Willys MB build

[Wingman]

Now with matching sides



and a partial 3/16" firewall



and some floor structure

[ollllllo]

Looking good Mark.

[Wingman]

Been a while but things are getting done...

Rear receiver

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Final-cut to the front frame rails.


"D" ring brackets welded front, back, and inside


Corner reinforcement

[smichaelR22]

looks good!

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One bead lock tire/wheel combo completed.  Used factory Ford 16x7 wheels and Total Metal Innovations Weld-on Bead Lock kit.  Powder coated wheel, painted ring.  Well used 345/75R16 BFG KM2.

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24 hours later, it is still at pressure.

Last three completed today.

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Needed some extra space for front air shock lateral travel.  Opted to notch frame.  Probably not the best solution but it should be fine.

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Upper shock mount completed.  1/4" with 3/16" gussets.

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Matching frame notch and shock mount completed on passenger side.

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Blown apart for welding...

[Wingman]

Final assembly has begun.  I needed to get the pile of parts back into the shop to make winter storage room.

Engine got a hole drilled for the dip stick, oil pan installed.  Trans got the torque converter filled and installed and then mated to the engine.  Trans/t-case adapter kit assembled with reluctor ring, RTV, seals, and Loctite.  Then refitted the pair back into the chassis.

A little toaster oven baking made the reluctor ring slide on a bit farther



Finally married for good


...and back to this point

[ollllllo]

What's your plans for finish on the cage?
Powder coat or spray can?
Arie has some really nice product he used on his CJ cage. Can't remember what it was.

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[Wingman]

Rattle can. It's going to see abuse anyway. That is the final color.

[ollllllo]

Oh.
My bad.
I thought it was primer still.
I can dig it!

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