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Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
After the last 10 day Labour Day camping trip way back into the bush, I
noticed the CJ7's frame cracked in three new places. I was figuring out how to repair them yesterday, then figured I was repairing repairs and there 'really' wasn't anything left there to weld to when an email came in from a Website's thread monitor I posted to a while back looking for a steering shaft. The gent was saying he still had parts (no shaft, but I got a new one some other place) so I looked just because I was bored and the post showed this really pretty looking CJ7 frame..... Well coincidence or not, I showed my wife and she said go for it and handed me money. So I did and now have a 'project'. LOL! The gent tossed in a gas tank and good skid plate which I need bad for an extra $20.00, Have no skid plate at all right now, lost the last one on the trail, and I gave my son 20 for gas when he picked it up for me with his mini van so for less than $350.00 I got a nice clean frame home. I was told it is from a 78. Now to build it up for install. I put all new lines in my CJ7 back in 99/2000 when I did a frame up build with the fiberglass body, but figure it is time for all new again. So easy to run gas and brake lines from the top.... This frame has all new mounting bushings for the springs and sway bar already installed so I don't have to worry there. I used a red rust converter, then rubberized top coat on my frame back in '00 and had no rust happen, the rust came from the inside out and killed it so this time I want to do the insides. The outside has been sandblasted, primered and painted. I have this industrial cold galvanizing spray I used back in '00 on things like washers for mount spacers, frame pieces for my custom spare and rack mount system, etc., and there isn't a spot of rust on them so I figure I am going to soak the 'inside' of the frame with the galvanizing. The tails already have a hole cut in the crossmember so I can get inside from the back end with a tube on the spray can. Those tails are a weak spot and crush over time so I think I will box both of them internally up as far as I can fit a square pipe, just guessing about 18" with a 30 deg angle on the ends and weld through the side holes to hold it in place. This will give some good structure for the rear shackle hangers, my rack frame and my trailer hitch to hold onto. I already picked up a dual steering shock setup to replace my 'rod in an empty tube' posing as a steering stabilizer and got a re-core on my rad so it's new. I have an old antique thumper compressor with an electric motor bolted to a 2x10 with a handle on it I am going to see about plumbing up to a tank for my air tools because some lowlife scumbag stole my nice new one off my front porch a couple weeks ago. I figure if I put together a 'ghetto' air tank system with ugly used parts no one will bother stealing that... This is going to be fun... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the
MikeMobile. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... > This is going to be fun... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the
MikeMobile. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... > This is going to be fun... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the
MikeMobile. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... > This is going to be fun... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the
MikeMobile. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... > This is going to be fun... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> After the last 10 day Labour Day camping trip way back into the bush, I > noticed the CJ7's frame cracked in three new places. I was figuring out > how to repair them yesterday, then figured I was repairing repairs and > there 'really' wasn't anything left there to weld to when an email came > in from a Website's thread monitor I posted to a while back looking for > a steering shaft. > > The gent was saying he still had parts (no shaft, but I got a new one > some other place) so I looked just because I was bored and the post > showed this really pretty looking CJ7 frame..... > > Well coincidence or not, I showed my wife and she said go for it and > handed me money. So I did and now have a 'project'. LOL! > > The gent tossed in a gas tank and good skid plate which I need bad for > an extra $20.00, Have no skid plate at all right now, lost the last one > on the trail, and I gave my son 20 for gas when he picked it up for me > with his mini van so for less than $350.00 I got a nice clean frame > home. I was told it is from a 78. > > Now to build it up for install. I put all new lines in my CJ7 back in > 99/2000 when I did a frame up build with the fiberglass body, but figure > it is time for all new again. So easy to run gas and brake lines from > the top.... This frame has all new mounting bushings for the springs > and sway bar already installed so I don't have to