can you figure out what I'm doing to my Jeep??? Remember that my Jeep has it's original tub, stamped out in 1953.

I just purchased one sheet of aluminum diamond-plate 4' x 16' x 1/8" had it cut into pieces, one seven feet long, one five feet long and that of course leaves a 4' x 4' square.
Also purchased was 4ea of aluminum 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 8' angle and 4ea 2" x 2" x .120" aluminum tubing.

I still need some 5200 and some stainless fasteners.

Old Jeep should have a good idea of what I'm doing;)

Let me guess.......one giant metal BONG? :smokin: :flipoff2:

that would be one hell of a skid plate:D

A diamond plate tub?:barf:

i hope its not a skid plate:eek: i would guess youre redoing the floor

i guess some sort of winged item to fly over the rocks

Originally posted by swamper502
i guess some sort of winged item to fly over the rocks


Your close.... He's going for that turbo wing he always wanted.

Bling Bling MoFo :flipoff2:

You'll need it with that turbo pinto engine :D

Chief hit it right on the nose, a giant wing for the back of the hi-hood. like he said "Bling-bling, 'cause that sheot is WHACK!!!":rolleyes:


Originally posted by desertCJ
A diamond plate tub?:barf:
close, aluminum diamond plate floor. No more see through floor for this boy:grinpimp: and I know how everybody here likes shiney things:flipoff2: so I thought that I'd share:p

Hey Old Jeep, do you have a picture of your floor handy??? I looked at your site and didn't see one.

Originally posted by Brad
i hope its not a skid plate:eek: i would guess youre redoing the floor

I WAS RIGHT:flipoff2:

Tom, you could polish it up real good and look up the dresses of your female passengers.

















I hope your mom likes it:flipoff2:

and here I was going to say he was going to make a lawn ornament.

Originally posted by Steve N
Tom, you could polish it up real good and look up the dresses of your female passengers.


I hope your mom likes it:flipoff2:

comes pre-polished:flipoff2: everything is going to be SO shiney:flipoff2: in fact, I'm even going to get the polished billet steering column to match everything else:flipoff2::flipoff2:

I love chrome:p it get's me home:flipoff2:

HAHAHAHAHA! Maybe you can even find a way to blend a mirror into the passenger side floor:D That way you get a really good view! Just make sure not to let your buddies ride with you if they are whereing shorts:flipoff2: You might crash that thing after that sight:rainbow: HAHA later:beer:

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, mirrored floors :idea: :grinpimp:

Hey hooder...Your gonna have to post some of the pics.

W.B

Originally posted by Willysboy2001
Hey hooder...Your gonna have to post some of the pics.

W.B

I've been hoping that Old Jeep will see this post, he has a floor similar to what I'm planning, and he has pics too:cool2:

okay, here are pics of Old Jeep's Jeep (Thanks Chuck!) though similar I am planning on doing the fender wells in aluminum, as well as the firewall. And where as Old Jeep made his subfloor out of one inch steel box tubing, I am going to use two inch aluminum box tubing and bolt the tub sides to the floor.
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/tubframefloor31199.jpg
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/42100JpRearFloor.jpg
http://www.oldjeep.com/images/42100JpFrontFloor.jpg

Looks like you beat me to it. Funny how those pictures came up in a different thread a couple days ago.

Mines bolted in too. Couldn't weld the supports to the sides of the tub because the previous owner laid a thick coat of fiberglass all over the sides of the tub. Makes it impossible to weld near it without it flaming up.

Yeah the chicks down at the mall oughta love all that shiny stuff! :cool: :roxy: :smokin: :grinpimp: :beret:

Bling Bling :) D
Scott

you haven't seen Bling-bling untill you've seen my new steering column:flipoff2:
http://www.billetspecialties.com/big_image/x25120.jpg
the interior of my Jeep is gonna be so shiney that anybody inside of it is going to need shades:cool2:

Originally posted by HighHooder
you haven't seen Bling-bling untill you've seen my new steering column:flipoff2:
http://www.billetspecialties.com/big_image/x25120.jpg
the interior of my Jeep is gonna be so shiney that anybody inside of it is going to need shades:cool2: Yeah, 'cause we all know your jeep won't get out of the garage for at least another year................... :flipoff2:

OUCH!!! that almost hurt my feelings and it probably would've if it were'nt so close to home:(:flipoff2:

Sweet Hood....you can now name it "Project: Mobile Tanning Booth" :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Keith Strong
Sweet Hood....you can now name it "Project: Mobile Tanning Booth" :rolleyes:
If I name it anything will you do me a favor and have somebody bitch slap me for being stupid???

though, having chicks in bikinis riding around in my rig catchin' a tan really doesn't sound that bad:flipoff2: :idea:I wonder if I could charge them money for too:grinpimp:

Hooder- What's this setting you back? How bad was your floor prior to this project? My CJ2A is showing it's age in spots and, ever since Old Jeep sent me the picks of his, I have been seriously thinking about making the move now while the frame and body is off.....

