Teardown part 2

This is part two of tearing down the Jeep for inspection/rebuilding.  One thing surprising to me is that the cardboard glovebox is intact.  With as rough as this Jeep is that was one thing I expected to be missing.  Even though this was in good shape I ditched it and a plastic one or a metal fabricated one will take its place.




Next up was removing the steering column and dash board.  Then the pedals were removed.  The previous owner "Jerry rigged" the clutch assembly.  I believe the piece of metal on the right is what is commonly used to hang garage door openers with.  It is not even square and welded to what is left of the body mount.  Not safe.




 Here is what the Jeep looks like with the entire front clip removed.




Next up was the windshield.  Well the folding hinges were a solid piece.  There is a hold in the center of the hinge for oil but I doubt this windshield was ever folded down.  So cutting it off was the only answer.  Using the angle grinder the hinges were cut in half.  Then the remaining pieces were unbolted after much difficulty.  I found PB Blaster to be a great tool.




Surprisingly there was not much rust.  Just a little at each corner.  Easily fixed and will be completely hidden.  Lastly the seats and other odds and ends were taken out of the tub.  The extent of tub rot is now coming into view.




Also the rollbar was also removed.  This required welding the torx bolts to the roll bar.  There was so much rust they would just spin in place.  I don't know what AMC's addiction to torx bolts is but they will not be going back on.  The rollbar is the old style that bolts to the top of the wheel wells, it will be replaced with a full cage that is tied into the frame.