Willys CJ5 Body Tub Restoration, Floors Part 2

In this video I am finally getting to the point where I can get the floor panel tack welded into place. A few patch panels, some weldable primer and the floor finally goes into place.

[@jackofalldave]

Enjoy your work. I've been restoring cars for 37 years and have learned a few tricks from your videos. Thanks!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks for watching, I have been restoring for many years as well but always open to learning new things.

[@frankinjeep1194]

I have been fabricating and a mechanic for over 25 years and I still learn from every video you make! Keep it up !

[@metalshaperJeep]

Many thanks for your comment, glad you are still picking up tips. Keep watching more on the way.

[@joefleming8568]

Looking great Brian, thanks for all your hard work and expertise.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Hello Joe, making good progress and everything is going good at this point so I am moving on to the drivers side soon. Brian

[@tonyozimek2116]

Looking Good

[@metalshaperJeep]

coming along great, some details to work out and then on to paint.

[@bartgoins1782]

Great instructions you're giving on welding techniques. I'm really looking forward to seeing the end product, but for me, it's the journey since I'm learning a lot from your videos. Thanks!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Glad you are picking up some tips from my videos. Keep watching to see the rusted body tub turn into a painted masterpiece.

[@trapper23ful]

Goodto se you back on the tools Brian watching and learning from your videos. Glad to see recent disappointments are behind you all good wishes and waiting the next installment

[@metalshaperJeep]

Hopefully better days are coming, I am trying my best to move on from the horrible CJ3A project. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Brian

[@LS2NOVA]

Nice Work! Glad to hear a positive ring in your voice as you go along. Looking forward to the next instalment :)

[@metalshaperJeep]

thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. So much nicer to be working on this project than that terrible CJ3A project. Better days are here and I hope they continue.

[@joeromanak8797]

Still enjoying this series. Carry on.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Glad you are still enjoying my channel. A few changes after the CJ3A project left but trying to still bring everyone useful information.

[@colin8532]

Really enjoying this, great work Brian. I'm learning a lot every time you post a video. The weldable primer is an excellent tip, I will definitely be using this on my next project. Take care :)

[@metalshaperJeep]

Glad you are learning things from my channel, that is why I make videos. Keep watching to see the rest of the project. Brian

[@wyattoneable]

You did a great job getting that panel cut to have those close gaps throughout. I recently did a smaller patch and it was a pain to get the gaps correct.

[@metalshaperJeep]

After doing this type of work for many years the gaps usually fall right into place. Patience is the key. Brian

[@oldnewfarmer3290]

Good video and great body work ....You know what you are doing ....

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks for being a continued supporter of my channel. Always good to hear from you. Brian

[@Mrshotshell]

When using weld through primer I always use a wire wheel to remove it where I'm actually welding so there isn't nearly as much contamination in the weld, and it still has all the primer between the panels

[@mikemacpherson7135]

Glad to see you’re back Brian!

[@metalshaperJeep]

I am back and trying to turn things around for the best. Good to know you are still watching. Brian

[@waynebrown5428]

A true artist! Keep up the good work!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks Wayne. More to come so keep watching.

[@retiredafce3373]

Very nice. I appreciate what you are doing. Thank you.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks. Appreciate viewer like you who enjoy the series and take time to comment. More to come.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

That has made a huge difference to the look and integrity of the body, I think where most people fail on the job is by not having the patience to let things cool down, if you bash on and weld this in one sitting it is going to rise up like a baking cake, even using the MIG, but slowly is the way, do you ever use a spot welder, or plug weld everything, I found the reach on some parts of the floor are just to long to get the electrodes on to. Chris B.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Nicely said Chris, I always try to stress to people the importance of taking your time when welding panels together. I do spot weld body tubs together when building them from scratch, you can see the CJ3B body tub that I am still building in older videos being spot welded together. Hat channel is tricky due to length and shape of electrodes. My spot welder will reach 18" but does not have a huge offset to get around the door opening.

[@jackcollins2344]

Thanks looking forward to next videos

[@metalshaperJeep]

More on the way.

[@CoastieReid]

Brian, been watching your channel for a few short weeks and enjoy all the information. Lots of info! Already bought a bunch of aftermarket panels before seeing these. Noticed you do a lot of body repair off the frame. How you do them all? I’ve got a NY rusty M38 I want to save. Debating on removing tub to do this or leave on frame. When I redid the floor and cab corners on my 63f100, I had it on frame and off frame and got lucky it lined up. Just wondering your thoughts. Hope all is well-

[@metalshaperJeep]

Depends on how much repair needs to be done. I usually prefer off the frame repairs. If it is very minor I leave it on the frame.

[@CoastieReid]

@@metalshaperJeep it is a full floor replacement and more. I am taking it off the frame today after i watched a few more of your videos. I am not the best welder, and this is not what i do for a living- but i have confidence in my abilities to make it work. Thanks for taking the time to put all your videos on. I certainly appreciate your work.

[@gregoutdoorsman4598]

Looking great!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Coming along perfectly.

[@rogerscottburchett1]

I seen whole body’s for $2 to $3000!would it cost that much to fix that one ! I’m working on 78 cj5

[@seanmacnee1706]

Thanks for the great video. How do you weld the floor to the rocker panel along the edge? Are you spot welding this area? Or are you going to drill some holes and rosette weld?

[@metalshaperJeep]

Spot welded as original.

[@algerc.5492]

Real nice, Brian. When you can, how would you fab that "hat channel' with "your" equipment and preference, I know how I'd go about it, just like to know what you're approach would be.Thanks

[@metalshaperJeep]

I have made it before on the Pullmax machine with hat channel dies. Takes a while but comes out good, and too much time and expense to offer the pieces for sale. What I don't understand is why a company would go thru the trouble to make a stamping die and not make it correct. I am going to adjust the hat channel I have and make it fit.

[@JRCreations92]

What welder are you running? I am in the market for a machine soon I was thinking of grabbing the HOBART 200 with 3 in 1 unit for the tig welding

[@metalshaperJeep]

I use a older HTP mig 140 for some projects and a Miller Dynasty 200DX Tig welder as well.

[@JRCreations92]

@@metalshaperJeep miller good product love the videos keep it up and have a safe thanks giving

[@goldslinger40]

Great video Brian. I have question. Do you keep tacking the floor welds around again, or will you stitch between the tack welds? Thank you the vidio is very informative.

[@metalshaperJeep]

I put the tack welds about an inch apart, then go back and weld small sections between the tacks. Jump around from one area to another to keep the heat down.

[@juanzayas7719]

Brian... You are forgetting to add a couple internal nut in the hat channel for the step ladder. Juan

[@metalshaperJeep]

no steps going on this vehicle.

[@lordanrautraut5655]

I thought the name Jeremy makes things? Why change to metal shaper..

[@metalshaperJeep]

Don't know where you got the name Jeremy from. I am Brian and have been known as metalshaper since I started my channel. No change, you must have me confused with someone else.

[@lordanrautraut5655]

Ah.. sorry because Jeremy makes the same vehicle cj5 jeep and color as well..I follow his work when the vehicle has been full in the woods and do the same thing with the vehicle.maybe you can check its Jeremy makes things..