'wittle 'wesistor (Mini Jeep)

[Functional Artist]

I used CAD to fab up a lower windshield/back of the dash panel

Another view

Then, probably trim the ends off, to follow the contours of the dash

Used the CAD template to transfer the pattern, to some 18g. steel

Kinda like this

Then, cut 'er out

Then, did some bendin'

Had to get creative with the clamping, for some of the bends

...& the ends too

It turned out lookin' like this

 

[Functional Artist]

I dry fit 'er on the Cowl

...& marked the dash contours

Trimmer 'er up
...& dry fit 'er again

A view from the inside

Still a little work ta do
...but, Ima thinkin' that it's pretty close

Hey Denny,
For a Windshield
...maybe something like this?

What you'all think?

 

[BaconBitRacing]

I dry fit 'er on the Cowl
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...& marked the dash contours
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Trimmer 'er up
...& dry fit 'er again
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A view from the inside
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Still a little work ta do
...but, Ima thinkin' that it's pretty close

Hey Denny,
For a Windshield
...maybe something like this?
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What you'all think?
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I’m likin’ it. Maybe a little tall, IMHO. Are you doing just posts, or some form of clear coverage. If you do use some kind of “glass” what would you use? Glass, plexiglass, clear plastic, etc.

 

[Denny]

The hinges bolted to the sides of the cowl so you might need to make it wider. As for windshield height, size it to fit the jeep not you. You don’t want it to look stupid, just complete. I’m not trying to criticize, just to help it look correct and cool. Kevin I think you’re doing a great job so far. Just needs a gas engine instead of electric.

 

[Functional Artist]

I’m likin’ it. Maybe a little tall, IMHO. Are you doing just posts, or some form of clear coverage. If you do use some kind of “glass” what would you use? Glass, plexiglass, clear plastic, etc.

Thanks!
If I install a windshield, it'll probably be something like Plexiglas or Lexan

The hinges bolted to the sides of the cowl so you might need to make it wider. As for windshield height, size it to fit the jeep not you. You don’t want it to look stupid, just complete. I’m not trying to criticize, just to help it look correct and cool. Kevin I think you’re doing a great job so far. Just needs a gas engine instead of electric.

Thanks! (Um...I think)

Hey what's up with that "gas" pedal?
...that's not part of that pedal set up, that I saw earlier in the thread

Well, Ima glad you asked

I dunno, I just wasn't "feelin' it"

So, I was lookin' around & found this guy

It bolts down good-n-sturdy
...& seems pretty robust

Ima thinkin' that Chinese symbols musta means "GO"

 

[BaconBitRacing]

Personally, I like the design of this, any way you go. The electric goes for parades perfectly, and you do it how you want. Denny here's the perfect Jeep... https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/jeep-cj7.11094/ I'm sure you already read this thread but I figured I'd ya a reminder.

 

[Denny]

I was still a lurker when that one started. Still the best body I have ever seen!

 

[Functional Artist]

I did a bit more bodywork on the lower windshield/back of dash panel
...'cause it wasn't sit too flat

So, I marked 'em where they were overlapping

...& made a couple of small cuts

Yup, that looks (& fits) much better

I cut a hole (& slot) to mount a rubber grommet & run the wiring harness up thru the Cowl
...then, cleaned 'em up (the Cowl & the back of dash panel) & got 'em "in primer"

 

[BaconBitRacing]

Nice work. Do you think you’ll make Jeep fest? I’m not sure when that even is…

 

[Functional Artist]

Nice work. Do you think you’ll make Jeep fest? I’m not sure when that even is…

Thanks!

IIRC our Jeep Fest is in late August
...so, yup, we should be good

Ima still hookin' stuff up
...but, Ima thinkin' maybe could do a test drive today

Also, I got a call friday eve
...the steel for the body panels is ready
...so, I'll pick 'em up tomorrow (movin' right along)

 

[BaconBitRacing]

Thanks!

IIRC our Jeep Fest is in late August
...so, yup, we should be good

Ima still hookin' stuff up
...but, Ima thinkin' maybe could do a test drive today

Also, I got a call friday eve
...the steel for the body panels is ready
...so, I'll pick 'em up tomorrow (movin' right along)

I trust you’ll get test drive video.
Soon ‘nuff you gonna be the coolest “kid” on the block with that Jeep.

 

[Functional Artist]

I trust you’ll get test drive video.
Soon ‘nuff you gonna be the coolest “kid” on the block with that Jeep.

Maybe...I haven't done any videos since last fall
...when, I went on a Lithium battery dis-assembly, re-arranging cells & re-assembling & then, testing adventure

Here is a video of a 60V15Ah Lithium battery pack that I built
...& tested on my Mini-Aerial Atom kart

 

[Denny]

So where is the jeap test drive?

 

[Functional Artist]

So where is the jeap test drive?

Well, Ima still hookin' stuff up

Throttle wiring issue(s)

The electronic throttle pedal has (3) wires
...but, the plug is different
...& the wire colors are different too


The SC(s) came with the plug & mating terminals for connecting the throttle

Terminals installed
...but, as you can see the wires are: Red, Green & Yellow

...& the throttle wires on the SC(s) are: Red-Pos(5V+), Black Neg (-) & Green (signal)

I would think Red to Red, Black to Yellow & Green to Green
...but, lets see if we can be (more) sure(er)

So, I did some checkin' with the InterWebs
...& yup, it looks like Red is (+) Yellow is (-) & Green is ADC (signal)

...so, I hooked 'em up, as such

 

[Functional Artist]

On/Off switch wiring
Red/Black is the "power switch" for SC #1
...& Green/White is for SC #2

...& connected to the switch

* Before connecting the switch(es), I ran the harness thru another rubber (also slidable) grommet, ta bring it up thru the Cowl

The On/Off, Forward Reverse & Head Light switches are all connected, labeled & ready for installation, into the dash board

 

[Functional Artist]

Still cleaning up (wife insisted)
...so, I took the power washer apart (had ta be done)

Dismantled

See honey, it's gone (kinda)

Then went thru/cleaned up some wood scraps
...& before I knew it, I was building a door shelf
Before

After

But, while I wasa doin' that, I broke the "bit" off in my impact driver

So then, I had ta do some "work" on it
Drill out

Extraction

Culprit

Back in Business

Well, there went most of that day

 

[G.W]

If ya ever need a weird measurement just shoot me a message. I've got a 1948 willys. Also don't forget the tool box under the passenger seat that hinges forward to get into said tool box (it is also a quick way to remove the seat)

 

[Functional Artist]

If ya ever need a weird measurement just shoot me a message. I've got a 1948 willys. Also don't forget the tool box under the passenger seat that hinges forward to get into said tool box (it is also a quick way to remove the seat)

Howdy &

Kool! & Thanks!
...some pics would be kool

Like especially of where the front fenders & grille interact
...& also, where the "corners" curve around, in the rear

I'll be pickin' up the steel for the body later today

 

[G.W]

Howdy &

Kool! & Thanks!
...some pics would be kool

Like especially of where the front fenders & grille interact
...& also, where the "corners" curve around, in the rear

I'll be pickin' up the steel for the body later today

Sure thing. I'll get you some picks when I get off work. I've got the hard tip on it right now. Here's a few pics I have

 

[Functional Artist]

Sure thing. I'll get you some picks when I get off work. I've got the hard tip on it right now. Here's a few pics I have

Kool, appreciate it

Your Jeep is Bad-Azz
...probably rolled off the line, right here in Toledo many, many years ago