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Mocked the front bumper back up for a minute to get a little before and after shot. Gotta go unwrap the package that just arrived today......
Mocked the front bumper back up for a minute to get a little before and after shot. Gotta go unwrap the package that just arrived today......
0 2015/03/14 12:41:37
I like it
I like it
0 2015/03/14 13:44:09
Got it now so I can fab it in properly, while boxing in the front of the Jeep.
Got it now so I can fab it in properly, while boxing in the front of the Jeep.
0 2015/03/14 13:44:38
0 2015/03/14 13:59:04
0 2015/03/14 14:08:54
Template - Transfer
Template - Transfer
0 2015/03/26 10:52:04
Lay out for rosette weld openings
Lay out for rosette weld openings
0 2015/03/26 10:52:46
0 2015/03/26 10:53:16
2nd layer is .095 bent on a Brake and then fabbed to fit over the first plate,,leaving room to access the factory weld nuts in case I decide to use them on motor mounts or other brackets.
2nd layer is .095 bent on a Brake and then fabbed to fit over the first plate,,leaving room to access the factory weld nuts in case I decide to use them on motor mounts or other brackets.
0 2015/03/26 10:53:48
A 3rd layer is planned to box in the underside of the uni-body "frame" from the front bumper through the engine compartment area to the Ruff Stuff stiffeners. The stiffeners stop in the area of the lower control arm mount.
A 3rd layer is planned to box in the underside of the uni-body "frame" from the front bumper through the engine compartment area to the Ruff Stuff stiffeners. The stiffeners stop in the area of the lower control arm mount.
0 2015/03/26 10:59:43
Front bracing begins
Front bracing begins
0 2015/03/26 11:05:08
3/16's on the inside of the box and then supporting both sides of the unibody frame. On the outside, it gets a 1/8 inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper.
3/16's on the inside of the box and then supporting both sides of the unibody frame. On the outside, it gets a 1/8 inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper.
0 2015/03/26 11:05:29
The front of the engine compartment gets tied from pass to drive side with .120 wall 2X5 rectangular tubing. Better to over build it a bit.
The front of the engine compartment gets tied from pass to drive side with .120 wall 2X5 rectangular tubing. Better to over build it a bit.
0 2015/03/26 11:10:01
angle brace tacked in to keep everything from moving during fabrication
angle brace tacked in to keep everything from moving during fabrication
0 2015/03/26 11:14:11
Boxing in the area around the steering box, the inside gets 3/16's and the outside of the uni-body "frame" gets 1/8 inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper.
Boxing in the area around the steering box, the inside gets 3/16's and the outside of the uni-body "frame" gets 1/8 inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper.
0 2015/03/26 11:14:34
Angle brace to keep everything from moving during the fabrication.
Angle brace to keep everything from moving during the fabrication.
0 2015/03/26 11:17:49
3/16's plate is going on the inside of the uni-body "frame" between the box and the frame,, and the outside gets 1/8th inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper
3/16's plate is going on the inside of the uni-body "frame" between the box and the frame,, and the outside gets 1/8th inch plate that is part of the Smittybilt bumper
0 2015/03/26 11:19:10
0 2015/03/26 11:22:45
0 2015/03/26 11:24:03
Driver side, first i plated the flat vertical surface with 11 gauge flat stock to give a solid surface to weld to. Then 1/8 plate was bent in a brake with about a 1 inch return. shape fit and cut to a custom fit so that it wrapped down to lay over the 11 gauge material. plasma cut holes to expose original mounting holes in case I want to use them later for ??
Driver side, first i plated the flat vertical surface with 11 gauge flat stock to give a solid surface to weld to. Then 1/8 plate was bent in a brake with about a 1 inch return. shape fit and cut to a custom fit so that it wrapped down to lay over the 11 gauge material. plasma cut holes to expose original mounting holes in case I want to use them later for ??
0 2015/04/27 20:45:42
This shows how behind the steering box I have multiple layers, first the flat plate(11 gauge material) extends to the new "front bracing/rectangular tubing". then I plated over that by welding in a 1/4 plate for the steering box to bolt through (both drive and passenger side were plated, the 1/8 material wraps over the top of the steering box plating to tie it all together. In the shadowed area you can see the opening in the rectangular tubing so the front of the steering box would clear.
This shows how behind the steering box I have multiple layers, first the flat plate(11 gauge material) extends to the new "front bracing/rectangular tubing". then I plated over that by welding in a 1/4 plate for the steering box to bolt through (both drive and passenger side were plated, the 1/8 material wraps over the top of the steering box plating to tie it all together. In the shadowed area you can see the opening in the rectangular tubing so the front of the steering box would clear.
0 2015/04/27 20:47:28
This shows several layers, first 11 gauge flat plate, Then layered in the steering box area 1/4 plate, then 1/8 plate was bent on a brake and then shaped to fit over everthing, The retangular tubing in front was tied in the same way on the passenger side.