Originally posted by 1RUSTYRIG
Hooder- What's this setting you back? How bad was your floor prior to this project? My CJ2A is showing it's age in spots and, ever since Old Jeep sent me the picks of his, I have been seriously thinking about making the move now while the frame and body is off.....

one sheet of aluminum diamond-plate 4' x 16' x 1/8" had it cut into pieces, one seven feet long, one five feet long and that of course leaves a 4' x 4' square.
4ea of aluminum 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 8' angle
4ea 2" x 2" x .120" aluminum tubing

$633.00 (includes sales tax of 8.4%?)


My floor is pretty bad, here this pic sorta shows the floors condition, it doesn't show the worst parts, but you can see that the hat channels are pretty much toast.
http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/Photos/Tech/Pinto/McHughFloorSupports.JPG
now, if you look at that picture it pretty much illistrates what I plan on doing with the 2x2 box, have it double as a bodylift as and a sub-frame. My only holdback for the moment is that I'm installing a 22gal tank in the rear and I don't know how much I'll need to raise the floor. Hell, the tank itself is a little wider than the inside diameter of my frame. So I plan on cutting out the two rear crossmembers, spread the frame about a half-inch, and then weld in 2x4 box crossmembers that will hold the tank and make the frame even stronger than I've already made it:grinpimp:

Hooder- I just called my local steel house and they have 4x8x1/8 sheets of diamond plate for $90. I'm there! I'll let you know how it turns out.

Originally posted by HighHooder

the interior of my Jeep is gonna be so shiney that anybody inside of it is going to need shades:cool2: no biggie, they're wearing them anyway to hide their bloodshot eyes :smokin: :flipoff2:

Originally posted by 1RUSTYRIG
Hooder- I just called my local steel house and they have 4x8x1/8 sheets of diamond plate for $90. I'm there! I'll let you know how it turns out.

Is that aluminum diamond plate? If so, that's a steal! Otherwise, steel diamond plate is going to be heavy.

Originally posted by 1RUSTYRIG
Hooder- I just called my local steel house and they have 4x8x1/8 sheets of diamond plate for $90. I'm there! I'll let you know how it turns out.

great price!!! it probably has the rough finish on it at that price, and if not, hey, all the better:bounce::bounce2:

Originally posted by HighHooder
OUCH!!! that almost hurt my feelings and it probably would've if it were'nt so close to home:(:flipoff2: :flipoff2: just trying to motivate you....... :flipoff2:

Originally posted by HighHooder


great price!!! it probably has the rough finish on it at that price, and if not, hey, all the better:bounce::bounce2:

So I did indeed get quoted a price for steel and not alum! I thought that price was too good to be true. The alum prices is 450 a sheet......Second thoughts!

shop around, here in Tacoma a 4'x8'x1/8" aluminum diamond plate is $320

Originally posted by HighHooder
shop around, here in Tacoma a 4'x8'x1/8" aluminum diamond plate is $320

:eek: I paid $138 here in MD. Hell, it would porbably be cheaper still to by it here and ship it out there.

Originally posted by ChiefSlapaHo


:eek: I paid $138 here in MD. Hell, it would porbably be cheaper still to by it here and ship it out there.

Damn I wish that I would've known that aluminum prices are that cheap there:confused: BUT HOW/WHY??? Todd, are you sure that it was 1/8"x4'x8'??? that's fawkin cheap:eek:


sounds like 1rustyrig needs to get the ol' Cheif to hook 'im up with some shiney stuff;) It's not too heavy, but it is an odd size, but if you do it like Old Jeep did his floor you could cut it down to 4'x5' and duct tape the 3'x4' piece to it and ship it that way, it's smaller, and I bet it could even go fedex or ups;)

Originally posted by HighHooder


Damn I wish that I would've known that aluminum prices are that cheap there:confused: BUT HOW/WHY??? Todd, are you sure that it was 1/8"x4'x8'??? that's fawkin cheap:eek:





Dead serious.... 1/8 and a 4x8 sheet only a buck 38. YES I have a discount, but only 15%

So far to date I've made a complete dash, corners for the rear, and a rear cargo area cover. I still have a little bit left over. Gonna be ordering some soon for more corners to sell, GROUP BUY :rolleyes:

Think about it Tom, cut it in 4x4 sheets and mail it to the West side :D I'll cut ya a deal ;)

Lets look into shipping! I would be down for some of that action...I shopped around here and can't find it under $400...And a lot of places are completely out! I guess that's the bitch of living 30 minutes from the rubicon!

