Post your most non-elegant but effective customizations

[JpX]

Post your most hideous but effective custom solution to an FSJ problem.
If I had pictures of the wag my dad had where he used roofing shingles to patch
the tailgate and the rear bottom quarter panels and isntalled a green treated 2x10
for a rear bumper I would. That was in 82 so no digi camera's.



In order to get my GM hydro clutch bracket secure I fabbed up brackets out of
flat stock with a propane torch a grinder and a drill. I used a ton of washers
various bolts and managed to wedge a bolt onto the stock steeringwheel/brake/clutch
pedal bracket. This whole structure went in unwillingly every step of the way!

[bigun]

Crom

[grand_wag_85]

In dash CB

[baybilly]

I can make it over that creek bed
my tag didn't, zippy ties and string. had a geat time

[grand_wag_85]

BayBilly-Where did you get that pushbar?

[baybilly]

79 ford bronco cut and welded to fit. use what ya got

[garyindiane]

Here ya go. I had a old semi at work, and this was free.

[fulsizjeep]

about the only one I am about to admit to for now... sometimes you just have to ditch the hood when vaporlock comes to visit

[Jeep_Guy]

Previous owner musta swiped the passenger side of the rear bumper on something cause when I got it, there were two bolts with some leftover plastic on em sticking out.
I found out the night before my inspection that there has to be some sort of cover on the end to prefent sharp edges, so I made this out of a peice of scrap wood I took out of our trash bin, some surplus stainless bolts/nuts, and a little black paint. It took all of 15 minutes. This picture was taken the same night.

It's definately not pretty, but it works.

[JpX]

Pretty good so far, I know there's more out there.

Semi Gas tank in the bed was pretty crude but effective.

[dngrs1]

So.....how does one post pictures within the message without it being an attachment??? Or does it have to have a URL as in saved on another site????

[Warmachine]

How about front inner fenders made from old tractor innertubes?

Redneck Recycling is an art AND a joke all at the same time!

Drivers Side

Passengers Side

[FSJ Guy]

I like the inner tube idea! MUCH easier access to the motor. Is that why you did it, or were they rusted out??

[Warmachine]

PO hack job. Cooling (?) is the only thing I can figure, no rust on the rig whatsoever

[JpX]

Originally Posted by dngrs1

So.....how does one post pictures within the message without it being an attachment??? Or does it have to have a URL as in saved on another site????

I believe it requires a URL. I've never uploaded a pic to IFSJA before. i broke down and bought my own domain and webhosting service for 4 dollars a month. I still don't even have a website just uploaded pictures and learned how to find the link to them.

That innertube idea is actually quite good me thinks. I'm still plotting the best of both worlds larger than 32x11.5 tires but no trimming or lift beyond 2" not sure how I'll do it yet.

[Jeep_Guy]

I use www.imageshack.us. You don't have to register there to be able to upload pics, however if you forget the links, you won't ever be able to find em again. If you register, you will have a "my images" section where all your uploads will be stored for you. Next to each of your images there will be lines of text, you want to copy all of the first line (should say something like, embeddable code for forums/message boards) and paste it right into your post where you want the picture to show. Otherwise you could post the link to the image in your message here like this

[IMG]link to image goes here[/IMG].

[TexTJ209]

Originally Posted by Jeep_Guy

I use www.imageshack.us. You don't have to register there to be able to upload pics, however if you forget the links, you won't ever be able to find em again. If you register, you will have a "my images" section where all your uploads will be stored for you. Next to each of your images there will be lines of text, you want to copy all of the first line (should say something like, embeddable code for forums/message boards) and paste it right into your post where you want the picture to show. Otherwise you could post the link to the image in your message here like this

[IMG]link to image goes here[/IMG].

Imageshack is alright, but has too many popups and annoying ads. Photobucket seems to be a lot easier to use and more reliable.

[backpack09]

Originally Posted by grand_wag_85

In dash CB

CB? Look at that tach!!!

[J4GRAND]

Got rid of the wimpy, paper thin rear crossmember and placed some real steel on the back of my J4000:


Since the ends of the frame are a weird size, my local steel suplier didn't have any "C" channel that would fit so I bought a piece of 1/4" thick angle iron and had it bent to shape. With the bending, I have less than $40 into it.

[SeanKHotay]

I wish I had a pic of the duct tape holding up the passenger window in my old '84 (before replacing the flex-strip)...