CJ8 to M170 Build

[Mudrat]

Yep, for sale to the highest bidder. The 21gal tank goes in this week :)

P.s. Mudrat, I think this is what U were looking for a couple years ago when I sent U that other part.

Some thing like that, but did the plug and chuck routine on my broke pieces too. And NOBODY re-pops those. It might have been a good idea at the time, but technology marches on and so did I

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OK, the prep is done for the U-POL Raptor spray in bedliner. I have to wash it tomorrow morning and then tape it off/spray it.



Below are some pics of the POR-15 applied.

Bulkhead


Backside of windshield hinges


Windshield mounting locations




Front cowl. This will stay since it is behind the dash etc.


Drivers side door jamb just above the joint


Bulkhead joint and side walls done


Bulkhead installed





Now here is where I sanded the tub w/180 grit and hand sanded/buffed the tub w/a red Scotch pad per the U-POL instructions. I added the 180 grit, wanted the stuff to stick as good as it can.








Tomorrow I wash the tub, air dry it, tape it off and spray :)

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Taping tub off for Raptor bed-liner spray






Taping off the bolt holes etc.




Shooting the Raptor. IMO, a lot better then the roll on liner for the ease of application/looks


First coat shot and out in the sun to bake


Having fun


Touch up out in the sun so I could see better




Finished, removing tape






Jr removing some tape


Jr removing the tape off the foot of the roll bar


Tub complete










Tub complete, sorry about the camera angle


OD color contrast on how it will look when completed




Ok I'm tired and I am very please w/this product. Prep was 180 grit and then followed up by a red Scotch pad. I wanted it really scuffed due to some of the POR-15 used and old paint on top of paint. Way to easy w/the spray on. I had the compressor @ 120psi and regulated the spray @ the gun. I did some test shots w/just air w/the compressor set @ 50psi to get the feel, then raised the compressor and adjusted @ the gun. Worked out well and when I changed bottles I just unhooked the air line to keep the consistency for the next bottle. After the first coat & stuck the gun in some lacquer thinner and shot until the gun was clean. Waited an hour while it bakes in the sun & shot the last coat w/the main object concentrating on the bed since it will take the most abuse. So, how does it look? I'm sure it will pop when the OD gets on there. :)

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Fenders & hood sanded


POR-15 on lightly rusted areas




POR-15 on battery tray, hood support, vacuum can, jack plate & fender supports


Since I am doing OD & black I think the black accents under the hood would look good.

[Mudrat]

Looks great Jim, and the "spray is the way"!!!! I did the roll on in the inside of the YJ (sprayed the undercoat) and it took 3 coats inside and doesn't look near that good!!!

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Thanks Pat, and thanks for helping me get back on-line.

Hopefully I can shoot the outside w/OD tomorrow if not on Monday, we will see.

All that is left is:
Fuel pump
Exhaust routing/mufflers (using stock manifolds)
Cut rear drive shaft to fit
Lokar kick down (unless MC has one for a TF-999 to AMC 360)
Front brake hoses
Fix the windshield and get glass (75bucks)
Add the front bracket to the power steering pump
Get a return p-steering line
Install the interior
Get a mini spool for the rear (in time)
Make some rock sliders for the sides (this will cover the hole that I soaked the POR-15 into)
Transfer title/get tag

That might be it. Trying to finish no later than the first weekend in May but we will see. Moving 1June09

I'm glad I made this list, I might have to refer back to it

P.S. I ordered the oil block off plate from MC a few days ago, hope it will help the 360.

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Washed everything down for final paint




Taped off ready for final paint




Jr. putting on the final tape touches






Testing spray gun pattern


Painting hood


Grill painted


Roll bar painted


Hood & bumper painted


Fender painted, need final coat on the inner panel


Painting tub










Waiting second coat-this stuff drys fast in this heat so I waited about 30min




Applying second heavy coat


Tailgate latches OD


Final paint now drying


Installing rock guards later so they will hide the damaged spots & I fill /soaked them w/POR-15










Roll bar foot sprayed w/U-POL to blend in w/the bed-liner










Underside of hood, note the black accents w/POR-15


Look at that sweet CJ grill, just as happy as can be

[Mudrat]

Other than the cancer under the "Jeep" logo and passenger 'B' piller - it looks fantastic!!

[rollbar]

Ya I know, it would have been more of a headache to cut it out and re-weld it (I tried) since I have a el-chepo welder and it just melts the metal even when I do it in spurts. I POR-15 the heck out of it and poured it in there after the required prep so I don't think it will go anywhere. Plus, I rock guard will be covering this spots and covered in OD on the front & POR-15 on the back side.

Thanks for the complements,

Next the doors, dash and factory rims in OD w/the wheel having a Black accent on the outer edge. Stay tuned.

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(NOS) WWII snorkel parts painted


(NOS) WWII snorkel mast re-painted


(NOS) WWII snorkel mast mounted with stainless steel bolts




Roll bar bolted in with grade 8 bolts which will be touched up with black paint


(NOS) Reflector location


(NOS) Snorkel nose being straightened

[Mudrat]

How you going to get it out of the garage? I have to drop to 5psi to clear the door, but then I have 35's on mine

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Garage door is 9' :)