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daddyjeep · 05-05-2021, 11:13 AM

Looks like you are just about to put the sheet metal behind you. The tunnel looks good. The lines flow nicely.

lower50's · 05-05-2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep

It was cool to get together and abuse the Jeeps last weekend. Now we just need to get that Canadian guy to come down.

Ya that would be great but I don't think it will be this year as the borders are still closed.
I did get my Jeep out to a local gravel pit last weekend tho. Took my son and his freshly built CJ6.
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daddyjeep · 05-07-2021, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Ya that would be great but I don't think it will be this year as the borders are still closed.
I did get my Jeep out to a local gravel pit last weekend tho. Took my son and his freshly built CJ6.
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Nice. I'm glad you at least got to get out and wheel.

**Gregski** · 05-09-2021, 10:31 AM

Dang, fab skillz to pay da billz, fer sure!

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-11-2021, 09:07 AM

Very nice work on the trans tunnel! I've got to do one in my 1940 Ford and I need to set down and figure out how to lay out the angles and technical stuff so it can look nice like yours instead of a card board box smashed to fit the not square or round opening.

The 69 Camaro sounds awesome! A lot of history there, if you have the time start a thread on that.

Nice to see you guys getting together to do some crawling in the Jeeps.

6DoF · 05-24-2021, 11:42 AM

ok, i finally stopped slacking as bad and did some work this weekend.

the drivers rear body mount reinforcement wasn't attached any more, so i fixed that. welded some floor cracks under it, wire wheel, Auto Tech rust prep, weld-thru primer, and hot metal glued it back on.

then i set to work on the firewall, more sheet metal i've been dreading. started with smoothing out the rib that ended up under my brake booster, and then continued to fil holes. lots to go, but making progress.

**youngrodder** · 05-24-2021, 01:30 PM

Looks good. Your gaining.

Marc

daddyjeep · 05-25-2021, 02:36 PM

That looks like a good time. Especially when it is 90 degrees out.

6DoF · 05-25-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep

That looks like a good time. Especially when it is 90 degrees out.

i have AC in my shop now

daddyjeep · 05-25-2021, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i have AC in my shop now

Nice.... I just have a beer fridge

**Rickysnickers** · 05-25-2021, 05:42 PM

For somebody who doesn't like doing sheet metal work, you certainly are good at it.

6DoF · 05-26-2021, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

For somebody who doesn't like doing sheet metal work, you certainly are good at it.

thank you, i'm trying to take my time to get the details right. it just takes so much time, and i have at least one panel that now has an oil can effect

BC Toy chest · 05-27-2021, 12:32 AM

WOW! One of the most awesome builds on here. Thanks for sharing photos and info gr8 work.

6DoF · 05-27-2021, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

WOW! One of the most awesome builds on here. Thanks for sharing photos and info gr8 work.

there are some amazing builds on this site, that's a seriously motivational compliment! thank you!

6DoF · 05-27-2021, 08:34 AM

so i'm still putting off having to do the floor repair, decided to take the firewall a little further tonight. wire wheels, cleaned, Auto Tech Rust Prep, cleaned, and primer to see it in a solid color. a little smoothing here and there, some body caulk, and she'll be ready for the Lizardskin. nothing like a nice textured black coating to hide even more imperfections.

also finished getting the old pedal and steering holes filled, while leaving the new steering hole in place.

**youngrodder** · 05-27-2021, 10:45 AM

The firewall looks great. I too Raptor lined almost every surface. Love that stuff. I think I went thru 8 bottles.

Marc

**Gregski** · 05-27-2021, 01:54 PM

looking great ! that tunnel should fit a Buick Straight 8 no problem lol

lower50's · 05-28-2021, 08:23 AM

Coming along nicely. Getting stuff installed like the hydra-boost and painting the fire wall are things you can stroke off your list and helps motivate.
I suggest you plan to put a ps cooler in, I found with the hydra boost the oil gets really hot.

6DoF · 05-28-2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

I suggest you plan to put a ps cooler in, I found with the hydra boost the oil gets really hot.

that's a really good thought ... i was kind of ignoring it for now, but probably shouldn't.

6DoF · 06-01-2021, 07:47 AM

oh man, my cardboard list is getting shorter! i now HAVE to do the floor patch work before anything else on the cab, it's time to dive into the mess ...

fitted up some frame horn caps and gussets cut from extra box tube.

added the axle center pins to the truck arms. 7/16 cap head bolts slightly turned down down in a drill with a grinder, to specifically fit the smallest drill bit size i had that was larger than 1/2" to open up the perches with. then got the shock mounts, bag mounts, and finally the fish plates fully welded on the arms. just a quick gusset to add to each upright on the bag mounts (cuz beef, and cuz why not) to call these 100% done. the axle however now IS done and ready for clean-up n paint.

daddyjeep · 06-01-2021, 08:52 AM

Nice.... I didn't get anything productive done in the shop on this long weekend. I went and played in the Jeep instead.

