04-JUN-2013
Headlight rings done in satin black
I have to turn my oven on it's end to bake the longer parts, the headlight rings were longer than I thought they were.
06-JUN-2013
Fender triangles welded in place
I forgot that I welded these triangles that I made in place. Since I used fenders from a YJ they were a little short when fitted up to the Commando tub, these little triangles fixed that short coming!
16-JUN-2013
Heater brackets
Okay back to working on the Jeep!
I need to mount the Summit heater and the heater brackets that came with the heater won't work too good for installing the heater under the dash of the Jeepster.
I made some nice sturdy brackets out of some 1" x 1/8" steel material
16-JUN-2013
Welded up ready for a test fit
I welded both brackets together now it's time for a test fit on the heater.
17-JUN-2013
Brackets bolted to the heater
It looks like the brackets fit very well so the next step is to fit it under the dash and mark some holes for drilling.
17-JUN-2013
Backing plates
I used the same material to back up the new holes drilled in the firewall so the strength should be nice and strong.
I will also use the backing plates to weld some support brackets to the battery boxes that will be mounted above.
17-JUN-2013
first mounting position
This was the first mounting position, just a little too low for my liking
17-JUN-2013
Another shot of the first mounting
From this angle it doesn't look too bad, not too low. But I ended up moving it up so now it's out of sight.
So now I have a new problem, I installed the shortened glove box "box" and now the outlets are partially covered by the glove box. It's time to change the design of the front cover!
19-JUN-2013
Making a new outlet plate
The vent outlets won't work how I want them to, partially because the glove box "box" is in the way by about 3/4". I suppose I could move the heater down a bit to clear the box but I originally had it mounted low and ended up moving it up and out of sight.
So my answer to my slight problem is to build a new face plate for the heater and redirect the outlets. I need to provide heat for the floor of the passenger, the floor of the driver, and both defrost vents.
I hope this works!
20-JUN-2013
Pieces cut, holes cut and ready to weld together
I spent tonight cutting the outlet holes for the new tubes. I also needed to make some pieces that will weld onto the back of the plate that press on a rubber gasket that holds the heater coil in place. Everything is cleaned up and ready for welding.
21-JUN-2013
Heater outlet pieces assembled
All of the heater outlet tubes are welded together with just the passenger vent deflector needing to be fit and welded.
Clamping the base plate to the table prevented it from distorting too badly.
22-JUN-2013
Welding complete
The passenger deflector is welded and in place, all the welding is complete and the new outlet vents are ready for a test fit.