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1970 Cj5 Build

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by 1fastsedan, Aug 30, 2010.

  1. Nov 8, 2010
    1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Member

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    couldnt get the welder over to my house this weekend. :( maybe this week. but i was able to get a few things done. the front wheels are just resting on the axles. :)
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    it looks big with the wheels on it. like a mini monster truck. haha,i cant wait to put the body back on and see the finish project.
     
  2. Nov 8, 2010
    skeely

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    hey 1fastsedan
    dig the build, the wheels and meats look good too! just for future reference, whala actually spells VOILA. its a french thing.
     
  3. Nov 9, 2010
    1fastsedan

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    :) that's the California version!
     
  4. Nov 9, 2010
    jflots

    jflots Member

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    How about "Waha"? The John Wayne version.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2010
    1fastsedan

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    update: was able to get the crossmember welded and mounted!
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  6. Nov 19, 2010
    1fastsedan

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    Dead Nuts
     
  7. Nov 19, 2010
    1fastsedan

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    new tank! 16 gallon. just have to do a bit more trimming to get it to fit. it will fit perfect between the frame rails.
     
  8. Nov 19, 2010
    djbutler

    djbutler Sponsor

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    I hope you don't experience any sag in that crossmember now that you have cut out almost all of the cross-sectional strength of it. That SM465+D18+parking brake is a lot of weight.

    Don
     
  9. Nov 19, 2010
    1fastsedan

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    it didnt sag at all when i applied weight, i am going to tack one more piece across the front. kind of box it in, that should keep it strong.
     
  10. Nov 19, 2010
    1fastsedan

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    thanks for the look out Don!
     
  11. Nov 20, 2010
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    that crossmember gets hammered when wheeling....even with the skid attached......I'd beef it up a bunch
    Jim
     
  12. Nov 21, 2010
    73cj5

    73cj5 Member

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    Plan a piece across the rear as well, along with a drain hole. The loads on this cross member are not insignificant.
     
  13. Jan 25, 2011
    1fastsedan

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    front and rear bumper welded on. this should give it some rigidity.
     
  14. Jan 25, 2011
    1fastsedan

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    ran a some strips across the front and back of the x member. i need to unbolt it and finish welding it up.
     
  15. Jan 29, 2011
    Mjragan

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    I like the clutch cable setup is it something you put together? The build is looking good.
     
  16. May 5, 2011
    1fastsedan

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    yep, the clutch set up came like this when i bought it. i just had to make some minor adjustments to make it work. thank you. i've had so much on my plate my jeeps been getting dusty! i plan to start working again real soon.
     
  17. Jan 30, 2012
    1fastsedan

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    Ok, I'm back! got married and had a baby boy, whew. now i'm ready to start working on this jeep again. I drilled out the spindle to accept these tie-rod inserts. goferitoffroad.com has them so you can flip your tie rod. i also ordered my heavy duty tie rod and drag link from bigdaddyoffroad.com. the drag link was a little to long so my buddy cut it down and all we have to do is tap it. once i weld the the lip of the inserts i can mount and set up the tie rod. got all the brakes components cleaned, new pads and calipers ready to go. i need to get some braided lines so i can finish it up.
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  18. Apr 11, 2012
    1fastsedan

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    slow and steady as she goes! finally getting some welding done. got the d rings installed along with the u bolt flip kit.
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