Recent content by Cookeab

Just use some angle for the back. I used angle and 1x1 14 gauge.

So finally got the primer down on the tubs outside and bottom. I always tell myself, this time Im not going to spill paint and get it all over the place. Never happens. Paint and I dont get along. Anyways, here is a few pics. My jerry rigged paint booth. my gun painted tub

It is thin, but think about the balsa wood bridges you used to build in shop class. the 18 gauge is plenty strong when welded together. I will say that I would probably go 16 for the floor though. Nothing more.

18 gauge for m416

Also, decided the rust on the bed was getting bad, so it was time to paint. So far, just rust removal with the wire wheel. Hopefully will prime this weekend, then body work.

I also thought I posted this previously, but it is not showing up on the site. I got one fender skinned but still have to cut and grind excess.

Panels are 18 gauge. I used some 16 on the rear for extra support.

Been real busy with work and baby, and I can only cut and grind before 7 because of the little one, so not much done lately. I started mocking up the fender frames and steps. Here are some pics

Exiled. Good suggestion. Ill look into it. Ive been doing some measurements but havent gotten much done in the past week (work) and think that if I put the axle back under the springs, it will be almost perfectly in line with my hitch. Im going to try this, and if it doesnt work, Ill...

I knew that it was going to be a bit higher, but didnt expect it to be that high. Im now debating whether or not to switch it under. Would love some opinions on other people who had the same issues. Anyways, I took some measurements and the trailer and on my jeep to see how things would line...

To make the cuts i just set the chop saw to 30 deg and cut on both ends... I plan on fabbing the fenders with 18 gauge on top and sides. Then I will run a step / platform on each end out from the fender for a step / jerry can / propane mount... I will skin this with some steel diamond plate...

So last night I took some 1x1 14 ga. square tubing and cut it on my chop saw to start fabbing out the fenders... chop saw The original fenders, which I still have and am going to part with if anyone is local, were 20 inches at the top and 16 at the sides with a roughly 60 degree angle on...

Ill admit that secretly, in dark places, I want an FJ 40 to restore. Just don't tell my jeep cronies.

Forgot to point out that I fabbed up some shock mounts for the axle tube from some 1/4 inch plate i had laying around, and my angle grinder. Took a while to get them uniform, but worked out nicely. Ive seen a lot of people just flip the plate over and run their shocks more horizontal, but it...

So I ordered up a CJ Tailgate from Quadratec, and ordered the hardware to fasten it. The hinges were too long, so I took my trusty dewalt, cut them, and re-welded them back together for a good fit. A word to the wise, I had taken most of the paint off prior to welding, but some inside the hinge...