1952 CJ-3A in Rhode Island

[Kirkski]

Well, this is how I left it the other day...

Progress is happening...

[1955CJ-5]

It looks good...With each new panel the tub just gets stiffer and there are fewer holes to fill!

[Kirkski]

It looks good...With each new panel the tub just gets stiffer and there are fewer holes to fill!

Thanks Randy It sure is getting there

One thing to note, when I started this project I had no welding experience with MIG. I thought all of the issue I was having was me and my technique.

Turns out after burning through a 2 lb roll of wire that my boss got me from "Advanced Auto Parts" my welds looked no better, had little penetration and I had to grind my backside off to make them look decent..

Well, I went t a local welding supply house and I picked up a new roll of the same spec wire size, grade etc... and what a difference it made..

Beautiful welds, nice penetration and easy clean up... Boy did I learn a valuable lesson... Don't buy crappy wire...

[1955CJ-5]

Long after I finished mine I read that there is a special wire for body work that produces a softer weld..easier to grind....but I don't know any more about it than that...I bought wire with the welder and still have some left..

As with so many things, by the time you are done you will be pretty good at it...and ready for the next one!

[Kirkski]

[size=12]Well, front floor pans are in and now its time to tackle the rear pan...

You can see from the underside, the U-Shaped rear seating that was created.

Sorry not sure how to roll the pictures[/size]

[JeepFever]

Long after I finished mine I read that there is a special wire for body work that produces a softer weld..easier to grind....quote]

Amateur here also . . the wire I am using was very cheap -> came from the scrap pile at work. .   it is really "hard". . .  something easier to grind would be nice.   

Kirkski . . love your thread,  but have to admit I am confused about the rear pan photos.?

[Kirkski]

but have to admit I am confused about the rear pan photos.?

In what respect?

[JeepFever]

My bad . .  I forgot yours had the special "wire-mesh mod".

[Kirkski]

[size=12]Got quite a bit accomplished the past two days. Just need to flip her over and graft in the passenger side cowl support

Then its off to media blast..      

We'll see what comes back...   [/size]

[1955CJ-5]

You are cookin' now!

Looks great...hope the media blast doesn't find any new holes....

Randy

[athawk11]

Very nice.  I love the way the ribbed cargo floor looks when fresh and new.  I know the replacements are pricey, but I die a little inside when folks choose to use a flat sheet back there.  I'm excited for you.  I'll bet you're ready to be done with the big patchwork. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Tim

[Kirkski]

[size=12]Thank you Randy, I hope they don't find any holes as well... although now would be the time

Thanks Tim, I could not fathom using flat sheet steel, I hated to buy the panel, but I was faced with little option. I could have repairs my original floor but the time would have been too much. With my Uncle turning 92... lets be honest time is ticking.

I am so done with patching metal... maybe if I had it at my own shop and didn't have the pressure I have in my mind, it would be more pleasurable.[/size]

[Kirkski]

[size=12]Well, here it is horizontal for the first time since May 23rd 2014, just a few bits more and off to the media blast...

I think I said that earlier... LOL[/size]� �

[1955CJ-5]

I can't help thinking that I've seen that type body before, with the raised back.

Seems they were used for cave or canyon tours but I cannot find a picture...

Randy

[Kirkski]

[size=12]Well, Picked up the body from the media blaster, and I am pleased with what has come back. Just a few spots that need attention. Hope to have it ready for paint next weekend[/size]