CJ 7 Link Project

zukiscott · Nov 7, 2011

OK yall Drew been back at it ,.....heres the upper panhard rod frame mount....

Heres how the links mount up to the frame on the driver side........

Heres the start of the axle upper link mount,,,,,,

bottom view....

a little flex testing,,,,,,

zukiscott · Nov 7, 2011

Next up is some upper coil bucket mock up / build ,.......

Heres the coils that will be used in the front, DREWS COLOR, PEPSI BLUE ;D ;D ;D ;D

Please note that EVERY bracket you just seen will have more DIMPLE DIED PLATE work attached to them than something out of the "MATRIX" when Drew is done with them :****:

;D

zukiscott · Nov 11, 2011

Got over to Drews last night to check on his progress and get some new pics ,,,gettin close now yall....heres the pass. side axle link mount finished up and ready for paint....

Next is the upper link frame mount finish up, Drew custom machined a steel sleeve thingy, weldered it into the frame, then added an extra brace on the inside of the frame rail.....

Heres how the upper link mount looks on the outside of the frame......like a weird bolt poking outta the frame....

more comim.......

zukiscott · Nov 11, 2011

Heres the Jeep with the front axle rolled out in front of it for final welds & paint,,,,I told him to welder that **** up rite there and go AETNA STYLE

Next up comes a brace for the upper link tower on the axle......

Drew done bringed out the "funny lookin welder" for this bracket....

and here it sits ready to get "glued" on.....

I did not make it over there in time to get pics of the upper coil mount buckets before the primer & paint, so heres the "SHINEY" versions....

heres the driver side tied into the panhard upper link mount.......

THATS ALL FOR NOW FOLKS..............

;D

skipnrocks · Nov 11, 2011

nice work! i gotta get me a press and some dimpledies

KyTrash · Nov 11, 2011

Nice Work. Thanks for sharing.

yankster · Nov 11, 2011

What kind of camera are you using for these shots? Looks like it shoots great in any light.

zukiscott · Nov 11, 2011

Bout a 8 year old CANON REBEL XT EOS digital, and yes I have to switch around the light settings & crap :spin:

I,m basically a "POINT & SHOOT IDIOT" with a good camera

THANKS YALL

rock yuppie · Nov 16, 2011

Drew was the man with the plan when we raised the belly in mine and went to 2.25 7075 Solid Alum lower links on my junk. One things for sure, you can not accuse him of rushing a project. His thought processs is extremely complete on every item made and fitted.

doctordick · Nov 16, 2011

I luv them pichers wit de sparks. :****: Seriously, nice job on the pics. I lust this jeep :driving:

zukiscott · Nov 17, 2011

Bob ,that is why I am so PROUD that Drew is finally aluminum linkin his , because he has done so many aluminum links for a lot of us :dblthumb:

I think the rig count so far is 5 including his :dunno:

and yes ,, I simply cannot control myself from takin pics of **** on fire or sparks ;D

Drew does his dimpledies the old fashioned way, he machined out some dies, but you still have to drill the holes out, then put them in the press to dimple em ,

a lot slower process but it works :dblthumb:

I will be gettin some updates soon,,,,,gettin close now yall :eat:

rock yuppie · Nov 17, 2011

I am kinda worried about this project Drew. It appears that you may have been so consumed with perfection, that you have not truly had the opportunity to enjoy the shop atmosphere and build challenges the way a true fabricator should. I can't let that experience pass you by and do nothing to help a friend out. So look here, hurry up and get that one done for RBD, then I will let you take my old rust bucket 61 Willy's home with you to link out for practice and enjoyment of the build. BTW, I have a new tub you can mount up while you're at it if you get bored. Calie says you can swap out the granny four speed for an automatic so she can take it to college with her next year. I sure feel better now knowing I can be of help. :flipoff1:

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Last Rebel · Nov 18, 2011

rock yuppie said:
I am kinda worried about this project Drew. It appears that you may have been so consumed with perfection, that you have not truly had the opportunity to enjoy the shop atmosphere and build challenges the way a true fabricator should. I can't let that experience pass you by and do nothing to help a friend out. So look here, hurry up and get that one done for RBD, then I will let you take my old rust bucket 61 Willy's home with you to link out for practice and enjoyment of the build. BTW, I have a new tub you can mount up while you're at it if you get bored. Calie says you can swap out the granny four speed for an automatic so she can take it to college with her next year. I sure feel better now knowing I can be of help. [size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size]

Well I'd like to see how mine operates before I just fly in on another one. I'm not say'n I won't help you out, but give me a minute to catch my breath. Julio sho does take some cool pictures don't he. I found that one of my old shocks on the front end is shot from years of abuse, so I'll have to see what I'm gonna do about that. The front end is back under it and re-attached with the aluminum links in place. Julio better get here soon with the camera or it will be done before he can get the last pictures. I still have to get some exhaust put under it. I'll see ya soon I hope.

zukiscott · Nov 18, 2011

Hell you need to stop paintin **** before the heat from welderin it up even has a chance to cool off out of it and I can get over there to take the damn pics :****:

I don,t have the same damn VAMPIRE work hours that you do :flipoff1:

I am headed that way today bout 6:30 er so,......so just CALM DOWN till I get there ;D

biscuit · Nov 19, 2011

Drew how is it going. I was going to try to come by saturday but it does not look like that is goign to happen. I sure hope this is going to be done for RBD. Let me know if I can do anything.

rock yuppie · Nov 19, 2011

biscuit said:
Drew how is it going. I was going to try to come by saturday but it does not look like that is goign to happen. I sure hope this is going to be done for RBD. Let me know if I can do anything.

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Just kidding, I like the green paint.

biscuit · Nov 20, 2011

rock yuppie said:
Hey "Apple Man", you going to have your apple cart at RBD?[size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][size=10pt][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size]

Just kidding, I like the green paint.

Yes sir I will be there. I can't wait.

RobbyBobby · Nov 20, 2011

Gotfawkindayum that sumbitch looks GOOD!

Last Rebel · Nov 21, 2011

biscuit said:
Drew how is it going. I was going to try to come by saturday but it does not look like that is goign to happen. I sure hope this is going to be done for RBD. Let me know if I can do anything.

Going to have the exhaust ran on wednsday. I buttoned up alot of little crap on sunday. Everything looks good so far, but I haven't drove it yet. I guess we'll see on wednsday. I'll call you and let you know.

biscuit · Nov 21, 2011

Last Rebel said:
Going to have the exhaust ran on wednsday. I buttoned up alot of little crap on sunday. Everything looks good so far, but I haven't drove it yet. I guess we'll see on wednsday. I'll call you and let you know.

Cool keep me posted. Who is goign to do your exhaust? I am sure that it will drive fine.