CJ Tub Bottom Rust Repairs | Jeep CJ7 | Project Rowdy Ep053

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Very nice work Mike. For some reason I wasn't getting the notifications. I got the bell clicked now. Project Rowdy is looking great. I'm using my keychain for my main toolbox keys.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you Russell! Loved your video on the Tail Light Restoration. Beautiful work my friend.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

@UCanDoIt2Mike Thanks Mike. I worked on them on and off while we were working on my daughters Mustang Project. She will be in from school soon and we will start releasing those vids. It was a good time

[@tomf3969]

Yes! My favorite channel is back! Looking forward to watching you progress on the CJ7.😀

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you Tom! I appreciate you following along. I'm looking forward to soon starting the re-assembly!!!!! Mike

[@chrisbarnett7591]

Man, I’m glad to see you again bud, glad your back.

[@firstdaddy]

Its a great day anytime Mike uploads a new video!

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you so much. Cheers to you! Mike

[@augustswanson907]

Yes, he gives me the confidence to do some of the same things on my Jeep. Thank you Mike!

[@zacharnold145]

Good to see you back at it Mike!

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you Zach! Mike

[@tonyparson4392]

Man I wish I had a neighbor like you!! 😢

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

@@tonyparson4392 Love it!

[@Fred-rv2tu]

Cool video. Starting my first project vehicle. Making one CJ-7 out of a 79 and an 84

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

@@Fred-rv2tu Sounds like you have a cool project starting. They are rather simple vehicles to work on. Enjoy your project. Mike.

[@jimhoran5445]

Nice to see you back Mike! Nice job! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Great to hear from you Jim and thanks for all of your support. Mike

[@asermurias9342]

Good work on tour jeep! congratulations

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

I appreciate the feedback. Thank you! Mike

[@jordanramadhan3585]

finally after waiting so long, welcome back🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Even I cannot believe it has been this long.

[@splitchest9566]

I owned an "80 CJ7, a '91 YJ, a '98 TJ now a '18 JLU. This brought back many memories. The '91 had many little improvements that Chrysler after buying Jeep had been factory installed. First was a seal on the firewall where you found the water leak from the missing seam seal. Also this gasket served two purposes, first it sealed the seam but also, as a cushion as the hinge pins for the hood would wear out causing the hood to be metal on metal contact. On old CJ's most people would place a split garden hose under the hinge at this area to stop the noise. (Cowl Seal, Hood to Cowl OE Reference: 55008119) The second item was an inner fender splash shield that was located at the rear of the inner fender to close the gap to the firewall (jeep yj fender splash shield 5501 0838) They also had Rear Corner Body Splash Guard to keep the road spray from going into the two rear corners. All these on my '80 jeep had been created out of aluminum and riveted into place by the previous owner. In the drivers rear corner was a check valve in the gas tank vent line to prevent leakage if you tipped over and the splash shields protected this area. Can't wait to see the finished CJ!!! Thanks for the memories.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thanks for sharing that information. I believe my drivers rear had a little shield that I took off and had no ideas what or why it was there. in that same area was the a Roll-over valve like you mentioned. These are really fun and somewhat simple vehicles. Love the fact that you have made all of the upgrades to new models. Cheers.... Mike

[@ronicard]

Nice work there, Mike!

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank for your help moving that heavy thing around. Cheers!

[@msparsons]

Glad to see you still at it! I’m over in Gwinnett and doing the same to my 79.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Sweet! It will be a great day when we both get these ole Jeeps back on the road. Mike

[@adubbelde1]

Good to see you back. I've not progressed any on my 37 Chev PU but I'm determined to get back to it.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Great to hear from you again as well. Go put on your favorite music, clean up the area around the truck, organize all your tools and you will get the "Bug" again. That is what I plan to do today after lunch. Cheers! Mike

[@BobWilson84]

Hey Mike, good to see ya back at it. If you recall my CJ7 project from a few years ago, I used UPOL bed liner under my tub after epoxy primer and it worked out really well.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Hey Bob... I do remember. I really liked the Cart you built to wheel your tub around. The land that I'm on is slanted, so that was not an option for me. I was jealous about that one. I am not looking forward to Raptor Lining this in my working space. Cheers! Mike

[@Rustkill2010]

Hello !!!! Number 2 comment !! Yes I have my 85 completely apart And you helped!! I got the frame ready today to go to the blaster and powder coated. Took everything off

[@bruceshepard1136]

Yesss ur still kicking miss the content don’t have a jeep but love the thoroughness of explaining the project rowdy

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Awesome! Looks like we are about at the same point. I can't wait to get mine back on the road. Mike

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

I greatly appreciate you following along. Mike

[@jacobsimmons3565]

Happy to see new content! Enjoy watching your videos!

