MancheKid86 Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 new header showed up, waiting on a few more bits then the engine is finished! i cleaned and spray tested each injector prior to installing them in the manifold here is some more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 oooooo... shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 the rest of my bits showed up for the engine put the new harmonic balancer on and was able to index the distributor started up on the sheet metal again, made my fire wall repair patch, just need to roll/shrink the edge for the pinch seam and start to fit it. gave the top of the unibody a quick grind to remove any galvonizing and sprayed some zinc weld thru primer in prep for the new pans. removed the rock sliders to be replaced and it also made the acess to start the rocker repairs that much easier! it is slightly crusty in there, ill see how much of it is left after a bit of a wire brush XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Well its been a little while since i made much progress on the truck. i have the passenger repairs almost finished, just need to trim my newly made floor pan a bit more and can start welding it all together. my neighbor is a legend, spent about 6 hours with me forming the passenger pan and rolling it smooth it turned out great! as you can see i messed up and cut it a bit short off the sheet so i had to add some more metal back in but other than that I'm very pleased with the home made floor pan. here are some pictures, will have more soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Floor is all welded in. Took a break to go back for some schooling and now time to get back on the build. Will edit this post once I find all the photos and post in coresponding order. Sending out the truck to get media blasted within a weeks time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 lookin' fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Got the call they had the time to blast the jeep, $340 to do the entire shell looks like its time to put the frame stiffeners on and paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 doesn't get much cleaner than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 20 hours ago, MancheKid86 said: Got the call they had the time to blast the jeep, $340 to do the entire shell That seems like a total bargain, especially if it's Canadian dollars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 On 9/2/2020 at 11:55 AM, fiatslug87 said: That seems like a total bargain, especially if it's Canadian dollars! sure was. at this point i am cutting and fitting frame stiffeners, have a booking at the bnb so here is where ive stopped until they leave. i had a bit of repeated arc blow by the leaf perch so i will try to wrap the ground around the frame a few times and reweld it after i grind it out. i will be touching up the plug welds and grind them to make everything flush. still have alot of welding to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I should redo my floor pans. will just add it to the to-do list. Also can't wait to see your truck painted, that media blasting came out great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Great job on that floor pan. I feel your pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 Been a while since an update has happened. recently I have been inspired to "finish" the truck last of the frame stiffeners installed removed majority of the seam sealer in problem areas I ended up finding a MINT (for this area) lwb box so i promptly sold my other one off broke out the laser line and marked my lines and got straight to cutting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 Part 2 of update all the to do's Started chasing bondo and pulling dents. the A pillar was too far gone, I ended up replacing it with another one, even brazed the joints just like factory the roof had a forearm sized dent from a cherry tree I am happy with how much of it i was able to pull back out finally drilled those drains back open Then I sent her off to get mediablasted and paint. stripped the axles and suspenion off at their yard to get painted as well. can't wait to get it back to start assembly Edit: Thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 when you edit, you need to delete the photo in the text, but then also delete the photo from the group of them below the text box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Great to see this again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 finally bit the bullet and ordered the 4 link from Andy at ironman4x4fab! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 out of the 10 packages coming from rock auto I hope to get Brents Comanche mangnet once again. (Co worker stole mine knowing it was the only one i cared about) may have gone a little crazy with ordering parts. they arrived! Spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 Got the call! I think it turned out great, still need to do body work on the b pillars and roof but atleast the whole thing is sealed. they used endura 3:1 primer and some industrial gloss black ontop. enough of the talk here's what you came for. will have more soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 spring is here finally, and so is the long arms from Iron Man 4x4 Fab Andy is great to deal with, and even had him powder coat the kit for me. I think it turned out wonderful. just need to ensure it is 100% lined up before it burn it into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 nice. I love me some well made bracketry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 If I ever 4 link the rear of mj that ironman kit looks to fit perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted December 30, 2023 Author Share Posted December 30, 2023 not much of an update but atleast it looks cool right? need to undercoat and paint it before I reassemble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 4 hours ago, MancheKid86 said: … but atleast it looks cool right? Sure does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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