Intermediate CJ-5

[58_Willys]

If you know your Jeeps, you'll know where this one is going. For those that don't, the intermediate CJ5 was the 72-75 years. These Jeeps still maintained many of the earlier exterior features but had a longer wheelbase to accommodate the 258 I6 engine. With better brakes and axles and the excellent 258, these are some of the most popular restorations in the 1:1 world.

I'm going to attempt 2 bodies at the same time...one in stock form with stock rims and a soft top and one slightly modified with fender flares, larger tires(as seen below)and no soft top. Wish me luck...

TF2 based with a scratch built CJ5, 3D engine, K44's and Rancho shocks.

Working the chassis from a reversed and shortened TF2. Needs more work but the basics are there.

Inspiration pics first...

[Inferno!]

Awesome! I’m building (slowly) an early CJ5. I broke down and ordered a hood off shapeways. What are you using for a body?

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by Inferno!

Awesome! I’m building (slowly) an early CJ5. I broke down and ordered a hood off shapeways. What are you using for a body?

Is the hood for the Tamiya Jeep Wrangler CJ conversion?

My body is scratch styrene with multiple layers to get the 3D areas.

[Inferno!]

Originally Posted by 58_Willys

Is the hood for the Tamiya Jeep Wrangler CJ conversion?

My body is scratch styrene with multiple layers to get the 3D areas.

Yes, my build is a metal tub with the Tamiya Jeep conversion hood.

I need to try styrene one of these days. It is a great material. Looking forward to your build.

I see you have a 1:1 Willy’s. I have a CJ3A.

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by Inferno!

Yes, my build is a metal tub with the Tamiya Jeep conversion hood.

I need to try styrene one of these days. It is a great material. Looking forward to your build.

I see you have a 1:1 Willy’s. I have a CJ3A.

I have a Dragon Jeep that will, eventually, get a 3B conversion.

Do you have a build thread yet?

[Inferno!]

Originally Posted by 58_Willys

I have a Dragon Jeep that will, eventually, get a 3B conversion.

Do you have a build thread yet?

Here is the beginning of my build thread.

https://scalebuildersguild.com/forum...-1969-Jeep-CJ5

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by Inferno!

Here is the beginning of my build thread.

https://scalebuildersguild.com/forum...-1969-Jeep-CJ5

Nice beginning.

[Dakillswitch]

Great to see you"re still building bud
so ...i've subscribe
I'm going to try and build my old CJ6 body with the soft top, the hood,grill and front window will be 3D printed..the rest I'll do...

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by Dakillswitch

Great to see you"re still building bud
so ...i've subscribe
I'm going to try and build my old CJ6 body with the soft top, the hood,grill and front window will be 3D printed..the rest I'll do...

I kinda wish I had the 3D capabilities for some things...it would make it so much easier to build more than one at a time. Is your CJ6 going to be 8th scale? This scale seems to work much better for axle widths and wheel sizes. Looking forward to it.

I got the the side pieces cut out and bonded together yesterday. Now I'm waiting on some structural bits of styrene to show up, so I can get the floor laid out. I'm thinking of doing the grills next, since they seem to be some of the most difficult parts to do. We'll see how my ambitions are later on.

[Dakillswitch]

I have a good friend that will print the 3D stuff, and I'm just doing the body.
It will sit on a Gmade GS02F chassis.
still don"t know if it will be 8th scale...will see when I'll get the chassis built and take some measurements.
I thought at first going "old school" and making every thing with bonded styrene...but my friend gave me a good deal on the 3D printing and it will save me some time.

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by Dakillswitch

I have a good friend that will print the 3D stuff, and I'm just doing the body.
It will sit on a Gmade GS02F chassis.
still don"t know if it will be 8th scale...will see when I'll get the chassis built and take some measurements.
I thought at first going "old school" and making every thing with bonded styrene...but my friend gave me a good deal on the 3D printing and it will save me some time.

That will save you a lot of time. Fenders always seem to my downfall.

You might have to lengthen the wheelbase on that chassis if you go 1/8...it scales out at 12.65" for CJ6 prior to '72 and 13" for 72-75. Pop in a build thread once you get it going.

[Sydwaiz]

Very cool. I own a 73.

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by Sydwaiz

Very cool. I own a 73.

Nice...I may have to hit you up for some detail pics, if your ok with that.

[58_Willys]

Looking more like a Jeep now. The rear will be rounded off, but that's for another day.

[Dakillswitch]

Originally Posted by 58_Willys

Looking more like a Jeep now. The rear will be rounded off, but that's for another day.

As usual bud...great styrene work!

[58_Willys]

I've been thinking about color choices for the second Jeep and I came across a picture in the Google machine that I really like. It's Fairway Green with a white top and I think Tamiya's TS-20 Metallic Green should be close enough to make it look good. This is what I've decided to go with for the stock one...



The yellow one will be done the same as the pic in the first post...I changed my mind on that one a few times, but the yellow just looks to darn good with the black accents.

Had a couple days off from work, so after the "Honey Do" chores were done, I got to work on the body some more. The sides are near complete, the firewall panels are cut, and the tailgates are started. I need to make a complete rear panel to determine the exact width for the rear floor and fender setup. That'll have to wait for another day...my eyes are just too tired, and I need to be at the top of my game to do that and finish detailing the the tailgates. Here's what I have so far...

[58_Willys]

Small update...sort of...these tailgates took awhile to get to this point. I had to replace the the top tube...it was too small and didn't look right. Just need the logos to finish them.

[Dakillswitch]

So clean ...Looking forward to see the build becomes A Jeep

[58_Willys]

My fingers have been severely split due to the weather. Even though I use O'Keefes on a daily basis, I had difficulty getting them to heal up enough to work on my projects. They have now healed up...mostly...so here's a small update...

[Dakillswitch]

Originally Posted by 58_Willys

My fingers have been severely split due to the weather. Even though I use O'Keefes on a daily basis, I had difficulty getting them to heal up enough to work on my projects. They have now healed up...mostly...so here's a small update...

Wow... Hope you feel better bud!