Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hey everybody, One of my main projects right now is this CJ-5. It started out as AMT's Dukes of Hazard Daisy's Jeep. The kit represents a late 50s to late 60s Jeep CJ-5. (Pls correct me if I'm wrong) and doesn't get near to the model that was shown on the TV show. But that doesn't matter cuz I never intended to build that Jeep anyways. As far as I know there have been several versions of this kit since it's release and I decided that mine is going to be a '67 that has been rebuild just recently. So all new paint and an couple of other goodies. I did a spring over axle lift but the rest is basically stock. This is where I'm at right now. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Looks like a nice project Julian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) Looks like a nice project Julian. Looks like a nice project Julian. Looks like a nice project Julian. Thx I enjoy building these old kits The driveshafts had to be lengthened due to the lift Edited August 14, 2017 by Mr. Horsepower 78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Looks great so far!,i'm following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) This is what the 4 cylinder engine looks like so far. Still need to add the distributor, carburator and other small details. Currently waiting for parts to arrive in the mail;) Edited August 15, 2017 by Mr. Horsepower 78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Nice job so far, like the color and the lift looks great. You are correct that the kit has been around for years, I have an original MPC version of this kit with the V-6 engine and snow plow, and it builds nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Changed the rollbar to a more modern design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Clear coat and flat black inside done. Got the seats, rollbar and spare tire glued on Taillights as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Hey everybody, got a little more work done on the engine. Oilfilter and carburator still need to be added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Looking good.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Scratchbuilt this bumper. I'm not going to use it on this build tho, probably for my next CJ-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Done with the chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Almost done. Still waiting for the photoetched seatbelt buckles to arrive in the mail and I need to add the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 looks pretty good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Almost done. Still waiting for the photoetched seatbelt buckles to arrive in the mail and I need to add the battery.Great looking Jeep! If you the photo etched buckles, remember to give them some depth! I see too many in finished models that look like card stock! Edited October 1, 2017 by Tom Geiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) looks pretty good so far thx Edited October 3, 2017 by Mr. Horsepower 78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Horsepower 78 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Great looking Jeep! If you the photo etched buckles, remember to give them some depth! I see too many in finished models that look like card stock!thx for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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