worry there. > > I used a red rust converter, then rubberized top coat on my frame back > in '00 and had no rust happen, the rust came from the inside out and > killed it so this time I want to do the insides. The outside has been > sandblasted, primered and painted. > > I have this industrial cold galvanizing spray I used back in '00 on > things like washers for mount spacers, frame pieces for my custom spare > and rack mount system, etc., and there isn't a spot of rust on them so I > figure I am going to soak the 'inside' of the frame with the > galvanizing. The tails already have a hole cut in the crossmember so I > can get inside from the back end with a tube on the spray can. > > Those tails are a weak spot and crush over time so I think I will box > both of them internally up as far as I can fit a square pipe, just > guessing about 18" with a 30 deg angle on the ends and weld through the > side holes to hold it in place. This will give some good structure for > the rear shackle hangers, my rack frame and my trailer hitch to hold onto. > > I already picked up a dual steering shock setup to replace my 'rod in an > empty tube' posing as a steering stabilizer and got a re-core on my rad > so it's new. > > I have an old antique thumper compressor with an electric motor bolted > to a 2x10 with a handle on it I am going to see about plumbing up to a > tank for my air tools because some lowlife scumbag stole my nice new one > off my front porch a couple weeks ago. I figure if I put together a > 'ghetto' air tank system with ugly used parts no one will bother > stealing that... > > This is going to be fun... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Mike, You may want to consider going with stainless tubes for the brakes and fuel lines. I did that with my truck when I redid it and the stainless only cost me $40 more than regular steel tubing. I used a company called inline tube, but I didn't see any Jeep stuff there. Their website is http://www.inlinetube.com. I can say that the fuel and brake lines I got from them fit perfectly and are very good quality. It would be worth a phone call to them to see if they offer stuff for Jeeps. Otherwise, I have had friends use http://www.classictube.com who does list Jeep stuff and they were also very satisfied with their products. Chris |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> After the last 10 day Labour Day camping trip way back into the bush, I > noticed the CJ7's frame cracked in three new places. I was figuring out > how to repair them yesterday, then figured I was repairing repairs and > there 'really' wasn't anything left there to weld to when an email came > in from a Website's thread monitor I posted to a while back looking for > a steering shaft. > > The gent was saying he still had parts (no shaft, but I got a new one > some other place) so I looked just because I was bored and the post > showed this really pretty looking CJ7 frame..... > > Well coincidence or not, I showed my wife and she said go for it and > handed me money. So I did and now have a 'project'. LOL! > > The gent tossed in a gas tank and good skid plate which I need bad for > an extra $20.00, Have no skid plate at all right now, lost the last one > on the trail, and I gave my son 20 for gas when he picked it up for me > with his mini van so for less than $350.00 I got a nice clean frame > home. I was told it is from a 78. > > Now to build it up for install. I put all new lines in my CJ7 back in > 99/2000 when I did a frame up build with the fiberglass body, but figure > it is time for all new again. So easy to run gas and brake lines from > the top.... This frame has all new mounting bushings for the springs > and sway bar already installed so I don't have to worry there. > > I used a red rust converter, then rubberized top coat on my frame back > in '00 and had no rust happen, the rust came from the inside out and > killed it so this time I want to do the insides. The outside has been > sandblasted, primered and painted. > > I have this industrial cold galvanizing spray I used back in '00 on > things like washers for mount spacers, frame pieces for my custom spare > and rack mount system, etc., and there isn't a spot of rust on them so I > figure I am going to soak the 'inside' of the frame with the > galvanizing. The tails already have a hole cut in the crossmember so I > can get inside from the back end with a tube on the spray can. > > Those tails are a weak spot and crush over time so I think I will box > both of them internally up as far as I can fit a square pipe, just > guessing about 18" with a 30 deg angle on the ends and weld through the > side holes to hold it in place. This will give some good structure for > the rear shackle hangers, my rack frame and my trailer hitch to hold onto. > > I already picked up a dual steering shock setup to replace my 'rod in an > empty tube' posing as a steering stabilizer and got a re-core on my rad > so it's new. > > I have an old antique thumper compressor with an electric motor bolted > to a 2x10 with a handle on it I am going to see about plumbing up to a > tank for my air tools because some lowlife scumbag stole my nice new one > off my front porch a couple weeks ago. I figure if I put together a > 'ghetto' air tank system with ugly used parts no one will bother > stealing that... > > This is going to be fun... