Updates from build discussions on dozens of 4x4 forums.
3:59 am on Apr 13th, 2022 EDT - updated by Fireball
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
Some forward progress tonight. Extended the starter wires with some heat shrink crimp connectors: Fa...Click for Fireball's full post
5:15 am on Apr 12th, 2022 EDT - updated by Fireball
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
Was too tired from yard projects yesterday to do anything on the Jeep except clean the work area and...Click for Fireball's full post
10:12 pm on Apr 10th, 2022 EDT - updated by timsresort
1965 Jeep CJ Rubicon Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1965 Jeep CJ Rubicon Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
The 2 old rigs out in the sun together for the first time this year. We are getting closer to a rock...Click for timsresort's full post
4:10 am on Apr 10th, 2022 EDT - updated by Fireball
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
Made some actual progress on things tonight. Transfer case flange installed on new Tom Woods drivesh...Click for Fireball's full post
10:17 pm on Apr 8th, 2022 EDT - updated by timsresort
1965 Jeep CJ Rubicon Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1965 Jeep CJ Rubicon Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
Quick after work project, installed the new V6 emblems from Partsdude4x4. Sam is the only one licens...Click for timsresort's full post
4:27 am on Apr 8th, 2022 EDT - updated by Fireball
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
Made a simple relocation bracket for the parking brake cable. The cable end has a 5/16" bolt and a t...Click for Fireball's full post
10:33 pm on Apr 7th, 2022 EDT - updated by timsresort
1965 Jeep CJ Rubicon Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1965 Jeep CJ Rubicon Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
Finalized the rack lower clamp. It isn't going anywhere. Finished the driver side rocker, painted wi...Click for timsresort's full post
5:09 am on Apr 7th, 2022 EDT - updated by Fireball
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
Got a couple things done tonight. New fuel lines are ran (with the exception of one P-clip I can't i...Click for Fireball's full post
4:24 am on Apr 6th, 2022 EDT - updated by Fireball
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
More fiddly stuff today. Got several coats of paint applied today by ducking out to the shop on brea...Click for Fireball's full post
3:09 am on Apr 5th, 2022 EDT - updated by Fireball
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
1971 Jeep CJ Wheeling Rig Build on EarlyCJ5.com (more Jeep CJ builds)
Bah, I forgot about one more piece of sheet metal work. Some previous owner cut notches in the brake...Click for Fireball's full post