Welding Tips and Tricks

long post -- cliff notes -- bought jeep in box, welding it up.

I've always had a thing for jeeps and taking the path less traveled. Had my 1st jeep in '84, The more I got into 4x4's the more I would make a few mods to them .
my 81 CJ7 then I had a TJ, then a YJ and then another CJ.
the last CJ7 Stopped wheeling for a while three years ago for health reasons, then I got the bug again.. always liked the Goatbuilt Chassis kits and almost bought the Ibex one a while back, then he came out the with Jeep LJ kit and I was hooked. May last year I ordered one. I already had the subframe assembly so that saved me a dollar.
jeep in a box spent some time gathering up some parts and a new welder, helmet(s) and other shop stuff \ tools I needed before I got started.
I assembled the subframe assembly first . Once I had the subframe assembly put together, I began working on the chassis jig and getting it laid out properly. My Son came for a visit and helped with that part. this is the same kid in the first pic, only taller lol
once the jig was set, I began adding the pieces. Important note here, Each piece of the chassis is numbered and marked, notched and or bent. Which is a huge help. stopped a bit and joined this site and got a huge amount of help with my welding, for which I am forever thankful. Free beer and brisket for all... one day. Its been slow but I've been trying to do a little every day. Wife, Work, Chores etc keep me busy, something about too many irons in the fire.

Which brings us up to the current pics. started fish plating this past weekend.
and that's where I'm at as of this writing. I have everything on hand needed to make it a roller. just some more assembly needed.

Awesome project.
you're having fun building it and you're gonna have fun playing with it when it's finished. How good is that!

Nice work !

THAT'S NICE !!!! sure wish we were closer. I make a great watcher during a build.

Thanks Guys...I'm enjoying the process for sure

Jeep in a box! I never knew there was such a thing, that's a very cool and ambitious project.

Please keep the post updated as the project progresses. It's really great to follow along.
Thanks for posting!

That looks like a really fun project. There's all kinds of kits out there for welding up jeep stuff so I should have figured there would be complete Jeep kits too. Lots of good times ahead!

Is this the same kit that Ian Johnson made on Fourwheeler on MotortrendTV? He did a 3 part series on the build of a kit jeep like that. It also might be on his youtube channel "Big Tire Garage".

Onelick

Onelick wrote:Is this the same kit that Ian Johnson made on Fourwheeler on MotortrendTV? He did a 3 part series on the build of a kit jeep like that. It also might be on his youtube channel "Big Tire Garage".

Onelick

yes it is. there are 5 shows chronicling the build. I reference those from time to time. Josh @ Goatbuilt has been a huge help as well.

Love these clamps.

I got a bit more done since our last visit.

I've gotta get my junk running so I can come wheel with you atleast once before you sell it. Lol

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WTXOffroader wrote:I've gotta get my junk running so I can come wheel with you atleast once before you sell it. Lol

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Haha! You have a cpl months yet....Good to see you on here