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1969 CJ5 First Build!

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by SmokinIdahoan, Nov 4, 2009.

  1. May 25, 2010
    rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

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    Looking good. :)
     
  2. May 25, 2010
    Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Another success story. :D :beer: :beer:
     
  3. Jun 17, 2010
    SmokinIdahoan

    SmokinIdahoan Avian Flu Controller

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    So, since it seems that i am keeping the jeep, i decided to do a little "lunch" project. There were some big ugly holes in the dash from the PO due to aftermarket gauges... I decided to make a plate to put over...1 plate cut, drilled. Grabbed a paint marker, wrote 4x4 on it, then sprayed it with some primer, let it dry a little and then wiped it. Mounted to dash...:JEEP:

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  4. Jun 17, 2010
    Lawrenceu

    Lawrenceu New Member

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    I like it. It fits in with the scheme of the dash.

    BTW, I am sort of glad your keeping your Jeep. I hope all is well.
     
  5. Jun 17, 2010
    SmokinIdahoan

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    @lawrenceu - yep, all is well, just nobody was that interested in the jeep, and after all the work that i did to it, i wasnt going to let it go for 1500$, the family vacation is important, but not so important to let my hard work go for nothing, so I'll keep it - we can easily make do, just not gonna make one of the ~600 mile departures we were planning... :D - as they say: S'all good!

    So, after making that little plate to cover the holes in the dash, (which looks horrible, the 4x4 didnt turn out good - see pic below) i decided that i needed a glovebox...taking the idea from another on the forum, i used a .50cal ammo can that i had lying around...then, had to take apart the latch and clean all the gunk out of it to get it to work properly...turned out good - doesnt move or rattle, and is big enough for my early chilton's to fit! one note - the .50 can doesnt fit perfect - other than cutting the lid off, i had to "adjust" the upper passenger corner because of the cowl joint - that was easy though - made 2 parrell relief cuts across the corner and used a bfh to "invert" that little section of corner - approx 1" wide x 1" deep

    Dash
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    Bottom view - looking up at ammo can
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    Open Glovebox showing depth and vintage chiltons in it
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    After that, i decided to unbolt the tailgate (which i had bolted shut) and put the chains back on - not really as loud as i thought it would be...
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    Then, i pulled the tow/bar brackets off (i dont have a tow bar, and they really hurt when you catch one in the knee), straightened out some dent's and gave it a fresh coat of paint - then put the license plate where it's supposed to go...sorry no pics of that. Thats all for tonite folks!
     
    Last edited: Jun 17, 2010
  6. Jun 17, 2010
    74Cj5Guy

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    As a WW2 reenactor a small tear runs down my cheak from seeing a WW2 ammo can cut apart. However there are so many around that they are a dime a dozen and I think its a fantastic way to make a glove box!!!!! Seriously great work!
     
  7. Jul 18, 2010
    Dauntless69CJ5

    Dauntless69CJ5 New Member

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    I've really liked what you've posted so far. I have just taken possesion of my grandmothers 69 CJ5 with the 225 V6. I'm thinking of doing a similar resto. Keep up he nice work.
     
  8. Jul 27, 2010
    SmokinIdahoan

    SmokinIdahoan Avian Flu Controller

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    Its been a couple weeks since I really worked on the Jeep, just have been driving it. Last night i decided to change the color of my stripe, and then today at lunch time i decided to pull the rollbar....so, here she is :D

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    I bought some Camo seat covers a couple weeks back and installed them, that makes the front seats look alot better :D

    I did install the rear seat that i bought from BKD (Thanks Jim!)
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    Next up i am going to purchase a new cowl seal, and repaint the dash to match the new stripe color (italian olive!) Looking good!
     
  9. Jul 27, 2010
    bkd

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    glad you kept it
    Jim
     
  10. Apr 24, 2012
    Chevallier87

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    Whatever happened to this build? Because I think I may have your Tetanus Smokin' :shock:
     
  11. Apr 24, 2012
    jeepermc

    jeepermc Active Member

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    Sure would appear that way.
     
  12. Jun 15, 2012
    skunkape

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    I have those exact same wheels, are those factory original?
     
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