Welding Tips and Tricks

Posted: **Mon Jan 04, 2021 12:38 pm**

long post -- cliff notes -- bought jeep in box, welding it up.

I've always had a thing for jeeps and taking the path less traveled. Had my 1st jeep in '84, The more I got into 4x4's the more I would make a few mods to them .
my 81 CJ7

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then I had a TJ, then a YJ and then another CJ.
the last CJ7

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Stopped wheeling for a while three years ago for health reasons, then I got the bug again.. always liked the Goatbuilt Chassis kits and almost bought the Ibex one a while back, then he came out the with Jeep LJ kit and I was hooked. May last year I ordered one. I already had the subframe assembly so that saved me a dollar.
jeep in a box

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spent some time gathering up some parts and a new welder, helmet(s) and other shop stuff \ tools I needed before I got started.
I assembled the subframe assembly first .

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Once I had the subframe assembly put together, I began working on the chassis jig and getting it laid out properly. My Son came for a visit and helped with that part.

this is the same kid in the first pic, only taller lol

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once the jig was set, I began adding the pieces. Important note here, Each piece of the chassis is numbered and marked, notched and or bent. Which is a huge help.

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stopped a bit and joined this site and got a huge amount of help with my welding, for which I am forever thankful. Free beer and brisket for all... one day. Its been slow but I've been trying to do a little every day. Wife, Work, Chores etc keep me busy, something about too many irons in the fire.

Which brings us up to the current pics.

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started fish plating this past weekend.

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and that's where I'm at as of this writing.

I have everything on hand needed to make it a roller. just some more assembly needed.

Posted: **Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:10 pm**

Awesome project.
you're having fun building it and you're gonna have fun playing with it when it's finished. How good is that!

Posted: **Mon Jan 04, 2021 7:50 pm**

Nice work !

Posted: **Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:24 pm**

THAT'S NICE !!!! sure wish we were closer. I make a great watcher during a build.

Posted: **Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:37 pm**

Thanks Guys...I'm enjoying the process for sure

Posted: **Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:02 pm**

Jeep in a box! I never knew there was such a thing, that's a very cool and ambitious project.

Please keep the post updated as the project progresses. It's really great to follow along.
Thanks for posting!

Posted: **Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:21 am**

That looks like a really fun project. There's all kinds of kits out there for welding up jeep stuff so I should have figured there would be complete Jeep kits too. Lots of good times ahead!

Posted: **Thu Jan 07, 2021 9:04 pm**

Is this the same kit that Ian Johnson made on Fourwheeler on MotortrendTV? He did a 3 part series on the build of a kit jeep like that. It also might be on his youtube channel "Big Tire Garage".

Onelick

Posted: **Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:52 pm**

Onelick wrote:Is this the same kit that Ian Johnson made on Fourwheeler on MotortrendTV? He did a 3 part series on the build of a kit jeep like that. It also might be on his youtube channel "Big Tire Garage".

Onelick

yes it is. there are 5 shows chronicling the build. I reference those from time to time. Josh @ Goatbuilt has been a huge help as well.

Posted: **Sat Jan 09, 2021 3:41 pm**

Love these clamps.

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Posted: **Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:29 pm**

I got a bit more done since our last visit.

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Posted: **Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:27 pm**

I've gotta get my junk running so I can come wheel with you atleast once before you sell it. Lol

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Posted: **Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:30 pm**

WTXOffroader wrote:I've gotta get my junk running so I can come wheel with you atleast once before you sell it. Lol

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Haha! You have a cpl months yet....Good to see you on here

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