1st Deuce Project Begins

[jclaudii]

Hey Mill, This is my first post and I think your truck looks amazing so far and the time and patience it takes to do a job like that is hard to find! I wish you all the luck in getting it fixed up for the July date, because after baby comes, time is one of those things that is hard to find (I got a 16mo and a 3 mo and a pile of lumber on my trailer for a deck I can't seem to find time to build). You seem to have a bit more time than me, but it's awesome to have the flexibility to watch your little one those first few months!

May I make a suggestion...When you get ready to go to the Jeep show, see if you can find a way to put the Wrangler in the back! That would be a really cool way to transport it there.

Also, I always wonder if anyone ever does sound deadening and/or insulation on the rebuild to make things a bit more pleasant in the cabin?

You going to leave both rears under it?

 

[StoneMill]

Its getting there... A few more things to paint. Had to pull the radiator out today to get it fixed. My window glass is done so I need to go pick it up and install it. Bed needs done yet along with the rest of the wheels. But, it moves under it's own power.
What do you all think so far???

 

[StoneMill]

It's come a long way...

 

[wikallen]

Fantastic !

 

[rwbrown72]

What are you doing with the seat? New covers? Are you gonna make those too? LOL!!!! It looks really nice.

 

[bigugh20]

Amazing effort mill, you've done yourself proud.

 

[StoneMill]

Working at getting some seat cushions made up. Found some high density foam at a car show flea market. Went back to buy some and the guy was sold out. Have to find something else. Looking at duck canvas or marine vinyl in black. Not sure yet.

 

[rwbrown72]

Working at getting some seat cushions made up. Found some high density foam at a car show flea market. Went back to buy some and the guy was sold out. Have to find something else. Looking at duck canvas or marine vinyl in black. Not sure yet.

Cool... I bought some Duck Canvas at my local Walmart of all places. Not sure if it is the same weight as the military stuff, but we shall soon see. Post up when you get your done.

 

[StoneMill]

Added rubber stoppers to the engine side overs so my newly painted fenders don't get ruined right away. Haven't seen that done before.

 

[srodocker]

i have marine vinyl which is nice

 

[StoneMill]

May I make a suggestion...When you get ready to go to the Jeep show, see if you can find a way to put the Wrangler in the back! That would be a really cool way to transport it there.

You going to leave both rears under it?

Leaving both rears in place. Love to have a bobbed truck, but Im waiting for a 5 ton to do that.
I'm considering putting my girls green wrangler in the back of the deuce for the show. Wonder if they'll let me run the obstacle course with it strapped down in the back.

 

[StoneMill]

Still moving along. Got the radiator back in now that it has been fixed. Started on the windshields. The hood is in place. Just some finishing touches up front. Hopefully we can get the bed painted this week. I think it's looking real good.
Had some nasty thunderstorms that made our creek rise out of the banks and flooded the yard. Which sucks because my bed is now sitting above some really soft ground. Hopefully we can get the a frame stable enough to lift it onto the trailer for painting.
I'll get some new pics up tomorrow.

 

[Green_gator]

Stone,
That is a great looking vehicle, I like the green and black contrasts. I am not a huge fan of the batteries under the seat after the ones in my HMMWV overcharged and made life interesting. That said, your set up has me rethinking moving mine. I have some military issue OD green cordura nylon laying around. If you want some for your seats let me know and it is yours. The roll is 60" wide and as long as you need.

 

[StoneMill]

Thanks for the compliments. Green cordura would be perfect. I was thinking vinyl or canvas, not sure why I didn't think of cordura. That stuff takes abuse pretty good. I'll get some measurements tomorrow and see what I would need.

The battery box took a little time for us to figure out. But with the venting and basically sealed otherwise, I think it'll work out. I added some rubber inside to cover them up and prevent any accidental shorts. I was thinking about rigging a computer fan with a switch to my vent. Don't know that'll I'll need it though.

 

[Varyag]

Just a tip for the Herc Liner. When we did my fj40 cab we used a big paint brush and dabbed it on. It looks 100 times better. I tossed that crappy foam roller in the trash.

 

[srodocker]

for the herc liner your talking like just a big brush not a roller?

 

[StoneMill]

Here are some quick shots after finally getting done flushing the radiator and block. Starting to come together. Looks like the back yard is dry enough to get the bed up on the trailer and start painting tomorrow.
Got to get this thing done so we can paint my father in laws '94 YJ to match in 3 weeks.

 

[rwbrown72]

Looking great!

 

[tiger422]

looks to good to drive Nice work

Jim

 

[Capt.Marion]

Beautiful, and inspiring. Have you considered Beachwood Canvas or WEEBEE Webbing for the seats? (Google for Beachwood, WB Webbing is here)