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Old 07-19-2013, 03:22 PM
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Rear fenders welded up. Slow progress because of work schedule
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Time for a drink but what to choose....
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Passenger seat is in! Finally it's starting to look like something

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Drivers seat bracket all fabbed up ready for installation

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Old 07-25-2013, 08:44 AM
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It's the only thing that bothers me about my Jeep... Rust. And seeing that it can be dealt with is awesome. Great job!
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WOW! Looks like you are off to a great start! I don't know if I could deal with all of that rust. keep it up!
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Great build, can't wait to see where it ends up. Like the avatar pic too.
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Fun stuff huh! Took a break on my floor to finish my degree (next week), but you are doing a good job. I totally gutted the interior on mine, only thing without rust was portions of the trans tunnel.
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Perfect example of why I hate Bondo. Jeep was hit in drivers side at some point in its life and a terrible body shop did this genius repair. This may have jeopardized the entire build...

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Perfect example of why I hate Bondo. Jeep was hit in drivers side at some point in its life and a terrible body shop did this genius repair. This may have jeopardized the entire build...

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Not lost at all. Cut out the rocker and but a 2x5 or 2x6 in. If your inner rocker is messed up, just use a flat stock or angle to recreate it. Look at how I did mine, I had rust up front on the inner and it worked like a charm.
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Not lost at all. Cut out the rocker and but a 2x5 or 2x6 in. If your inner rocker is messed up, just use a flat stock or angle to recreate it. Look at how I did mine, I had rust up front on the inner and it worked like a charm.
Thanks ArmyGuy. I saw your setup and I like it. I may just do something similar
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Inner rocker is done. I used 16 guage steel and but welded to the existing rocker after cutting all the rust out. Now It needs sanded down so it looks like one piece and painted

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Inner rocker is done. I used 16 guage steel and but welded to the existing rocker after cutting all the rust out. Now It needs sanded down so it looks like one piece and painted

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Looks good man! you doing 2x6 rockers? Some guys use angle iron welded on the inner rocker to support the 2x6, I suggest going that route if you do it. You obviously can weld and fabricate so take your time and do i right. I am in year 2 of mine, but it will be one of a kind when done.
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I haven't completely decided yet. I like the idea but I'm not sure
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Driver side is goin in!

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Yeah got another dh up in here lol whatcha ride?
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Bedlined the front!


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