CJ5 Body Tub Progress, Metalshaping Class Projects

[@rafaelrodriguez-vx6ck]

It's good to know that you are passing on your knowledge and wisdom. That in its self determines the character of a professional. Good pride. You earned it.

[@drewlatham5184]

Brian. Thank you. Love the video’s, Please keep them coming. It’s such a help in keeping the mind thinking. All the best, Drew

[@triples4good]

Thanks Brian. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Another great video. This info is really going to help when I start working on my M38A1.

[@metalshaperJeep]

glad you find the videos helpful.

[@triples4good]

metalshaper I just wish I had your skills. You make it look fairly easy.

[@geoben427]

Coming along nicely! Some great tips as well. The student panel looks great too!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks George. Body is coming along great and the student projects are getting better and better. Funny thing is I don't have a single person making Jeep parts. Thought I would have a bunch but not one.

[@retiredafce3373]

I love these projects. Especially when the owner gives you leeway to work your talent!

[@joefleming8568]

It is really coming along very nicely Brian, thanks again for the update.

[@BajaTym]

Great video (as always). I love the details and extra info. The longer the video the better. I’m an oddball, I enjoy watching your videos multiple times. I also like listening in the car and shop like the radio...IDK, once I’ve seen it a few times I just need the audio. Thanks for the Lab-metal tip. I’m rebuilding a ‘51 M38 and will be using it on my my floors. Anyway, please keep it up, you do great work bro. Once I get to the point where I need lub I’ll be contacting you.

[@wyattoneable]

Good progress on the floors. The guy did great work on that panel.

[@metalshaperJeep]

You are appreciated. Thanks, Brian

[@m38_depotharold12]

The CJ5 Body is coming along great!! I have used the Lab-Medal and it is a good product. I was thinking that would be a good use on the floor and out you came with it!! Enjoying the CJ5 body / floor project!!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Good to hear from you again Harold. Lab metal is wonderful on floor work. Toughest stuff out there and lasts a long time. Keep watching as the CJ5 gets finished. Brian

[@tuglevy6490]

Hi. I know this is a really old video, but I am doing floors and have a question… The large interior vertical supports that are at the front of the floors. You cut around them, and as far as I could see that 4” front edge of the support is not welded to the floor panel? If that is correct, how is that part finished? Thank you as always. Tug

[@metalshaperJeep]

The cowl support panel sits on the floor pan directly. It is welded at the front and rear of the cowl support to the floor. It may look like I cut around it but it is sitting on the new floor as original.

[@frankinpattaya]

Brian, If the Chook’s and garden can do without ya for a few weeks, you & the misses are more than welcome to come over to Pattaya in Thailand (for the next year before I return to Australia) and have a bit of time off at home here, we have A/C in all the rooms, mid 30s every day, as long as you like Thai food, bbq steak and JD you will have a great re charge, we can just chew the fat that’s happened over the years. Regards Frank

[@agentssg1]

do you sell the paper patttern templates for cj2a?

[@gdtengine3935]

Hi Brian I've been subbed for a while and don't know if I've missed it somewhere or if you've mentioned where you order the panels for the CJ5? I heard you say "classic" but wasn't totally sure . Would you mind clarifying for one who hasn't picked up on it yet please? Thank you

[@metalshaperJeep]

There is not any place to buy the correct panels for your jeep. Classic is junk. Make them yourself or spend a lot of time fixing the wrong stuff from overseas.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

That is looking really good, I always find it most rewarding when the panels go back together, it seems like you have got the worst part over with, (even thought the worst bits have yet to come), how thick can you apply your hard body filler, does it have a critical thickness cure ? Really good to hear you have some real enthusiasts coming in during the week to make panels, once they get confidence they will be soon onto the next project, they just need someone to bounce their ideas off of. Chris B.

[@metalshaperJeep]

the lab metal can be built up in layers. I put thin layers on and give them a couple hours to dry. This stuff can be built up to any thickness in layers. They recommend not over 1/4" at a time. I use it like body filler in very thin layers and it sands great. Word is getting out and I am helping folks make panels for their projects. when parts can't be bought and people don't have tools and skills to make them I can help them. Brian

[@1johnnygunn]

Well I am very much aware that classic doesn't make good body parts, whose body parts would you recommend for accuracy? I'm starting a ground up build, and would appreciate any suggestions you might have.

[@metalshaperJeep]

There are not too many good parts out there. You can buy overseas parts, classic parts, or anybody else's sheetmetal parts that they say are correct but that is rarely the case. I have tried for years to sell accurate parts but not many people are interested. I have moved on to scout and FJ parts and they are selling like crazy. Best thing is to save and rebuild the original parts if you can.

[@autotech1984]

Could you make a patch panel to sell, I need one exactly like the one your student made for my 61 Scout 80

[@waynebrown5428]

That was awesome!

[@metalshaperJeep]

thanks for watching. More videos coming

[@ethanphillips8637]

Why not use body lead on the floors

[@VwRosstorations]

Good work right there...

[@metalshaperJeep]

your comment is appreciated. Thank you.

[@drycreek3962]

Thanks brother.. I'm doing one of these 2 have alot of parts..keep me informed..much love

[@metalshaperJeep]

I hope this project is helping you along with yours. Keep watching to see the finished project.

[@JunkMikesWorld]

A patch panel without body lines is called sheet tin:D

[@oldnewfarmer3290]

Cant you use fiber glass mat. on bad spots ....I use fiber glass on a lot of thing i do on the farm..

[@metalshaperJeep]

I don't use fiberglass on anything but many people do.

[@nategcole]

I can tell you're not a fan of Classic :) I have need of a new tub, have you ever had any experience with the Willys-Overland Repli-Tubs?

[@metalshaperJeep]

Yes, they take a Philippine made body tub which is junk to begin with and then they have jigs to put the holes in the correct places. They sometimes fit and sometimes don't. I find it easier to put the holes in myself because when they do it and it is wrong it is harder to move a hole than put the correct one in from the beginning. Brian

[@nategcole]

Thanks for replying! That jives with what I've read also. It's a shame there's not one supplier that Just Works.

[@chevymarineretired]

What is the heaviest gage sheet metal you work with?

[@metalshaperJeep]

I work with all types of steel, from heavy plate to thin galvanized sheets. My sheetmetal power hammer can shape up to 14 gauge steel, the pullmax can cut 5/16" plate and bead and joggle and shape up to 10 gauge steel, and my 190 ton Buffalo Ironworker and punch 1-1/2" plate and shear 1-3/8" sheets. Hope that answers your question.

[@chevymarineretired]

metalshaper thank you

[@frankinpattaya]

If you move the shop to Melbourne Brain, I’ll be your first “Down Under” student

[@metalshaperJeep]

there are some days when I wish I could pick up my shop and land and place it somewhere else. High taxes, and a changing world are making things crazy here in the states these days. Brian

[@randyhughes5160]

Why don’t you show your work you explain it but you refuse to show how