Willys CJ3B Body Tub Build, spare tire brace fabrication

[@453421abcdefg12345]

I only hope people at shows that view these flat panel fabrications and think they are easy, will watch this video, it show just how much attention to detail and forward planning is required to make, what they think is an easy panel. Many thanks for posting.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Good to hear from you Englishman French. Everybody thinks everything is easy and only takes 5 minutes to do, customers and viewers. There is a lot of planning and details that go into a correct body tub build and I am glad at least a few guys can see the attention that goes into one.

[@bufford14]

why would anybody put a thumbs down to this masterpiece. I wish I could do this type of work for my Jeep.

[@Tinman-dm4cx]

Love the Teflon Block, I knew that a wooden block was never going back in my 59'.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Been using teflon blocks for years and they don't absorb water and last forever. A great alternative to wood.

[@jarhead6153]

Great job....I need to learn this skill to add to my sheet metal knowledge. Thanks for taking time to show these tricks.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Glad you are learning, my whole reason for making these videos. Keep watching many more videos coming.

[@johndilsaver8409]

Excellent and thoughtful craftsmanship. It's a pleasure to watch you work.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks for being a continued watcher, supporter, and comment poster. Keep watching for more complex parts being fabricated.

[@onemat2000]

Damn I'm impressed. Your skill sets are amazing and remind me of metal workers in my home town of Nee Britain, Connecticut, fifty years ago.

[@metalshaperJeep]

thanks for the comment. New Britain, CT isn't too far from me, do you still live there? I am keeping the metal shaping trade alive and well, so keep watching for more videos. Brian

[@daos3300]

another fabulous video, this is invaluable! i've been pondering how best to make a similar piece. couldn't figure out how, without cutting/welding, now i know why!

[@retiredafce3373]

I can't wait to see the engine rebuild!

[@metalshaperJeep]

The engine rebuild is coming, might be a while but I will make a detailed video of how it is done, hang in there.

[@retiredafce3373]

metalshaper Thanks Brian!

[@AbdulRauf-yy2ws]

You are awesome, great job

[@geepcj2a]

Wow, thats beautiful work!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks for the comment. Keep watching for more videos of the body tub coming together.

[@pm270100]

well done good job like it i do that sort of thing on alloy boats AND i have a 3B jeep she needs a lot of work u right on with the wood no good

[@Brian123182]

Interesting work.........but can you show us some of your grinding, sanding, and finishing techniques on these pieces? I can do some of the bending and welding, but I have difficulty making my projects look professionally finished like you do. Thanks for the videos!

[@metalshaperJeep]

More videos coming that will show some grinding and finishing. The CJ3A complete body build is almost finished and I will be moving on to final grinding, sanding and painting soon.

[@Brian123182]

Thanks! I'll be watching for them.

[@JeepTJay6]

This is fascinating!

[@jeep970]

Your a hell of a tin knock for-sure.....nice job

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks for the comment, sure is good to have a viewer who enjoys my videos. Brian

[@m606paz]

Hi! Great Job! Thanks for sharing!! Tell me the name of the curve steel machine i can see at 9:10 minute. Thanks in advance!!

[@metalshaperJeep]

It is a hand operated metal shrinker and stretcher.

[@ProctorSilex]

How about PVC instead of Teflon? There is some PVC lumber at hardware stores that can be glued with plumbing PVC cement and it can even be dyed. Teflon would need special ordering.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Anything that is solid and won't deteriorate would be fine.

[@TheCramunhao666]

ótimo trabalho ..................

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks, glad you are watching and enjoying the videos.

[@tylermeyer2037]

I have a 1950 cj3a my spare tire is mounted on the drives side Not the passenger their are no holes on the passenger side at all does anyone know why this is I can’t find and Jeeps that have the spare tire on the drivers side?? Thanks

[@gordongreninger6109]

Dumb question here. At first I thought this was aft end of the front driverside fender (just below windshield). My front fender (step?) has a hole this approx. dimension. Its stamped. What the heck is it for?? The passenger side dont have the hole just drivers side. Its a 52 CJ3A, tail end of production. Thnx!!

[@metalshaperJeep]

I think you are referring to the drain hole that is placed in the front side panel. If so it is just a drain hole to let water run out of the jeep. If this is not the hole you are talking about send me a photo at [e-mail] and I will take a look at what you are talking about.

[@gordongreninger6109]

metalshaper no sir, not the tub floor drain. Just forward of that. the last section of fender. horizontal section at rocker level. that section of fender has a large hole stamped thru it. its manufactured that way not something someone added in field. this cj3a is clean original paint survivor, late 52 production.

[@louisnemick317]

Could you use box for that backer.

[@metalshaperJeep]

You can use anything, I wanted to show how to make an original part so showed a couple different ways to make it.

[@kelleyerb3238]

Brian, love your channel. You are quiet a craftsman. I've been walking through a lot of your videos since I picked up a '53 3B recently. Would you be ok with me reaching out by email with a few questions?

[@metalshaperJeep]

you can reach me anytime at [e-mail] Brian

[@tomthompson7400]

9.27 you stretched the first , not shrunk , but i knew what you meant

[@metalshaperJeep]

yes, made a mistake on the explanation, good catch. Glad you knew what I was trying to say.

[@texascottonfarmer]

I've only watched a few of your videos, but they all seem to be shaky and out of focus. 😒😒👎👎 Not impressed.