Cage Build

[#S194]

Yep folks, another cage build in the works. Going to do go a different direction though.

Started out by cutting out the rockers and reinforcing the corners of the floor with some 1x1 angle.





I didn't want to cut the doors and have to deal with patching them up so I trimmed as high as I could go with the doors remaining intact.

Some 2x 6 x.188 wall tubing cut to size and primed.



Mocking up the passenger side.



Driver side welded in. I welded the backside of the rocker to the angle iron as well.



Passenger side welded in and doors back on.



The doors just barely clear.

 

[goodwilljeeper]

I like it! Hint if u want to you should install a port for oba now if they aren't welded all the way in, makes it easier if u want them as tanks. Up to you but looks good man!

 

[#S194]

Got started on the actual cagework last Saturday. Jes came by and lent a hand, kept me from ruining a bunch a tubing. We got the B boop bent up, turned out pretty well.



I spent some time on Sunday working on the A-pillars trying to get them to fit the contour of the interior.





That where it's at right now.

 

[87matchief]

You should take some of your tube and tie in your 2x6 with the unibody here is a example..
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1107103&page=35

 

[#S194]

You should take some of your tube and tie in your 2x6 with the unibody here is a example..
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1107103&page=35

That's the plan.

 

[87matchief]

sweet! cant wait to see the build come along.

 

[JeepinSeal]

looks like you have a good start! Will the glove box still be able to open?

 

[twinhauler]

Looks like a great start, I look forward to see where you going with it. Cutting, grinding, welding, Good Times!

 

[rockclimber]

a little late now, but my biggest regret with my rockers is that I didn't trim the doors.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Its looking really good Lou. Cant wait to see it finished.

 

[831_xj]

Seems like you got the bender dialed! Best of luck my friend I'm excited!!!

 

[GordoSmasho]

Looks awesome lou. Nice work.

 

[XJensen]

Looking good!

 

[blondejoncherokee]

yeah so whats the plan with the glove box? no more glove storage ?

 

[#S194]

looks like you have a good start! Will the glove box still be able to open?

It will open part way, but not enough to make the glovebox useable. I haven't come up with a plan for the door yet but I'll come up with something.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Cut the door . So you can open it. Then fiberglass up a side for the new shorter glovebox

 

[831_xj]

Cut the door . So you can open it. Then fiberglass up a side for the new shorter glovebox

That's what I was thinking too
I guess as long as you can toss some minor things in there it's not the biggest concern. Reg and insurance maybe some napkins

 

[BigKintheXJ]

You could always cut the glove box door short of the pillar, and glue the part behind the bar down. Simple, and depending on your cut, clean.

 

[#S194]

Got some more work done today. The A pillar bars and the rear legs are tacked into the B hoop. It's coming along.









Hoping to get more done tomorrow.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

looks awesome man