Build Thread 1973 CJ5. From rot to trail/hunting rig

[ThePunisher]

That is coming along. Looks pretty smooth from the pics...

Some areas are but most aren't and I'm okay with that. This isn't a full resto

 

[ThePunisher]

Wiring Harness is supposed to be here Monday. Picking up a spare tire tomorrow so I can start my rear stinger build. Going to Vegas this weekend so I probably won't get much done over the next few days. Going to order a lower gasket set for the engine this week so it will be here next week. Next weekend I plan on replacing gaskets, cleaning up some motor parts and wiring up the entire thing to get it running again. Then it's on to finishing all of the body work and get it ready for paint. I'm on vacation next week so I should be able to get a good amount done

 

[ThePunisher]

Tore down the front end in preparation for replacing some of the gaskets on the engine. Also should make it easier to prep and paint the fenders, hood and grille




I also started on my wheel well notch. It needs to be cleaned up a lot but it's a good start. The sheet metal is so damn thin so I tacked on a 1"wide backing plate to help fill the seam. Not finished yet either

 

[ThePunisher]

Finished my wheel well notch. Doesn't look like much right now but with some grinding and when I lay down bed coating in the tub it should look a lot better. Tons more room

 

[ThePunisher]

Finished my wheel well notch on the passenger side. Only went 2" back on this side. Probably should have went 3" but that's okay. Still tons more room





Started to prep the rear floor panel for reinforcement



New rear section welded in



Mocked up



Tacked in



I'll try and finish the rest up this weekend. Then it's prepping the tub for bed liner!

 

[tarry99]

So how big of a notch did you do on the drivers side?
Is that 3" back and how wide?
Do you think your OK with Tire clearance?

 

[ThePunisher]

So how big of a notch did you do on the drivers side?
Is that 3" back and how wide?
Do you think your OK with Tire clearance?

3" on the drivers side, 2" on the passenger side. I'm fine on tire clearance but could be better. You can come by and take a look if you want, send me a pm if you're interested

 

[ThePunisher]

Didn't get much done this weekend but got a little done

Finished welding my rear floor then laid down some bondo smooth out some areas

Mid process


Stripped the front half of the floor. Now I just need to get down to a paintable surface


Got my hood stripped and ready for paint


Won't be doing much this week because I'm going out of town this weekend but I'm hoping to finish my engine work and strip the firewall and paint it. Then finish prepping the tub for bed liner and hopefully get that laid down shortly after. It should a lot more complete by the end of the month

 

[tarry99]

3" on the drivers side, 2" on the passenger side. I'm fine on tire clearance but could be better. You can come by and take a look if you want, send me a pm if you're interested

I'll do that...........Terry

 

[ThePunisher]

Had to re-fabricate a mount for the cage because of the wheel well notch so I welded that up today. Welds aren't the prettiest but they will do

 

[ThePunisher]

I also sat down and made a list of everything I need to get it back where I want it before I start driving it and taking it on trails. 4 pages of items lol. I'm hoping I can knock them all out in the next 3 months

 

[thiswontbetooexpensive]

Looking good. Keep it up, you will get it there!

 

[ThePunisher]

Floor done and bedliner in. I know it's not perfect and I don't expect it to be. This isn't a full resto for me. Just cleaning some things up and making it durable so I can start using it.

 

[ThePunisher]

Started stripping the firewall and the rest of the accessories off the engine. Waiting on a few gaskets to show up and then it's time to disassemble, clean and paint some of the engine parts and accessories so I have a cleaner engine bay!

 

[ThePunisher]

Painted the firewall flat black



Started stripping and painting the motor parts that I want to clean up



Everything that is getting cleaned and painted (valve covers and oil pan too but they are still on the motor)



Most things were just disgusting





Teaser shot



Clutch fan, alternator bracket, pulleys and power steering bracket will all be black. Water pump, valve covers, air cleaner, oil pan will all be grey

 

[ThePunisher]

Slowly putting pieces back on after paint





Starting to look like a motor again

 

[ThePunisher]

Also, Tarry99 stopped by today and checked out the build. Good guy! I need to make it over to his place to see his rig

 

[tarry99]

Also, Tarry99 stopped by today and checked out the build. Good guy! I need to make it over to his place to see his rig

Hey Kyle, Thanks for the invite and keep up the hard work!

 

[ThePunisher]

Engine is almost fully buttoned up!

 

[tarry99]

Engine is almost fully buttoned up!

Looks Good..........Keep checking those Items off that list!