Build Thread Bondo Brat
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Build Thread Bondo Brat
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Project86
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This should be an interesting thread, to say the least.
Phoenix827
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Not a whole lot really. Its in the garage and slowly coming apart when I have time. I tried to get my generator all set so I would have power but that's completely down, needs a new tank and fuel shutoff valve. Not willing to pay $100 for that so it's sitting in pieces too.
I appreciate the check in though!! Its a little kick in the butt to get back on it!!Phoenix827
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Man its been a while. Long story short I have been plugging away at it. Got the body ready to come off, In the middle of removing the dash and got the windshield and frame removed. Had to drill out most of the screws for that so I need to remember to finish getting them out. Also bought a parts yj! Needs some work on the floors and both sides but it is still light-years ahead of what I had. Got most of the patches for the frame in, that is just waiting for the body to come off so I can access it better.
This is how it sits now.
The YJ as I got it.
And as it sits now.
More to come as I remember to update!
This is how it sits now.
The YJ as I got it.
And as it sits now.
More to come as I remember to update!
Phoenix827
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Welp, hit the wrong button and lost a whole post, take 2.
Yesterday I got the dash and wiring harness out and got the body up on blocks on the frame. Didnt have to fight with the body mounts because they were only attached to the frame. Today I got the body off, all rusty lines removed from engine back, cut off all the body mounts that didnt go with the body, (all of them) and cleaned up the frame side as much as I could from the top. Also pulled it out of the garage so I could clean up all the rust on the "floor", cleaned off the skidplate, Transmission and tcase as good as I could with hose water and a big flat screwdriver. body off, all rusty lines removed from engine
back, cut off all the body mounts that didnt go with the body, (all of them) and cleaned up the frame side as much as I could from the top. Also pulled it out of the garage so I could clean up all the rust on the "floor", cleaned off the skidplate, trans and tcase as good as I could with hose water and a big flat screwdriver.
Yes, those are mud wasp nests.
NASTY!!
Next project is to get the rear axle out so its not in the way when I get jackstands and blocks under the frame. Don't want it moving when I start cutting out the rotted rail.
Yesterday I got the dash and wiring harness out and got the body up on blocks on the frame. Didnt have to fight with the body mounts because they were only attached to the frame. Today I got the body off, all rusty lines removed from engine back, cut off all the body mounts that didnt go with the body, (all of them) and cleaned up the frame side as much as I could from the top. Also pulled it out of the garage so I could clean up all the rust on the "floor", cleaned off the skidplate, Transmission and tcase as good as I could with hose water and a big flat screwdriver. body off, all rusty lines removed from engine
back, cut off all the body mounts that didnt go with the body, (all of them) and cleaned up the frame side as much as I could from the top. Also pulled it out of the garage so I could clean up all the rust on the "floor", cleaned off the skidplate, trans and tcase as good as I could with hose water and a big flat screwdriver.
Yes, those are mud wasp nests.
NASTY!!
Next project is to get the rear axle out so its not in the way when I get jackstands and blocks under the frame. Don't want it moving when I start cutting out the rotted rail.
Belizean
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It’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. You got it. 
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1969 Bronco:
351W, D44 high pinon front from full size, 9” full size rear, NP435 trans and Dana 20
Mud Daubers - I’ve encountered and fought. They get way down into every tube or crevase.
I admire your pursuit. The “Never give-upedess ” towards a goal. Keep it up!
I admire your pursuit. The “Never give-upedess ” towards a goal. Keep it up!
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- 1950 CJ-3A (Stock)
1/4 ton Military Trailer (Stock)
2004 Grand Cherokee (set up for expeditions)
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