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- #341
Got the rear bumper caps/extensions tacked in place
Using these sealed LED’s
Using these sealed LED’s
Build ‘68 M715, AKA "Smokey" (Can I post this Jeep on MUD?)
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- #342
So the PSC box is in.
I thought I had the steering mount all done. Wrong
The PSC box is a larger casting with a larger end cap. Fought me every inch of the way fitting it. I pity the next 715 owner that wants to modify for power steering. UGH
Had to make some inner box spacers out of some 1018 solid bar which then got drilled out
It simply WOULD NOT fit up against the backside of the frame and the end cap on the box. So away it went…
Made two 3/16” plates and welded it back up
Here you can see the notch the box required
I thought I had the steering mount all done. Wrong
The PSC box is a larger casting with a larger end cap. Fought me every inch of the way fitting it. I pity the next 715 owner that wants to modify for power steering. UGH
Had to make some inner box spacers out of some 1018 solid bar which then got drilled out
It simply WOULD NOT fit up against the backside of the frame and the end cap on the box. So away it went…
Made two 3/16” plates and welded it back up
Here you can see the notch the box required
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It’s in. Spacers are just tacked for now. I’ll fully weld everything when the box comes back out. TIGHT fit
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A little bit bit of body work today, filled in all the holes related to the old fuel filler neck.
Also managed to get a big crease fairly flat
Skim coat of Bondo and sanded. Probably somewhere in the region of flat/straight now
Also managed to get a big crease fairly flat
Skim coat of Bondo and sanded. Probably somewhere in the region of flat/straight now
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- #345
The body work continues….
These are the hammered to piss stake side pockets. In addition to the mangled upper metal, all the internal supports are blown out.
These are the hammered to piss stake side pockets. In addition to the mangled upper metal, all the internal supports are blown out.
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- #346
Cut up some 6”x2” 1/8” thick plates with the plasma to cap things off and reinforce the damaged rails
Currently in the process of filling in all the old holes in the floor of the bed. Round caps were used on 4 old bed mounts that are no longer used
Currently in the process of filling in all the old holes in the floor of the bed. Round caps were used on 4 old bed mounts that are no longer used
Your skills and ability is inspiring. Dont comment a whole lot on here but this build deserves it. Awesome to watch...
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- #348
Thanks!!! It can be tough to stay with it because it can be a real slog at times. Much appreciated
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Finished out the driver side bed mounts today.
This mount is inside the enclosed under bed box which housed military tent poles. The hole both in the bed and frame are all hogged out
Made a reinforcement tab out of 1/8” plate
Cut this terrible bugger weld off. This used to be part of the latch for the door, I’m going to use Destaco’s instead
1/2”-13 welded nut on the frame side
Rearmost driver side bed mount. This also needed a reinforcement plate and I added another 1/2”-13 weld nut on the frame
Finished front mount
This mount is inside the enclosed under bed box which housed military tent poles. The hole both in the bed and frame are all hogged out
Made a reinforcement tab out of 1/8” plate
Cut this terrible bugger weld off. This used to be part of the latch for the door, I’m going to use Destaco’s instead
1/2”-13 welded nut on the frame side
Rearmost driver side bed mount. This also needed a reinforcement plate and I added another 1/2”-13 weld nut on the frame
Finished front mount
Nice work. Enjoying your build.
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The poor hammered bed…
Finished the bed mount repairs on the passenger side today so the bed is fully bolted up now
Addressed the 4 lift points on the upper rail of the bed. I believe they were in place to assist with lifting the truck into a cargo ship for transport. Every one of them was pretty bent and banged up
Cut out some 1/8” plate supports
Hammered the stock supports back to vertical and welded them in. Done
Should add a fair bit of rigidity
Finished the bed mount repairs on the passenger side today so the bed is fully bolted up now
Addressed the 4 lift points on the upper rail of the bed. I believe they were in place to assist with lifting the truck into a cargo ship for transport. Every one of them was pretty bent and banged up
Cut out some 1/8” plate supports
Hammered the stock supports back to vertical and welded them in. Done
Should add a fair bit of rigidity
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Thanks!!!
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Fixed a few more issues in the bed
One was a large jagged hole in the bottom of the bed and the other was two torch cut holes in the upper rail behind the cab
Pulled out the old chunk of bed material left over from shortening it and cut a piece out with the correct contour
Both issues got patched and sanded
One was a large jagged hole in the bottom of the bed and the other was two torch cut holes in the upper rail behind the cab
Pulled out the old chunk of bed material left over from shortening it and cut a piece out with the correct contour
Both issues got patched and sanded
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Nearly done with the bed repair. Both front corners near the cab had cracked apart and split.
You can see the large vertical crack in the background. Pulled it back together with a strap, added a reinforcement plate and welded it up
Finished off the last rear fender brace. This is the rear passenger corner
You can see the large vertical crack in the background. Pulled it back together with a strap, added a reinforcement plate and welded it up
Finished off the last rear fender brace. This is the rear passenger corner
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Got the passenger rear limit strap in. Lower mount is just tacked for now as I want to cycle it
It should tuck nicely out of the way and not interfere with the bump or coil over
It should tuck nicely out of the way and not interfere with the bump or coil over
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Welded and sanded on the bed just about all day, also finished out the driver side rear limit strap
Lower limit strap tab, added 1/2-13 weld nuts to each, makes assembly/disassembly much easier when you don’t need a backup wrench
Started welding in all the factory bed seams. I want to seal them up once and for all so grit and water doesn’t work it’s way in
Decided to fill in the raised corrugated bed slots.
There are 12 total. Plasma cut some filler bits out and got to work
Lower limit strap tab, added 1/2-13 weld nuts to each, makes assembly/disassembly much easier when you don’t need a backup wrench
Started welding in all the factory bed seams. I want to seal them up once and for all so grit and water doesn’t work it’s way in
Decided to fill in the raised corrugated bed slots.
There are 12 total. Plasma cut some filler bits out and got to work
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All filled in.
Did 3 rounds of rough sanding with a flap wheel then going back over and filling any low spots with silicone bronze
Once everything was level, hit it with the DA
Did 3 rounds of rough sanding with a flap wheel then going back over and filling any low spots with silicone bronze
Once everything was level, hit it with the DA
Man, you're gettin with it! A lot accomplished and it looks great.
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Thanks friend!
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- #360
Fun with seats…
These are PRP with installed seat heaters
Mounted the rails…
My buddy Ethan was over to do the tube bending work
On blocks for setup. Front floor bar has been added here
Rear cross bar. Bent to clear the rear of the transmission hump
Main seat hoop tacked in…
And the passenger side had major clearance issues which we saw coming.
Out came the plasma…
To make room for the main hoop. I’ll box the floor back in this week
These are PRP with installed seat heaters
Mounted the rails…
My buddy Ethan was over to do the tube bending work
On blocks for setup. Front floor bar has been added here
Rear cross bar. Bent to clear the rear of the transmission hump
Main seat hoop tacked in…
And the passenger side had major clearance issues which we saw coming.
Out came the plasma…
To make room for the main hoop. I’ll box the floor back in this week