1970 Jeep Rebuild

ITS A ROLLER!

 

new rear gas tank

 

pulled 11" brakes off extra dana 30

rebuilt and fitted to rear dana 44

 

fire wall looking like swiss cheese!



fire wall cut out!


paper templet

finish hand formed fire wall

 

OMG that's nice work!

 

Thanks jayawclint, its been a long slow learning process.

 

after finding measurements online I determined that the front cowl was pushed back about 1-3/4", and twisted toward the passenger side about 1-5/8". you can see where the body buckled right below the doors on both sides. this is also where the frame broke.








this is after it was straightened

 

I am using old hot rod trick with the rear tail gate. using seat belt mechanisms to secure the tale gate shut.

 

i had to replace the back panels where the tail lights go.




didn't get any pictures of replacing the panels, but here are the panels installed with the cutouts for the new Haggin flush mount tail lights. the whole at the bottom is for the fuel fill.

 

The Haggin tail lights are pretty kool. They are a red lens that glues in from behind them they are sanded flush with the body and then painted over and cleared. You cant see them unless the lights or brakes
are on.
http://www.haganauto.com/category_s/89.htm

 

Nice work, I love the seat belt buckle trick.

 

nice job on the body work. What kind pf paint did you use for the frame?

 

I used the Por-15 with the por top coat.

 

Yes very nice. Really cleans up the back.

 

WOW! hadn't realized how long it has been since last update. I've been busy with work, and only been able to do the little things prior to paint.
I have welded all holes shut that are not being used on the inside of the tub, and bondoed over so everything is nice and smooth. Then I seam sealed inside and on the bottom.I then primed inside and bottom.
Then I sprayed the inside with Lizard skin sound control. This needs to set for 24hrs, then I can go back over with Lizard skin ceramic insulation. Then flip it over and do under side.

 

Ok, its been awhile since I have updated this thread. I have been working slowly at sanding....more sanding......and even more sanding......for those of you who do paint and body work for a living, you have my respect! I'm to much of a perfectionist to do this for anyone else!
I have also been working on a new project that followed me home, a 1985 cj7!

 

that looks like a great starting point for your next project! would love to see some pics of the sanding/prep/paint process

 

I haven't taken to many pics of the sanding, but I'll try to take some and post. Ive been busy, i have blocked it out, sprayed a coat of sealer, blocked it out again, found a small dent i had missed, and started procedure over again.....aurrrgggg!

 

Ok! i'm getting final sanding done to windshield frame and tailgate. I'm trying to get this thing in paint this weekend! wish me luck.

 

FINALLY!!!! It only took 3 years to get body straight and prepped and painted! I'll have pictures tomorrow.