I brought my 3rd CJ5 home on July 26th this year. It was in fairly good condition, but nothing I would drive without making it my own.
The next day she started coming apart. I was not sure to what extent I wanted to take it down, but I have a hard time stopping once I've started a project.
First, it was just the windshield. It had some surface rust I thought I would address. And then the bumper needed a paint job.
It became obvious, the seats were going to have to be redone.
Decided to take the fenders off, to better access the engine. This was like day three. Also thought I'd re-wire it while I was at it.
Maybe I'll clean up the heater while I'm at it. Might decide to get a different one from a wrecking yard.
At this point, I'm starting to get a Dejavu from when I was in my early twenties. The tub has got to come off. I'm finding things to be in really good condition. Minimal rust (only surface) on frame. No rust on tub except the normal floor pan issues.
Realizing I want to do this build as cost effectively as I can and wanting it back on the road in one year, I'll have to pick my battles, and try to do what I can when I come to it, but still stay within a reasonable budget. Figure the stock 11 inch drum brakes will work fine on the rear, and maybe convert to a disc in the front down the road. New wheel cylinders and shoes will be good for now.
The garage is fully consumed with JEEP. The wife is not too happy her Porsche has to sit in the carport.
Starting to determine it will probably be best if the engine comes out. This will make it easier to clean things up.
Using a couple of old carts makes it easy to move the frame around.
Found a retainer clip for the clutches on the Trac Loc limited slip differential distorted and in need of repair.
Thought I'd clean up and paint the old Warn Hubs. They are in great mechanical condition. I repacked them with wheel bearing grease.
Got the axle housing ready to paint.
Got the axle housings painted.
Cleaned and painted the leaf springs, and the stock bolt on trailer hitch.
It's nice having an extra large stepson around to help out with the heavy lifting. Meet Tyler.
Finally got the frame ready to coat.
Decided to use the Duplicolor brand Bed Armor to coat the frame. I thing it turned out real good. It was nice having the frame stripped down this far. it allowed coating the bottom...
And the top.
Now I can start putting it back together. I have all the parts I have taken off, re-painted and ready to go back on. Here's the newly painted engine mounts. I have not tightened them completly. Waiting a few more days for the frame coating to cure.
This brings the build up to date. I neglected to show you all the parts I've cleaned and painted along the way, but you will see them as I put it back together. It's October 9th and has been 75 day's since I brought her home. I try to do something on it every day. I took 5 day's off from it when I had to finish putting a new roof on the travel trailer.
I did come up with An Acronym for Jeep:
Jeopardizing
Everyone
Else’s
Priorities
My wife might tend to agree with this motre than anyone else's wife.
Jeep On.
The next day she started coming apart. I was not sure to what extent I wanted to take it down, but I have a hard time stopping once I've started a project.
First, it was just the windshield. It had some surface rust I thought I would address. And then the bumper needed a paint job.
It became obvious, the seats were going to have to be redone.
Decided to take the fenders off, to better access the engine. This was like day three. Also thought I'd re-wire it while I was at it.
Maybe I'll clean up the heater while I'm at it. Might decide to get a different one from a wrecking yard.
At this point, I'm starting to get a Dejavu from when I was in my early twenties. The tub has got to come off. I'm finding things to be in really good condition. Minimal rust (only surface) on frame. No rust on tub except the normal floor pan issues.
Realizing I want to do this build as cost effectively as I can and wanting it back on the road in one year, I'll have to pick my battles, and try to do what I can when I come to it, but still stay within a reasonable budget. Figure the stock 11 inch drum brakes will work fine on the rear, and maybe convert to a disc in the front down the road. New wheel cylinders and shoes will be good for now.
The garage is fully consumed with JEEP. The wife is not too happy her Porsche has to sit in the carport.
Starting to determine it will probably be best if the engine comes out. This will make it easier to clean things up.
Using a couple of old carts makes it easy to move the frame around.
Found a retainer clip for the clutches on the Trac Loc limited slip differential distorted and in need of repair.
Thought I'd clean up and paint the old Warn Hubs. They are in great mechanical condition. I repacked them with wheel bearing grease.
Got the axle housing ready to paint.
Got the axle housings painted.
Cleaned and painted the leaf springs, and the stock bolt on trailer hitch.
It's nice having an extra large stepson around to help out with the heavy lifting. Meet Tyler.
Finally got the frame ready to coat.
Decided to use the Duplicolor brand Bed Armor to coat the frame. I thing it turned out real good. It was nice having the frame stripped down this far. it allowed coating the bottom...
And the top.
Now I can start putting it back together. I have all the parts I have taken off, re-painted and ready to go back on. Here's the newly painted engine mounts. I have not tightened them completly. Waiting a few more days for the frame coating to cure.
This brings the build up to date. I neglected to show you all the parts I've cleaned and painted along the way, but you will see them as I put it back together. It's October 9th and has been 75 day's since I brought her home. I try to do something on it every day. I took 5 day's off from it when I had to finish putting a new roof on the travel trailer.
I did come up with An Acronym for Jeep:
Jeopardizing
Everyone
Else’s
Priorities
My wife might tend to agree with this motre than anyone else's wife.
Jeep On.
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