Marty's TJ

[ATL ZJ]

But do you own the trilogy and the soundtrack?

Chad, if there is any way to get "The Power of Love" to play when you open this thread, I think it would add a lot. Or at least the booming part of the score that plays when the clocktower gets struck. /spoiler

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[ELLLLLIOTTTTT]

Looks really good Chad. Do you have a brake or did you buy that piece already bent?

[chadjans]

Looks really good Chad. Do you have a brake or did you buy that piece already bent?

Thanks.

It is a new Ballistic Fab part.
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...rd_p_1666.html


Halfdoc used the 9" one for his front nine inch. I told him he needs one for the rear to replace the James Duff one.

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PVC Links

[paulkeith]

umm, those links are gonna be nowhere near strong enough. newbs these days.....

[chadjans]

umm, those links are gonna be nowhere near strong enough. newbs these days.....

Using a WWII era lathe to make the aluminum links. They used to make gun barrels with this lathe. A lot of history.

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Roof, fixed quarter and bigger holes in the floor and fenders.

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Arm mounts and such.

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Last two.

[dp96zj]

Looks great Chad, like always! You've got some skill, man.

[chadjans]

This was a tough four link. Such a short rear driveline. Had to point the pinion up high at almost 30 degrees. The rear steer is acceptable at about three inches. Marty is bound by the drivelines. The cv's won't take all the extension of the suspension. The front isn't as bad as the rear.

Shock hoops, rear sway bar and the mandatory x brace in the cage are my left items to complete.

[chadjans]

Looks great Chad, like always! You've got some skill, man.

Thanks

[ATL ZJ]

This was a tough four link. Such a short rear driveline. Had to point the pinion up high at almost 30 degrees. The rear steer is acceptable at about three inches. Marty is bound by the drivelines. The cv's won't take all the extension of the suspension. The front isn't as bad as the rear.

What is the wheelbase? Stock motor and trans?

I'm jealous of that link material.

[AgitatedPancake]

Thats a purdy weld

[paulkeith]

out of curiosity, did you weld that uphill or downhill? looks like downhill?

[AgitatedPancake]

I can't weld vertical down for the life of me, I always get a buildup...going up pointed slightly up is supposed to give better penetration anyways right?

[paulkeith]

that's kind of what i was getting at. I can't weld vertical up for shit, every time it starts dripping and running, i just say fuggit and weld vertical down and get an absolutely gorgeous bead out of it much like that pic, which is why i was curious.

yes, vertical up is supposed to be a better weld, you put more heat in. vertical down you kind of out-run the puddle and get a colder weld.

[zj95maxx]

that's kind of what i was getting at. I can't weld vertical up for shit, every time it starts dripping and running, i just say fuggit and weld vertical down and get an absolutely gorgeous bead out of it much like that pic, which is why i was curious.

yes, vertical up is supposed to be a better weld, you put more heat in. vertical down you kind of out-run the puddle and get a colder weld.

It is pretty difficult to fight gravity by pushing the puddle vertically up.
I pull down, I just turn the wire speed down a bit.

Here is a photo of what it looks like with speed at like 35ish..

Sorry to add a picture to your thread chad, the TJ is look awesome.

[KDUB]

Nice work Chad. That thing looks great.