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Gojeep · 05-10-2010, 02:20 AM

Nice. 8)

SpineTx · 05-10-2010, 09:40 AM

Can you post a side shot of the bumper and winch? this is an AWESOME build. Would you be interested in making/selling another set of front fenders?

Firewiz · 05-14-2010, 08:37 AM

I will get some more pics of the bumper, just got it welded up. If you are really serious about the fenders we could maybe work something out. How is Yuba City these days? Lived there for a while in "94, and have family near Placerville. Have a good one Dennis

Firewiz · 05-25-2010, 07:59 PM

Making some more progress, a few more pic of the bumper and some of the fuel cell mount

Firewiz · 05-25-2010, 08:00 PM

olason · 05-25-2010, 08:39 PM

nice work on your project so far.

What area of Minnesota are you from? I am from Northeastern North Dakota. I have seen a few of these pickups around. Doesn't help with being a farm kid you see a lot of the vehicles that get left in yards etc.

I know of one in the paper, and a guy who had/has one. He is the Willys expert in my area, he rebuilt the original f134 or L134 engine for my project. My grandpa's high school ride, a 1946 CJ2A. It is a 3 speed on the tree, and even has the PTO option.

SpineTx · 05-27-2010, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firewiz

I will get some more pics of the bumper, just got it welded up. If you are really serious about the fenders we could maybe work something out. How is Yuba City these days? Lived there for a while in "94, and have family near Placerville. Have a good one Dennis

Thanks for the pics. Awesome build, and I am serious about the fenders. Yuba City has grown ALOT since you have been here and at least one major flood. Do you ever get out this way?

83cucv · 06-12-2011, 04:32 PM

any updates on this sweet build??

Firewiz · 06-15-2011, 09:04 AM

Not much to write about, still working on it just had a lot of house work and family stuff to take care of. Stay tuned I hope to have some updates soon.

47coeman · 08-10-2011, 09:11 PM

You have been a big inspiration to me as I start on my 48 pu I have owned for 25 years. However I am going to run toyota running gear with triple reduction boxes and a VW TDI, ya I know the electronics as some people say but that is no problem to me. pumping out 170 Hp and 300 lb of diesel torque it will push the ol willies just fine on 35s. with good fuel mileage. Everything you have done is top drawer looking forward to seeing your progress, something you can be proud of.

Firewiz · 03-19-2012, 08:11 PM

I'll try and get some pics up here in the next week. I built a small tray in the box to carry "STUFF", and I installed some new door latches. That was kind of a pain but I wanted something more secure than the stock latch. I also put in a new hood latch. Now to just finish it all!!

D Rat · 03-21-2012, 09:14 PM

Good to hear from you, now lets see the pics.

Firewiz · 03-28-2012, 07:04 PM

stock

Holes filled and new hole for the handle. I got all the handles and latch kit from Speedway Motors

old latch cut out ready for the new mount

New latch tacked in. It looks kind of crude but I couldn't set the latch in any more or it hit the window channel

so this is the new latch linkage...the handle attaches to a 5/16 rod with a collar. the rod runs thru the door so I could put a handle on the inside. To connect the handle to the latch I used a piece of bike chain..

As it sits today

Gojeep · 03-29-2012, 05:07 PM

Which handles did you put on?

MidnightBurn · 03-29-2012, 09:37 PM

Did I miss it somewhere? What exterior handles did you go with? Great job on this truck. It's very unique and great to see your creativity continuing onward to build something truly fantastic. I always look forward to seeing more.

Firewiz · 03-30-2012, 10:32 AM

I needed a handle that rotates instead of pushes, I went with 28-29 Ford handles from speedway.

Firewiz · 03-30-2012, 10:39 AM

Nothing like the original but it still has the old look. Plus now I can lock the doors.

Gojeep · 03-30-2012, 11:27 PM

Any pictures of them mounted?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firewiz

The frame has been extended 8" to accomadate longer springs and strech the WB to 116"

Also I don't understand when you say you have extended the wheelbase to 116" when stock wheelbase is 118"???

Firewiz · 03-31-2012, 05:51 AM

Maybe I can get some pics up this weekend. As far as the wheelbase, I added 8" to the front to make room for the longer springs. I guess I never measured the wheelbase to begin with.

Firewiz · 04-06-2012, 05:13 PM

So here are a few pics of the finished door .

and the inside handle

Firewiz · 04-06-2012, 05:19 PM

The bed/place to haul stuff. still need a floor.

and the taillight and backup light.

Firewiz · 04-06-2012, 05:23 PM

CAVE · 04-06-2012, 09:11 PM

I like it! I'm really liking the bed rack.. or whatever you call it.

Gojeep · 04-09-2012, 03:05 AM

Great to see it suddenly moving along so fast again.

95yjjeep · 04-10-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gojeep

Great to see it suddenly moving along so fast again.

x2. This build is top notch. Keep it up. I'm sure you've given quite a few guys (including myself) inspiration for their builds.

