Fabri-Cobbler Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 2:25 PM, Ollie said: I love it, wish I had the talent to attempt something like that. I always gravitate to "odd Balls" like that at a car show. Sure going to be a head turner. Having Comanche Fun, Ollie Thanks!! And I'm not talented by any means. I'm just hacking it together with a wing and a prayer. It's not perfect by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 So I'm too cheap to go buy 2x6 tube because I have a ton of these 2x4 tubes laying around the shop. So I made my own. Also bought all the clamps Tractor Supply had, they were on clearance for 6.50 or so a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I don't think you have enough clamps lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 3/3/2021 at 6:49 PM, Jesse J said: I don't think you have enough clamps lol I have considered hitting up other Tractor Supplys for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 So I ran out of welding wire the other day... so I moved on to messing with other things till I got more. Redid the headliner, not perfect but it works. I tried to match the cab trim to the Cherokee fronts, but it was a little darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Boring stuff... Got one rocker put in the other day. And went to the JY to grab a set of 97+ mirrors and the caps for the grab handles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 So I found an easier way after I did all the work on one side. Mostly have the door sealing now. More work to do. It'll get there eventually.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Face-lift and sorting out the tailight wiring. Used a trailer box to make the lights work correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Cut the hole for the filler door in the rear of the bed. Good thing... I set the bed back on and it ran out of gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Pulled the interior back out since it's finally getting warm. Painted the floor and seam sealed everything. Put my sound insulation down, now to put it back together. Had a friend come over and do bodywork on the roof, not my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 making good progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 20 hours ago, Pete M said: making good progress! Thanks Pete! It's getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Added an outlet to the back of the console before putting the interior back in. Convenient for anyone in the back, but mostly to keep my son's tablet charged for entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 This is awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDougal Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I love this build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 Rear seatbelts installed finally. Ordered 6" brackets from Seatbelts Plus and mounted them into the seat brackets. It worked out pretty well. The buckles and lap belt were from the Cherokee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 sweetness. coming along nicely. good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 you driving it so much you haven't had a chance to update eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Small bump. Life has unfortunately gotten in the way the past year. The main holdup from getting it on the road was a driveshaft. I wanted a one piece shaft but after talking to numerous shops, I've been steered toward a two-piece. I've ordered a shaft from a 05 F-150 and will have it shorted and swap joints to make it work hopefully. Today I got it fired up and did some body work I'd put off. Hope to have it finally going soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 The driveshaft I ordered came today. With any luck, I may not have to shorten it at all. My conversion U-Joints should be here tomorrow. Hopefully I'll see if she fits tomorrow afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 4 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: Progress. Finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabri-Cobbler Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 Got my conversion joints today and put a Jeep Yoke on this Ford Driveshaft and lo-and-behold it actually fit. Threw up a temporary crossmember just to hold it up there. I'll engineer a drop/open space so I can orient the carrier in the correct position. While trying to tighten the rear up, I snapped a bolt. Nothing can ever go smoothly. Welded on a nut and got it out thankfully. Progress in the right direction, hopefully I can keep the momentum going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 now's the time to think about replacing those ujoints straps with ubolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Or a flange even. I myself need a pinion guard for sure as only have straps myself yet. I'm thinking that is a nice setup really for your platform 🤔. Definitely be useful for underbody skid.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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