This shows several layers, first 11 gauge flat plate, Then layered in the steering box area 1/4 plate, then 1/8 plate was bent on a brake and then shaped to fit over everthing, The retangular tubing in front was tied in the same way on the passenger side.
0 2015/04/27 21:06:07
Plasma cutter used to shape and cut holes to allow access to the original threaded bungs and original studs in case I want to use them for anything later. Bottom left shows how a layered "L" bracket was fabricated to tie into the Rustys stiffeners that were used along the full length of the lower "frame rails"
Plasma cutter used to shape and cut holes to allow access to the original threaded bungs and original studs in case I want to use them for anything later. Bottom left shows how a layered "L" bracket was fabricated to tie into the Rustys stiffeners that were used along the full length of the lower "frame rails"
0 2015/04/27 21:13:12
Bottom left you can see the "L" shaped tie in to the Rustys stiffeners that strengthen the "frame rails"
Bottom left you can see the "L" shaped tie in to the Rustys stiffeners that strengthen the "frame rails"
0 2015/04/27 21:22:44
0 2015/04/27 21:25:17
Had to lay down some paint to protect everything
Had to lay down some paint to protect everything
0 2015/04/30 21:42:32
Had to lay down some paint to protect things
Had to lay down some paint to protect things
0 2015/04/30 21:44:35
This shows the beginnings of the roll cage., Just before paint I bent and welded in the beginnings of a roll cage, started with a tube from the newly supported frame rail. connected it up along the spring perch. Turned it at the upper edge of the inner fender and ran it back toward the firewall.
This shows the beginnings of the roll cage., Just before paint I bent and welded in the beginnings of a roll cage, started with a tube from the newly supported frame rail. connected it up along the spring perch. Turned it at the upper edge of the inner fender and ran it back toward the firewall.
0 2015/04/30 21:49:58
0 2015/04/30 21:57:35
Motor is ready, New clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing. Tranny and transfer case is bolted up, Everything is on the trailer enroute to a friend business that has a lift. Additionally he owns a few larger fabrication tools than I have at my home "shop" .
Motor is ready, New clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing. Tranny and transfer case is bolted up, Everything is on the trailer enroute to a friend business that has a lift. Additionally he owns a few larger fabrication tools than I have at my home "shop" .
0 2015/04/30 21:58:44
Engine is ready to go. The tranny is bolted up with a new clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing. Enroute to a friends shop that has a lift. additionally he has a few larger fabrication tools than I have at my home "shop".
Engine is ready to go. The tranny is bolted up with a new clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing. Enroute to a friends shop that has a lift. additionally he has a few larger fabrication tools than I have at my home "shop".
0 2015/04/30 22:07:53
Engine is on the trailer. Prepped with trans bolted on with a new clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing. Enroute to a friends shop that has a lift. Additionally he has a few larger fabrication tools than I have at my home "shop"
Engine is on the trailer. Prepped with trans bolted on with a new clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing. Enroute to a friends shop that has a lift. Additionally he has a few larger fabrication tools than I have at my home "shop"
0 2015/04/30 22:12:19
0 2015/04/30 22:16:10
Trans is a 2006 Jeep Wrangler 6 SPD. Has an aluminum adaptor that mates the Cummins diesel to the Jeep.
Trans is a 2006 Jeep Wrangler 6 SPD. Has an aluminum adaptor that mates the Cummins diesel to the Jeep.
0 2015/04/30 22:24:30
motor is in, Power steering pump from a jeep came on the motor but the mounting was not up to standards and it was in the way of the steering stuff on the drive side, gotta move it to the other side. Make a new mount etc.
motor is in, Power steering pump from a jeep came on the motor but the mounting was not up to standards and it was in the way of the steering stuff on the drive side, gotta move it to the other side. Make a new mount etc.
0 2015/06/02 22:42:19
Motor without the power steering pump bracket
Motor without the power steering pump bracket
0 2015/06/02 22:46:04
24 hours of labor later, here is the power steering bracket that I came up with. It was a brain teaser for sure!!
24 hours of labor later, here is the power steering bracket that I came up with. It was a brain teaser for sure!!
0 2015/06/02 22:46:59
The slotted area is clearance for the back of the idler pulley. I found a idler pulley out of a NAPA book that looked like it would work and just started fabbing.
The slotted area is clearance for the back of the idler pulley. I found a idler pulley out of a NAPA book that looked like it would work and just started fabbing.
0 2015/06/02 22:48:17
Motor in place, gotta make a power steering bracket, needs to hang on the passenger side
Motor in place, gotta make a power steering bracket, needs to hang on the passenger side
0 2015/06/02 22:55:42
24 hours (yes 3 days of work)of labor later, here is the steering bracket that I fabbed up. It was a mind teaser for sure!!
24 hours (yes 3 days of work)of labor later, here is the steering bracket that I fabbed up. It was a mind teaser for sure!!
0 2015/06/02 22:57:34