90's throw back.....Manche build

mcutler said:
the last piece that would be removed, so as to be a fully functional vehicle when all the panels are removed for cleaning
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This is funny for at least three different reasons.

I don't think either of our Jeeps has been washed since August.
 
shawn said:
This is funny for at least three different reasons.

I don't think either of our Jeeps has been washed since August.
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Lol, I'm the same way with my trucks. But the off-road toys get washed, in and out, after every trip.

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Drivers side aluminum is done, templates are close for passenger side. Try to knock it out today. Then onto the steel engine covers.


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.... unfortunately, once the seats are in, you'll never see it...

Matt

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Is there any kind of traction aid planned for that floorboard area? I’d bust my ass getting in and out.
 
BigSouth said:
Is there any kind of traction aid planned for that floorboard area? I’d bust my ass getting in and out.
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Never needed any before. Could add some if I see the need. But there isn't much room to fall in this cockpit, [emoji16].

Thousands of buggies with aluminum floors rolling around with no grip tape.

Brake foot needs to slide, long throw there. Gas foot will get a heel rest, much like I've done in the past.

But seriously, with the swing out door bar, I can spin in the seat and place both feet on the ground easily, (and I'm 6'4"). Now climbing through the window is damn entertaining!

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awesome build since the beginning i do have a question and y'all don't kill me for it but what are those little copper and silver looking pegs you've used throughout this build you just used some on the cowl just wondering what those are used for
 
Charles Smith said:
awesome build since the beginning i do have a question and y'all don't kill me for it but what are those little copper and silver looking pegs you've used throughout this build you just used some on the cowl just wondering what those are used for
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Cleko temporary fasteners. Variety of hole diameters. Awesome, priceless tool for doing any type of sheet metal work.



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Charles Smith said:
that's cool it makes sense now I'll have to look into those this build (aka work of art) has inspired me to try out some sheet metal work
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Always good to expand your skill set!

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NC-V said:
Lookin good!

Are you running glass / lexan? or leaving it open? (I apologize if this was already answered)
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Thanks Kyle.

Stock windshield with molded rubber trim, none of that shitty peeling black aluminum trim with dry rotted plastic clips...[emoji44]. Lol

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Where do you get that much cardboard for templates at. Must have used at least 40 refrigerator boxes lol
 
YotaOnRocks said:
Where do you get that much cardboard for templates at. Must have used at least 40 refrigerator boxes lol
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Lol, boxes make terrible templates.

Michael's or hobby lobby. Its actually natural matte board for framing. Comes in a 3'x4' sheet, about $5. Think I've purchased 7 sheets total, and I've got 2 left.

It's almost the same thickness as the tins, and it drills and cuts easily. Certainly nice to be able to cleko it.

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mcutler said:
Not painting anything. Scotch brite, and protectant....at least until I get tired of the aggravation.
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Bringing this back from earlier....That's a WHOLE lot of fasteners and panels covering raw metal. I know at THIS point in most complicated builds it gets fully blown apart for powedercote/paint. I mean...NOT doing so saves you a LOT of work right now...but do you think it may cause more headache later to NOT powdercote/paint the chassis now?

Not criticizing...attempting to learn and broaden my learning (@Tacoma747 already gave me a crash course in Cleko's :smokin:)
 
CasterTroy said:
Bringing this back from earlier....That's a WHOLE lot of fasteners and panels covering raw metal. I know at THIS point in most complicated builds it gets fully blown apart for powedercote/paint. I mean...NOT doing so saves you a LOT of work right now...but do you think it may cause more headache later to NOT powdercote/paint the chassis now?

Not criticizing...attempting to learn and broaden my learning (@Tacoma747 already gave me a crash course in Cleko's :smokin:)
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Surely. Everything has a price.

But I'm cool with it, for now.

There are some proven products out now that I'll be testing.

I've always used Gibb's protectant on all surfaces and it works great, just needs frequent application. Immediately paintable and weld through. I will use this (as an overt coat) no matter what coating I use below.

Sharkhide is another bare metal sealer that has been successful. Dries clear. Weld through.

Mavcoat is yet another, and happens to be the official metal protectant of Ultra 4. (But has a waxy texture). Weld through.

I'm starting with Mr. Fix 9h ceramic coating on the aluminum, body, and testing on bare steel. So far so good. There's a couple TT teams coating an entire vehicle in this (or comparable product like Ceramic Pro).

I won't use wd-40, (works great for fighting corrosion), but it is a nightmare to paint over, should I do so later.


I'll have loads of down time after the build is 'over'- (like that will ever happen...).

... and I have 3 boys that are always bored....

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... and if I paint, ill use Steel-it. Its a stainless steel impregnated aerosol that is weldable. Very popular and successful in the desert and trophy truck world right now.

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See...that's the kind of reply us dummies NEED......informative, educational, as well as dumbed down enough that even wannabe's can understand it!


mcutler said:
I won't use wd-40, (works great for fighting corrosion), but it is a nightmare to paint over, should I do so later.
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I found the joys of WD-40 back in my early dirtbike days. Cover the disc brakes and seat and use a bottle of it on every inch of the bike just prior to hitting the trails and cleanup is a friggin BREEZE! I do this now on the underside of the Jeep if I know it's going to be extremely wet and sloppy. Cuts the pressure wash time after in half. But...not a welder, and only rattle-can the underside once it's dry to cover the fresh scuffs and bumps.
 
Thanks for sharing some tech on metal coating. :smokin:
 
I passed you on 109 just before you got to the Outpost. I had to get pops back he was jonesing to see his wife in the hospital and his 78 year old ass was tired from being on the trails since 9:30

You have no idea how hard it was not to turn around and follow you back just to see this thing in person, but his love for his wife and my desire to get him there back to Winston before dark to see her was a little bit greater.

But it was a pleasure just seeing it on the trailer
 
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