posted by sactoller The military version of the 6 was a M170, it was an ambulance carrier. The passenger side had a larger cut out, to get the stretcher in. Good photo, thanks. I will have to refresh my memory on numbers... the scrambler was a even number. right? The Scrambler was the CJ-8 one of my favorite body styles.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15043037 07/12/20 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Hey Slacktoller... That thing left my house 2 years ago... Finish it already😂😂😂 All kidding aside. Glad you’re making some progress on it. Keep the pics coming.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #15043085 07/12/20 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 4,806 RichardAustin Campfire Tracker RichardAustin Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 4,806 Very nice Scat. I really enjoy these threads other that it tempts me to tread where I don't belong. Hope we'll see the finished work. Couldn't hurt to share some pics of that upcoming hunt too. Be Polite , Be Professional , but have a plan to kill everybody you meet -General James Mattis United States Marine Corps Nothing is darker than a mau mau's moo moo.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! OldmanoftheSea #15045120 07/13/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by OldmanoftheSea Originally Posted by sactoller The military version of the 6 was a M170, it was an ambulance carrier. The passenger side had a larger cut out, to get the stretcher in. Good photo, thanks. I will have to refresh my memory on numbers... the scrambler was a even number. right? CJ8 Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #15045139 07/13/20 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Hey Slacktoller... That thing left my house 2 years ago... Finish it already😂😂😂 All kidding aside. Glad you’re making some progress on it. Keep the pics coming. Buy the 71 and I will have it done is 3 months! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #16919562 02/03/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the top half of the motor off, just to check things out...Looks clean. Going to go with a Holley Sniper FI. Still a long way to go, I got some body panels and ready to weld them in and patch holes. The best part is I'm going to make Springcove ride with me on the first trip out....and he is skeered!😋 Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #16919580 02/03/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Originally Posted by sactoller Got the top half of the motor off, just to check things out...Looks clean. Going to go with a Holley Sniper FI. Still a long way to go, I got some body panels and ready to weld them in and patch holes. The best part is I'm going to make Springcove ride with me on the first trip out....and he is skeered!😋 Ya not happening… Good to see you working on it again. Last edited by Springcove; 02/03/22.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #16919594 02/03/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Ya not happening… 🐔 Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #16919682 02/03/22 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,166 T TheKid Campfire Outfitter TheKid Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,166 What kind of power does a 225 make approximately? I’ve always been kinda curious about the V6 CJs but I’ve never actually seen one in person.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #16919915 02/03/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX The factory odd-fire had about 160 horsepower and about 240 ft lbs of torque. I'm guessing this one to be a bit more than that, it has been rebuilt, but I'm not sure of the cam. Will know more when I dig into it more in the coming month. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17287937 05/28/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well, getting back to the 6, just trying to get some things done for the sake of progress. I striped the roll cage and primed and painted it. Mostly, just so it doesn't rust! It is by far the worse project on the Jeep! Did the cage last weekend. This weekend getting the fenders striped and patched. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17332005 06/13/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Big thanks to Northern Dave for his advice on body fillers! The evercoat Ultra plus is a joy to work with! Did a little work on a fender and the hood...I needed some instant gratification! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17333599 06/13/22 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6,076 F fburgtx Campfire Tracker fburgtx Campfire Tracker F Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6,076 Originally Posted by sactoller Well, getting back to the 6, just trying to get some things done for the sake of progress. I striped the roll cage and primed and painted it. Mostly, just so it doesn't rust! It is by far the worse project on the Jeep! Did the cage last weekend. This weekend getting the fenders striped and patched. Holy crap! You bought a Willys, too??