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Mike, You may want to consider going with stainless tubes for the brakes and fuel lines. I did that with my truck when I redid it and the stainless only cost me $40 more than regular steel tubing. I used a company called inline tube, but I didn't see any Jeep stuff there. Their website is http://www.inlinetube.com. I can say that the fuel and brake lines I got from them fit perfectly and are very good quality. It would be worth a phone call to them to see if they offer stuff for Jeeps. Otherwise, I have had friends use http://www.classictube.com who does list Jeep stuff and they were also very satisfied with their products. Chris |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> After the last 10 day Labour Day camping trip way back into the bush, I > noticed the CJ7's frame cracked in three new places. I was figuring out > how to repair them yesterday, then figured I was repairing repairs and > there 'really' wasn't anything left there to weld to when an email came > in from a Website's thread monitor I posted to a while back looking for > a steering shaft. > > The gent was saying he still had parts (no shaft, but I got a new one > some other place) so I looked just because I was bored and the post > showed this really pretty looking CJ7 frame..... > > Well coincidence or not, I showed my wife and she said go for it and > handed me money. So I did and now have a 'project'. LOL! > > The gent tossed in a gas tank and good skid plate which I need bad for > an extra $20.00, Have no skid plate at all right now, lost the last one > on the trail, and I gave my son 20 for gas when he picked it up for me > with his mini van so for less than $350.00 I got a nice clean frame > home. I was told it is from a 78. > > Now to build it up for install. I put all new lines in my CJ7 back in > 99/2000 when I did a frame up build with the fiberglass body, but figure > it is time for all new again. So easy to run gas and brake lines from > the top.... This frame has all new mounting bushings for the springs > and sway bar already installed so I don't have to worry there. > > I used a red rust converter, then rubberized top coat on my frame back > in '00 and had no rust happen, the rust came from the inside out and > killed it so this time I want to do the insides. The outside has been > sandblasted, primered and painted. > > I have this industrial cold galvanizing spray I used back in '00 on > things like washers for mount spacers, frame pieces for my custom spare > and rack mount system, etc., and there isn't a spot of rust on them so I > figure I am going to soak the 'inside' of the frame with the > galvanizing. The tails already have a hole cut in the crossmember so I > can get inside from the back end with a tube on the spray can. > > Those tails are a weak spot and crush over time so I think I will box > both of them internally up as far as I can fit a square pipe, just > guessing about 18" with a 30 deg angle on the ends and weld through the > side holes to hold it in place. This will give some good structure for > the rear shackle hangers, my rack frame and my trailer hitch to hold onto. > > I already picked up a dual steering shock setup to replace my 'rod in an > empty tube' posing as a steering stabilizer and got a re-core on my rad > so it's new. > > I have an old antique thumper compressor with an electric motor bolted > to a 2x10 with a handle on it I am going to see about plumbing up to a > tank for my air tools because some lowlife scumbag stole my nice new one > off my front porch a couple weeks ago. I figure if I put together a > 'ghetto' air tank system with ugly used parts no one will bother > stealing that... > > This is going to be fun... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Mike, You may want to consider going with stainless tubes for the brakes and fuel lines. I did that with my truck when I redid it and the stainless only cost me $40 more than regular steel tubing. I used a company called inline tube, but I didn't see any Jeep stuff there. Their website is http://www.inlinetube.com. I can say that the fuel and brake lines I got from them fit perfectly and are very good quality. It would be worth a phone call to them to see if they offer stuff for Jeeps. Otherwise, I have had friends use http://www.classictube.com who does list Jeep stuff and they were also very satisfied with their products. Chris |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Mike Romain wrote:
