How to Fuel Tank Tuck a 99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Part 2

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
  • How to complete the fuel tank tuck in full detail for 99-04 JGC WJ. In this video, we'll show you how to reinforce the metal plate that replaces the factory wheel well by using a bead roller, how to properly weld it into place, how to sleeve the frame so that the fill hose can be passed thru, and how to make mods to the fill neck and which one works better than others. Finish it off with reinstalling the EVAP system, reinstall the bumper cover and paint.
    dzlfreek (Rick's Channel) / @dzlfreek
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  • @SkeleMusic
    @SkeleMusic 4 роки тому +23

    Martinbuilt is the best WJ mechanic i can think of. Keep em coming martin!

  • @DriftinDoug
    @DriftinDoug 2 роки тому +1

    You saved me from buying a 2004 needing the fuel pump. 'Waayy too complicated and expensive. Thanks a lot, Martin.

  • @LeaveMeForeverAlone
    @LeaveMeForeverAlone 4 роки тому +7

    Great job !
    The small circle plate-cover attachments screws would have been a perfect use-case for rivnuts !

  • @michaelvincent121
    @michaelvincent121 3 роки тому +3

    As a WJ owner and usually lover I have watched a few DIY, I am not into doing this kind of work on my own as it is far above my ability but WOW I was so captivated by your Video quality and creative genius. Thank you

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, Michael, I really appreciate that, it is a huge project and one that you don't want to make any mistakes on. The key is to take your time and measure several times and cut once.

  • @LayZeeDawg
    @LayZeeDawg 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video! I watched both parts from beginning to end and I don't even own a Jeep! I'm in awe of your skill, patience and attention to detail. Hats off!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you I really appreciate that.
      It is one of my favorite mods I've done to this Jeep.

  • @gregj.gotham4402
    @gregj.gotham4402 2 роки тому

    Martinbuilt: The rolling process is called “stress bending” as to apply stress so the flat cover doesn’t flex. I mean no disrespect to you just wanted to say what the application of Stress Bending is called.
    Always watching your videos your the best on youtube for explaining each step you are doing and all tools including bolt sizes as you do the job.
    Again Martin I meant no disrespect in telling you the process you did by rolling stress bends in the plates to stop any flex which can make noise.
    As always a great finished job thank you Martinbuilt.

  • @BonnieBlueProductions
    @BonnieBlueProductions 5 місяців тому

    Great job Martin. Best tank tuck video I've seen.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  5 місяців тому

      Thank you I really appreciate it. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. and thank you for watching.

  • @allensnook7760
    @allensnook7760 4 роки тому +1

    Hi martin,looks better than factery,as dereck would say!!!superb workman ship and ingenuity!!should have been made that way originaly.love ur stuff.snookie pa.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you Allen I appreciate that.

  • @pablomarquez4431
    @pablomarquez4431 4 роки тому +3

    Man I bet you were excited to install that fuel tank for the last time. Amazing work like always. You're a mad scientist! More like Engineer .

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much 🤗 I appreciate that!

  • @boomstickjr2
    @boomstickjr2 3 роки тому

    Just bought an 01 Jeep WJ with 173k on it.
    Loving the channel... also love the shop...

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Nice, the WJ's are the best looking Grands IMO
      and thank you, I appreciate that. I need a bigger shop.

  • @paultyler1125
    @paultyler1125 3 роки тому +1

    You are a great man martin. For those of us that are still building these wj's your builds are a great library of knowledge. I appreciate all your doing, keep em coming brother.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, I really appreciate that, super nice of you. 😊 I have a lot more in store for the WJ's

  • @pennypackmtb2542
    @pennypackmtb2542 2 роки тому

    This is my next project. Watching this has almost changed my mind, but living in the rust belt my skid plate after 21 years, is desperately needing replacement anyway. I could wait a few more and it might disappear. Thanks for your thorough video. Please come to Philly and help me!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      This is one of the reasons I love the southwest.

  • @BigWood3131
    @BigWood3131 2 роки тому

    Excellent work. It's nice to see another guy that takes great pride in everything you do

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Andy. I really appreciate that 😎👍

  • @krroes
    @krroes 4 роки тому +1

    Best wj tank tuck!!!!!

