J6 Bucket Build Long Term Project

[J6- Bucket Build]

OK , i am probably a dreamer... i want to build a 2 door Gladiator. Hence the J6, Jeep built a concept, i plan to make it my reality.
I was gifted a pile of parts
1. Complete 4 door frame and cut up body
2. complete 4 door body - uncut unpainted unprimed
3. Gladiator Hardtop - with Crack
4. Gladiator rear cab assembly
5. Doors Fenders Hood

I am putting myself on a schedule, i must have a paintable body by Mar 26 - i will turn 60 yrs old, if its not at that point i am scrapping it all.
the plan is to purchase a lightly wrecked 20-24 JL or JT at that time to switch all parts over to frame and body.

Hoping to keep up on this thread at least once a week.
Current Jeep 04 Rubicon w/ 255000 miles on it, just driven 2k miles round trip to Outer Banks
the Jeeps as i recieved.
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[J6- Bucket Build]

I guess I should introduce myself also,
Hi everybody! My name is Dennis I am a Automotive Designer of Automation etc...
I have owned Jeeps for 35 years lol I guess it's not going away...

I have started cutting on my project, the first cuts are the hardest.
left lots of extra structure

to attach too.

 

[PuddleJumper]

can't wait to see it move along. Are you gonna do a JT style rear or JL? suspension wise?

 

[J6- Bucket Build]

I have the JL Frame but will look into the components, there are a lot of stock JT low mile suspension parts for sale around me. i will mock it up then aftermarket if i can.

 

[J6- Bucket Build]

3d bumper I am planning to build for my J6.

 

[RoamingGladiator]

Following!

Looking to do something similiar to this with my 21 JTRD, chop the rear part of the cab out and go single cab to have more room for a frame-mounted camper on the rear.

Can't wait to see how this is!

 

[J6- Bucket Build]

Score! Got a bed and tailgate assembly !
I was wondering if I was going to cut and chop another style box to fit or retro fit a glad bed , decision has been made extend the front 6” good to go lol

 

[J6- Bucket Build]

Started marking up, drilling out spot welds and cutting cab panel , lot of work but strength and safety are a concern, not to worried about a rear end hit but general safety first. I plan to overlap, and weave the sheet metal into the pillar assembly.

 

[Brandon Glads]

Great build !

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[J6- Bucket Build]

So life changes, sold my 04 Rubicon and got a 15 Rubicon Hard Rock , love it so far. also picked up a set of Hard Rock Sliders for the J6 Bucket Build - No Photo but they are new take offs, i have the Gladiator cab trimmed to a rough length now. i will be moving the cab into the garage to start on fitment.

 

[Pilsner]

You work fast. I'm still working on a rebuild that I started 5 years ago. Now I feel bad. lol

 

[J6- Bucket Build]

haha- i am scared of entering project hell, i did it on my YJ project 15 yrs ago... 5 yrs of redoing stuff only to sell it once i got done lol i am putting a time limit on this one 2 yrs or its gone.

 

[J6- Bucket Build]

Found this today the G8!Tops J truck cab close out panel , very cool idea looks pretty straight forward to do too

 

[Blade1668]

Interesting project, sad to read that you parted ways with the TJ. My 05 LJ is at the milage your TJ was. But, glad you found a solid replacement until you get the project built.

 

[RoamingGladiator]

Found this today the G8!Tops J truck cab close out panel , very cool idea looks pretty straight forward to do too

I've spoken to GR8TOPS already for my conversion idea. They're working on a JT kit right now to convert it into a two-door, they said "pretty close" when I talked to them in April.

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