> After the last 10 day Labour Day camping trip way back into the bush, I > noticed the CJ7's frame cracked in three new places. I was figuring out > how to repair them yesterday, then figured I was repairing repairs and > there 'really' wasn't anything left there to weld to when an email came > in from a Website's thread monitor I posted to a while back looking for > a steering shaft. > > The gent was saying he still had parts (no shaft, but I got a new one > some other place) so I looked just because I was bored and the post > showed this really pretty looking CJ7 frame..... > > Well coincidence or not, I showed my wife and she said go for it and > handed me money. So I did and now have a 'project'. LOL! > > The gent tossed in a gas tank and good skid plate which I need bad for > an extra $20.00, Have no skid plate at all right now, lost the last one > on the trail, and I gave my son 20 for gas when he picked it up for me > with his mini van so for less than $350.00 I got a nice clean frame > home. I was told it is from a 78. > > Now to build it up for install. I put all new lines in my CJ7 back in > 99/2000 when I did a frame up build with the fiberglass body, but figure > it is time for all new again. So easy to run gas and brake lines from > the top.... This frame has all new mounting bushings for the springs > and sway bar already installed so I don't have to worry there. > > I used a red rust converter, then rubberized top coat on my frame back > in '00 and had no rust happen, the rust came from the inside out and > killed it so this time I want to do the insides. The outside has been > sandblasted, primered and painted. > > I have this industrial cold galvanizing spray I used back in '00 on > things like washers for mount spacers, frame pieces for my custom spare > and rack mount system, etc., and there isn't a spot of rust on them so I > figure I am going to soak the 'inside' of the frame with the > galvanizing. The tails already have a hole cut in the crossmember so I > can get inside from the back end with a tube on the spray can. > > Those tails are a weak spot and crush over time so I think I will box > both of them internally up as far as I can fit a square pipe, just > guessing about 18" with a 30 deg angle on the ends and weld through the > side holes to hold it in place. This will give some good structure for > the rear shackle hangers, my rack frame and my trailer hitch to hold onto. > > I already picked up a dual steering shock setup to replace my 'rod in an > empty tube' posing as a steering stabilizer and got a re-core on my rad > so it's new. > > I have an old antique thumper compressor with an electric motor bolted > to a 2x10 with a handle on it I am going to see about plumbing up to a > tank for my air tools because some lowlife scumbag stole my nice new one > off my front porch a couple weeks ago. I figure if I put together a > 'ghetto' air tank system with ugly used parts no one will bother > stealing that... > > This is going to be fun... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Mike, You may want to consider going with stainless tubes for the brakes and fuel lines. I did that with my truck when I redid it and the stainless only cost me $40 more than regular steel tubing. I used a company called inline tube, but I didn't see any Jeep stuff there. Their website is http://www.inlinetube.com. I can say that the fuel and brake lines I got from them fit perfectly and are very good quality. It would be worth a phone call to them to see if they offer stuff for Jeeps. Otherwise, I have had friends use http://www.classictube.com who does list Jeep stuff and they were also very satisfied with their products. Chris |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Thanks for the suggestion, but I kinda like making my own lines. I will
check out bulk line though. I just inspected the ones I built in 00 and they are showing light surface rust. I think I will coat the new ones in galvanizing spray or try the stainless if I can get it. It's also time for a new master cylinder, mine creeps a bit when the pedal is held down. Ohh, the 'little' details are $tarting to add up... I am going to leave the ones across the back axle alone. All my 'glass body mounting bolts are stainless and have held up well. Mike c wrote: > Mike, > > You may want to consider going with stainless tubes for the brakes and > fuel lines. I did that with my truck when I redid it and the stainless > only cost me $40 more than regular steel tubing. > > I used a company called inline tube, but I didn't see any Jeep stuff > there. Their website is http://www.inlinetube.com. I can say that the > fuel and brake lines I got from them fit perfectly and are very good > quality. It would be worth a phone call to them to see if they offer > stuff for Jeeps. Otherwise, I have had friends use > http://www.classictube.com who does list Jeep stuff and they were also > very satisfied with their products. > > Chris |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Thanks for the suggestion, but I kinda like making my own lines. I will
