Here We Go: DD Build

Ol'fogasaurus · Post by **Ol'fogasaurus** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:39 pm

I thought it was "purdy" too (jealous!)

DeMinimis · Post by **DeMinimis** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:17 am

Thanks. Okay, here you go:

Post by **Leatherneck** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:19 pm

You've checked threads, all is good?

DeMinimis · Post by **DeMinimis** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:12 am

Yup. All Bueno.

Haven't touched the DD in a couple weeks. Snagged a '86 CJ7 w/<80k miles and has what appears to be the orig shocks, u-joints, tie rods, etc., etc., etc. Dragging it to Baja, so it's getting a lot of attention right now. Getting wheels deflowered this AM so I can clean them up, paint, and put new rubber on it. Noticed the metal housing (rod cover) on one shock was partially rotted away. Lots of deferred maintenance.

DeMinimis · Post by **DeMinimis** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:22 am

A couple more. Planned on just selling when we got back, but The Boy wants to cut his teeth on his first project. So, gonna be a body-off resto and KTM orange when done.

DeMinimis · Post by **DeMinimis** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:16 pm

Blasted two wheels tonight and got some primer on them. Top coat will be a very similar color/luster. Looks better I'd say.

Ol'fogasaurus · Post by **Ol'fogasaurus** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:20 pm

U dood gud! Congrats. Put the rim on with a paint brush on a jig, rotate the wheel and paint on a nice pin stripe.

I know you said no pin stripes but just for the record Buegler still makes a wheel style of pin stripe tool but very expensive compared to the one I bought many years ago. Not even sure where it is now.

DeMinimis · Post by **DeMinimis** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:39 pm

Thanks. No pin stripes for me though.

dustymojave · Post by **dustymojave** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:24 pm

Just dingle balls and low profiles? Oh...and a chrome chain rim steering wheel?

DeMinimis · Post by **DeMinimis** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:36 pm

More like dingle berries

DeMinimis · Post by **DeMinimis** » Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:56 pm

Still haven't touched the DD in a while. That damn Jeep has eaten up all my time and then some. Front end got new wheel and spindle bearings, seals, axle u-joints, custom tie rod and drag link (I made them from sleeved 1.25" 4130), new locking hubs, stabilizer and shocks all around, new sneakers, etc. Despite all that, it didn't make the Baja trip (had to return home after filling everything up because of forgotten items and discovered a pistol-hot rear drum). I took a chance and didn't touch the rear brakes. Of course, that was the one thing that needed attention the most. Jeep stayed home and we certainly could have used it. Once back, I tackled the rear brakes (everything new including the p-brake cables) and cranked out new exhaust over the weekend (oh what a mess the former exhaust was). This damn thing just purrs and now it's pretty quiet too. I'm having a heck of a time deciding if I'm going to keep it or not. I really need to focus on the DD (and my old VW vert project), but I do like the Jeep too. Just don't really need a Jeep (once the buggy is done) for Baja. Would be an awesome toad when running around the US, however. I was planning on holding off on new suspension bushings, but I think I may try and tackle them in the not-so-distant (I have the bushings and all new Grade 8s, so it's only time, right?). I really should just sell it, but... Starting to take shape (pre-exhaust):

I believe you really shouldn't rip on a PO (you didn't have to buy it, right?), but holy hell what a late term abortion the exhaust was. One of the 3/8" manifold studs was removed and a #10 stainless bolt was being used to kinda keep that side of the flange, loosely, in place. Obviously, I took care of that as well (just had to run a top up the hole to clean it up a bit and install a new stud). The down pipe was original (rusty, leaking, big split) and the rest of the exhaust was cobbled together with an assortment of pieces over the years. Welds were just horrible (none on them completely sealed) and the tailpipe section actually rubbed a hole through the old (probably orig ) steel shock rod protector it was laying against. Now it's all new aluminized tubing. If I ever weld like this, please, come slap me and take away my welders.

Anyway, thankfully, the old guy didn't do much with the Jeep, but what he do ended up being generally a mess. The only thing he did that was good was to replace the orig carb with a true Weber 38 (Spain). Everything else just leaves me scratching my head in wonder. At least I'm just about finished unringing that bell.

Post by **Leatherneck** » Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:40 pm

Like you didn't have enough projects.

DeMinimis · Post by **DeMinimis** » Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:43 pm

Yes, project logic is seriously lacking.

CentralWAbaja · Post by **CentralWAbaja** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:39 am

Hmmm, I keep poking my head in to see what kind of progress is being made on the DD car but......................

CentralWAbaja · Post by **CentralWAbaja** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:48 am

hmmmm still nothing? whataya been sippn umbrella drinks on the shores of Mexico or something?

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