Project sloooowwww build!!!!! - Page 2

DixiesCJ3B · 10-24-2008, 07:29 PM

Nice looks like you got a big project coming along, keep up the good work

Tikitgvr · 10-25-2008, 08:21 PM

Well, I got more accomplished today.....
Got the front axle removed:

Then I got the rest of the interior and the roll bar out(I friggin hate torx bolts).

Then I called a buddy up and he brought his plasma cutter:

First time ever using one, and I tell ya, it made life wonderful:

**Idaho-Jeep** · 10-25-2008, 11:29 PM

Great start - lots of work ahead! Look forward to seeing the project as it gets built.

Tikitgvr · 10-28-2008, 09:19 PM

well I got a few "little" things out of the way, like removing the rear links and sway bar connections, the steps and rear fender flares, and got the dash out so I can get it boxed and sent to Redline Guages in CA.

I also finished removing the rest of the trash from the inside of the tub..

Here is a pic of the old man using the plasma

We didnt get all the cutting done because I had to return the plasma cutter to its owner, but I will get it back in a couple of days. Hopefully this weekend I can get the motor sitting in. I will finish grinding the frame on the front tommorrow so I can get the motor mounts tacked on friday.....

ArrizX · 10-28-2008, 09:29 PM

Oh I cant wait to see the progress on this!

Tikitgvr · 10-29-2008, 02:12 PM

Well, I got some bling in a day early.......

Now I guess I have to get out there and really start grinding.....

Tikitgvr · 10-31-2008, 01:05 PM

I got a little bit done today, was going to try and get the body lift, all the grinding, and motors done, but decided I didnt feel like working on it..Anyways, I didnt put the body lift on because I am not sure about the rear. I am going to cut the frame off and move it in w/o the ridiculous hump. What I am wondering about is should I take the frame up to the body with the original body mounts, or go ahead and add the BL in there also? The only reason for the BL is for tranny and motor clearance.

Anyways, here are a few pics of the gas tank removed..nothing big..

and this is what happens when the dog is around, and I am laying down trying to take pics.....

I also took some pics of the pass side motor mount from AA clamped in place...here is the little hole they tell you to use and their "dowel"...

Here is the mount clamped in place....I didnt tack it yet because I want to clean the frame in the area and paint it...It actually sits further back towardds the firewall than the stock mount for the 6cyl..

Here are some ruff measurements I took also...From the lip on the firewall to the mount is ruffly 11"...

The instructions from AA tel you to clearance this area, which I will do, so I took some measurement from the other side of the lip as if it was clearanced and came up with a little over 14"

I guess if I get motivated enough, I will go out and try to get the grinding done, or I may just wait until I get my friends plasma back and try to do a little better job getting the brackets off...I just hate working on chit by myself....

-Rudy- · 10-31-2008, 01:30 PM

Lol, once you use a plasma, you'll never want to light the acetylene torch again.

Lookin good so far!

Tikitgvr · 11-12-2008, 04:35 PM

Well, My father in law came over tuesday, and we got alot done.. Got all the brackets cut off the frame, got about 95% of it grounded off, and the got the motor mounts tacked on. We also got the body lift installed and have the motor sitting on the jeep. We had to do some firewall clearing, and afterwards decided to call it quits.

Heres the frame and motor mounts:

This is our redneck body lifting mechanism:

This is my riggin to keep the motor from twisting while we where getting it in the jeep:

Motor in the jeep:

And this is the firewall clearing we did. First is passenger side and then driver side:

**DBLJ** · 11-12-2008, 07:05 PM

What are you doing with the rear seat? Mine is a little trashed.

Tikitgvr · 11-12-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bsktbll109

What are you doing with the rear seat? Mine is a little trashed.

Sry...everything is already gone...

Tikitgvr · 11-12-2008, 07:56 PM

Got some new bling in today..Its my V8 to TJ conversion radiator from Advance Adapters...

JeepIJoe · 11-12-2008, 08:09 PM

im diggin your old mans jacket

lol

but man you do some nice work and good luck on that project

BlackRuby06 · 11-12-2008, 08:19 PM

sweet build
keep the pics coming

abeshures · 11-12-2008, 08:59 PM

I love redneck engineering it always seems to work

great build so far I cant wait to see the finished product

10-25-2008, 08:21 PM	#17
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well, I got more accomplished today..... Got the front axle removed: Then I got the rest of the interior and the roll bar out(I friggin hate torx bolts). Then I called a buddy up and he brought his plasma cutter: First time ever using one, and I tell ya, it made life wonderful:

10-28-2008, 09:19 PM	#19
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	well I got a few "little" things out of the way, like removing the rear links and sway bar connections, the steps and rear fender flares, and got the dash out so I can get it boxed and sent to Redline Guages in CA. I also finished removing the rest of the trash from the inside of the tub.. Here is a pic of the old man using the plasma We didnt get all the cutting done because I had to return the plasma cutter to its owner, but I will get it back in a couple of days. Hopefully this weekend I can get the motor sitting in. I will finish grinding the frame on the front tommorrow so I can get the motor mounts tacked on friday.....

10-29-2008, 02:12 PM	#21
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well, I got some bling in a day early....... Now I guess I have to get out there and really start grinding.....

10-31-2008, 01:05 PM	#22
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I got a little bit done today, was going to try and get the body lift, all the grinding, and motors done, but decided I didnt feel like working on it..Anyways, I didnt put the body lift on because I am not sure about the rear. I am going to cut the frame off and move it in w/o the ridiculous hump. What I am wondering about is should I take the frame up to the body with the original body mounts, or go ahead and add the BL in there also? The only reason for the BL is for tranny and motor clearance. Anyways, here are a few pics of the gas tank removed..nothing big.. and this is what happens when the dog is around, and I am laying down trying to take pics..... I also took some pics of the pass side motor mount from AA clamped in place...here is the little hole they tell you to use and their "dowel"... Here is the mount clamped in place....I didnt tack it yet because I want to clean the frame in the area and paint it...It actually sits further back towardds the firewall than the stock mount for the 6cyl.. Here are some ruff measurements I took also...From the lip on the firewall to the mount is ruffly 11"... The instructions from AA tel you to clearance this area, which I will do, so I took some measurement from the other side of the lip as if it was clearanced and came up with a little over 14" I guess if I get motivated enough, I will go out and try to get the grinding done, or I may just wait until I get my friends plasma back and try to do a little better job getting the brackets off...I just hate working on chit by myself....

11-12-2008, 04:35 PM	#24
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well, My father in law came over tuesday, and we got alot done.. Got all the brackets cut off the frame, got about 95% of it grounded off, and the got the motor mounts tacked on. We also got the body lift installed and have the motor sitting on the jeep. We had to do some firewall clearing, and afterwards decided to call it quits. Heres the frame and motor mounts: This is our redneck body lifting mechanism: This is my riggin to keep the motor from twisting while we where getting it in the jeep: Motor in the jeep: And this is the firewall clearing we did. First is passenger side and then driver side:

11-12-2008, 07:56 PM	#27
Tikitgvr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Got some new bling in today..Its my V8 to TJ conversion radiator from Advance Adapters...