Covering the overall build of my Willys M38 copy. The plan is to build a flat fender for general wheeling and holidaying around New Zealand.
New floor, side and step
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We folded up the basis of a new floor and new side panels. I cut out and Don showed me how to beat and fold up, then weld the replacement step. He made it look easy!
Been quietly plodding away on the Jeep still though haven't had the camera out there for a while so no posts. I've made up some roll cage mounts off of the chassis behind where the seats will mount and rebuilt the water pump with an omix kit. I've also fitted Toyota MR2 rear brake calipers and Suzuki Vitara rotors to the rear of the Jeep to make it 4 wheel disc braked and also the MR2 calipers provide a decent mechanical handbrake. Overall a pretty straight forward conversion with help from Don in designing the caliper brackets that bolt on to the stub axle flange. I've also had a crack at making the headers which has been a learning experience. I had to modify the front plate of the motor to fit my fuel pump in first so I had everything in that was going to be in the way. You can see in the picture below, the lower diaphragm (vacuum wipers) slots into the plate. Don had me draw up the flanges and get them laser cut at the same ti...
The trailers are coming along nicely with Phils nearing completion, Daves has gone for paint and mine finally having the sides and front all welded up. We added the panel corners to the trailers (Phils only so far) as rock/tree rails as well as wee tables when we're parked. Phils will also have a tray along the front to support a gas bottle and battery. Phils with tailgate mounted up. Just need a floor now. Mines catching up!
Not too much progress last night. Modified mud guards and cut the pipe to mount them for 2 trailers. We got Dave's tub sitting down on the frame properly and Don worked his magic on one of the tail gates. They look pretty damn cool!
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