Looking really good. J
BJ60 to HJ61 Body swap...the five year plan turned right now plan! (1 Viewer)
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Awesome! Never tried Cloverdale marine, but they got a good reputation for decent quality paint. Cant wait to see how it works out, lay it on that Toy and let us know!!
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Picture of the ceiling with sound dampening removed, except the glue! Will have to get serious to get that stuff off!
Hey, I'm thinking about ordering some GTMat for new sound dampening...anyone want to jump in with me and share the costs. I'm thinking of getting some of the mat and the brush on liquid. I'll need to do the ceiling, doors, quarters, floor.
And yes, I realize there is a No Parking sign inside my shop directly in front of where I've parked this project
Hey, I'm thinking about ordering some GTMat for new sound dampening...anyone want to jump in with me and share the costs. I'm thinking of getting some of the mat and the brush on liquid. I'll need to do the ceiling, doors, quarters, floor.
And yes, I realize there is a No Parking sign inside my shop directly in front of where I've parked this project
Very Cool!! What is your idea for headliner? I've thought of making a rigid light mahogany plywood liner that I can use for mounting
things up above etc. Do you have a new headliner for it?
things up above etc. Do you have a new headliner for it?
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Cruiserpilot, I did salvage the original headliner but am not planning on re-installing...not sure if I have the patience for it to be honest!
As well, I kind of like the idea of the industrial look, seeing the raw materials right there above your head. Less chance of critters taking up residence when there's nowhere to hide!
The plan is to install GTMat to help reduce roof noise and then perhaps either a thin marine carpet.
I had a 9pass '85 Suburban once and I installed a plywood ceiling in it. Also went around to a bunch of junkyards and picked up a dozen of the rear window arch puck lights found in cars like Sundances. What was really cool about installing these like potlights was that my kids could have them on while I was driving and it didn't impact my rear vision at night! I suppose I could do something like that if I was really ambitious. But for now I just need to get the thing back on the road so that would be a project for down the road I think.
I'm thinking of something like this on post #122
Hj61 sahara overhaul
As well, I kind of like the idea of the industrial look, seeing the raw materials right there above your head. Less chance of critters taking up residence when there's nowhere to hide!
The plan is to install GTMat to help reduce roof noise and then perhaps either a thin marine carpet.
I had a 9pass '85 Suburban once and I installed a plywood ceiling in it. Also went around to a bunch of junkyards and picked up a dozen of the rear window arch puck lights found in cars like Sundances. What was really cool about installing these like potlights was that my kids could have them on while I was driving and it didn't impact my rear vision at night! I suppose I could do something like that if I was really ambitious. But for now I just need to get the thing back on the road so that would be a project for down the road I think.
I'm thinking of something like this on post #122
Hj61 sahara overhaul
Yeah, looks like a plan. I used a 2 part foam adhesive under the hood liner, stops the ribs from rattling away.
Not sure if it would be a good use or not in the roof. I was thinking of the old boogie vans from back in the day.
We would panel the roof over the ribs, would make easy install of any type of ceiling light, etc.
Not sure if it would be a good use or not in the roof. I was thinking of the old boogie vans from back in the day.
We would panel the roof over the ribs, would make easy install of any type of ceiling light, etc.
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After media blasting these brackets, I threw on a coat of rust preventer and then gave a few coats of gloss black today.
Also, all the weather stripping and rubber is off the doors and rear hatch so they can be prepped for paint!
Also, all the weather stripping and rubber is off the doors and rear hatch so they can be prepped for paint!
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Started on the spot welds to remove the firewall tonight.
All I will say is I wish I had three apprentices. One to drill; one to apply cutting fluid; one to bring me coffee as I watch.
Seriously, here's a pic of the easiest part; No seam sealant to cover the welds and a nice height to lean into it with one hand and add cutting fluid with the other. The sides and underneath just plain sucked. And I've only done about 1/4 of this firewall and I still have a complete other one to go! Anyone want to come over and "play" for, say, 4 hours?
It will be worth it in the long run and my time is cheaper than just about anything so I will have to endure.
All I will say is I wish I had three apprentices. One to drill; one to apply cutting fluid; one to bring me coffee as I watch.
Seriously, here's a pic of the easiest part; No seam sealant to cover the welds and a nice height to lean into it with one hand and add cutting fluid with the other. The sides and underneath just plain sucked. And I've only done about 1/4 of this firewall and I still have a complete other one to go! Anyone want to come over and "play" for, say, 4 hours?
It will be worth it in the long run and my time is cheaper than just about anything so I will have to endure.
I sprayed an aqualu BJ42 at Radd years ago with Clovathane, turned out pretty nice and still running around.
Last time I was working at Radd the guys were doing a fire wall conversion, I never did see the out outcome. Lots of patience and spot weld removal. Air chisel is helpful, but a good ole chisel and hammer works.
If I did one of these conversions, I would cut the window pillar about 4 inches from the bottom, cut across the front floor boards, cut about a half inch of overlap on the floor.. but weld the rockers together and window pillars. Reinforces with sleeves if worried.. This way you could bee done in almost a few days without removing dash. Not a fan of the sunroof, I would get someone to bead roll a panel for you and weld it in.
