My Homemade DIY JKU Tube Trail Doors Build
02-03-2015, 05:19 PM
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Here are a couple shots from yesterday. The setup table was not square, that will be rectified by next week. I got the lower sections of both rear doors tacked up, but you may see that they don't quite match. I was running short on time so I quickly threw those tacks down. I'm sure I will end up breaking the tack on at least one of the rear doors. The learning curve continues...
Pre-tack setup
Tacked up for now
Pre-tack setup
Tacked up for now
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i like how that turning out good luck
02-06-2015, 08:16 AM
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Thanks!
The slow progress has been from a couple things. First, figuring out the measurements and bends, as expected for the first time. Second, only having access to a welder at class every two weeks. Well, my Lincoln Power Mig 210 MP is on order and is due to ship next week! I also have some steel setup tables on the way. My goal is to have these done completely by the end of this month.
The slow progress has been from a couple things. First, figuring out the measurements and bends, as expected for the first time. Second, only having access to a welder at class every two weeks. Well, my Lincoln Power Mig 210 MP is on order and is due to ship next week! I also have some steel setup tables on the way. My goal is to have these done completely by the end of this month.
02-12-2015, 03:26 PM
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Well, just got the dreaded "backordered" email on the welder. So back to only making progress in class. Next class is 2/16, so I should have more updates then.
02-16-2015, 03:52 PM
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A little more progress today...
Front door lowers...
All tube pieces cut for both rear doors. I still have some more cuts and saddling to do...
And...started the helmet "mods"!
Front door lowers...
All tube pieces cut for both rear doors. I still have some more cuts and saddling to do...
And...started the helmet "mods"!
02-23-2015, 10:15 AM
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I can't make it to class next week, so the instructor is opening the shop for me this Wednesday. I hope to have all four doors tacked up and ready to test fit to get the "hinge" locations marked/tacked. Pics to follow...
02-25-2015, 04:45 PM
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Updated pics as promised...
Made some good progress on the rears today! I started with getting the top bars welded in and all welds ground flush on both rear doors.
My newbie beads...
Initially I was going to weld the 1/2" pipe I'm using as hinges flush on the table. Then I decided I wanted the doors to be a little more recessed into the frame.
So, I set each door in the corresponding frame and set the hinges. I couldn't get the Jeep and the welder close enough so I used some tape to hold the 1/2" pipe in place, ran a tack on each and confirmed the fit before running a full bead.
So here is one of the rear doors with the lower crossbar and hinges welded in.
I still need to saddle the other rear crossbar and weld that. Then it will be on to cutting the plate and getting the latches set. After that I will weld the bolts I'm using as hinge pins on.
I will be going back again next Wednesday. I plan on getting all the remaining pieces cut and maybe some of the saddles cut too, time permitting, before next week.
Made some good progress on the rears today! I started with getting the top bars welded in and all welds ground flush on both rear doors.
My newbie beads...
Initially I was going to weld the 1/2" pipe I'm using as hinges flush on the table. Then I decided I wanted the doors to be a little more recessed into the frame.
So, I set each door in the corresponding frame and set the hinges. I couldn't get the Jeep and the welder close enough so I used some tape to hold the 1/2" pipe in place, ran a tack on each and confirmed the fit before running a full bead.
So here is one of the rear doors with the lower crossbar and hinges welded in.
I still need to saddle the other rear crossbar and weld that. Then it will be on to cutting the plate and getting the latches set. After that I will weld the bolts I'm using as hinge pins on.
I will be going back again next Wednesday. I plan on getting all the remaining pieces cut and maybe some of the saddles cut too, time permitting, before next week.
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