Build Thread CJ8 to M170 Build (somewhat)

[Rollbar]

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.

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.

 

[Rollbar]

Exhaust Completed:

100 3171 - YouTube

 

[Petescj]

Exhaust Completed:

100 3171 - YouTube

Like it. The removable section was forward thinking.

 

[zuba]

Check out your video NICE!!

 

[Rollbar]

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:

Key On, guage coming up:

Gauge up:

Camera @ the turn signal lever and facing straight on.

Now looking from the drivers seat.

 

[Rollbar]

Ok, found out exactly where the antifreeze leak is coming from, the head gasket on the passenger side.

 

[FalconCMH]

Woof saw that on the other forum too I saw this stuff that might help w/o any hard work what do you think about it: RxAuto Head Gasket Repair | Blown Head Gasket | Call 1-866-780-9042

 

[CJ]

Woof saw that on the other forum too I saw this stuff that might help w/o any hard work what do you think about it: RxAuto Head Gasket Repair | Blown Head Gasket | Call 1-866-780-9042

Did you reply to the wrong thread?

 

[FalconCMH]

Did you reply to the wrong thread?

I don't think so he has a head gasket leak right?

 

[CJ]

I don't think so he has a head gasket leak right?

Lol - missed that!

I get an email for each post, sometimes I miss the story line...

 

[Rollbar]

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.

 

[Rollbar]

Well, I got the plates yesterday.

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.

 

[zuba]

That's awesome, great looking ride

 

[Rollbar]

Mark & I made a spare tire extension bracket to fit mu 33x12.5 spare tire.

Stock CJ8 Bracket

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

New extension bracket mounted to the CJ8 stock bracket. Note: we counter sunk the holes for the stock bracket stud welds

Bead blasted the metal then painted w/black paint

Mounted bracket on the roll bar

Need to paint the rim black

 

[Rollbar]

Installed the factory tow hitch. I will replace it when needed, for now, it does what I need it to do.

 

[dalefan88]

that is sweet :drool:

 

[craveman85]

what paint did you use? i love painting my trucks od green.

 

[Rollbar]

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.

 

[elwood blues]

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

 

[Rollbar]

I think so to.