Build Thread CJ8 to M170 Build (somewhat)

Build Thread CJ8 to M170 Build (somewhat)
Thanks Pete, the exhaust will be complete on Wednesday.

I think I'm just going to buy s fuel gauge and run that for now. Since the others are not working/who knows after 20+yrs I might just glue the original fuel gauge to 1/8 of a tank and let people look at it an sweat since we ar out in the dessert. :D:D:D:D

After the exhaust then I will need to build some side rock guards and some other things but I want this on the road after 7yrs of scrimping/scraping and getting it together.
 
OK. I installed the new fuel (SW) gauge. I could not buy this in black so I will paint the chrome. I did not want to paint it until I knew it worked.

I added 3.5 gallons of fuel (tank was empty) and the gauge reads just at the top of the "E" (@ least I know @ "E" I have 3 gallons left :) ).

Below are pictures of the gauge resting w/the key off, and on (w/Jeep running). I'm happy, sender works fine and :) @ least "E" means "E" (well real close for a CJ).


Looking from the drivers seat, camera located @ the turn signal lever and on zoom.

Key Off:
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Key On, guage coming up:
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Gauge up:
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Camera @ the turn signal lever and facing straight on.
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Now looking from the drivers seat.
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Ok, found out exactly where the antifreeze leak is coming from, the head gasket on the passenger side. :(

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Took the CJ8 out for her maiden voyage today. Put about 15 miles on it and she does surely turn some heads. Of course in a small town w/the OD etc, they are probably thinking how many guns does he have in there. :)

Ran well, still some tweaking and finishing up work to do, but its coming along.

I would like to take this time to thank EVERYONE who helped and answered my questions during the building process.

Thanks again,
Jim

P.S. More pics to come for the completion-stay tuned.
 
Well, I got the plates yesterday.

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Still not 100% complete, but getting there.

The wife said when I got the Jeep on the road she was going to get these plates for me as a gift.
 
Mark & I made a spare tire extension bracket to fit mu 33x12.5 spare tire.

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Stock CJ8 Bracket
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Had to cut/round the stock bracket to fit the rim as well as bend in and blend in a rounded edge for the inner rim
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New extension bracket mounted to the CJ8 stock bracket. Note: we counter sunk the holes for the stock bracket stud welds
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Bead blasted the metal then painted w/black paint
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Mounted bracket on the roll bar
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Need to paint the rim black
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Installed the factory tow hitch. I will replace it when needed, for now, it does what I need it to do.

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that is sweet :drool:
 
Ok guys, since one of my tires split I put the spare on (new as of 7-8 yrs ago). Full tread.

Question is, do you like the black rim (camo now but will b black), or the aluminum rim?

OR,

Maybe paint the Alum rim w/green in the circles :) Hum.

P.S. I still have to build my rock guards and paint the doors.

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Sticking with the military theme, I would go with either OD or black. Just my 2¢.
 
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