Build Thread The '80 FrankenJeep frame off reassembly
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Build Thread The '80 FrankenJeep frame off reassembly
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Then you have a street sweeper
Not exactly..... more of a curb feeler. No broom head. I think I’ll stick one on the driver’s side as well..... drive slow and listen for gravel..... then steer the other way [emoji106][emoji106]
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Finally got around to swapping tops.
And all this time it’s been missing something...... So I took care of that as well
They just don’t look right without the tie down hardware. I was toying with swapping the fiberglass hood for a steel due to worries about the windshield stressing the hood - but I’ve decided to glass in a couple reinforcing places and roll with it. Now to strip off top and run to Lowes [emoji16]
And yes - the supports are outboard a bit more than stock - going for a little less flex in the hood.
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And all this time it’s been missing something...... So I took care of that as well
They just don’t look right without the tie down hardware. I was toying with swapping the fiberglass hood for a steel due to worries about the windshield stressing the hood - but I’ve decided to glass in a couple reinforcing places and roll with it. Now to strip off top and run to Lowes [emoji16]
And yes - the supports are outboard a bit more than stock - going for a little less flex in the hood.
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Picked up some 16 ga steel today. I had already made some small backer plates, but quickly realized they were woefully undersized LOL
Since the supports would be pushing down, those tiny plates would be useless. Made a cardboard template
Cut soy the steel plate, drilled a couple holes
And added a few slight bends so it lies flush against the hood. Once I get em glassed on, they should help distribute the weight.
Once all the glassing is done. I’ll finish the underside of the hood.
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Since the supports would be pushing down, those tiny plates would be useless. Made a cardboard template
Cut soy the steel plate, drilled a couple holes
And added a few slight bends so it lies flush against the hood. Once I get em glassed on, they should help distribute the weight.
Once all the glassing is done. I’ll finish the underside of the hood.
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gr8dain
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You think the glass needed the extra support? My glass hood feels plenty stiff and solid. Does yours have the wood beam glassed in that runs across it near the grill?
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This one flexes a bit. The nose feels good and solid - but the back of it near the cowl is a tad bendy. It has a channel running across the rear of the underside about 3” from the edge, but I suspect it’s empty. This may be unnecessary but I’ll feel better....... [emoji15] sound like my wife now.......
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Since summer just won’t let go, I figured I’d make use of the “unseasonably warm” day and start the hard top interior cleanup. Wanted to have it bedlined this summer but that ain’t gonna happen - and the Rustoleum is holding up VERY well. Anyway - the window tint on the side windows had chunks missing, so replacing that is on the list.... along with painting the inside.
Today was remove old tint day - man, does that stuff have some awesome glue!! After I got the tint off, I scraped with a razor blade, and in some spots it just made it worse.
I then hit it with 0000 steel wool and Dirtex - THAT took care of it. Also used the steel wool to remove old overspray from the window gaskets. It’s now ready for new tint, but I think I’ll paint first. That brings another item to the surface. The threaded inserts for the rear hatch hinges must have given it up - I have thru bolts. And they have begun to crush the top. I’ll need to glass in a couple compression tubes, then paint [emoji6].
Here’s the current condition ....
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Today was remove old tint day - man, does that stuff have some awesome glue!! After I got the tint off, I scraped with a razor blade, and in some spots it just made it worse.
I then hit it with 0000 steel wool and Dirtex - THAT took care of it. Also used the steel wool to remove old overspray from the window gaskets. It’s now ready for new tint, but I think I’ll paint first. That brings another item to the surface. The threaded inserts for the rear hatch hinges must have given it up - I have thru bolts. And they have begun to crush the top. I’ll need to glass in a couple compression tubes, then paint [emoji6].
Here’s the current condition ....
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mdeluca
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I've been looking forward to this. What color did you decide for the interior?
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I've kinda settled on a med gray. I don't like the white, black is too dark, and I already have a good bit of gray going on inside already - will go nicely I think.
But I gotta fix the stupid bolt holes first.......
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But I gotta fix the stupid bolt holes first.......
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Sweet more build thread to watch
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HA - You make it sound like this project will at some point end. Even when I die someone else will endeavor to persevere........
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Lol I hope someone will persevere on mine...... my wife says she’s gonna sell the Jeep as soon as I die
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I’ve been told I’ll be buried in mine......
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gr8dain
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My wife OFFERED to bury me in my Scrambler. And I think she meant soon.
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LMAO
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I'm gonna be cremated, I think i'll tell the wife to pour my ashes in the gas tank. I'd love to watch the new owner figure that one out.............
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