Originally posted by Keith Strong
Hmmmmmmmmmmm, mirrored floors :idea: :grinpimp:

I mentioned mirrored floors something like 3 crashed BBs ago. I think I used one of my banned usernames though. Hmm... Tom, Keith, Steve?? banned usernames??? On second thought not likely in this "crowd":rolleyes: :flipoff2:

Originally posted by Steve N


I mentioned mirrored floors something like 3 crashed BBs ago. I think I used one of my banned usernames though. Hmm... Tom, Keith, Steve?? banned usernames??? On second thought not likely in this "crowd":rolleyes: :flipoff2:

Tom... you can install your mirrored floors if you want too but wouldn't it be easier just to ask me to lift my skirt ;)

Banned usernames??? Oh Steve, what ever could you be talking about :rolleyes:


:D

Originally posted by HighHoodersHooker


Tom... you can install your mirrored floors if you want too but wouldn't it be easier just to ask me to lift my skirt ;)

Banned usernames??? Oh Steve, what ever could you be talking about :rolleyes:


:D
:eek::eek::eek:oh shit! she's back:eek::eek::eek::flipoff2: never been banned from anywhere:flipoff2: ('cept a few boxes I know:()

Originally posted by HighHooder
shop around, here in Tacoma a 4'x8'x1/8" aluminum diamond plate is $320

What????? I bought mine locally 4x8x 3/16" for about $140

I'd shop somewhere else.

you guys SUCK!!! $320 is the going rate around here:mad:

Originally posted by HighHooder
you guys SUCK!!! $320 is the going rate around here:mad:


But you swallow....;)


let me know when to ship Tom :D

now this REALLY has me confused, here in the Pacific northwest, with all of our cheap hydro-electric power is where the MAKE aluminum, fawkin Reynolds is only a few miles away, why is it more expensive here than there??? are you sure that we are talking about the same gauge dp? When I say 1/8" I'm talking the main piece of metal, not measuring the diamonds.

Perplexed:confused:

Originally posted by HighHooder
now this REALLY has me confused, here in the Pacific northwest, with all of our cheap hydro-electric power is where the MAKE aluminum, fawkin Reynolds is only a few miles away, why is it more expensive here than there??? are you sure that we are talking about the same gauge dp? When I say 1/8" I'm talking the main piece of metal, not measuring the diamonds.

Perplexed:confused:

Yes, 3/16 tread plate. Have you called a couple places? Loook up metals in the yellow pages - and make sure you don't call Metal Express - they might sell you a 4x8 sheet for $320.

Originally posted by HighHooder
now this REALLY has me confused, here in the Pacific northwest, with all of our cheap hydro-electric power is where the MAKE aluminum, fawkin Reynolds is only a few miles away, why is it more expensive here than there??? are you sure that we are talking about the same gauge dp? When I say 1/8" I'm talking the main piece of metal, not measuring the diamonds.

Perplexed:confused:


(301) 373-6390 Posner Industries Inc. Bright shiney finish 4x8 sheet of 1/8


10 miles up the road from the TeePee :D

fawkers:flipoff2:

I just contacted an aluminum supply house here in Sacramento and they have shiny and flat for 150 per sheet. I'm back in business!

CARDO Industries
916-922-7824

Question- What is everyone using to cut their aluminum? I was thinking about buying a plasma cutter until my wife caught wind of it...hehehe...What about a scroll saw with metal blades? Or a sawzall? Suggestions.......

Originally posted by 1RUSTYRIG
Question- What is everyone using to cut their aluminum? I was thinking about buying a plasma cutter until my wife caught wind of it...hehehe...What about a scroll saw with metal blades? Or a sawzall? Suggestions.......

I used a circular saw with a very fine toothed blade. You need to hold onto the saw really good to avoid a nasty kickback.

Aluminum is easy to cut, just take your time. Let the speed of the blade do your work for you, and move it very slowly. This will keep your blade from wearing out and from kicking back.

DeWalt SawZaw..... my choice of weapons :D