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17333651 06/13/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Good to see you working on it again.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! fburgtx #17336500 06/14/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by fburgtx Originally Posted by sactoller Well, getting back to the 6, just trying to get some things done for the sake of progress. I striped the roll cage and primed and painted it. Mostly, just so it doesn't rust! It is by far the worse project on the Jeep! Did the cage last weekend. This weekend getting the fenders striped and patched. Holy crap! You bought a Willys, too?? Got that for dad, but it is too far gone. Motor is good if you know anyone that wants a flathead! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17351522 06/20/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the fenders and hood pretty much done, a few spots to touch up. Welded up a couple of holes in the hood and some cracks on the fenders. Will add a sealer to it then color. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17401989 07/07/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX I got some rust cut out and patches welded in. Getting better at the sheet metal welding. Found the sweet spot for my welder and makes it a lot more fun! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17402118 07/07/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Looks good. Might be done in 4 more years 😂

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #17402123 07/07/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Looks good. Might be done in 4 more years 😂 God I hope not! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17404511 07/08/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well chit! Why do good project come up while still working on the current project? 1959 Jeep FC-170 It has a 225 oddfire and Turbo 400 already in it...Oh, what to do. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17412875 07/11/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Continue to work on the body. Going to have to replace the A pillar on the passenger side. Got a lot of the smaller holes welded up, until I ran out of gas for my welder. Did get the grill primed. Did place the V6 badging just to boost my spirts. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17413315 07/11/22 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX DMc Campfire 'Bwana DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX Hello Jason. Everywhere I go Jeeps dominate the landscape. I'm sure your restoration will be a head-turner and a fun off-roader. But that 1959 Jeep FC-170 is beyond cool! Rare as a white blackbird. Where'd you find that? (!) Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17413336 07/11/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Get rid of the Willy so you have a place to park the new one…

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! DMc #17430085 07/16/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by DMc Hello Jason. Everywhere I go Jeeps dominate the landscape. I'm sure your restoration will be a head-turner and a fun off-roader. But that 1959 Jeep FC-170 is beyond cool! Rare as a white blackbird. Where'd you find that? (!) The 170 is up in Minnesota. The guy is flakey as hell, so I passed on it. I will find another and closer, I'm not in a rush. I hope to have my 6 going by the end of September. I did get a rear panel replaced today. Still a learning experience, but it is solid. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17430133 07/16/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Tomorrow I will tackle the other side. I will do a couple of things different. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17430829 07/16/22 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19,495 desert G g5m Campfire Ranger g5m Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19,495 desert Fun thread here. Thanks. Retired cat herder.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17431663 07/17/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Work faster… Whistle that toon from the Bridge Over the River Kwai if that helps…

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17432619 07/17/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Drivers side started and completed. Did it a slightly different way much smoother. I used plug welds to attach the outer body to this replacement, on both sides. Bottom line for me is the rust is gone and the structure is back. I am just waiting on the passenger a-pillar replacement, then the major body work is complete and I can get to the body filler and sanding part. Last edited by sactoller; 07/17/22. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17438385 07/19/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Chit! A trip to Colorado, maybe? Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17438973 07/19/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Did you sell the Willy yet or the 2012? You got no room for that…

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #17438980 07/19/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Did you sell the Willy yet or the 2012? You got no room for that… Well, as soon as you pony up for the JKU, I will have more than enough room! Just for you! Last edited by sactoller; 07/19/22. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17444518 07/21/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Last piece to the body woes has arrived. And made in the USA! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17445916 07/21/22 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,159 On the Santa Fe Trail T taylorce1 Campfire Tracker taylorce1 Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,159 On the Santa Fe Trail Originally Posted by sactoller Chit! A trip to Colorado, maybe? Damn! FC Jeeps are cool. I hope you get it.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17445924 07/21/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Originally Posted by sactoller Originally Posted by Springcove Did you sell the Willy yet or the 2012? You got no room for that… Well, as soon as you pony up for the JKU, I will have more than enough room! Just for you! Still regretting not buying the green one. This one is a clean I’ll pass…