We are all full of ideas, good luck with your rig,,
Rob
Last time I was working at Radd the guys were doing a fire wall conversion, I never did see the out outcome. Lots of patience and spot weld removal. Air chisel is helpful, but a good ole chisel and hammer works.
If I did one of these conversions, I would cut the window pillar about 4 inches from the bottom, cut across the front floor boards, cut about a half inch of overlap on the floor.. but weld the rockers together and window pillars. Reinforces with sleeves if worried.. This way you could bee done in almost a few days without removing dash. Not a fan of the sunroof, I would get someone to bead roll a panel for you and weld it in.
We are all full of ideas, good luck with your rig,,
Rob
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HaHa, I already drilled the hundreds of spot welds on my 40! You have my sympathy.
Looks good, and I am impressed by how you are going about this. I'm off to work this week, so
when I get back in the new year it will be done??
Looks good, and I am impressed by how you are going about this. I'm off to work this week, so
when I get back in the new year it will be done??
Good job.
Be accurate with your 1/8 pilot holes. Nothing sucks worse than chiseling the welds because the drill bits missed. Try not to distort the backing metal (the piece you aren't removing) as it will make fitting the new piece soooooo much easier. Don't forget the weld through primer. Just my .02 (not that you asked or anything)
Be accurate with your 1/8 pilot holes. Nothing sucks worse than chiseling the welds because the drill bits missed. Try not to distort the backing metal (the piece you aren't removing) as it will make fitting the new piece soooooo much easier. Don't forget the weld through primer. Just my .02 (not that you asked or anything)
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Progress Report. Should be able to get at the last few spot welds on the firewall now!
Fuel lines disconnected.
Body mounts disconnected.
Brake lines disconnected.
And up we go! Holy precarious Batman! Was wishing I had an I-beam with chain hoists at this point! On the wish list I suppose.
Frame safely cleared and outta there!
Body front.
Body Rear.
Not too sure how I ever thought this would take just a couple weekends...
Fuel lines disconnected.
Body mounts disconnected.
Brake lines disconnected.
And up we go! Holy precarious Batman! Was wishing I had an I-beam with chain hoists at this point! On the wish list I suppose.
Frame safely cleared and outta there!
Body front.
Body Rear.
Not too sure how I ever thought this would take just a couple weekends...
Woah, nice work. You will know that truck inside and out after all this is done.
Ken did something similar back in the day....
Project BJ60
Ken did something similar back in the day....
Project BJ60
You need a hand, give us a call and we will head down on a Saturday or Sunday..
Jay and myself, would usually remove the sandwiched portion of the rear frame and box with small windows for the dirt to get washed out, we left enough room at the back to access for bumper installation. Sandblast/wire wheel frame, paint then oil, repeat oil every year.
Rob
Jay and myself, would usually remove the sandwiched portion of the rear frame and box with small windows for the dirt to get washed out, we left enough room at the back to access for bumper installation. Sandblast/wire wheel frame, paint then oil, repeat oil every year.
Rob
It looks to be coming along nicely. I have a good idea what's involved having swapped: the engine, Transmission & Case, Axles, Hardtop, Hatch, Floor, Frame, Fuel tanks, seats, Brakes, Steering, suspension, Hood, Fenders, and rebuilt the doors. It's a good feeling when you're done... and you will know it inside and out.
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Thanks for the offer Rob! Next weekend I'm busy with other stuff, but possibly the one following might be good. I'm definitely going to do some work to the frame once my old body is off. I'd love some extra help from people having done it before! It wont be for a couple weekends before I'm free on a weekend again though. I'll keep you guys posted with the progress and go from there.
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A milestone evening! The firewall is finally out. Let me tell you, if you are ever considering doing this job and you don't absolutely have to, then don't. BUT, if you do, give me a call and I'd love to offer some tips to make things go easier. For example, exactly which welds/joints to drill out...as you can see, I did an entire column down the inner seam that I shouldn't have done. I'll just Mig those up and grind them off and be done with them but it was time lost in the end. Oh, and having a JD as a 2nd set of hands is/was really helpful
And, I found a set of used aftermarket fender flares (not OEM), so I think I'll paint those up a nice gloss black to give some contrast to the grey color I'm going to use.
I also picked up a few tubes (6 I think) of seam sealer so getting everything back together should be a nice goopy fun job! And I'll redo the gutters at the same time. Lordco has them on for half price this month so I should be good...hopefully!
And, I found a set of used aftermarket fender flares (not OEM), so I think I'll paint those up a nice gloss black to give some contrast to the grey color I'm going to use.
I also picked up a few tubes (6 I think) of seam sealer so getting everything back together should be a nice goopy fun job! And I'll redo the gutters at the same time. Lordco has them on for half price this month so I should be good...hopefully!
Strategically placed equipment with suspended hydraulics, spiralled straps and pressure treated lumber is worth its weight in gold after several cold/warm beers when cutting up truck parts. Excellent work! Been there a time or two... LOL
Looking forward to the new "proper-side" conversion updates.
Cheers!
Looking forward to the new "proper-side" conversion updates.
Cheers!
Hey, honestly you should be posting this in a thread in the 60 series forum. Great work, well thought out and done in practice! This is the kind of way to do something right, J
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Great work PeeZed!!