05-10-2010, 09:40 AM	#102 (permalink)
SpineTx Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1499 Location: Yuba City, CA 95993, USA Posts: 2,563	Can you post a side shot of the bumper and winch? this is an AWESOME build. Would you be interested in making/selling another set of front fenders? __________________ Pain is your Mind Failing you; Body Damage is your driving ability failing you

05-25-2010, 08:39 PM	#106 (permalink)
olason Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Member # 161020 Location: Cavalier, ND or Fargo, ND Posts: 12	jeep pickup nice work on your project so far. What area of Minnesota are you from? I am from Northeastern North Dakota. I have seen a few of these pickups around. Doesn't help with being a farm kid you see a lot of the vehicles that get left in yards etc. I know of one in the paper, and a guy who had/has one. He is the Willys expert in my area, he rebuilt the original f134 or L134 engine for my project. My grandpa's high school ride, a 1946 CJ2A. It is a 3 speed on the tree, and even has the PTO option.

06-12-2011, 04:32 PM	#108 (permalink)
83cucv Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 147158 Posts: 49	any updates on this sweet build?? __________________ 83 M1008 6.2/400/208 60/14 W/ DETROITS ORD-SHACKLE FLIP/HIGH STEER 37" HUMMERS W/12 BOLTS

08-10-2011, 09:11 PM	#110 (permalink)
47coeman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 174279 Posts: 3	Your progress======= You have been a big inspiration to me as I start on my 48 pu I have owned for 25 years. However I am going to run toyota running gear with triple reduction boxes and a VW TDI, ya I know the electronics as some people say but that is no problem to me. pumping out 170 Hp and 300 lb of diesel torque it will push the ol willies just fine on 35s. with good fuel mileage. Everything you have done is top drawer looking forward to seeing your progress, something you can be proud of.

03-21-2012, 09:14 PM	#112 (permalink)
D Rat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77274 Location: Yuma Az. Posts: 260	Good to hear from you, now lets see the pics. __________________ My build. [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=831472[/url]

05-10-2010, 02:20 AM	#101 (permalink)
Gojeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55090 Location: Australia Posts: 128	Nice. 8)

05-14-2010, 08:37 AM	#103 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	I will get some more pics of the bumper, just got it welded up. If you are really serious about the fenders we could maybe work something out. How is Yuba City these days? Lived there for a while in "94, and have family near Placerville. Have a good one Dennis

05-25-2010, 07:59 PM	#104 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	Making some more progress, a few more pic of the bumper and some of the fuel cell mount

05-25-2010, 08:00 PM	#105 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83

06-15-2011, 09:04 AM	#109 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	Not much to write about, still working on it just had a lot of house work and family stuff to take care of. Stay tuned I hope to have some updates soon.

03-19-2012, 08:11 PM	#111 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	I'll try and get some pics up here in the next week. I built a small tray in the box to carry "STUFF", and I installed some new door latches. That was kind of a pain but I wanted something more secure than the stock latch. I also put in a new hood latch. Now to just finish it all!!

03-28-2012, 07:04 PM	#113 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	stock Holes filled and new hole for the handle. I got all the handles and latch kit from Speedway Motors old latch cut out ready for the new mount New latch tacked in. It looks kind of crude but I couldn't set the latch in any more or it hit the window channel so this is the new latch linkage...the handle attaches to a 5/16 rod with a collar. the rod runs thru the door so I could put a handle on the inside. To connect the handle to the latch I used a piece of bike chain.. As it sits today

03-29-2012, 05:07 PM	#114 (permalink)
Gojeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55090 Location: Australia Posts: 128	Which handles did you put on?

03-29-2012, 09:37 PM	#115 (permalink)
MidnightBurn Back to Basics Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101869 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 550	Did I miss it somewhere? What exterior handles did you go with? Great job on this truck. It's very unique and great to see your creativity continuing onward to build something truly fantastic. I always look forward to seeing more. __________________ 62 Willys Wagon / 64 J200 Gladiator Build Thread Last edited by MidnightBurn; 03-29-2012 at 09:38 PM.

03-30-2012, 10:32 AM	#116 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	I needed a handle that rotates instead of pushes, I went with 28-29 Ford handles from speedway.

03-30-2012, 10:39 AM	#117 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	Nothing like the original but it still has the old look. Plus now I can lock the doors.

03-31-2012, 05:51 AM	#119 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	Maybe I can get some pics up this weekend. As far as the wheelbase, I added 8" to the front to make room for the longer springs. I guess I never measured the wheelbase to begin with.

04-06-2012, 05:13 PM	#120 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	So here are a few pics of the finished door . and the inside handle

04-06-2012, 05:19 PM	#121 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83	The bed/place to haul stuff. still need a floor. and the taillight and backup light.

04-06-2012, 05:23 PM	#122 (permalink)
Firewiz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113738 Location: Hayward, MN Posts: 83

04-06-2012, 09:11 PM	#123 (permalink)
CAVE Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 30681 Location: K-Falls, OR Posts: 417	I like it! I'm really liking the bed rack.. or whatever you call it.

04-09-2012, 03:05 AM	#124 (permalink)
Gojeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55090 Location: Australia Posts: 128	Great to see it suddenly moving along so fast again.

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