Build Thread 79 Cj-7 crawler build

[Petescj]

Awesome news!

I'll work on getting clean fuel to the carb next. I got a little video of it but it just cranked. Of course once the camera was away it ran for a bit on the fuel in the carb. Then I'll start cleaning up the engine compartment and get the white paint out again. Once I figure out the video hosting I'll post it.

 

[Posi]

Did you use a metal clip to jump the neutral switch?

 

[gert]

That's great news


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[Petescj]

Did you use a metal clip to jump the neutral switch?

Glad you asked. The pic below was what I dug out of the wiring harness. Previous owner was obviously a fisherman.



Right now I m using a Automatic column with the neutral safety switch in the right position selector wise. I have multiple columns here and haven't decided on one yet.



Taking a day off from the Cj today. Thunderstorms all around us right now anyways.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

When you weld the tubes to the housing. Preheat the area good with a LPG torch or use a 'rose-bud'. Use a 1013 'mud' rod if 'stick' or .035 flux-core for wire feed, and lay 1" bead then skip 1" etc.
The axle tubes on those rear 20's are thin and bend easy(why I went to a Ford 9"). I suggest an above tube axle truss made from 1 1/4-1 1/2 .125 wall tubing. Use a doubler plate where you attach to the axle tube.
LG

 

[Alec79CJ]

Separate topic...

How'd you get Photobucket to work? I refuse to pay the $400.

 

[Petescj]

When you weld the tubes to the housing. Preheat the area good with a LPG torch or use a 'rose-bud'. Use a 1013 'mud' rod if 'stick' or .035 flux-core for wire feed, and lay 1" bead then skip 1" etc.
The axle tubes on those rear 20's are thin and bend easy(why I went to a Ford 9"). I suggest an above tube axle truss made from 1 1/4-1 1/2 .125 wall tubing. Use a doubler plate where you attach to the axle tube.
LG

It'll be a little while before I can get to the axle build. I really wanted a T-18A and I have someone helping me out with one. It's just a little tough over the Summer. Packing in alot of Summer vacation time this year. Been on 3 camping trips and a week in Cape May Nj. Still have 3 more camping trips planned and one more week at a yet unknown beach destination. Got my 4th week of paid vacation this year and I'm taking full advantage of it. Plans are to have the T-18 here by Labor day. The good news is there's plenty more to keep me busy till then.

 

[Petescj]

Separate topic...

How'd you get Photobucket to work? I refuse to pay the $400.

Mine never went into hostage mode like alot of other people are dealing with. Probably cause I really don't use it other than for here.

Forgot to add got the Cj running off a gas can yesterday , at least for a few minutes. Then I smelled gas and saw the return line to the tank rotted off. Then it rotted off in another spot , both rusted metal lines. When I touched the rubber line between the two breaks my hands were instantly coated in black. I shut it down and won't be restarting it until I replace all the lines front to rear.

 

[Petescj]

I decided I'd keep moving forward with the bodywork and Rust-Oleum white. In order to do that I had to spend about 3 hours cleaning. Figured I'd grab some pics while I was at it.

Before:



After:

 

[Petescj]

I used oven cleaner under the hood and somehow came up with this interesting shade of green. It did come clean though:





Cleaned up:

 

[Petescj]

I had all the body parts out to clean as well but no after pics. Didn't think of it till I already loaded them back in the garage.

 

[Petescj]

I would say typical East Coast floors but these are actually better:



Got the rear seat and home carpet out as well:





And sadly got rid of my herb garden:

 

[Petescj]

Pretty happy overall and should make her a little easier to work on.

Before:



After:

 

[oldjeeplady]

Looking good, thanks for the update! [emoji3]

 

[gert]

looking real good

 

[Roar]

Looking good will keep my eye on this build.

 

[ksouthw80]

Looking good!

 

[Petescj]

Thanks everyone. Had a great weekend of Camping despite getting rained on the last day. Nothing like tearing down camp in the rain. It's going to be a slow month on the build. The next two weeks I'm working 3-3 and it's my weekend to work , then a week at the beach and Labor day Camping trip the week after. I'm still going to try and get a little body and paint work done when time permits. I'll try and update some soon.

 

[JR74CJ5]

looking good Pete - I like the white!

 

[Petescj]

looking good Pete - I like the white!

I really wanted to have at least one white part pictured here but it wasn't to be. Cleaning and setting up a good work area with descent lighting took up my time today. Next post will have some kind of progress lol.