On this channel I want to build cool stuff, go cool places & share it with my viewers. I also try to sometimes share new things that I find out hoping it will help at least one person.
Although this channel has 'Jeep' In the name & I own, work on & build mostly Jeeps, I want to do other things too.
I tend to do work off camera & show what I have accomplished when on camera while trying to do my best to explain what I did. I am trying to figure out how to change that, as I want to be able to film the whole process.
I tend to ramble, get distracted, forget & lose my train of thought a lot, I also talk a lot about the future plans that I have, I realize those plans are constantly changing.
My Garage & everything is a mess but pay attention & hopefully you will watch it go through stages & see it change for the better.
Thanks, I typically haven't done many 'how to's' in the past but try to show at least what I have done hoping to inspire people to do stuff to their own vehicles themselves. I figured that this time I would show a little more of the process I was going to take because it seems that a lot of people are intimidated by rusty floorboards. In the past I have gone as far as to taking the sheet metal off of old washing machines and forming it by hand to replace rusty floors that were completely Flintstoned using only a hammer, wood blocks and a vise.
no, I took the chance and just bought it because even though the Wrangler pump won't bolt on the cherokee it is the same size engine so I figured it would be the same or really close
I really enjoyed it every time I used it, I went a bunch of places in southern Oregon with it. It was dry and warm and comfortable. I had planned to mount it on the front of a car hauler or in my F150 so I could tow my jeep and go wheeling all over the US. I sold it a little while ago and built up the Comanche it was on. It went to a good home though, the guys I sold it to were surfers who live and surf wherever they want. A bit of a spoiler though I am looking for a toyota chinook to do something cool with in the future.
It's out of a Jeep comanche, I got it from off Craigslist or FB marketplace. It's really comfortable but sits pretty low and drags over the center hump, so I just set it where I wanted it before I tightened the bolts all the way. I got the seat covers off of ebay. In case you are interested: The column shift steering column, shifter cable, cable bracket that mounts to the side of the transmission and brake pedal assembly are also out of a comanche from my local wrecking yard. You have to change all those things for the column to work properly, or modify all that stuff. I really like bench seats, especially in old cars and trucks, originally I was going to install a jump seat out of an old grand wagoner but went this route instead. I am trying to work out a custom surround for the transfer case shifter, hopefully one that can easily be modified for a dual stick (I want to build and install a 231 doubler someday).
They use a similar setup for air ride and lowering kits. Aftermarket air suspension lifts and load assists for pickup trucks and heavier duty vehicles and motorhomes.
Thank you, it's an air compressor pressure switch, this one looks like a little temp sender that's on your car, I didnt have to buy one so I dont know what brand or pressure shutoff to get as my tank had this one already installed and I just wired the compressors in to it, thanks again
You know how it is when people say "you can't do that" you always find away and it works its the fuel people need to prove them wrong. Most people take the easy way, Well I say if you can't handle it at its worst you don't deserve to have it at its best keep on try you can't do anymore damage to the roof because the damage is done...
I had to step away from this project for a while, been debating on using this canopy still or putting the shorter one on it again, I also traded some stuff for a rooftop tent that I might do something with eventually also. Are you going to build it on the back of a pickup or a trailer like this?
I’m doing my 1966 international truck bed trailer with high top canopy! Got 33’s on it now. Going all out. Was hoping you finished it? Mine will have solar and rv plug for camping and water. Heat and cooling. And a full queen bed. Let me know if you have any tips.
Sorry, havent done anything more with it, the engine in my Comanche threw a rod and life has found a way to really get to me, I have had this one up for sale just to see if I could but no serious people, I will be getting around to this after the Comanche is done, thanks for your comment and interest, this is definitely a cool little camper
Also, the next thing I do to this is taking the table and cushions out to make a place for my dogs kennels and possibly a future wood burning stove somewhere in that area
Instead of swapping out fridge, get a quality aftermarket camping standalone fridge freezer (the kind that looks like an ice based cooler but with a DC powered motor and programmable thermostat). Add a DIY aluminum rack for it on the back of the camper so it doesn’t take internal space or truck space. Run a cord into camper or truck bed to power it. Leave it set to freezer temp, leave fridge inside alone and use as fridge only. When you dig into damaged area, put back together with wood frame sections replaced and foam board or spray foam as insulation. Then seal with paintable silicone. When you are sure that all your repair is waterproof, then get the rubber RV roof repair “paint” and go over entire exterior to be sure you’re good for another five years, then use a regular paint to make stripes or designs to make it look right (solid color RVs and campers just don’t look right). Love what you’re doing. Good job.
yes they do, but they are hard to find for smaller trucks, I had found one but it needed a ton of work so I passed on it, it was also for a super long bed or something so another reason I passed, you could probably have a new one custom built maybe?
@@diyjeepguy7713 I wonder if you could convert the closet space into one, extend the wall out towards the table. I havent decided if I want the smaller one and truck like yours or one larger for a half ton truck, after all I've got 2 dogs so I've gotta have room for them, but thanks for the input
No, I have not gotten around to starting this conversion or the video yet, life has found a way to make me lower this project in priority on my list but it will eventually happen,
thank you, I couldn't remember, with the new tank and 23+ gallons it is nice, I say 23+ because the little breather tube is closer to the top of the tank than normal,
Yes it still works, I haven't carried it with me everytime, but when I do carry it and even when I store it I try to keep the dust and moisture off of it and keep it covered,
I have the dana 30/35 with 3.55's and 31 inch tires currently, it hauled it pretty well, it is pretty awkward though and notice loss of power pulling up the grades, I am working on swapping a set of Full width axles, 44/60 with 4.11's from a '78 F250, and will probably go to 33 inch tires,
@@thisguy50000000 on which vehicle? The jeeps have the 4.0, some day one of them will get a V8 and the others a stroker or maybe a turbo. The 2005 f150 has the 5.4 liter v8, wish I had been able to find one with the 5.0 but it's a nice truck. Hope that is what you were asking.
are you talking about airing something to 100 psi or running a tool? I am still trying to figure out how I can use Air tools with this setup, I think I need some tools that use less PSI/CFM than the tools I currently have.
i have super duty alxes on my xj love them hate the 8x170mm lug pattern tho makes getting the correct rims harder cuz ppl dont make them for us like wed like.
Randy Anderson I have been looking for some wheels and have realized how hard it's gonna be, I prefer steel over the alloy/aluminum wheels, those look nice but I have had experience with pounding out bent steel rims with a hammer and getting them to hold air just so I can get to town, I will probably buy some stock super duty spare rims because they will have the offset I am looking for,
Diy Jeep Guy Thompson im sure theyll work for you. they just wont for me im running 40s and only 4.5" of lift i needed 4.75" of back spacing and a 17x10 wheel to be correct for me. also the drive shaft slips are only about 65$ so you can use it on your stock front drive shaft for the 1350 u joint. the breaks will be fine if you have a newer booster setup. from like a 99-01 jeep or the wj stuff. if not they will be super spongy
also that flat spot on the drive side top for the leaf spring needs to stay at 0° for correct caster angle and if should give correct pinion angle depending on the amount if life your doing. the housing is also malleable iron so welding to it will require High nickel rod. with pre heat post heat so cooling kinda welding
