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Progress with "ole' Blue"

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by vantilda, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. Jul 16, 2007
    vantilda

    vantilda New Member

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    As you can see she is down to bare metal now. Eventually found what I think is the Chassis number. If anyone can help decode I would be very greatful, the last photo shows where I found it.. Now starts the rebuild. Primer, filler, primer.....and so on until she is as smooth as a babies butt.
     
    Last edited: Sep 3, 2007
    vantilda, Jul 16, 2007
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  2. Jul 16, 2007
    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

    Seattle Wa.
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    Your missing the front crossmember under the grill. My Jeep was missing it also. Because of it. I had many frame cracks and the frame rails were expanded apart. Before you get carried away and paint it. Something should be put back in its place. That way you can mount the grill to it. If the grill is bolted to the frame. You will get cracks in your fenders. BTDT:(
     
    scott milliner, Jul 16, 2007
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  3. Jul 16, 2007
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Albertville, AL
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    Someone also welded blocks to the frame to space the front springs down several inches.
     
    Mcruff, Jul 16, 2007
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