What are you doing to your rig - the continuing saga

[time2getdirty]

I could get accustomed to this little machine.

What are you doing with it?

 

[DutchVDub]

masterbating?

 

[Hypoid]

Uhhhhhh, cutting steel??? :dunce:

 

[time2getdirty]

Uhhhhhh, cutting steel??? :dunce:

Well DUH! let me rephrase it: What are you planning on building with your fancy cutting machine?

I just pulled my front bumper off for final welding, it is really light.
Will have pics up shortly.

 

[time2getdirty]

Jeep is angry

It was a bit of a pain to come off. It is so tight! I am going to be filling in some space with 22g plate (PITA to weld) and I have to finish weld and grind some stuff smooth. I am happy to have it almost done. Not bad for a 15 year old!

Oh and I just finished the last part of my 10lb roll of .035, good thing I happened to have a full 10lb of .030!

Has anyone purchased on of those huge 30 or 50lb rolls for the miller?

 

[old_man]

That thing looks like it has eyebrows and a smile.

 

[DutchVDub]

If you want some help welding that thinner sheet in there let me know. I've become pretty good at it and have my welder dialed in where I need it.

Looks good btw, glad to see my bender was able to help you along.

 

[time2getdirty]

If you want some help welding that thinner sheet in there let me know. I've become pretty good at it and have my welder dialed in where I need it.

Looks good btw, glad to see my bender was able to help you along.

I have a lot of experience welding the thin stuff thanks to doing rc cages and stuff. The .030 helps a lot too! I am welding it in hot keeping the heat on the tube and then tying it in.

And thanks for the bending help!

 

[fireLt.]

Looks good! I like its angry look.

 

[G.P_XJ]

well scratch out my last list of stuff to do.

Tonight on my way home my motor went south and is now in jeep Hell... so a new motor is now at the top of my list.

 

[time2getdirty]

That sucks!

 

[G.P_XJ]

yeah i know, it ran fine for like 5 miles and then just went south at an amazingly fast speed

 

[YELLAHEEP]

That engine lasted a whole lot longer than it really should have........ you got alot of time/use out of it before it finally let go.

 

[Kiefer316]

Yes it did... If ya want help with the swap let me know!

 

[collkid]

How many miles on that thing Garret?

 

[O-Gauge Steamer]

Lift is in tons of problems, details to follow...

Started the Golectric electric water pump/fan development. Have the controller mounted to the center console down by the center bezel and most of the wires ran. We are doing two different installations. I am going to do a two speed fan (Taurus) version and Rick will be doing a single speed (also Taurus) version. Will provide photos and descriptions in a dedicated thread once the bugs are out...

 

[Hypoid]

Well DUH! let me rephrase it: What are you planning on building with your fancy cutting machine?

Since I plan to drive this same vehicle for years to come, I'm starting with reinforcing the sub frame and unibody. After that I can hang these axles I have sitting around. Eventually there will be bumpers, and a winch mounting system that suits my needs.

As long as she can drive it to the grocery store and Dr appointments, I should be OK.

 

[G.P_XJ]

That engine lasted a whole lot longer than it really should have........ you got alot of time/use out of it before it finally let go.

Yes i did, i was actually suprised that i did get as much out of it as i did.

Yes it did... If ya want help with the swap let me know!

Thanks Kiefer, ill be taking you up on that offer once i get another motor!

How many miles on that thing Garret?

I have no idea what the miles on the motor are because it was supposedly rebuilt at some point, but the body has 200,xxx on it

 

[in4aride]

the jeep is looking way less, well, jeep, as the days go on....


i DO still have square headlights tho....just.....little ones

 

[xj-grin]

pics or it didn't happen...