  • @winstonemerson2439
    @winstonemerson2439 2 роки тому

    Like I said,a damn genius.I'm a pretty good fabricator but you're playing chess and I'm playing checkers.Hats off sir.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it

  • @teresacooper1108
    @teresacooper1108 2 роки тому

    WOW, WOW, WOW!!! What a clean, neat, professional, nice, beautiful job you did!!! I wish I could have you do a few things on my Jeep ZJ. I had never had a jeep before, but I have an Isuzu Trooper 1988 4cyl straight stick. Due to health conditions, I could no longer drive it. I had to have an automatic. My son's friend had a car for sale and my only question was "is it automatic?", he said yes, I said sold, sight unseen!!! I got it for a song and did a lot of work to it replacing nearly everything, even installed a new headliner. It runs like a dream!! It looks great and I can go in it by myself!!! I never knew a jeep could be so much fun. Having problems now with the PCU/cables plugging into it. So, I have to stand on a tire laying on its side to be able to reach what I need to. Anyway, that was a great video, I just loved it!!! Factory looking job!!!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words. It was a lot of work but totally worth it. I would love to find a 98 ZJ with the 5.9L, they only made it that one year with that engine and less than 15,000 produced.

    • @teresacooper1108
      @teresacooper1108 2 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt Mine is in real good condition but its a 4.0. Man, I love your work! My Daddy was a mechanic and I used to go hang around the garage. I loved it.

    • @teresacooper1108
      @teresacooper1108 2 роки тому

      P.S.
      Trooper is still on the road too. Doing well but getting tired...

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      @@teresacooper1108 The 4.0 are awesome engines. It will last forever.

  • @underthemicroscope9225
    @underthemicroscope9225 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the info. I saved lots of time by not welding the pan in 100% only 1" beads with 2" spacing. I used a metal adhesive and it's a strong adhesive weld like you see on vehicles, and 100 waterproof.

  • @jordanwurz1024
    @jordanwurz1024 2 роки тому

    Man my wj lives in Wisconsin I can’t believe how clean the underside is😳

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Yeah, I love the vehicles of southern Nevada. I am from Iowa so I know what you are talking about.

  • @pesnet7
    @pesnet7 Рік тому

    Martin!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. May your paths be of peace and may prosperity be in your steps.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. I really appreciate that and a happy and wonderful Christmas and New Year's to you and yours.

  • @maniacalmonster2293
    @maniacalmonster2293 2 роки тому

    He lost me way way back in the beginning of part one yet, I stayed intrigued to listen & watch the entire project while not knowing whats going on or what the hell he was talking about lol good stuff.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Yeah, it's a big project but one of my favorite ones that I've ever done to this Jeep. It makes it look so much better, and I feel it does make it safer. Thank you for watching.

    • @maniacalmonster2293
      @maniacalmonster2293 2 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt I have always looked down in this area below my jeep and from a little distance back and always thought to myself "man that gas tank looks ugly, I wish I could hide that" never knowing that this was possible. Lord I wish I could perform this on my jeep. You should see my skid plate, it's laughable. there is a hole in it the size of a basketball and others you can just reach thru and touch the gas tank. Too much rust... Its bad.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому +1

      @@maniacalmonster2293 Yes it looks ugly that was the first reason I did it. I love Jeeps from southern Nevada. No Rust! Good luck with your JGC. If you replace the skid plate I would paint it with this.
      POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating Semi-Gloss Black - 1 quart amzn.to/3gPI1Zn
      it will keep it from rusting out.

  • @Formerlywarmer
    @Formerlywarmer 2 роки тому

    Good to have buddies that know stuff. Very valuable asset. Nice work guys.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you. Yes, friends with tools help a lot. Unfortunately, Rick moved to Texas

  • @cronkthecrunk
    @cronkthecrunk 3 роки тому

    Glade I didn't have EVAP to tinker with! I just cut that sucker flush, traced the tire cover onto some ⅛ steel and cut it out. Raptor lined and then drilled it every 3½ around the edges and used some self taping screws and silicone to secure it. I cut frame and welded a 3" exhaust in it and plumbed it all back together... But the new 4.0 I just bought has that stupid evap so this looks like it would be worth all the extra to save room for that to be tucked later.

  • @charliedee9276
    @charliedee9276 4 роки тому

    A friend of mine moved to Pahrump years ago from Michigan, loves it out there.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Rick is from Michigan as well

    • @charliedee9276
      @charliedee9276 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt Ask him if he knows a dude name George Lee. Older guy, in his 60's. He's a gearhead also. A lot of Michiganders out there. I will be in Prescott AZ area within the next 2 years. Cannot wait to work on rust free stuff again..

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek 4 роки тому

      @@charliedee9276 don't know him, but you'd be surprised how many people I've met from michigan here!

    • @charliedee9276
      @charliedee9276 4 роки тому

      @@dzlfreek Very cool! What part of Michigan? I grew up in Romeo.

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek 4 роки тому

      @@charliedee9276 Grand Rapids

  • @fredwilliams4373
    @fredwilliams4373 4 роки тому

    Craftsmanship at its finest 👌 keep them coming Martin, I'm sure the guys in the WJ Facebook group will love it!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks, will do!

    • @Jeepfeenz
      @Jeepfeenz 3 роки тому

      Hey man please go check out jeep feen'z on UA-cam and subscribe! Thank You!

