California cj7 build.

[IAFFCJ]

Looking good brother

 

[Jeeperdd]

Well, I forgot to take pics yesterday, shame on me [emoji849]. I ended up repainting the dash and grill, I wasn't happy with how it turned out the first time.
Painted all the small brackets black. Stuff like seat brackets , tire carrier stop and such. Also rebuilt the heater box with a new core. Ordered a bunch of parts, most should be in tomorrow.

 

[Kim Dawson]

Glad you found a nice uncut dash with openings for the clock and tach. It's going to be a really nice seven.

 

[IAFFCJ]

Well, I forgot to take pics yesterday, shame on me [emoji849].

I'll vouge for ya. [emoji12] The dash came out awesome.

 

[Jeeperdd]

Glad you found a nice uncut dash with openings for the clock and tach. It's going to be a really nice seven.

Thanks, it wasn't 100% perfect. I had to fix one hole in it.

I'll vouge for ya. [emoji12] The dash came out awesome.

Thanks Jake!

I forgot to mention Jake came down and helped with the process yesterday. I won't mention what he broke and then "Tried to fix" Good times though and I do appreciate the help!

 

[Jeeperdd]

Got the paint smoothed out today.

Grill back in

Some of the parts I painted the other day

Pulled the blue seat covers. I'll be putting thes in the for sale thread. Somebody can use the backs for repair pieces

 

[Jeeperdd]

Brown Santa came while I was away today [emoji3]

 

[Jeeperdd]

Got a few hours last night for some jeep therapy.

 

[Jeeperdd]

Getting closer.

I still have a lot of little cosmetic things to add and of course a steering column. Then I'll tackle mechanical, brakes, fluids, ignition, and such.

 

[Polarfire]

Nice! I'd wheel the heck out of that!

 

[Jeeperdd]

Man the little stuff is really sucking up some time on this one. First pic is one that I forgot to post earlier in the thread.

New old stock bumpers

all the snaps are on. When I get a warm day I'll fit the top.

 

[Jeeperdd]

hole drilled for head light switch. I really like the floor mats!

And some carb work. This one is a weber clone. I want to go with stock so I can run the stock air cleaner.

 

[gr8dain]

Looking beautiful Dustin.

 

[Jeeperdd]

Missed one

 

[Polarfire]

I love this build! Great job!

 

[Bad Karma]

I don't know what I looked at more... The pics of this awesome Jeep build, or all the kick a$$ wall art!!!

 

[gr8dain]

I don't know what I looked at more... The pics of this awesome Jeep build, or all the kick a$$ wall art!!!

I saw the kitchen cabinets in the one pic of his workbench a few posts up and remembered that I have a bunch in my basement waiting to be hung in my garage as well. That is supposed to be a summer project. AFTER I get the Scrambler "done".

 

[Jeeperdd]

Thanks guys!
Been slow going, sick with the flu for a week didn't help. Glad i got that flu shot [emoji849]
Seat belts in.

this is how to drill out the drip tubes on a carter to keep it from clogging. The drill bit is so small I have to use a pair of pliers and drill it by hand. My drill will not tighten down on it.

And replaced the shifters with a pair that has better inserts.

 

[spankrjs]

Looking good

I use a "pin vise", available at hobby shops, to hold the tiny drill bits, works great

Like this:

https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/modelcraft-pin-vice-drill-bits/

 

[Jeeperdd]

Ignition upgrade!

Primed the engine.

we have oil!
Battery died, had to go to the corded drill.