check out bulk line though. I just inspected the ones I built in 00 and they are showing light surface rust. I think I will coat the new ones in galvanizing spray or try the stainless if I can get it. It's also time for a new master cylinder, mine creeps a bit when the pedal is held down. Ohh, the 'little' details are $tarting to add up... I am going to leave the ones across the back axle alone. All my 'glass body mounting bolts are stainless and have held up well. Mike c wrote: > Mike, > > You may want to consider going with stainless tubes for the brakes and > fuel lines. I did that with my truck when I redid it and the stainless > only cost me $40 more than regular steel tubing. > > I used a company called inline tube, but I didn't see any Jeep stuff > there. Their website is http://www.inlinetube.com. I can say that the > fuel and brake lines I got from them fit perfectly and are very good > quality. It would be worth a phone call to them to see if they offer > stuff for Jeeps. Otherwise, I have had friends use > http://www.classictube.com who does list Jeep stuff and they were also > very satisfied with their products. > > Chris |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Thanks for the suggestion, but I kinda like making my own lines. I will
check out bulk line though. I just inspected the ones I built in 00 and they are showing light surface rust. I think I will coat the new ones in galvanizing spray or try the stainless if I can get it. It's also time for a new master cylinder, mine creeps a bit when the pedal is held down. Ohh, the 'little' details are $tarting to add up... I am going to leave the ones across the back axle alone. All my 'glass body mounting bolts are stainless and have held up well. Mike c wrote: > Mike, > > You may want to consider going with stainless tubes for the brakes and > fuel lines. I did that with my truck when I redid it and the stainless > only cost me $40 more than regular steel tubing. > > I used a company called inline tube, but I didn't see any Jeep stuff > there. Their website is http://www.inlinetube.com. I can say that the > fuel and brake lines I got from them fit perfectly and are very good > quality. It would be worth a phone call to them to see if they offer > stuff for Jeeps. Otherwise, I have had friends use > http://www.classictube.com who does list Jeep stuff and they were also > very satisfied with their products. > > Chris |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Thanks for the suggestion, but I kinda like making my own lines. I will
check out bulk line though. I just inspected the ones I built in 00 and they are showing light surface rust. I think I will coat the new ones in galvanizing spray or try the stainless if I can get it. It's also time for a new master cylinder, mine creeps a bit when the pedal is held down. Ohh, the 'little' details are $tarting to add up... I am going to leave the ones across the back axle alone. All my 'glass body mounting bolts are stainless and have held up well. Mike c wrote: > Mike, > > You may want to consider going with stainless tubes for the brakes and > fuel lines. I did that with my truck when I redid it and the stainless > only cost me $40 more than regular steel tubing. > > I used a company called inline tube, but I didn't see any Jeep stuff > there. Their website is http://www.inlinetube.com. I can say that the > fuel and brake lines I got from them fit perfectly and are very good > quality. It would be worth a phone call to them to see if they offer > stuff for Jeeps. Otherwise, I have had friends use > http://www.classictube.com who does list Jeep stuff and they were also > very satisfied with their products. > > Chris |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I am doing this already.
My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account someplace. Meanwhile here is a start: http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 Mike griffin wrote: > You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the > MikeMobile. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >> This is going to be fun... >> >> Mike >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >> > > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I am doing this already.
My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account someplace. Meanwhile here is a start: http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 Mike griffin wrote: > You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the > MikeMobile. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >> This is going to be fun... >> >> Mike >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >> > > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I am doing this already.
My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account someplace. Meanwhile here is a start: http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 Mike griffin wrote: > You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the > MikeMobile. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >> This is going to be fun... >> >> Mike >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >> > > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I am doing this already.