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #17445953 07/21/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Originally Posted by sactoller Originally Posted by Springcove Did you sell the Willy yet or the 2012? You got no room for that… Well, as soon as you pony up for the JKU, I will have more than enough room! Just for you! Still regretting not buying the green one. This one is a clean I’ll pass… chicken Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17453926 07/24/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the last of the the major metal work done. Now just a few minor bits and then lots of primer, body filler and sanding... Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17492327 08/07/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX I got the bare metal primed, so I don't have to deal with rust. I will do the interior body next, the the bottom. Then it is onto body filler and color. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17492688 08/07/22 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX DMc Campfire 'Bwana DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX That sure looks like a lot of work Jason. Hope your shop is air conditioned. Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17492894 08/07/22 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas R rickt300 Campfire Outfitter rickt300 Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas Originally Posted by sactoller So I finally, got back to working on the CJ6. I got my firewall plates cut, for the hanging brake pedal/power brakes. It is just bolted up for now, will weld the plates on in the coming weeks. Gotta say my one experience with a CJ6 worked out just like yours. I bought it running and in less than a week I was a full time jeep mechanic. First thing was the fuel bag cracked. I spent a considerable amount of money on that thing for a couple of years. Just the regular maintenance on the wheel bearings and springs in the hubs was a lot, definitely not designed for a lot of hiway driving. The clincher was not enough room to load an elk in the back. Dog I rescued in January

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17492896 08/07/22 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas R rickt300 Campfire Outfitter rickt300 Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas Originally Posted by sactoller I got the bare metal primed, so I don't have to deal with rust. I will do the interior body next, the the bottom. Then it is onto body filler and color. Yep you got your starter kit! Dog I rescued in January

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! DMc #17492996 08/07/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by DMc That sure looks like a lot of work Jason. Hope your shop is air conditioned. It is, best 3k I ever spent! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17516563 08/15/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the inside of the tub primed, got it up on it nose now so I can prep the underside and repair a couple of spots. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17576463 09/04/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX I got the underside and inside the tub done with primer/sealer and the small section on the drivers side that I had worked. I think it came out pretty good. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17576931 09/04/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Decided to shoot the color for the underside, and experiment with my gun. Flowed well, no runs, the runs visible were in the original paint. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17576977 09/04/22 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 10,445 north central PA S shootinurse Campfire Outfitter shootinurse Campfire Outfitter S Joined: May 2005 Posts: 10,445 north central PA You're quite a craftsman. "Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing." Robert E. Howard

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! shootinurse #17577434 09/04/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by shootinurse You're quite a craftsman. Thanks for the kind words, but I am really just a hack. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17579056 09/05/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Interior of the tub is in color! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! shootinurse #17579084 09/05/22 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,273 Oregon There goes all the gun money. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Fireball2 #17579090 09/05/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Fireball2 There goes all the gun money. Nah, I am selective in what I purchase now. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17579105 09/05/22 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,312 A sheep in wolfs clothing AKA_Spook Campfire Tracker AKA_Spook Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,312 A sheep in wolfs clothing You and your Jeep are MAGA , Thanks for posting. .... like tears in the rain

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17593435 09/10/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the hood, grill and tailgate sprayed in the sealer primer. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17593443 09/10/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Looking good my friend. Have you picked a final color yet?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #17593918 09/10/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove Looking good my friend. Have you picked a final color yet? Destroyer gray. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17593932 09/10/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Nice!!!

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17617661 09/19/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Anyone in need of some once used body filler? Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17617672 09/19/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch The cartels will be calling you soon…

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #17617710 09/19/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX LOL Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17638565 09/26/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the body filler and sanding done, as good as I am going to make it. The the primer/sealer on it, looks not too bad. A couple of spots I will need to touch up, when I spray the fenders. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17638639 09/26/22 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Looks good.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17656350 10/01/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got some heavy angle iron cut and mounted. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17682682 10/10/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the flat bar bent and cut. This should help on the dreaded 'rock crunch'! I also, got the fenders and my half door skins in sealer primer. Will try and get it sanded and painted this weekend. Cutting it close, as I am leaving for Idaho next Thursday. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17682778 10/10/22 Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 3,908 Beaver Nation! T Tide_Change Campfire Tracker Tide_Change Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 3,908 Beaver Nation! Originally Posted by sactoller Anyone in need of some once used body filler? Bondo boogers! Amazing how that stuff can find it's way into bodily orifices you didn't even know you had. Always hated digging that stuff out of my ears. I had a '45 Willys at one time, with a V-6 Buick in it. Wish I would have kept that thing and done a full resto on it. I'm really enjoying your posts on this build - keep it up, good work!

