[1alembic]

Here's a current look a the tailgate. The old CJ tailgate was cut and welded into the hole I had cut into the JK tailgate. I started adding filler before I thought about taking more pictures. Anyway, it's still not very pretty yet but it is moving in the right direction.

 

[tylerboger]

That tailgate is going to be off the hook. Great work can't wait to see the final product. I have thought about that project but would never get close to tacking it glad someone has the balls. Jeep it up

 

[1alembic]

The tailgate is coming along but I did take a break from all the sanding this weekend to cut the muffler and resonator out. I replaced these with a flowmaster HP2. It is a bit loud right now but I hope that when I add some piping behind the muffler it will quite down a little. I also coveed where the tailgate hinges attached to the tub. I hope to have the tailgate finished in about a week.

 

[Landoom]

Coming along nicely. I can't wait to see the tailgate finished.

 

[rballman]

subscribed! looking great so far

 

[Thisguyhasadd42]

Great work, looking forward to the updates.

 

[bhoch]

This is GREAT! Way to go on the build. Subscribing to see further updates!

 

[1alembic]

Here's an update on teh tailgate. It is coming along but we have had a lottof rain so it is going a little slower than I had hoped for. But getting closer and closer. Botton edge is finished. Now working on the top and sides.

 

[1alembic]

More work from today.

 

[JAM JK]

Dude sick fab skills. Im in orlando, love to see this project sometime. March 15 is orlando jeep club show and shine check it out. No kidding about the rain. It was nice to finally see the sun again today.

 

[binarypie]

This is going to be a fun thread

Great work.

 

[Boyer343]

Awesome build. Can't wait to see more!


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[1alembic]

Dude sick fab skills. Im in orlando, love to see this project sometime. March 15 is orlando jeep club show and shine check it out. No kidding about the rain. It was nice to finally see the sun again today.

Maybe I'll try to get to Orlando for the jeep show. But if you are ever on the East side of Tampa, you'd be welcome to take a look. It does still have a long way to go at this point.
Here is a primed picture. The primer did bring out some not-perfect areas so I've got a little more work to do.

 

[1alembic]

Update of the passenger tailight where the tailgate hinge was attached.

 

[1alembic]

Here's the tailgate painted black. I might sand it and paint it again and then finally put it back on.

 

[1alembic]

needed to take a break from the tailgate so I moved to the roll bar and took it off. I'll start working on the new roll bar next.

 

[Treader]

needed to take a break from the tailgate so I moved to the roll bar and took it off. I'll start working on the new roll bar next.

You got some juevos to chop that shit off. Looking good.


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[1alembic]

Here's a quick shot of the new roll bar in progress.

 

[Terminator2]

Here's a quick shot of the new roll bar in progress.

Is the rear of it lifted a little (1" puck or somthing) or are the tiny tires plus no flares messing with my mind? LOL

 

[1alembic]

Is the rear of it lifted a little (1" puck or somthing) or are the tiny tires plus no flares messing with my mind? LOL

Yep - I think it is exactly what you described - baby tires and no fenders are making it look a little funny. Up to this point I have made no changes to the suspension except for changing the shocks to rubi shocks which were donated for free.