Ground-up Flat Fender Build

So... we are working on a flatty. Well we have wagoneer axles and a Chevy drivetrain, but there will be some flatty. In all reality I'm just building a 4x4 that will look like a jeep. Not much jeep, but still a fun build. Hopefully I can retain the nostalgia of the icon while still having a modern and reliable 4x4. Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Ready to Move

Pretty weak on the updates lately I know. I have been working on the jeep a little despite the approaching move. I've been trying to get it ready for the move actually. Tow bar and as many of the welding projects I could get too before the welder gets packed away. I am rebuilding a TBI motor and right now and that will be the next step to being able to daily drive it. Paint will come eventually, but I have bigger fish to fry for now.
Got the fenders skinned and a rough cut on the hood today.





More cage work....
and the start of my removable mud flaps. I just need some rubber to hang from them. Well, it's off to storage for the jeep until the motor is built. 


Thursday, May 3, 2012

The new Jeep is born!

I spent a couple days on this box. I will probably add to it once I figure out what else can be trimmed out of the harness, but it was a good start.

The best part was that I didn't have to push the jeep out front for this photo shoot. Yep, it runs.