My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account someplace. Meanwhile here is a start: http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 Mike griffin wrote: > You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the > MikeMobile. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >> This is going to be fun... >> >> Mike >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >> > > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Hi Mike,
You know there's and incredibly smart idea, used on your frame, an open frame end that you may take a garden hose and push up to the front bumper blowing the mud out that use to hold the water for rust. I don't know anyone that has, but I bet you might save some time in the future having it magnafluxed. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://----------.com/mikeRomain/ "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... > I am doing this already. > > My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account > someplace. > > Meanwhile here is a start: > http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 > > Mike -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Hi Mike,
You know there's and incredibly smart idea, used on your frame, an open frame end that you may take a garden hose and push up to the front bumper blowing the mud out that use to hold the water for rust. I don't know anyone that has, but I bet you might save some time in the future having it magnafluxed. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://----------.com/mikeRomain/ "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... > I am doing this already. > > My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account > someplace. > > Meanwhile here is a start: > http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 > > Mike -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Hi Mike,
You know there's and incredibly smart idea, used on your frame, an open frame end that you may take a garden hose and push up to the front bumper blowing the mud out that use to hold the water for rust. I don't know anyone that has, but I bet you might save some time in the future having it magnafluxed. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://----------.com/mikeRomain/ "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... > I am doing this already. > > My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account > someplace. > > Meanwhile here is a start: > http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 > > Mike -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame sand
blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had any either. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >I am doing this already. > > My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account > someplace. > > Meanwhile here is a start: > http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 > > Mike > > griffin wrote: >> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >> MikeMobile. >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>> This is going to be fun... >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>> >> |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame sand
blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had any either. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >I am doing this already. > > My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account > someplace. > > Meanwhile here is a start: > http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 > > Mike > > griffin wrote: >> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >> MikeMobile. >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>> This is going to be fun... >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>> >> |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame sand
blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had any either. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >I am doing this already. > > My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account > someplace. > > Meanwhile here is a start: > http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 > > Mike > > griffin wrote: >> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >> MikeMobile. >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>> This is going to be fun... >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>> >> |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame sand
blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had any either. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >I am doing this already. > > My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account > someplace. > > Meanwhile here is a start: > http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 > > Mike > > griffin wrote: >> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >> MikeMobile. >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>> This is going to be fun... >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>> >> |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it
ready for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with a 4" lift done up to match. The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they barely tagged the frame in one corner. 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. Mike Greg wrote: > Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame sand > blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, and I've > never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had any either. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >> I am doing this already. >> >> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >> someplace. >> >> Meanwhile here is a start: >> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >> >> Mike >> >> griffin wrote: >>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>> MikeMobile. >>> >>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>> This is going to be fun... >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>> > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it
ready for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with a 4" lift done up to match. The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they barely tagged the frame in one corner. 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. Mike Greg wrote: > Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame sand > blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, and I've > never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had any either. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >> I am doing this already. >> >> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >> someplace. >> >> Meanwhile here is a start: >> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >> >> Mike >> >> griffin wrote: >>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>> MikeMobile. >>> >>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>> This is going to be fun... >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>> > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it
ready for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with a 4" lift done up to match. The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they barely tagged the frame in one corner. 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. Mike Greg wrote: > Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame sand > blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, and I've > never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had any either. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >> I am doing this already. >> >> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >> someplace. >> >> Meanwhile here is a start: >> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >> >> Mike >> >> griffin wrote: >>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>> MikeMobile. >>> >>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>> This is going to be fun... >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>> > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it
ready for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with a 4" lift done up to match. The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they barely tagged the frame in one corner. 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. Mike Greg wrote: > Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame sand > blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, and I've > never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had any either. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >> I am doing this already. >> >> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >> someplace. >> >> Meanwhile here is a start: >> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >> >> Mike >> >> griffin wrote: >>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>> MikeMobile. >>> >>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>> This is going to be fun... >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>> > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of
