For the Jeep crowd...update almost complete

I soooooo want to just come to your shop and drool.

And one day, when I have the money, you'll be getting a call from me and a build sheet.

What I have long fantasized about doing is building a cj8 from the ground up with all new parts. New frame, new tub, new axles, crate motor etc.


Just out of curiosity, why repair a tub that far gone instead of replacing it. I know they make steel and aluminum tubs and I can't imagine that the cost of the new tub would be much more than the labor cost of replacing all that rust.
 
I soooooo want to just come to your shop and drool.

And one day, when I have the money, you'll be getting a call from me and a build sheet.

What I have long fantasized about doing is building a cj8 from the ground up with all new parts. New frame, new tub, new axles, crate motor etc.


Just out of curiosity, why repair a tub that far gone instead of replacing it. I know they make steel and aluminum tubs and I can't imagine that the cost of the new tub would be much more than the labor cost of replacing all that rust.
I'm all in for the CJ8! It is a new tub. We are prepping the new tub for paint. There is no rust on the new tub. Almost all new body panels require a little working with filler to get them straight. They get dinged in the box, careless worker drops the box anything can happen. It's very rare to get a new panel and just bolt it on. If you are ever in my area stop by. I'd be glad to show ya around. I'd even let ya buy me lunch!;)
 
It occurs to me that one mistake jeep owners make is that a good number don't regear when they go with bigger tires. It is easy to pick out the ones that don't. They complain about the jeep being sluggish. And if they have the automatic it is that the shift points are messed up.

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It occurs to me that one mistake jeep owners make is that a good number don't regear when they go with bigger tires. It is easy to pick out the ones that don't. They complain about the jeep being sluggish. And if they have the automatic it is that the shift points are messed up.
And the ones (at least with a TJ) that don't realize how cheap/easy it is to change the speedo gear.
 
I'm all in for the CJ8! It is a new tub. We are prepping the new tub for paint. There is no rust on the new tub. Almost all new body panels require a little working with filler to get them straight. They get dinged in the box, careless worker drops the box anything can happen. It's very rare to get a new panel and just bolt it on. If you are ever in my area stop by. I'd be glad to show ya around. I'd even let ya buy me lunch!;)
Where is your shop and what's the name of it??

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It's not my shop, it's the shop I work at. I am in the process of getting my shop up and running. I work at AUI automotive off 74 in Charlotte.
 
This is a great thread. I had a 73 f100 ranger I wanted to do a lot of the same work to, life got in the way and I sold it last year. Regretted it ever since. Hopefully getting a promotion in the next week or two and when that comes through I will be finding a jeep or 70's Ford truck to be spending time and extra money on. Keep up the nice work and thanks for sharing the pics.
 
Well she’s almost done. Waiting on fender flares, shifter cover, customer to pick out doors and a set of mirrors. I threw him my 2 cents and recommended black tubular doors. I also have to mount the center console. But it’s about 98%. I’ll get some under hood shots maybe tomorrow. Forgot all about those!

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That is beautiful.
Thanks.
Looks very good.
Thanks.
Insert drool here.

Question why the fan on front of the radiator as well. What's on the other side?

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No room on the inside. Has a water pump pulley with out the fan and clutch on the inside. Only fan is the puller electric fan.
I was going to go dark blue on mine, but I might be changing my mind after seeing this one. Great work.
Thanks. It’s a new Jeep color. Came on 16 or 17 models.
I love the glossy dark gray.
Thanks.
 
What size tires are those and did you do anything the gears?

This thread and thinking about my Jeep is distracting me from work. I am almost wanting to go with a more daily driver now.
 
What size tires are those and did you do anything the gears?

This thread and thinking about my Jeep is distracting me from work. I am almost wanting to go with a more daily driver now.

You can make a very offroad capable daily driver. Just means you have to be careful when offroad.
 
The tires are 33X12.50R15 with 4:10 gearing.

Thanks for the info. I was going to go with 35's, but I am thinking about keeping with 33's and adding a 4" suspension lift (if it will fit in the garage). I have stock 2.72 gears now and would like to go to a 4.10 or something close with some sort of traction device.

The wish list is growing for things like a hardtop, AC, and fuel injection. I clearly need more money and time.
 
Thanks for the info. I was going to go with 35's, but I am thinking about keeping with 33's and adding a 4" suspension lift (if it will fit in the garage). I have stock 2.72 gears now and would like to go to a 4.10 or something close with some sort of traction device.

The wish list is growing for things like a hardtop, AC, and fuel injection. I clearly need more money and time.
You know what Jeep stands for right?
Just
Empty
Every
Pocket
They can be built on a budget a little at a time. REAL Jeeps are built not bought.
 
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