Restoring my fathers old hunting Jeep

Started work on the other side today. After doing the drivers side I just cut around the spots I knew needed replacement. Way to much bondo to get the to see the spot welds









This was the point where I said "why am I doing this" lol







I thought I could save the tool box but don't think so now



The tailgate surround looked like it could be saved but I would have been grinding the po's welds for hrs so I just cut off the chains









 
If you wonder if it's worth the work to remove supports and flanges check out the rust underneath





The top rail had a pretty bad bend to it


Tried to fix it this way but it just went back


This worked



Still a lot to do though as you can see


So my plan is the same as the other side, replace this lower section


Replace this section


This area is full of brazing so I'll probably just put new steel in


I plan on spot blasting all the leftover surface rust, we'll see if I blow thru it
 
Now all this work may flop since I have high standards from my work and I'm new to welding so, if I step back and take a look and don't like what I see I'm not going to settle. Also if I come into a bunch of money ( yeah right) or a certain member of the female species says "sure spend $ 4,000.00 on a new tub (never going to happen) these sides will be hanging on the wall in my shop
 
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Now all this work may flop since I have high standards from my work and I'm new to welding so, if I step back and take a look and don't like what I see I'm not going to settle. Also if I come into a bunch of money ( yeah right) or a certain member of the female species says "sure spend $ 4,000.00 on a new tub (never going to happen) these sides will be hanging on the wall in my shop
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I know what you mean about settling, I have hard time doing that on my projects as well. However there is something to be said for doing the project yourself whether it is perfect or not. I am always in awe when I see your pictures of this project. I would be at a loss to even know where to start. Give me a wood board and I can make it into something, not so much with steel!
 
John, I sure enjoy your updates. I have lots of respect for your drive and skill. Good luck with the female species. Mine would complain about the time drain, suggest I buy the parts then use the $ spent has a bargaining chip. In the end, she'd say, for the time and effort, you should have bought a new one....:)
 
That's not a jeep tub.....it is rust holding hands!! :D

Looking good but $4000 for a new tub is going to seem cheap by the time you get finished fixing rust on this one!!
 
Today I made the lower rocker replacement panel for the passenger side. I fastened as shown so I can use it as a straight edge and grind up to it to get it straight.




I do better by stitch welding, grinding down leaving a mound and cleaning up with a Dremel tool






After making the panel I saw where this area was so pitted behind it you can see thru it in spots so I need to make a panel to fit in there
 
I spent a couple hours, yesterday, fabricating brackets to mount 2002 WS6 Trans Am brakes on the front of my '68 camaro. I have already built the necessary stuff and mounted the disc brakes off the rear of the Trans Am onto the rear of the camaro and I will soon be dropping the LS1 motor and 6 speed manual transmission in the camaro. I understand the *fun* of it!! But I hate fixing rust!!:D
 
Rust sucks! As far as stitch welding you will be fine. There is really no structural integrity gained by welding the whole length in your case. When welding thinner materials I try to weld fit grind fit to ensure my fit is right. When grinding, whether using a grinder, end grinder, or dremmel, be Leary of flap wheels and tiger paws. They are excellent tools to complete the job and tend to give you a smoother finish, however, they also flex. This flex will cause you to take away material on the edges of your weld making the area adjacent thinner. Take your time but you don't have to be anal. Everything looks great so far. Also, if you blow a hole while welding just get a piece of brass or copper and use it as backing then weld the hole up. You can grind to smooth it out. If you don't have a piece of 1/2" copper I would recommend getting one. I have one that is approximately 3"x6" for instances like that. It comes in handy.

Also remember, no matter the level of the welder we all have to grind and make repairs at times. Don't get to frustrated when you have an issue. It's just metal and can be repaired. We hardly ever throw a piece of metal away. We repair it and keep going. As an inspector I think I am one of the most hated guys on site because welders hate grinders but I make them use them all the time.
 
I wanted to try using panel clamps this weekend but of course no one local sells them and I didn't want to wait to have them shipped so of course I built some
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just took some 1" square stock and cut it in 1" lengths
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I cut the slot with a 1/16"grinder wheel
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And look at that they work :) came to 41 cents a pc not including labor of course....who counts that anyway
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Sandblasted the panel today to see what needs to get cut out






Just a big puzzle




She's not impressed


I decided to cut this pc out since it was so pitted. Plus I love grinding ......... not






Tomorrow's another day
 
Crap did you lose all your pictures to the thieves at Photobucket?! If so that sucks. I was wondering if you ever finished this project.
 
You didn't "lose" your photos. You can still log on to photobucket and download them. I do that all time usually to upload to imgur when I want to re-share it.

That said photobucket still sucks for what they did.
 
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