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you Jacob. I appreciate you following along. Mike

[@bobbyblizzard8488]

Thanks for sharing!

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you Bobby! Mike

[@2001pontiacta]

Awesome to see a new video! Glad to see all is well Mike! Was started to get worried. Thanks again for all your knowledge n how to with your Video’s. Absolutely love them! 👍

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you for the encouraging message Kerry . I appreciate it and your interest in following along. Mike

[@Sstone89]

Glad to see you're back. I just recently found your channel from your transmission videos. It was sad to see you stop posting for a while.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

I think about / plan something for this Jeep about every day. I just can't seem to get into the shop to make it all happen. Mike

[@DIRTVENTURE]

I completely rebuilt the 5 cylinder diesel I put in mine. Then dropped it breaking the aluminum water line. I also rebuilt the turbo.. now I just need to put the new parts on. And try it

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Sounds like the definition of 2 steps forward and 1 step back. Hope all works out for you! Mike

[@johnwilson5662]

Yay glad you're back being waiting patiently on your project keep up the good work

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you John! Cheers… Mike

[@coopoutdoors6117]

Great to see you back Mike, great video!

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you! Any more progress on your CJ5?

[@coopoutdoors6117]

All work in the frame is complete. Prepping body for epoxy primer now. Not fun, 😂

[@DIRTVENTURE]

Good to see you back on here. Was getting worried about you

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Finally getting my ducks in a row. About time to reassemble!

[@FatDan.]

I was just checking out the channel yesterday. Welcome back!

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you Dan! Mike

[@TheFlanman10]

NICE!! Glad to see more content.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Thank you Sir! Hoping to be able to dedicate more time to it. I want to go for a ride!! Mike

[@jayinmi3706]

It's been a minute...but if you have a press (I thought you did) you could make a 2 part wood mold and press it so you don't get the dents from hammering it.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

I do have a 12 ton press and that would have made a much better panel. You are spot on. I will try that next time.

[@johnclark3498]

Good point! When I needed to put a rib in a floor panel of an ‘81 Scrambler, I made the “negative” mold in a piece of 2x4, smoothed a piece of rebar the length I needed, and used a press to sandwich the patch panel between the rebar and wood. Worked like a charm!

[@jakewade7388]

Finally!

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Love it! Cheers to you Jake.

[@TheFlanman10]

Question.. wouldn't you want to seal the body with epoxy primer then put your fiberglass/ body filler over that since it is porous? Then you would have to shoot over the filler with epoxy primer again to seal it in... otherwise it will allow water to move freely between the metal and the repair?

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

So, I’m not an expert, but from what I have gathered. Both short strand fiberglass and body filler can be applied direct to metal or after epoxy primer. For the perspective of porosity… odd filler is porous, but I believe that Fiberglass cures to more of plastic or non porous finish. I knew that I was going to be doing quite a bit of sanding to get the finish to where I wanted it and thought I would lay it down first. It will be top coated with Epoxy Primer to seal it prior to the finished top coat of bed liner. My next steps is to Epoxy Prime the bottom and when I do, I will hit this section as well. Mike.

[@chucksrchabit.7671]

Did you ever have to replace the cowl panel.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

I did not replace my cowl panel, but it did have a lot of rust damage. I removed and replaced some of the supporting sheet metal on the underside.

[@jakewade7388]

Any updates?

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

@@jakewade7388 Thanks for checking in. I have a small section to apply some Epoxy Primer and then should be able to publish the next update.

[@jakewade7388]

Looking forward to it! I really want to see Rowdy finished. It’s gonna be sweet!

[@josevega591]

💪👌✌️👍😁

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Glad you enjoyed. Cheers... Mike