  • @weaton25
    @weaton25 4 роки тому

    Nice job you made of that I was a bit worried that you would have problems getting the rubber fuel pipe on but it worked out fine in the end.

  • @davestewart9146
    @davestewart9146 4 роки тому +2

    Very clean installation Martin, awesome job my friend 👍😁

  • @ypahihi
    @ypahihi 4 роки тому

    That was a pleasure to watch even if I have no intentions of doing the mod. Makes me think outside the square which you so often do. Thank you Martin :)

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you, I appreciate that, glad you liked it.

  • @judedavidson5453
    @judedavidson5453 Рік тому

    Thank you for a well explained mod on fuel tank love it be so good if you had the 2.7 crd engine thankz from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  Рік тому

      Thank you, I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. yeah, we don't have any of the 2.7 's here in the states.

  • @NLJ1953
    @NLJ1953 2 роки тому +1

    Excellant work great result.

  • @jamesburke8842
    @jamesburke8842 4 роки тому

    Great job Martin! Only thing I would have added would be seam sealer to the weld on the bottom plate to give it a more finished look. Run a sizeable bead all the way around and use a brush and lacquer thinner to work it smooth.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you, James, and thank you for the tips.

  • @sammyboy170
    @sammyboy170 3 роки тому +4

    If Chrysler had employed MARTIN to oversee the engineers that designed the WJ and every aspect of the car had to meet his approval working on the car would be a walk in the park for WJ owners.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you, I really really appreciate that really really appreciate that love to hear that. It amazes me when I go to the salvage yard and lift the hood of a Jeep Grand Cherokee and wonder how you even work on that.
      My mother is from Austria I haven't been there since I was 12 don't know if I'll ever make it back again.

    • @sammyboy170
      @sammyboy170 3 роки тому +1

      @@martinbuilt Ive been watching your videos for years im not a mechanic but i do a lot of work on my wj your videos are like tutorials much better than the workshop manual. I also buy a lot of parts from the USA they are triple or quadruple the price here in Australia. My jeep was built in Austria im sure a man with your ingenuity motivation and discipline will find his way there one day. I was watching your video on polishing the rocker covers when i saw your comment. Keep up the good work Martin.

  • @s.b5412
    @s.b5412 4 роки тому +1

    Respect you Martin and respect your work .

  • @tigermcflash131
    @tigermcflash131 3 роки тому

    Lovely job....and your WJ is so cool. Best wishes from the UK!

  • @jamesmichael3998
    @jamesmichael3998 3 роки тому

    Very nice and professional retrofit. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida

  • @zackhemmer4731
    @zackhemmer4731 3 роки тому

    Love your work bud...OCD to the max

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      You got that right...lol, thank you

  • @issa505
    @issa505 3 роки тому

    Great job.. You took it to the max..
    Beautiful wj you got, makes me feel sorry for my wj being half dead, using it for storage. It used to be a beast in construction sites.
    I might use small part of your project and just make the small opening for servicing the pump.
    Enjoyed the video alot.. Keep it up

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, I don't think I'll ever be done with this WJ

  • @corey7348
    @corey7348 2 роки тому +1

    chassis saver is the best frame paint to use for something like this

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      I looked into that Chassic Saver paint that looks like some real good stuff. I'll try it on my next project. Thanks for the tip.
      Chassis Saver
      amzn.to/3aenS0K

  • @dandennis7649
    @dandennis7649 3 роки тому

    Good job Rick... for sure..

  • @tonyb2086
    @tonyb2086 4 роки тому

    23:40 bwah👍
    Thats a high quality project
    Looks Excellent!!!!

  • @adnansalman4459
    @adnansalman4459 4 роки тому +1

    very good job my friend 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️💐 iam see your vedio from iraq /kirkuk city I have jeep grand Wj 2000

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Adnan

    • @Jeepfeenz
      @Jeepfeenz 3 роки тому

      Hey man Go Check out jeep feen'z on UA-cam and subscribe! Thank You!

  • @thetinkeringold-timer6934
    @thetinkeringold-timer6934 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome. Thank you for taking the time to make the videos..

  • @Steveindajeep
    @Steveindajeep 3 роки тому

    Nicely done. Cleanest tuck ive seen.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, Steve, I appreciate that.

  • @conan670431
    @conan670431 Рік тому

    OMG such a great job you did there!!! Looks amazing not haveing the fat hanging down ass ..... Too bad here in Europe with the fuel prices I need to run my WJ on LPG and my LPG tank is in the spare wheel well :( but with the LPG 1/3rd ot the petrol cant do much else if I still want my boot space. Well done anyway , its a great great mod !!!

