~ The Barnacle ~ [CJ-7]

[Jeep-Power]

Did you solve the strap problem and how or just gonna fix it later?


.. I was reading the Comanche club forum and they were talking about you think it was a while back though. lol

RIch, I haven't really addressed it.

Wow, I'm famous! :p


finally got the camera in the garage tonight.

First things first-- this is a tight little garage to begin with. Storing an early CJ-5 frame along the wall basicly made it so that I had access to only one side of the Jeep, when it was in the garage. If I was to work on this thing this winter. I needed to be inside & have full access. Taking a cue from Dan, I hung the frame on the ceiling.


this freed up wall space & allowed for more organization. Need a driveshaft?



rear floor & fender wells are done. Upper shock doghouses are almost finished. I will be able to weld the 'roofs' on when I pull the body back off the frame.

[Jeep-Power]

With the rear floor done, the trans cover is the last major piece of bodywork to do before pulling it back off the frame.

Here are a few process photos of making covers-- again, inspired by Dan.

Floor ring welded together





drilling holes...


a few details of the finished fuel cell cover-- made the same way

[orngkrate]

So cool

[warthog_cj7]

Looks good.
Are those philips into the nuts? Looks good.

[Rich69]

Very Nice Pete! Like the dog houses and the Fuel Cell under the Jeep. Makes room for that single back seat you need.

[Jeep-Power]

Thanks guys

Looks good.
Are those philips into the nuts? Looks good.

Yes. Stainless 8-32's

cell post

[Blue]

I can tell you from experience small stainess hardware sucks

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[Jeep-Power]

I can tell you from experience small stainess hardware sucks

I've never had issues with it. Using anti-sieze in everything may have prevented that.

What issues/sucks have you had?

[Jeep-Power]

Trans cover done. Working on the twin stick/front driveshaft access pannel.

No ludicrus speed here. It is amazing how much time goes into sheet metal work.



[cell post]

[orngkrate]

Looks sweet! Way lower than I thought it would be.

[01BlackXJ]

when is the barnacle going to hit the trails again peter

[chris78cj7]

when is the barnacle going to hit the trails again peter

I dont know but i would sure like to be there....!! going to be a joyous day...

[Fuzzy]

when is the barnacle going to hit the trails again peter

Spring TVH? That would be a GREAT unveil!

[warthog_cj7]

when is the barnacle going to hit the trails again peter

x2...?

[ir8one]

X 3