Tub Change started

[upnover]

Got a little more completed today.
When I extendedmy frame I created a starage space in the rear between the frame rails. When I started redoing the Jeep I found that I wanted/needed to place the propane tanks over where the storage is. So I needed to come up with a solution. At first, I was going to do something like what Rich did with the liftgate shocks. But, I was no convinced that they would be strong enough since they would be lifting my propane tanks, and the heavy built rack I made for them. So I decided to go another way. A pheumatic cylinder was used. Here is a Vid of it working. Not complete yet, just barely got it working and it started raining on me. I think I will need to put a regulator inline, and a limit strap or chain to keep it from slamming the top of the cylinder. I have not made the back mounts yet to secure the rear of the rack. Ok, and yes, I know that hat looks goofy. But it is warm. Flame away.

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[rattlecanpaint]

That's pretty darn cool!

 

[bigassedredjeep]

that is awesome

where'd you get the pneu. cylinder from?? can you get more??

 

[upnover]

Was given to me, which is why this was all possible.

 

[Ricky B]

Dude thats awsome, way to Inovative!!!

 

[greg slade]

very nice, Chip!
And just think you are all ready to go huntin "Wabbit". It's wabbit season you know.

 

[BRUISER]

Good job.. I would liek to see it when done

 

[bigassedredjeep]

DONE YET???

 

[upnover]

Nope! I got started on the cage. Been really dragging my feet on it to be honest. But I hope to get some work done on it this week.

 

[upnover]

a little more done

Latest progress

The "fenders" will have some 18ga plate on them and tool boxes attached on one side, and I am thinking spare drive shafts, tie rod, drag link, high lift on the other. Biiger spares box will be in the middle over the batteries. And of course, the tank rack with the bling air lift on the back.

 

[Leslie]

WOO HOO! It's closer and closer to being DONE!

 

[upnover]

Had a few friends over and got the cab part of the cage back in. Kinda looks like a rig again. Now it's time to get it all tied in with the rear and make it functional again. Will post some pics of progress.

 

[upnover]

Latest work

Here's the latest work. Getting the cage tied in.
Still more to do, but it's comming around.

 

[upnover]

more

And a few more

 

[yellowhood]

jeep

looks good .go to bed.you need your rest to help me......Cant wait to see it on the trail ,that means mine is done toooo..

 

[doc]

Looks good!!!

 

[SPOA87YJ]

Love the look of that thing, nice work Chip!

 

[pheery]

very cool looking, i like the change, turned out sweet.

 

[BIGWOODY]

a node Chip.....
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/STONEAMY/muddevils077.jpg

 

[upnover]

Gotcha

 

[upnover]

lil more progress

Here's the latest

 

[Mikeo]

Hi Chip,
Is your rear cage and bed area built from pipe or tube? The reason I ask is that I am considering doing the same thing to my CJ and currently have a pipe bender but no budget for a tubing bender. If I can get away with having the main cage built out of tube and then tie in my own pipe cage for the rear it would fit in my budget VS having the whole thing bent from tube. By the way the Jeep looks great!

Mike

 

[upnover]

TY Mike
I replied to your email

 

[upnover]

This mornings progress

A few more pics

 

[upnover]

I left it alone at 1:30 this morning

Here's the latest. Still wiring to do, tie up the exaust, a few more odds and ends.
Fenders on, OBA all plumbed in, Batteries all wired up, Quick connect for jumper/ welder installed, disconnects to switch to 24V, tabs for CB, spare tie down(when I have to carry a spare) Propane safety tie down, Reverse light, and tail lights. ect ect ect.