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My version of the wheel house notch

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by BrettM0352, Jan 2, 2013.

  1. Jan 2, 2013
    BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

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    Out of all the options I've seen, I think this method requires the least amount of fabrication and retains a sort of stock appearance.
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    The only thing you have to make is the side plate inside of the notch and a little extension piece for the floor.
     
  2. Jan 2, 2013
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Nice
     
  3. Jan 2, 2013
    nwedgar

    nwedgar Now with TBI!

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    Looks good.

    I am soooo glad that I'm past all the cutting, drilling, and welding.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2013
    BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

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    Must be nice :)
     
  5. Jan 2, 2013
    tarry99

    tarry99 Member

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    Brett, Nice job.............so how much did you remove side to side and front to back?...............and you needed it on a 1972 CJ?
     
  6. Jan 2, 2013
    BrettM0352

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    I took off exactly 2" off the back. the first picture shows my soap marks for the only cuts you have to make. After that, all you have to do is slide the remaining piece of the front up against the furthest cut. No side-cutting needed. As far as how far inward I cut, I just cut one inch away from the side support. Note that you can cut at any length you want. I chose to do it that far back because it is easier to splice the beads back together in the center, rather than having to cut it from where the bead stops.
     
  7. Jan 2, 2013
    BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

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    Yea, I'm 6'2 and my knees were pretty close to the dash. I also put in Corbeau Baja low backs which take up a lot more space than stock seats. And thanks for the compliments:beer:
     
  8. Jan 2, 2013
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Nice work Brett :tea:
    Great approach, improving the "performance" while retaining the stock appearance as much as possible.
    I definitely like the look of this better than the traditional notch.

    Will this be a light duty rig, or are you planning harder trails?
    Looks like no issue for light duty... for harder trails, I'd be interested in tire size and clearances during full stuff...
     
  9. Jan 2, 2013
    BrettM0352

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    It'll just see trails through the woods and creek beds around here. The biggest tire I ever see myself running would be a 31x10.50, which is what I accounted for with the notch. If I run anything bigger, say a 32, It would be accompanied by a suspension lift so I don't see it ever being an issue.
     
  10. Jan 2, 2013
    Oldphart

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    Nice work. I'm new to the forum. Just bought a 1973 CJ5 and was thinkin about doing something similar. You just saved me some time and effort. Thanks.
     
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    58 willys

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    jeep2003

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    theres always the next one :)
     
  13. Jan 3, 2013
    69Willys

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    Smart solution!
     
  14. Jan 6, 2013
    zila

    zila I throw poop

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    I wish I could weld that thin stuff.. When I did mine all I did was blow holes.. Ended up using pop rivets..
     
  15. Jan 6, 2013
    BrettM0352

    BrettM0352 Member

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    .023 plus argon helps
     
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    sterlclan

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    practice makes perfect
     
  17. Feb 27, 2013
    CJ5Kyle

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    Glad I found this. It made a huge difference in how I started tackling this project!
     
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    vandor

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    So, has anyone done this with fiberglass?
     
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