Build Thread 85 CJ-7 frame rebuild

Build Thread 85 CJ-7 frame rebuild
I like the red firebird, what motor does it have?


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I like their trucks. I feel they lost their way with cars a few decades back except with maybe 1 or 2 models here or there

if it makes a difference thats a El-camino not a chevelle so its sort of a truck. and its a 68 so its almost half a century old instead of a few decades back when they lost their way.....


I like the red firebird, what motor does it have?


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455 bored 0.030 over to 462 Edition ci (about 8.0 Litre) its also listed in my signutre
 
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that must be alot of fun, a friend of mine had a 79 T top with a 400 in it and it was fun to drive.

it very much is fun to drive

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let me know if you notice anything out the ordinary in that last pic....
 
Aside from the recycling of a jack Daniels bottle?

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Aside from the recycling of a jack Daniels bottle?

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Lol it took only a second or two to catch that one


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Old friends

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frame build temporally on hold while i figure out a cooling issues on a 81 CJ7 see drive train forum for that thread.

work will continue soon though
 
cooling issues fixed

frame rebuild will continue this weekend i had some other cj's to work on. here are some pics of the front clip i sprayed


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and here is a link to my photobucket page for the full build on this particular cj Bootyrider by Tommy DeGrange | Photobucket
 
time for some updates sorry for the delay ive been busy.

start by choosing your tools of destruction........errr i mean disassembly
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then grab some bed iron to support the frame (although really unnecessary) and dont use the bed iron from your bed or do i dont really care im not your wife....lol

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next remove rear bumper and cross member to access frame in my case they were one as my old bumper was a 1/4" thick piece of angle iron.

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then disconnect the shackle (make sure suspension is not loaded) cut out lower section and tack the new section in place. you will notice ive made the new piece longer that is to make up for the rusted out section that meets the rear cross member and will be trimmed to the proper length when completed

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repeat for the new side section remember to only tack it as you may need to cut grind or other wise modify the pieces being made so that they fit. dont not and i repeat do not fully weld until you are sure that everything fits and is aligned correctly and where you want it.

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more to come in this ongoing saga a word of caution to all you jeepers out there this is a very serious under taking do not attempt this kind of repair unless you are 100% confident in your fabrication and welding skills if you have any doubt at all please seek a qualified professional.
 
time for some updates sorry for the delay ive been busy.

start by choosing your tools of destruction........errr i mean disassembly
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I like your style! Next to my welder, those are the two most commonly used tools in my garage at the moment as well. :D

Great looking work! Makes me really want to get back in the garage again...
 
I like your style! Next to my welder, those are the two most commonly used tools in my garage at the moment as well. :D

Great looking work! Makes me really want to get back in the garage again...

thanks i use my dewalt demolition tools as much as i can as they get the job done and in a hurry
 
I hope you use a face shield. I had a cutting wheel snap and slice through my face. That is now one of the most important tools in my garage.

mine too i use to use just glass's but quickly moved to the full face shield and never went back. also i contacted your friend cheif about the rear cross member as that maybe easier than trying to fab one up
 
mine too i use to use just glass's but quickly moved to the full face shield and never went back. also i contacted your friend cheif about the rear cross member as that maybe easier than trying to fab one up



I was wearing glasses when my accident happened. That was helpful but not enough.

And yes, Jason's crossmember is a great choice.
 

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