CJ-3B

[Bob W]

Undercoated the bottom side



Epoxy primer on the top side. I love primer. The lusterless finish makes my bodywork look great 



Also painted a few more radio Jeep parts.

[Ryan_M]

Looks pretty sharp!

I was surprised to see you undercoat the body. I have never done it but there's a lot of controversy on whether it's good or bad - traps moisture, makes rust worse, miserable to deal with later on, etc etc etc.

Have you had good luck with it in the past? I had thought about doing it on my M38 but discarded the idea after hearing so much negativity. Then a world renowned author shows up and throws everything I thought I knew into a state of flux.

What's your take on the stuff?

[Bob W]

There is no magic for rust in the NE. It's just another form of paint. I'm using it because it is more resilient to damage from gravel and stuff thrown up from the tires. Undercoat is a pain when you are trying to do body work later on.

I'm also gonna use bedliner on the floor. 

[athawk11]

"Oh, the humanity."  Undercoating?  We may have to discuss this...face to face.  I insist you come to Colorado for a good old fashion scolding.

Honestly, it looks great.  Is that OD I see? 

Tim

[Bob W]

"Oh, the humanity."� Undercoating?� We may have to discuss this...face to face.� I insist you come to Colorado for a good old fashion scolding.

Sounds good.

Honestly, it looks great.� Is that OD I see?

This project will be OD. The perfect paint. Hides everything. Apply with a roller and touch up with a brush.�

[athawk11]

I'm anxiously awaiting an update on this project.

Tim

[garage gnome]

Looks good Bob!

[Bob W]

The project is currently on hold because a few important parts are currently on temporary duty assignment on my snow plow Jeep. The tub is pretty much done. The floor is coated with bed liner 

Here is a spy photo for Tim 

[athawk11]

Ah yes.  Just enough to tantalize.   

Looking forward to more.

Tim

[Eddie]

Bob, she is looking good!

[Bob W]

Thanks everyone!

[Bob W]

Naturally it was a bit optimistic thinking there was nothing left to do for a while. I began to install stuff on the bare grill. The footman loop, windshield tiedown strap, and hood welting all went on without a fight. The front marker light sockets were a mess. Ended up installing modern sockets for 1157 bulbs in the old housings. The headlight wiring needed to be replaced but the headlight retainer ring screws really put up a fight. Finally got them all removed and chased the threads. Amazing how a simple project can take soooooooooooooooo much time!

[athawk11]

I feel your pain.  Too many hours on single screws has aged me prematurely.  At this point, if the screw won't turn after just a few half hearted attempts, I bring out the drill.

Tim

[Bob W]

The flame wrench also works good 

[Ryan_M]

Amazing how a simple project can take soooooooooooooooo much time!

That is so true. Hard to believe sometimes. I've spent the better part of a half hour scrounging through various bins simply searching for "just one more bolt that's the right size....".

Tub looks great. Is that just epoxy primer on bare metal? Looks much smoother than the mess I've created in my own garage.