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53 willys 3b

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by brandon533b, Jun 6, 2010.

  1. Jun 6, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    this project all started 5 years ago. its all been planning and gathering parts up until now. after blowing up my dana 25 i decided it was time to do the build. heres some shots of the progress so far. i definitly want to hear what you guys think. also any concerns about what i have done or should do. but i dont want to hear any bs about how im ruining my jeep. on with the pics.
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  2. Jun 6, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    getting it all cleaned up and ready for the new stuff.
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  3. Jun 6, 2010
    RandyYJ

    RandyYJ Member

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    I'm a huge fan of the 3B's. Alot of people think the high hood looks funny but it really grows on me. Good luck.
     
  4. Jun 6, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    so what's the build plan *******???
    Jim
     
  5. Jun 6, 2010
    avmechanic

    avmechanic Gearhead

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    Looks like you are on the right track there. Chuck out the old springs and go with something more modern. I love the Flatties. Even the redheaded stepchild 3b is way cool. Let us know where you are headed with this project, you have us all hanging. What are some of the other specs of your rig? Have fun.
    Greg
     
  6. Jun 6, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    yj springs, toyota axles, hybrid drivelines, dana 20 t case, rims, tires, power steering, brakes, clutch, hanging pedals, full cage, and possible engine and tranny.
     
  7. Jun 6, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    getting the new stuff on.
    leadfoot lending a hand.
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  8. Jun 6, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    mounts.
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    these will be gusseted
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    rear fab'd mounts
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    rear shackle hangers
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    front ubolt plate
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    rear stock yoter u bolt plates
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  9. Jun 7, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    looks great *******.....what U bolt plates are those??????
    Jim
     
  10. Jun 7, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    the fronts are 3/8's flat stock i fab'd.
    the rears are stock toyota front u bolt plates turned upsidedown.
    heres another angle of the fronts.
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    heres another of the rear.
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  11. Jun 7, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    setting axles
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  12. Jun 12, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    gutted all the junk...
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    in case you where wondering, thats my steering, pedal assembly, tranny and the tcase is on the bench just out of the photo.
    sold the 33's, and the pimpy rims didnt get remounted...
    picked up a set of new tires and rims.
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    a little bit wider than before...
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    rolled it outside to get leadfoots xj inside to do a mock up on his new lift kit, and got a few night shots of the new look.
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    ohh yaa... that last shot gives me a chubby...
     
  13. Jun 12, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    looking good......so what size is the new rubber?
    Jim
     
  14. Jun 12, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    35/13.5/r 15's. on 15x10 black rock crawler rims
     
  15. Jun 18, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    well i guess no reason to go half way...
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    now i really got my work cut out for me. :rofl:
     
  16. Jun 28, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    due to life changing events this build and everything else in my life to this point is on permanent hold. i may not be around the forum very much. thanks. happy jeepin everybody.
     
  17. Jun 28, 2010
    Long&Low

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    Well whatever your circumstance, hope it all works out for you and yours.
     
  18. Jun 29, 2010
    '72CJ5

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    Good luck with your circumstances and hope all turns out well. Also you've done a great job on the flatty.
     
  19. Jul 1, 2010
    brandon533b

    brandon533b Member since 2007

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    thanks to everybody. w/out to much detail, i have fallen away from a good path and am now paying the consequences. but im taking it one day at a time. thanks to everybody for any prayers you could give for my wife and family
     
  20. Jul 2, 2010
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    One day at a time is the right approach. Took some wrong turns myself some time back. Still doing one day at a time, things are much better. There is light at the end of the tunnel... hang in there. :tea:
     
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