the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back though. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:4712a370$0$20812$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com... > Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it ready > for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock > buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with > a 4" lift done up to match. > > The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a > frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... > > One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they > barely tagged the frame in one corner. > > 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, > maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I > bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... > > I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my > drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. > > Mike > > Greg wrote: >> Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame >> sand blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, >> and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had >> any either. >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>> I am doing this already. >>> >>> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >>> someplace. >>> >>> Meanwhile here is a start: >>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> griffin wrote: >>>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>>> MikeMobile. >>>> >>>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>>> This is going to be fun... >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>>> >> |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of
the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back though. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:4712a370$0$20812$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com... > Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it ready > for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock > buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with > a 4" lift done up to match. > > The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a > frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... > > One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they > barely tagged the frame in one corner. > > 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, > maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I > bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... > > I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my > drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. > > Mike > > Greg wrote: >> Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame >> sand blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, >> and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had >> any either. >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>> I am doing this already. >>> >>> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >>> someplace. >>> >>> Meanwhile here is a start: >>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> griffin wrote: >>>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>>> MikeMobile. >>>> >>>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>>> This is going to be fun... >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>>> >> |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of
the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back though. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:4712a370$0$20812$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com... > Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it ready > for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock > buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with > a 4" lift done up to match. > > The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a > frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... > > One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they > barely tagged the frame in one corner. > > 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, > maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I > bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... > > I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my > drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. > > Mike > > Greg wrote: >> Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame >> sand blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, >> and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had >> any either. >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>> I am doing this already. >>> >>> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >>> someplace. >>> >>> Meanwhile here is a start: >>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> griffin wrote: >>>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>>> MikeMobile. >>>> >>>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>>> This is going to be fun... >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>>> >> |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of
the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back though. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:4712a370$0$20812$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com... > Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it ready > for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock > buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with > a 4" lift done up to match. > > The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a > frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... > > One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they > barely tagged the frame in one corner. > > 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, > maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I > bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... > > I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my > drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. > > Mike > > Greg wrote: >> Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame >> sand blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, >> and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had >> any either. >> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >> news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>> I am doing this already. >>> >>> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >>> someplace. >>> >>> Meanwhile here is a start: >>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> griffin wrote: >>>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>>> MikeMobile. >>>> >>>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>>> This is going to be fun... >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>>> >> |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I see what you are talking about, I was just thinking on those shackles,
not he overall welding. I already have a D30 and a D44. Mike Greg wrote: > I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of > the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be > swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back > though. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:4712a370$0$20812$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com... >> Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it ready >> for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock >> buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with >> a 4" lift done up to match. >> >> The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a >> frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... >> >> One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they >> barely tagged the frame in one corner. >> >> 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, >> maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I >> bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... >> >> I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my >> drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. >> >> Mike >> >> Greg wrote: >>> Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame >>> sand blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, >>> and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had >>> any either. >>> >>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>> news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>> I am doing this already. >>>> >>>> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >>>> someplace. >>>> >>>> Meanwhile here is a start: >>>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> griffin wrote: >>>>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>>>> MikeMobile. >>>>> >>>>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>>>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>>>> This is going to be fun... >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>>>> > > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I see what you are talking about, I was just thinking on those shackles,
