Build Thread My Cj-8 build thread

[Petescj]

Heres one of those minor things that needs to be corrected. Why would someone do this? On the hood you can see where the old battery jumped up and arced all over it. Probably why theres a new battery in it. But why not spend a couple bucks on some j-hooks and a battery holdown? Especially after what happened to the old battery?

 

[BrockGrimes]

The roller for the herculiner is .
I scuffed my jeeps floor really good, no shiney spots, vacuumed everything I could then wiped it down a couple times with denatured alcohol. Then using the brush I applied a thin coat let it get tacky then applied a 2nd heavy coat, repeat process until desired thickness. It looks great, but I recommend the UV stuff they have if you care about it fading to a grayish color. Mine faded but it's a floor and I didn't really care the much. Oh if you do scratch or mess up a spot throwing around patching is easy easy.

 

[LongHorn]

Heres one of those minor things that needs to be corrected. Why would someone do this? On the hood you can see where the old battery jumped up and arced all over it. Probably why theres a new battery in it. But why not spend a couple bucks on some j-hooks and a battery holdown? Especially after what happened to the old battery?

Now that's custom.

 

[hole]

Glad to hear/see your 8 is coming along well! I'm pretty sure thats an anti theft hold down on the battery

 

[Old Dog]

Hey Pete that chain looks stronger than a J hook

 

[Petescj]

Lol guys! Brock , thanx for the heads up on the herculiner. Im hoping to do it before vacation. Since the floor pans and rockers are fixed Im about 90% rust free. Just a few small bubble spots. I'll attack those after I Herculine it.

 

[My1stnicejeep]

I just Hurcd my YJ and I used the roller mostly.I put a light coat and let it tack up, then I put some heavy coats on with the roller.It leaves a nice texture.So even if you want to brush it on, Save the roller to smooth it out.But I didnt have a problem with the roller.

Preparation is key when you do it.I spent 4-6 hours prepping it and less than a half hour applying it.I put extra in the foot areas and I still have some left from a gallon.I also did not thin it out with Zylene but ony because I forgot.

Edit: Your build looks sweet.
I love Scramblers

 

[Petescj]

Sorry guys for not updating. Not much to tell. Is the economy on the upswing? I worked 72 hrs. last week. Probably cant judge the economy by petfood sales though. Doesnt look like I'll get much done this week due to prepping for vacation and work. Promise I'll get back after that though.

 

[Petescj]

Got the last patch panel welded in. She'll be going to get inspected while Im on vacation. I think I found the guy who I'll use for all my welding. I sold him some springs last year on our local club board. He brought his portable welder over and did a nice job on my driver side rocker. I'll post pics when I can. 3 am comes early.

 

[Petescj]

Ok so heres the unfinished patches. These will get me through the inspection process here in Pa. I'll clean them up putty and paint after vacation. For now shes off to the garage for legalization.

 

[Petescj]

Finally got her all legalized. They let me slide on the ball joints for the fact that I have them and just havent put them in yet. It was a rainy morning so I decided to fit my doors and top on the Scrambler correctly. Added a few more stainless items along the way. You can see in this pic I finally got the exhaust off the ground.

 

[2BAD4U]

Finally got her all legalized. They let me slide on the ball joints for the fact that I have them and just havent put them in yet. It was a rainy morning so I decided to fit my doors and top on the Scrambler correctly. Added a few more stainless items along the way. You can see in this pic I finally got the exhaust off the ground.

Looking Good! They inspect your ball joints

 

[Petescj]

Thanx. As for my ball joints um ,err, Im not talking.

 

[Old Dog]

I'm glad I live in Ohio, none of that inspection

The 8's starting to look good

 

[Petescj]

Thanx. Where I lived in Az. there was no inspection either. Youd see some crazy once in awhile. Doors missing on vehicles that shouldnt be doorless and quite a few "lifts" . Same as anything else most people were sane , but there were people who took it to the next level. Registering a vehicle was the pits if it was new. The newer the vehicle the more it was. We bought a 4 door Saturn out there in like 96. $380 or so to register it a year. Cjs were cheap. Here everything is like $40 IIRC.

I'm glad I live in Ohio, none of that inspection

The 8's starting to look good

 

[Petescj]

Got a weekend off so I decided to try and get the bed area herculined. Mother Nature had other ideas this morning raining all over my plans. By the afternoon though the skies cleared and I was able to pull off a bit of the prep work. Heres a before pic :

 

[Petescj]

Doesnt look like much but 90% of the "shine" is knocked off. Tommorow is supposed to be clear and sunny. Two coats of her during the day after some more sanding and then a good cleaning up with this.

 

[kicknjeep]

Here's to hoping the rain holds off so you can "Get er done"

 

[hole]

Your 8's looking good Pete! Keep up the good work!!

 

[Petescj]

Thanx guys. The rain held of indeed. To bad when I took the dog for a walk and run I ran also. Pulled a muscle in my leg and got no more accomplished. This must be natures way of reminding me the big 40 is coming at the end of the year. Hopefully I can get it done after work the next 2 days.