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Build Thread Project Ruby 1978 Ground Up

Build Thread Project Ruby 1978 Ground Up

Ruby

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Upstate NY
Vehicle(s)
‘78 CJ5, 360, T150, D30,D20
Started my build about two years ago with my 1978 CJ5 , will post the journey of my tear down and reassembly along my journey
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Can't wait! And welcome!

At least show us a teaser pic!!!

PICTURES!!!!!
 
Here are a few from when I got it and began the tear down, A few are credited to the previous owner

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Welcome. Looks like you have a nice winter project to work on.
 
A couple more from the teardown, the tub was in rough shape and the jeep came with a fiberglass replacement so thats what I ended up replacing it with, also have new wheels and tires that are on it for now

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Tore the springs down too, What was left of the front pinion, and the frame when it came out of sandblasting

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Coated and Repaired the rotten rear frame, rewelded the seams all the way down the box from cracks, Replaced the rear with 2x4x3/16'' steel box

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A second coat on the frame and the final after the rear was done and what it looks like with the tub on

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completely rebuilt the front axle and changed both axle oils, the Trailer got a 20' american flag also after painting the frame on it

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Dry fitting the tub and panels before body prep, the grille was the only salvagable part of the front so I was able to find fenders and a good hood from a CJ7 that was being parted, she sits about 4'' taller than when I took her apart

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Had 1'' Plate shackle mounts made locally and welded them on the rear so it will match the front, Also installed maxxima LED's on the rear tub, Got the engine and Transmission in, and Prepped the body for Monstaliner

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Wanted to stay as close to the factory "Ruby" but with my own twist so I decided to use the Bloodbath color of Monstaliner. Was going to spray but decided to roll on instead and am glad I did. spent about 12 hours total between the priming and final coat of bloodbath

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The reassembly of the tub and every panel back on the chassis, This batch is the past month and am where I am up to currently, was torn between all chrome trim and black so I went mostly black but used the Totally stainless hardware kit and highly recommend it to anyone considering using it

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Getting back into the swing of things, installing my stainless fuel and brake lines, been about a year since I tore it all down👍🏻
 
Got around to installing the vents and blower box today with help of some new tools and nice weather

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A couple more since the brake and fuel lines, fender flares and buttoning up other loose ends, torn on wheels and tires since getting it back together, it has narrow tracks under it

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