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Tide_Change #17682917 10/10/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Tide_Change Originally Posted by sactoller Anyone in need of some once used body filler? Bondo boogers! Amazing how that stuff can find it's way into bodily orifices you didn't even know you had. Always hated digging that stuff out of my ears. I had a '45 Willys at one time, with a V-6 Buick in it. Wish I would have kept that thing and done a full resto on it. I'm really enjoying your posts on this build - keep it up, good work! Thanks! Yes, the body filler is everywhere in my shop. I have blown it out about three times and still I find pockets of the dust. I will have to remove everything in the shop and clean. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17774684 11/07/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well it has been a bit. I went hunting, I mean hiking in Idaho, so I didn't get much done. I did get back to it a bit this weekend. I got the sanding sealer sanded and reapplied in a couple of areas. I also, got a couple of items painted in color. The tailgate, firewall and my half door panels. This was mostly to get my gun dialed in, I figured if I messed up, will be easier to correct. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17847385 11/28/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX After about a month of traveling for hunts and picking up a new pup, I finally, got back to the CJ6. I got the fenders, grill and flywheel cover painted. Have a few runs that should polish out, or maybe not. One of the pup...Lucy (Fur) Last edited by sactoller; 11/28/22. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17866633 12/03/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Wasn't the perfect day but got most of the jeep painted. Repainted one fender, underside of the hood and the tub. Went well, except for a few runs, but what is an old Jeep without runs? I'm hoping I can clean them up. Otherwise sprayed pretty well. Last edited by sactoller; 12/03/22. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17892249 12/11/22 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well got the hood and hinges painted in color so most big stuff done. I have some welding to do on the dash, before I can paint. It will go grey as well and the windshield will go black. Time to bring the frame in and get it painted so I can get the tub on. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17992810 01/09/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Been a while, but have been working on it slowly. I did get the frame stripped, primed and painted. I may, go with a gloss finish instead of the matte. I also, changed up the suspense mounts, looks like it will be better. Now I am waiting on the transmission, so I can mate it with the engine and get it painted. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17993000 01/09/23 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX DMc Campfire 'Bwana DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX Looks awesome Jason. What do you mean "waiting" on the transmission? Are you having it rebuilt? Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17993315 01/09/23 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch WTH? That thing was in one piece when it left Utah…

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! DMc #17993588 01/09/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by DMc Looks awesome Jason. What do you mean "waiting" on the transmission? Are you having it rebuilt? Yes, it has a Turbo 400 and I having Phoenix Transmission here in Weatherford rebuild (build) it for me. I hope to have it at end of this week so I can mate it up to the engine and get them painted together. I am going with Buick red, I think. But may go with my first choice of the AMC color. I think both would look good with the Gray body color, but the red would give it more pop! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Springcove #17993591 01/09/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by Springcove WTH? That thing was in one piece when it left Utah… Yes, and so was my liver! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #17993621 01/09/23 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,606 Hilliard, Florida D Daveinjax Campfire Tracker Daveinjax Campfire Tracker D Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,606 Hilliard, Florida Originally Posted by sactoller Originally Posted by DMc Looks awesome Jason. What do you mean "waiting" on the transmission? Are you having it rebuilt? Yes, it has a Turbo 400 and I having Phoenix Transmission here in Weatherford rebuild (build) it for me. I hope to have it at end of this week so I can mate it up to the engine and get them painted together. I am going with Buick red, I think. But may go with my first choice of the AMC color. I think both would look good with the Gray body color, but the red would give it more pop! Red ! Will look great against the gloss black frame. Should really pop ! ‘TO LEARN WHO RULES OVER YOU, SIMPLY FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CRITICIZE’ Conspiracy theorists are the ones who see it all coming… You are the carbon they want to eliminate ! I’m Uber Deplorable Ultra MAGA !

