Build Thread 1980 CJ5 Build :-)

[vapiper]

Well here is how she started off when I brought her home




Will work on adding stuff as I go!!

 

[vapiper]

For the basics

2.5" YJ lift spring kit (need wider shackles or just go back to CJ width springs)
AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l I6
T156 Transmission
Dana 300 twin sticked
AMC20 rear
Dana 30 Front
Full Roll cage (welded onto the factory bars) no idea on "make"
M.O.R.E. Power Steering box bracket
M.O.R.E. Power Steering box brace
Borgeson Steering Shaft
New spider gears installed into the rear

 

[cass]

what does it have for an engine. i also have a 80 CJ5 with a 2.5 duke.

 

[vapiper]

what does it have for an engine. i also have a 80 CJ5 with a 2.5 duke.

AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l I6


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[Eric]

Fellow 80 - 5 owner....send more pics as you go.

 

[vapiper]

Finally got some more work done! lol finished the primer paint job...looks a ton better one color.....the wife and I might end up going with Flat OD green for completed project but we have mucho body work before then lol

Happy return to summer all!

 

[jerry1847]

Just took over the build

Currently working on the following:

Suspension checks/fixes
Brake replacements, drum/rotor replacements, hub bearing replacements
Floor pan patching and liner spray
Body work and paint
Install nice new tan soft top

The big question........ Will i ever finish!

 

[vapiper]

Just took over the build

Currently working on the following:

Suspension checks/fixes
Brake replacements, drum/rotor replacements, hub bearing replacements
Floor pan patching and liner spray
Body work and paint
Install nice new tan soft top

The big question........ Will i ever finish!

Nooo will never finish

Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

 

[jerry1847]

New Wheels/tires installed last weekend, went to stock 235's. Found a deal at Mr Tire for $102 each installed.

Also, full brake overhaul! WooHoo. Did everything except calipers in the front and everything in the rear. also installed new timken bearings up front.

Parking brake also adjusted and actually works now.

 

[jerry1847]

Old dented fenders removed
Roll cage removed
New shocks (rancho rs5000)

Going to spray paint the wheel wells and inside of the "new" fenders and add some bondo to a few trouble spots tonight ( i hope).
After pulling the roll bar and seats out found more rust than expected. Once fenders are back on were going to the welder to get some new floor pans!

 

[jerry1847]

El jeepo is gutted!

Body is sanded, windshield removed, new floor pans welded in, blah blah.
Adding new steering stabilizer and starting to paint this weekend.

 

[mtnwhlr]

 

[kwhiteheadgc]

How does it look now

 

[jerry1847]

Here she is as of 2 weeks ago.... Pulled the dash this weekend and welded in the new floor pans. Hoping to do the body work and paint next over memorial day weekend.

 

[jerry1847]

Heres my novice welding work ... Both front floor pans and the area below the seats. The welds look like but are holding well.

 

[jerry1847]

Jumped ahead and installed the correct front hangers for a yj spring conversion yesterday. The PO that installed the lift didn't replace the 2in front hangers with 2.5in, he just used washers as spacers. I also found that the bushing spacer was non existent in the hanger. I think this will fix most of my stability issues. The new hangers were a simple install and almost 100% bolt on, had to do a little grinding for proper fit. Also installed new shackle hardware but kept the aftermarket shackles that were on there. I think they could be slightly warped but well see how it drives.
Installed a Moog steering stabilizer as well.

Starting on body work now and will hopefully paint tomorrow. Will also be doing a $20 blower motor upgrade while the dash is out.

 

[jerry1847]

 

[thiswontbetooexpensive]

I don't know how you got that paint laid down that well in the dark, but it looks good in the pics!

 

[0822]

Your project is coming out really nice... Keep up the good work.

 

[jerry1847]

Thanks... Had some trouble with the primer not setting properly. It was still tacky after almost a day and a half.
I sprayed color anyways. Hopefully it will be OK when I get back to take a look next weekend. I still need to wet sand a few areas and redo a couple spots. Should start putting her back together next weekend.