Nick's CJ build part 1

[dirtman13]

Looks like some light at the end of the tunnel.

[Tumbleweed13]

The door skin template, is a unique shape. Will you be able to use, Half door windows?

Everything is coming along nicely.

[Mike]

I'm still amused at how tiny the Reids are. Nice cutting work!

[RAT]

More stuff...
We're at the point where a lot of littler tinkery-type stuff gets done. This weekend we re-installed the driveline with new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, fork, etc. Installed a hydraulic master/slave setup for the clutch. Ran some more fuel and brake lines. Painted the engine. Started a new set of billet door hinges.

Rolled a bead in thsi peice of sheet metal to make a saddle clamp for the steering column.
20150524_131203 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Had to make a pivot pin for the new actuator ram of the clutch master cylinder. Found some roll pins at the local metal supply that fit the bill.
20150524_145246 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

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Put the pedal tree back together and in the tub
20150524_145305 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Drilled a 1.5" hole in the firewall next to the Hydroboost for the clutch master and installed it.
20150524_145320 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

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Found a use for the cut off from the Savvy aluminum corners. Bat MoCJ
20150524_160215 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Hell Yes! To the bat cave...
20150524_160315 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

Also went through the wiring harness, getting ready to install. There will be some long nights one weekend soon getting this snake pit figured out. Now we wait for some more parts for the suspension/steering, drive shafts and some other stuff. I'll be doing more finish work on the body a get her ready for paint in a couple of weeks.

[aw12345]

You just really have to appreciate all the work that's going into this Rat rod Jeep

[daniel_buck]

keep the fins

[vwtipeii]

awesome. What engine is he going with?

[RAT]

Steering time again. Changed to the Reid knuckles so a few changes are in order. Looks like some beefy steering for the CJ.
20150606_174323 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

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Tried two different ways of making the corners look integrated to the tub. The old CJs have a specific contour around the top ledge of the tub that makes it difficult to make the aluminum corners look like they belong. The first was using 1" square tube to fill the gap. Nice, but the second way I like much better. Will be cutting 3/16" aluminum sheet metal to make a top cap that will bolt to the tub and completely cover the gap in a nice, clean manner. Here is the template ready to go:
20150606_174334 by MJR RAT, on Flickr

[RAT]

Damn. It's been a long time since the last post here. Back in July I had knee surgery, then I moved to the new RAM Offroad location in Pinon Hills. So Nickie's CJ has been sitting under a tarp. But we're finally back at it. I'll be posting progress on this build as we go. Lots of changes to come. Like a new engine (per the wifey) and lots of other goodies. Some of the custom parts used on Nick's CJ are available at RAM Off road as well. Check it out at www.ramoffroad.us . Yes, a shameless plug...

[daniel_buck]

$5 if you keep the fins on Nick's jeep

[RAT]

$5 if you keep the fins on Nick's jeep

Naaa. He's being all serious and shit...

[Mike]

V8 Engine?

[aw12345]

Flathead 4, not enough coin to break and fix it

[USMC 0369]

Flathead 4, not enough coin to break and fix it

[COLOR="#800000"]So true....so true.[/COLOR]

[RAT]

[COLOR="#800000"]So true....so true.[/COLOR]

V6 Dauntless. Best choice for you Nick.