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18018680 01/16/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX My transmission is done, should be able to pick it up this week, hope to have it and the engine painted by the weekend and in the chassis shortly thereafter. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18104839 02/06/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well, got a little done the past couple of weeks. I picked up the transmission, got some floor panels painted and the engine. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18129181 02/12/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well, I got the engine and transmission in. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18129205 02/12/23 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,912 Plains,Texas P plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,912 Plains,Texas Looking good. It does take time to put it back together. Then there is all of the small stuff that one needs to find. I swear that small stuff hides on purpose .

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18129323 02/12/23 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Getting there

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! plainsman456 #18129331 02/12/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by plainsman456 Looking good. It does take time to put it back together. Then there is all of the small stuff that one needs to find. I swear that small stuff hides on purpose . Yes, rhe small stuff always gets you in the end. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18184632 02/27/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well I started to paint the transfer case and other running gear, with a new batch of paint...I think they missed the mix. Here is an image of the two batches under LED light. Here is an image of the two batches in natural light. I have spoken with Eastwood and I am waiting to see what the outcome will be. Based on my conversation with them, they have had a few calls regarding this batch. I understand that there are variations from batch to batch, but this is a bit more wide, then it should be. At least have enough of the original batch to paint my windshield and dash! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18184811 02/27/23 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 570 Southwest Iowa C Cecil56 Campfire Regular Cecil56 Campfire Regular C Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 570 Southwest Iowa Premixed paint is tough to match original! I smacked a deer and messed up my bumper. While at the body shop to get repair parts ordered, he ripped off a broken piece of the bumper. He said know I know I can match the paint! LOL and he did! Had the bumper painted before I took the car for repairs. In and out in a couple hours.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! Cecil56 #18185707 02/27/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX In this case it should be closer than that. The second batch is on the white side, not much blue/black. Last edited by sactoller; 02/27/23. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18205007 03/05/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Just heard back from Eastwood. They are sending a new gallon of paint. I gathered from our conversation that there has been an issue with a couple of batches of this color. Wait and see what the next batch looks like. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18231469 03/12/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Had to put some rear outer body mounts on, since I don't have the normal rear cross member. I am not a welder, still learning, getting better since this is not a super structural piece I figured I could do it. After a couple of attempts that I didn't like, I settled on this. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18256038 03/19/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Just did a little fun thing. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18256218 03/19/23 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,037 No. Illinois W Westman Campfire Tracker Westman Campfire Tracker W Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,037 No. Illinois Cool build. Keep it coming!

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18258370 03/19/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Had to do some adjustments on the transmission mou t in order to get the alignment right. I am much happier with it now. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18344581 04/15/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got a bit done, after a week long emergency with my pup. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18366461 04/23/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Getting ready to take it to my welder to build the front crossmember/bumper and winch plate. hp locations near me Last edited by sactoller; 04/23/23. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18366505 04/23/23 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,728 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,728 Iowa/NW Ontario Looks good! These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18366517 04/23/23 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,241 Michigan A acy Campfire Regular acy Campfire Regular A Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,241 Michigan That jeep is going to be absolutely awesome!

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18366533 04/23/23 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX DMc Campfire 'Bwana DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX Jason, all this work!!! It's looking like a show car. How are you going to do any rock climbing or brush busting? Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! DMc #18366916 04/23/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by DMc Jason, all this work!!! It's looking like a show car. How are you going to do any rock climbing or brush busting? It is a Jeep, if it was for show I'd chrome it!😉 Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18385856 04/30/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX First time in 4 years it has see daylight while on all 4's! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18386619 04/30/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Added the fenders. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18402054 05/06/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Waiting on parts so doing a few little things, like corner guards. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18403399 05/06/23 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,728 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,728 Iowa/NW Ontario Nice! These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! wabigoon #18403528 05/06/23 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX DMc Campfire 'Bwana DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX Originally Posted by wabigoon Nice! +1! Jason, do you have a hardtop for it? Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! DMc #18404927 05/07/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by DMc Originally Posted by wabigoon Nice! +1! Jason, do you have a hardtop for it? No, have an old soft top. There is a company company that makes a nice fiberglass top. Rally Top I'm old school, hardly ever run a top. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18458144 05/28/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Been a while, do t have much of an update. I am having to redo my spring perches, since the so called kit is all fugged up. So I ordered some Ruff Stuff, hangers and got them welded up, so I can cut off the existing, to fix the fugg up! Do have the hood on, to keep from damaging it. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18458195 05/28/23 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,637 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,637 Midwest Lookin' good. You've got serious skills. WWP53D