not he overall welding. I already have a D30 and a D44. Mike Greg wrote: > I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of > the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be > swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back > though. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:4712a370$0$20812$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com... >> Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it ready >> for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock >> buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with >> a 4" lift done up to match. >> >> The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a >> frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... >> >> One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they >> barely tagged the frame in one corner. >> >> 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, >> maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I >> bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... >> >> I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my >> drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. >> >> Mike >> >> Greg wrote: >>> Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame >>> sand blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, >>> and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had >>> any either. >>> >>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>> news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>> I am doing this already. >>>> >>>> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >>>> someplace. >>>> >>>> Meanwhile here is a start: >>>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> griffin wrote: >>>>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>>>> MikeMobile. >>>>> >>>>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>>>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>>>> This is going to be fun... >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>>>> > > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I see what you are talking about, I was just thinking on those shackles,
not he overall welding. I already have a D30 and a D44. Mike Greg wrote: > I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of > the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be > swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back > though. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:4712a370$0$20812$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com... >> Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it ready >> for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock >> buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with >> a 4" lift done up to match. >> >> The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a >> frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... >> >> One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they >> barely tagged the frame in one corner. >> >> 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, >> maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I >> bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... >> >> I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my >> drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. >> >> Mike >> >> Greg wrote: >>> Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame >>> sand blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, >>> and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had >>> any either. >>> >>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>> news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>> I am doing this already. >>>> >>>> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >>>> someplace. >>>> >>>> Meanwhile here is a start: >>>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> griffin wrote: >>>>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>>>> MikeMobile. >>>>> >>>>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>>>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>>>> This is going to be fun... >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>>>> > > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
I see what you are talking about, I was just thinking on those shackles,
not he overall welding. I already have a D30 and a D44. Mike Greg wrote: > I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of > the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be > swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back > though. > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:4712a370$0$20812$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com... >> Apparently that was a local 'Jeep' shop's job all the way making it ready >> for resale to the gent I bought it from. He was going to make a rock >> buggy, but made a baby instead. <grin> He does still have a nice TJ with >> a 4" lift done up to match. >> >> The back shackle hangers are bolted on stock and are the first place a >> frame starts to go usually so are the first 'welds'... >> >> One of those suckers is just welded to the back crossmember mostly, they >> barely tagged the frame in one corner. >> >> 'I' would tear them off fast the way I get twisted up on trails. Well, >> maybe not 'fast', that frame is in better shape than mine was when I >> bought my CJ7 ten years ago.... >> >> I also noticed the tranny skid plate on this one won't work for my >> drivetrain so I will have to swap mine over. >> >> Mike >> >> Greg wrote: >>> Had a look at your frame, nice welds they put on hey, I saw my frame >>> sand blasted, factory welds are pathetic, I do better welds with my mig, >>> and I've never had any training. Obviously Chrysler's welders haven't had >>> any either. >>> >>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>> news:47125ddd$0$5134$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>> I am doing this already. >>>> >>>> My album site, Sony is closing down so I need to set up a new account >>>> someplace. >>>> >>>> Meanwhile here is a start: >>>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2086967970 >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> griffin wrote: >>>>> You should take pics along the way so we can see the progress of the >>>>> MikeMobile. >>>>> >>>>> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message >>>>> news:471182ac$0$6058$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com... >>>>>> This is going to be fun... >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>>>>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... >>>>>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>>>>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>>>>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) >>>>>> > > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Are you going to beef up your frame?
I figure I should reinforce all the spots these frames break at before there is any damage. I want to beef up all the spring hanger areas, gusset the front crossmember and angle brace and gusset the rear crossmember for anchoring the trailer hitch and bumperettes solid. I am going to stuff the tails with a square tube. I was thinking on getting some 3/16" plate steel and making a bunch of cardboard templates, then renting a cutting torch or plasma cutter if I can find one and zip them all off in an afternoon/evening. Too bad you live so far away.... Mike Greg wrote: > I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of > the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be > swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back > though. > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Are you going to beef up your frame?
I figure I should reinforce all the spots these frames break at before there is any damage. I want to beef up all the spring hanger areas, gusset the front crossmember and angle brace and gusset the rear crossmember for anchoring the trailer hitch and bumperettes solid. I am going to stuff the tails with a square tube. I was thinking on getting some 3/16" plate steel and making a bunch of cardboard templates, then renting a cutting torch or plasma cutter if I can find one and zip them all off in an afternoon/evening. Too bad you live so far away.... Mike Greg wrote: > I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of > the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be > swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back > though. > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Are you going to beef up your frame?
I figure I should reinforce all the spots these frames break at before there is any damage. I want to beef up all the spring hanger areas, gusset the front crossmember and angle brace and gusset the rear crossmember for anchoring the trailer hitch and bumperettes solid. I am going to stuff the tails with a square tube. I was thinking on getting some 3/16" plate steel and making a bunch of cardboard templates, then renting a cutting torch or plasma cutter if I can find one and zip them all off in an afternoon/evening. Too bad you live so far away.... Mike Greg wrote: > I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of > the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be > swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back > though. > |
Re: Frame swap restore for my 86 CJ7
Are you going to beef up your frame?
I figure I should reinforce all the spots these frames break at before there is any damage. I want to beef up all the spring hanger areas, gusset the front crossmember and angle brace and gusset the rear crossmember for anchoring the trailer hitch and bumperettes solid. I am going to stuff the tails with a square tube. I was thinking on getting some 3/16" plate steel and making a bunch of cardboard templates, then renting a cutting torch or plasma cutter if I can find one and zip them all off in an afternoon/evening. Too bad you live so far away.... Mike Greg wrote: > I'll send you some pics of my new frame tomorrow, I'll take a couple of > the factory welds. My frame came with wide track, and 4" lift, so I will be > swapping over to wide track at the same time, I may do a 9" in the back > though. > |
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