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1962 Jeep Willys Build

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by jeepstar, Oct 29, 2017.

  1. Jan 6, 2018
    jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Do I remove the tool box on the passenger side and put the new floor in, then weld the toolbox back in, or do I trim around the tool box and weld a new floor in?

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  2. Jan 6, 2018
    jeepstar

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    Before.
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  3. Jan 6, 2018
    Johns1967CJ5

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    I would remove it then weld the floor in
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2018
    Fly Navy

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    Concur, remove the tool box and replace the whole floor. You'll be happier with the results.
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2018
    jeepstar

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    Allright...about ready to cut out the toolbox.

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    jeepstar

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    Side A is tacked in place.
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    jeepstar

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    This removal wasn't fun.

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    jeepstar

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    Tacked in place. I'm done for the day.

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    Johns1967CJ5

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    I'm no expert by any means but you should grind everywhere you are welding down to bare metal before welding
     
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    jeepstar

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    Yeah...i know. I plan on wire wheeling it all down properly tomorrow before I finish welding
     
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    Backup/Reverse Light Switch

    Found this thread..may help you
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2018
    Desertdave66

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    Thanks jeepstar! Helps a bunch.
     
  13. Jan 7, 2018
    baldjosh

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    keep it up!, love the progress!
     
  14. Jan 7, 2018
    Focker

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  15. Jan 9, 2018
    jeepstar

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    4 hours in the garage today. Tomorrow bedline gets applied. Then new fuel tank and sending unit hopefully installed by the weekend.
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    jeepstar

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    Tank is strapped in. Custom, fast and free strap, so no critiquing please.

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    baldjosh

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    looks good, price was right, and it works!...what more could a guy ask for:clap:
     
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    ojgrsoi

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    Looks factory to me. (y)
     
  19. Jan 14, 2018
    jeepstar

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    20180114_153203.jpg fuel tank and lines are all new, installed and working properly . What to tackle next? Radiator needs to be replaced. Maybe start searching for the right one.
     
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  20. Jan 24, 2018
    jeepstar

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    Took off the hitch. Trading for a hood tomorrow.
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