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18553131 07/03/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX And to add to my, 'I have no time", Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18605634 07/23/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Been a while. I had to back track and fix the suspension, since the kit that was supposed to be right, was all wrong. Got the rear done with Ruff Stuff shackle hangers and moved the axel back about 1.5", gives me the right shackle placement and lines the tire up better in the wheel well. The front was even worse, being almost a full 2" spread too wide. If I was to wheel with it I would get shackle wrap, not good. I will put boomarang shackles on the front as well. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18605641 07/23/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Here you can see the difference of the shackle angle, Before After Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18628508 07/31/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX While welding up my dash, I had time to stare at the front bumper. I think I will reuse with a bit of trimming. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18666140 08/13/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Just check the flex with the new spring correction, from the crappy geometry of the Rocky Road st up. Much happier, I still have about 3 inches more, but that is as far as I wanted to go with my lift. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18669529 08/14/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX A little of the front flex. Just a hair over 28". Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18669660 08/14/23 Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,585 Kentuck G gunzo Campfire Outfitter gunzo Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,585 Kentuck Pretty dang good articulation. Will finding & fitting shocks that still allow it be a challenge? Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! gunzo #18669842 08/14/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by gunzo Pretty dang good articulation. Will finding & fitting shocks that still allow it be a challenge? Looking forward to seeing the finished product. I will add taller shock towers to give me more shock throw. If I do my math right I should be able to get to 26" or so. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18743985 09/09/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX My cousin came into town for a week, so didn't get much done on the 6. Did get some work done on getting a steering column mount made, ain't real pretty but it will work. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18744886 09/09/23 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,194 Calgary Alberta, Canada AB2506 Campfire Outfitter AB2506 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,194 Calgary Alberta, Canada Good job. Care to share how much you have into your build, not counting your labor? How many hours? I wish I was even moderately handy.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! AB2506 #18745715 09/10/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by AB2506 Good job. Care to share how much you have into your build, not counting your labor? How many hours? I wish I was even moderately handy. I took a two year hiatus when I was dating a lady, so I am going on 4 years. I did have a little bit of creep and I have had to do a couple things twice to fix some chitty kits. I am all the better for it. I have 6k in the purchase and when all said and done, I will have right around 6k in the build. If I decide to go with the Atlas II transfer case, add another 3500. I have probably, 100 hours of actual work time. It is not a show piece going to be a rock crawler, just wanted it to look decent. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18800985 09/29/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX It has been slow progress, lots going on this time of year. And got the fuel tank primed. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18870787 10/25/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX New shoes for the old grey mule. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18880028 10/28/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the upgraded sliders mounted. Also like the the look with the new shoes! Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18880043 10/28/23 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch S Springcove Campfire Tracker Springcove Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 7,003 Back of the Wasatch Looking good. Getter done…

