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I just ordered my springs. Superlift 1" lift REAR springs for all 4 corners. They showed in stock so hopefully they will show up soon. I was going to order seats but I think this will get me further in the project sooner. With the springs I can..... -Build the u-bolt plates and get u-bolts...

Yeah, I like it when an 'easier' solution presents itself. I still have to buy one new bracket since the factory one finally wore out after 70 years :) I really like being able to turn the headlights around to work on the engine.....it almost makes it fun when your stuck somewhere. I think I...

Not too much to report on tonight.... I added the 4" section to the passenger side to match the drives side. I wish I would have thought to do it from the start, but live and learn. This will allow me to grab the lowest bolt on the grill. I will also be adding a bolt on the top near the very...

I can't say much about tire size, my daily driver runs 39s with pretty much no lift :) You can build some VERY cool things in the 33-35" tire range. I think 35s can be made to work for about anything......maybe 37s.....or maybe 40s :sombrero: I think reworking a full bodied rig take as much if...

Time for more little stuff... I patched the drivers side headlight bucket. This little panel turned out much cleaner as the other side. I am still always learning how to do all this stuff. I prepped the back of the hood for the stretch and new hinge. A twisted wire brush and a light touch...

Pretty much! I would love to do one someday with earlier parts like a flathead v8, willys wagon axles, etc. I just used what I had, what I could find fairly cheap, and built the rest out of new metal. Its not going to be the ultimate anything when its done, its just going to be a fun little...

Thank you. On the one hand I think I spend a lot of time at it, on the other hand it doesn't seem like much. During the week I probably spend about 2 hours in the shop. It really help being able to leave everything where I can find it ( most of the time ) and come back the next day. I try and...

That sounds too fun! I have thought about installing a TDI-M engine in this little guy more than once. I already have a cute girl for the passenger seat :sombrero: The 3B jeeps are cool, but I think they are an acquired taste. There are some really cool little diesel engines in South America...

I'm kinda going for half-way in the middle. :sombrero: I want it to look kinda like a 70 year old concept vehicle from WWII. Its not going to be perfect, the body will not be perfectly straight and smooth, and there will always be some patina.... Its going to be a blend of WWII, rat rod, rock...

The little time consuming stuff.... This is the new headlight 'bucket' in the fender. When you raise the fender you headlight won't fit so you have to remake the front 6.5" of the fender at bit. It was generally a pain, but came out well. My free sheetmetal brake and the edge of the...

I want to try a CJ3B tub with a normal hood and the fenders raised up to meet it BUT then install a normal MB, CJ2/3a, or M38 grill. Slope the front frame up more to meet the shorter grill. This would give your front axle even more room for vertical compression travel. I think the rear tire...

MMMMMMmmmmmm clearance. I got the other front fender to the point it could bolt on and set the hood on. Now you can see the difference in height on the hood. Its 2.75" taller :) Then I was like....why not cut the hood, you haven't had anything to drink yet. Mark a line at 2.75" from the...

The back of the hood where it steps up for the new raised fenders would make a lip kinda hard since there wouldn't be enough material and i would have to add a little piece. My ability to make a nice clean seam in 70 year old metal might not be THAT good either. I can make the rod edge with a...

I am going to get the other fender to the same point so I can tack the grill mounts. Then I can take the 2x4 off the grill/cowl and set on the hood for you. The hood will be 2.75" shorter on the sides above the fender. Instead of trying to hammer in a lip I think I am going to weld on some...

Thank you....I was wondering if anyone was still looking? :elkgrin:

Little more....forgot some pics.... With the grill pushed forward and the bellview winch sunken and behind the bumper the clearance worked out just about perfect. The front end doesn't look long anymore to me at all. Its almost going to be a little tight on the back of the winch. This...

More pics.... Some preliminary thoughts.... -The area around the headlight needs to be reworked a bit to get the headlight to flip back down. It shouldn't be too hard. I will probably make the front of the fender around the headlight look like it did before. -The headlight hold down...

Highline front fenders part one.... Mark the grill mount location. It will be moving forward 1 3/8" when you raise the fenders along the back angled edge/mounting surface. My mounts are not welded on yet, moving them is easy. If your doing this on a factory frame you may have to make new...

The tunnel is pretty much done for now. I only have the top plate left and need to wait on that till the transfer case shifters get rebent. Hopefully I can do that this weekend. I will probably mess with welding up the seams and sanding it down next. Hopefully this weekend I will be...

Yup, I am going to keep the wires in place. It should allow me to sand the corners a little heavier without having to worry about going through. Welding to a 3/16" rod is also way easier than butt welding sheetmetal :elkgrin: Its coming along. 4.5 months to go give or take...