61_FL_Apache · 06-01-2021, 09:00 AM

Doing a watts link I see? Good stuff!

**Gregski** · 06-01-2021, 10:29 AM

just checking to double make sure we are still building a Chebby truck here or an Abrams M1

6DoF · 06-01-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Gregski

just checking to double make sure we are still building a Chebby truck here or an Abrams M1

um ... yes?

tank burnouts!

lower50's · 06-01-2021, 11:03 PM

05-05-2021, 11:13 AM	#176
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) Looks like you are just about to put the sheet metal behind you. The tunnel looks good. The lines flow nicely. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

05-09-2021, 10:31 AM	#179
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,840	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) Dang, fab skillz to pay da billz, fer sure!

05-11-2021, 09:07 AM	#180
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) Very nice work on the trans tunnel! I've got to do one in my 1940 Ford and I need to set down and figure out how to lay out the angles and technical stuff so it can look nice like yours instead of a card board box smashed to fit the not square or round opening. The 69 Camaro sounds awesome! A lot of history there, if you have the time start a thread on that. Nice to see you guys getting together to do some crawling in the Jeeps. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-24-2021, 11:42 AM	#181
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) ok, i finally stopped slacking as bad and did some work this weekend. the drivers rear body mount reinforcement wasn't attached any more, so i fixed that. welded some floor cracks under it, wire wheel, Auto Tech rust prep, weld-thru primer, and hot metal glued it back on. then i set to work on the firewall, more sheet metal i've been dreading. started with smoothing out the rib that ended up under my brake booster, and then continued to fil holes. lots to go, but making progress.

05-24-2021, 01:30 PM	#182
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) Looks good. Your gaining. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

05-25-2021, 02:36 PM	#183
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) That looks like a good time. Especially when it is 90 degrees out. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

05-25-2021, 05:42 PM	#186
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,018	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) For somebody who doesn't like doing sheet metal work, you certainly are good at it.

05-27-2021, 12:32 AM	#188
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) WOW! One of the most awesome builds on here. Thanks for sharing photos and info gr8 work. __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758

05-27-2021, 08:34 AM	#190
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) so i'm still putting off having to do the floor repair, decided to take the firewall a little further tonight. wire wheels, cleaned, Auto Tech Rust Prep, cleaned, and primer to see it in a solid color. a little smoothing here and there, some body caulk, and she'll be ready for the Lizardskin. nothing like a nice textured black coating to hide even more imperfections. also finished getting the old pedal and steering holes filled, while leaving the new steering hole in place.

05-27-2021, 10:45 AM	#191
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) The firewall looks great. I too Raptor lined almost every surface. Love that stuff. I think I went thru 8 bottles. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

05-27-2021, 01:54 PM	#192
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,840	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) looking great ! that tunnel should fit a Buick Straight 8 no problem lol

05-28-2021, 08:23 AM	#193
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) Coming along nicely. Getting stuff installed like the hydra-boost and painting the fire wall are things you can stroke off your list and helps motivate. I suggest you plan to put a ps cooler in, I found with the hydra boost the oil gets really hot. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

06-01-2021, 07:47 AM	#195
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) oh man, my cardboard list is getting shorter! i now HAVE to do the floor patch work before anything else on the cab, it's time to dive into the mess ... fitted up some frame horn caps and gussets cut from extra box tube. added the axle center pins to the truck arms. 7/16 cap head bolts slightly turned down down in a drill with a grinder, to specifically fit the smallest drill bit size i had that was larger than 1/2" to open up the perches with. then got the shock mounts, bag mounts, and finally the fish plates fully welded on the arms. just a quick gusset to add to each upright on the bag mounts (cuz beef, and cuz why not) to call these 100% done. the axle however now IS done and ready for clean-up n paint.

06-01-2021, 08:52 AM	#196
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) Nice.... I didn't get anything productive done in the shop on this long weekend. I went and played in the Jeep instead. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

06-01-2021, 09:00 AM	#197
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) Doing a watts link I see? Good stuff! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)



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06-01-2021, 10:29 AM	#198
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,840	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) just checking to double make sure we are still building a Chebby truck here or an Abrams M1

06-01-2021, 11:03 PM	#200
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue) __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually Last edited by lower50's; 06-01-2021 at 11:09 PM.

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