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18880051 10/28/23 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,145 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,145 south of south Going to have a nice truck when you get done. You remind me of my brother. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18884210 10/30/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the sliders primed, just so I don't have to deal with rust later. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18884910 10/30/23 Joined: May 2018 Posts: 1,503 St. George, Utah S StGeorger Campfire Regular StGeorger Campfire Regular S Joined: May 2018 Posts: 1,503 St. George, Utah Very nice! Old guy, old guns.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18900934 11/04/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the windshield in the epoxy primer. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18901376 11/04/23 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX DMc Campfire 'Bwana DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX Mighty fine Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18903027 11/05/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Decided to go black instead of the grey...can always paint it the grey later. No runs that I have found. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18906514 11/06/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX They came out pretty nice. No runs or sags, I'll take it. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18906721 11/06/23 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,194 Calgary Alberta, Canada AB2506 Campfire Outfitter AB2506 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,194 Calgary Alberta, Canada Do you have a proper paint gun, or do you use mixed rattle cans? I’m not sure I’m using correct terminology? Looks great by the way! Last edited by AB2506; 11/06/23.

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18906744 11/07/23 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX DMc Campfire 'Bwana DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX LOL, you can't be serious? Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18906759 11/07/23 Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 6,023 Salmon, Idaho T Tarquin Campfire Tracker Tarquin Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 6,023 Salmon, Idaho Very, very nice work. You are skilled. What is the paint color please? Tarquin

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! AB2506 #18907477 11/07/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by AB2506 Do you have a proper paint gun, or do you use mixed rattle cans? I’m not sure I’m using correct terminology? Looks great by the way! I a mixing paint and using a paint fun. It is a HVLP. I have used the cheap Harbor Freight ones on my previous build. On this one I upped it to a nicer gun. Made a huge difference in the paint control and was well worth the extra money. I use the cheap ones for other things, for $20 I don't feel bad if I don't clean it well. The body color is Destroyer Grey. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #18957008 11/25/23 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the windshield out of my way. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19097112 01/11/24 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Little brown truck arrived.... Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19097399 01/11/24 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,728 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,728 Iowa/NW Ontario Looks good, what year? These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19097479 01/11/24 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX DMc Campfire 'Bwana DMc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 41,225 TX You're gaining on it! Make Gitmo Great Again!! Who gave the order to stop counting votes in the swing states on the night of November 3/4, 2020?

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19097569 01/11/24 Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,297 E earlybrd Campfire Outfitter earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,297 👍👍

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! wabigoon #19099663 01/12/24 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Originally Posted by wabigoon Looks good, what year? 1969 Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19099849 01/12/24 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,728 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,728 Iowa/NW Ontario Thanks. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19117255 01/16/24 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX A fellow Jeeper on another site took the time and effort, on his 3d printer, to make the hood reflectors for 1969 to early 170 CJ's.i got his first pair after getting e everything worked out. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19275679 03/06/24 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Well, have been going through about a month and half of health issues with my father, then throw in a few days with my mother and almost nothing of my projects gets done. I did get the GenRight bumper and it is going to work out great. Saves me a ton of time trying to get the old bumper to worth with my new steering and spring set up. Just placing the bumper on the frame rails and I like the look. I also, got some work done on my dash, both with the steering mounts and switch cluster. Then I got it primed. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19275691 03/06/24 Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,297 E earlybrd Campfire Outfitter earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,297 Looks good 😎👍

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19275856 03/06/24 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,037 No. Illinois W Westman Campfire Tracker Westman Campfire Tracker W Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,037 No. Illinois This is going to be really nice. Looks great already!

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19287580 03/10/24 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the color on the last of the body parts. The sash is my best spray yet. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19305914 03/16/24 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Lots of rain today, so did a little with the dash to get it out of the way. and started mocking up the front bumper, hope to get the brackets welded on tomorrow. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19308959 03/17/24 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the front bumper on. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19330115 03/25/24 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Got the welding done on the front bumper brackets completed, bumper primed, fender wells trimmed to fit shock mounts and thinking about placement of rear recovery points. Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19345662 03/30/24 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX sactoller OP Campfire Outfitter OP sactoller Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 9,702 Weatherford, TX Bumper and rock rails painted, runs and all! 😁😅 Official member of "The Clan of Turd-like People"

Re: Blame NorthernDave Part Deux!!!!! sactoller #19345800 03/30/24 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,591 Not In The City rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,591 Not In The City You gonna be driving that before long! Looking good! Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!