Project Wangler - TJ backhalf + bobbed tub + boatsides

tommaho · 04-19-2009, 08:49 PM

Nothing really novel about this, but I'm doing something a little different and thought I'd share for suggestions and abuse.

Couple poser pics for background:

2005:

2007:

Took it off the trails to upgrage to 42s, 60 / 14b, probably air shocks. Was going to do a traditional back half plus comp cut but I was retiring it from DD duty and the bender was collecting dust.

Sat like this pretty much all of 2008:

Just got motivated and back to work recently.

I have to re-work the tie-ins, but I'll worry about that as I finish up the boatsides. Don't ask me why I left the factory body mounts + hard cage ties.

tommaho · 04-19-2009, 08:53 PM

The fun stuff:

tommaho · 04-19-2009, 09:04 PM

Wasn't sure how it would work out, re-using the entire rear upper half, but I think this will work.

tommaho · 04-19-2009, 09:18 PM

I'll figure something out with the rear tie-ins. Most likely cut it apart and splice in a cleaner single piece.

Body pieces are just there for mockup at the moment. Once the structural stuff for the boatsides is done, I'll worry more about finishing off the floor, enclosing the cab, and body finishing.

ne14jpn · 04-20-2009, 09:08 AM

Jeep looks good. Boatsides are not fun to build but are worth it when your done. Can't wait to see the finished product.

UCTJ · 04-20-2009, 11:00 AM

Looking good. I like the enclosed tub just behind the seats reminds me of another build around here. Keep posting.

ARB_jon · 04-20-2009, 12:27 PM

wow! you have captured my vision for my rig. love the work! subscribed.

YellowJK · 04-20-2009, 01:23 PM

those tube fenders are wide

other than that, keep up the good work! it looks awesome so far!

sne97hd · 04-20-2009, 01:23 PM

Damn, you beat me to it! Great minds must think alike!

bluedragon436 · 04-20-2009, 02:49 PM

The build is looking awesome... I can imagine that the building process is a PITA but in the end I am sure it will be well worth it!!

jeepfool · 06-25-2009, 09:28 AM

can we get some updated pics?

VB CJ 5.7 · 06-25-2009, 11:22 AM

Looks good... What is the plan for gearing and lockers?

timritchieblue · 07-04-2009, 06:11 PM

keep up the cutten

mferrari · 11-03-2009, 07:09 AM

updates?

tweba99 · 11-03-2009, 11:50 AM

You have definitely got started on a nice project. Good luck!

04-19-2009, 08:49 PM	#1
tommaho Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69818 Location: NEPA Posts: 129	Project Wangler - TJ backhalf + bobbed tub + boatsides Nothing really novel about this, but I'm doing something a little different and thought I'd share for suggestions and abuse. Couple poser pics for background: 2005: 2007: Took it off the trails to upgrage to 42s, 60 / 14b, probably air shocks. Was going to do a traditional back half plus comp cut but I was retiring it from DD duty and the bender was collecting dust. Sat like this pretty much all of 2008: Just got motivated and back to work recently. I have to re-work the tie-ins, but I'll worry about that as I finish up the boatsides. Don't ask me why I left the factory body mounts + hard cage ties.

04-20-2009, 09:08 AM	#5
ne14jpn Granite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 42619 Location: Scranton, PA / Cumberland, MD Posts: 647	Jeep looks good. Boatsides are not fun to build but are worth it when your done. Can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ This rig will be turning more in to a high speed rig now. Lots of new Ideas. Miller Motorsports #921: -09' KOH RCQ - W.E.ROCK - XRRA- Thanks to: Marko Customs, BFGoodrich Tires, Poly Performance, Jimmy's 4x4, SOR4x4.com, Staun Industries, Davey's Jeeps, The Axle Exchange, PSC Steering

04-20-2009, 12:27 PM	#7
ARB_jon Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87159 Location: Mobile,AL Posts: 249	wow! you have captured my vision for my rig. love the work! subscribed. __________________ 97TJ/4.0/ax15/231,300/44spool/8.8welded/4.10/36" iroks www.lockitupoffroad.net/jong.html

04-20-2009, 01:23 PM	#8
YellowJK Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113620 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 28	those tube fenders are wide other than that, keep up the good work! it looks awesome so far! __________________ '05 Softcore TJ When I taught my dog to roll over, I didn't know my jeep was Listening!

04-20-2009, 01:23 PM	#9
sne97hd Amateur Hardcore Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76694 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 145	Damn, you beat me to it! Great minds must think alike! __________________ The Great Southern Trendkill

04-19-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
tommaho Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69818 Location: NEPA Posts: 129	The fun stuff:

04-19-2009, 09:04 PM	#3
tommaho Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69818 Location: NEPA Posts: 129	Wasn't sure how it would work out, re-using the entire rear upper half, but I think this will work.

04-19-2009, 09:18 PM	#4
tommaho Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69818 Location: NEPA Posts: 129	I'll figure something out with the rear tie-ins. Most likely cut it apart and splice in a cleaner single piece. Body pieces are just there for mockup at the moment. Once the structural stuff for the boatsides is done, I'll worry more about finishing off the floor, enclosing the cab, and body finishing.

04-20-2009, 11:00 AM	#6
UCTJ The Devils Trailboss Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51571 Location: Texas Posts: 2,382	Looking good. I like the enclosed tub just behind the seats reminds me of another build around here. Keep posting.

04-20-2009, 02:49 PM	#10
bluedragon436 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101057 Location: Wherever The Air Force Sends Me!! Posts: 47	The build is looking awesome... I can imagine that the building process is a PITA but in the end I am sure it will be well worth it!! __________________ WWW.MILITARYTUNERS.COM - Come Check Us Out!

06-25-2009, 09:28 AM	#11
jeepfool Wheeler Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120255 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 362	can we get some updated pics? __________________ The true Soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' -G. K. Chesterton

06-25-2009, 11:22 AM	#12
VB CJ 5.7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 111759 Location: Right Coast Posts: 90	Looks good... What is the plan for gearing and lockers? __________________ 79 CJ5... revived and promptly sold... 91 YJ with some shit bolted on...

07-04-2009, 06:11 PM	#13
timritchieblue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 120912 Location: paducah ky Posts: 209	keep up the cutten __________________ my ex-wife loves the black cock !!!!!! just another blonde, with everything i own-ed

11-03-2009, 07:09 AM	#14
mferrari Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101333 Location: Maryland Posts: 284	updates? __________________ TJ thats a work in progress Delmarva Offroad 443-951-JEEP Sales and Services - Parts and Tools

11-03-2009, 11:50 AM	#15
tweba99 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48100 Location: Florida Posts: 575	You have definitely got started on a nice project. Good luck! __________________ 2008 Jeep Unlimited X My 1 ton TJ Build [url]www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=591360[/url]

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