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Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 2:27 pm
by Copper204
Restoration guys have been doing it for years. Also some purists do it for finish quality. The chemical reaction between gun blue basicly creates Black Iron Oxide. This creates a chemical bond to the metal. Then when it is fresh it allows the oil to penetrate the black iron oxide. Sealing and protecting the metal. It also makes it so I can install with tools not effecting finish in process. Painting would not do this. Putting on nickel or other coating. A tool can mark or scratch. This will then lead to corrosion. The Black iron oxide is already a corrosive action. And is stopped and sealed by the oil penetration.
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 7:36 am
by bigun
Copper204 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:24 am
So frame is at KrashFab in Valley Springs, Ca. Having a master welder firm up and do a professional job on all my booger welds. Caspy had to basically grind off my booger’s and redo everything.
So decided to prep all of the hardware for the frame. Rust proofing the hardware to avoid issues. Also did not want any of the silver looking hardware. It will have a matte black finish when done.
Tumbler with resin compound to remove all the rust.
Rust removed 8 hour run time.
Into the sand blast booth.
Gun blueing compound. Not pictured also. Soaked and rinsed bolts in muriatic acid to strip any unseen coatings after blasting. Then rinsed and acetone washed.
This is finished Gun blue black. It is soaked in old motor oil that will set the coloring and on a microscopic level, protect the finish. The reaction of the metal is almost instantaneous. I will be doing this to almost every fastener on this rig.
Here is the frame.. you can go back and look at my booger welds in older post’s. I am mechanic , retired detective and Marine. Not a welder.
I don't see anything wrong with your welds!
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:34 am
by Copper204
Have a slight delay. My powder coater ended up in hospital.
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:47 pm
by Stuka
Copper204 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:34 am
Have a slight delay. My powder coater ended up in hospital.
Oh wow, hope he is ok. He's a really nice guy.
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 9:45 am
by sonoraed
Stuka wrote: ↑Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:47 pm
Copper204 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:34 am
Have a slight delay. My powder coater ended up in hospital.
Oh wow, hope he is ok. He's a really nice guy.
Ditto that Larry is a local treasure
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2022 9:03 pm
by Copper204
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:36 pm
by Copper204
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:29 pm
by Copper204
And like that. The frame is back from powder coating. Looks amazing. Larry and Spencer and Josh at L&L Powder Coating went above and beyond.
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:39 pm
by Stuka
Wow, nice!
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 3:48 pm
by Copper204
And this is how it looks at moment.
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:37 pm
by Copper204
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:43 pm
by Copper204
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:03 pm
by Copper204
Photo dump coming
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:47 pm
by Copper204
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:08 am
by Stuka
That’s going to look really sharp with all those bright parts.
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:03 am
by sierrablue
Purple axle stuff...you're almost as bad as I am with the purple axles
Hey, Copper204, do you know by chance if those brake brackets work on the earlier D44s like our stock Jeeps have? Not ABS but just the discs.
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:13 am
by Copper204
No, different bolt pattern on brackets.
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:14 am
by Copper204
I may be going a little too far on this according to wife….lol
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:18 am
by Copper204
Re: 1971 J2000 build on Jeep JKU Frame
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:19 am
by Copper204
Pretty much on this build. Either new or 100% confirmed perfect if used.