  • @derekgulosh5782
    @derekgulosh5782 4 роки тому

    another great video thanks for the education.. ive been watching your videos for awhile an just now realized that your just over the hump, neighbor...keep the videos coming cant wait to see what u do next that i can do too..

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you, Derek, yeah Rick and I may have to collaborate on some more videos.

  • @los3627
    @los3627 3 роки тому

    Hi Martin just got to see your vids , and I want to say you are a freaking genius !!!!! 👍😎👌

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, I really appreciate that, I know I've been telling people that for years...LOl

  • @moparfan4388
    @moparfan4388 3 роки тому

    Just when I thought I didn't need another tool, along comes a bead roller !

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      or like I did find a friend that has one...lol

    • @moparfan4388
      @moparfan4388 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt Definitely cheaper, By the way love your vids.

  • @leksanders8908
    @leksanders8908 3 роки тому

    2:19 the guy in grey is Russel Benteley caller ID "Texas"

  • @Mtg_MoBrocks
    @Mtg_MoBrocks 4 роки тому

    The aluminum filler neck and vent, if you install it 180 degrees from how it’s supposed to go in (upside down) trim 2.5-3.5 inches off your filler and vent neck side (not the hoses) you don’t have to cut and run ur lines threw your unibody just saying already went threw this months ago.

  • @whappel007
    @whappel007 4 роки тому

    I think that's really cool you to collaborating I love diesel freaks stuff that's putting two really smart crafty people in the same room

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, William

    • @dzlfreek
      @dzlfreek 4 роки тому +1

      I think its cool too! Martin is a much better fabricator than I, so I probably get more out of these collabs than he does!

    • @whappel007
      @whappel007 4 роки тому

      @@dzlfreek you guys should do a Wheeling video yall get together in the desert with those bad a$$ Jeeps of yours... As for who's better I don't know I think you're both master craftsmen

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      @@whappel007 yeah when the weather cools down we'll do that.

  • @timbenracing
    @timbenracing 4 роки тому

    As usual an awesome build. Very talented.

  • @farerse
    @farerse 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful work! You could use the old spare tire place for some tools now. Do you keep the spare tire in the luggage area now? I hope you can solve the fueling issue and "parachute" issue.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      I haven't carried a spare for years, I have an air compressor and AAA...Lol
      I'm not to worried about the fuel fill issue, it's just a little slower than normal.

  • @clsalcedo99
    @clsalcedo99 4 роки тому

    Great video, enjoy seeing your work. Don’t forget about the XJ , want to see those videos too.

  • @huf67
    @huf67 4 роки тому

    Another great job !!! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos !!

  • @GenXplorer0321
    @GenXplorer0321 3 роки тому

    Fantastic job

  • @Dragon90815a
    @Dragon90815a 3 роки тому +1

    Y'all should sell those plates on ETSY. Better yet how much would you charge to do an 04WJ?

  • @constructiontech1970
    @constructiontech1970 4 роки тому

    Super clean job Martin, look's great!!

  • @williamstapleton989
    @williamstapleton989 4 роки тому

    He's a true mechanic.
    Do you have shop in Vegas?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you William, no just a 2 stall garage, hoping for a better one when my lease is up next year.

    • @williamstapleton989
      @williamstapleton989 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt
      If your in Vegas I want to hire next time I have a problem with my old jeep xj.
      Thank you.

  • @antoniohernandez-zo3tt
    @antoniohernandez-zo3tt 4 роки тому

    Great video ! Keep it up 👍🏼 I would love to learn to get hands on on mine. I would appreciate maintenance videos on the wj.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      I am working on that and here is a playlist of the maintenance video I have. ua-cam.com/video/Uu1d_dy01ec/v-deo.html

  • @mako757
    @mako757 4 роки тому

    Bravo! Martin awesome looks factory!

  • @nate4036
    @nate4036 4 роки тому

    Love your attention to detail

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Nate

    • @nate4036
      @nate4036 4 роки тому

      martinbuilt is yours a quadradrive?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      @@nate4036 yes it is.

    • @nate4036
      @nate4036 4 роки тому

      martinbuilt I bet with those posi units and add some 4.56 gearing, it’d haul booty. I sorta enjoy the street look WJ. Kinda SRT before the SRT. Have you swapped the converter or added a shift kit?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      @@nate4036 Hi Nate, I would like to change the gears I was thinking of 3.92 or 4.11, I feel the 4.56 are a little to steep that would be 3000 rpm at 70 mph. The convertor is on the list as well as the shift kit. Do you know of anyone that does go work building stall convertors? What is your opinion about which one to do first, gears or convertor?

  • @dennisbarringer930
    @dennisbarringer930 3 роки тому

    Awesome job

  • @danielastl7687
    @danielastl7687 4 роки тому

    Wow, beautiful job, that's my next project 👍👍

  • @DaddyAliholic
    @DaddyAliholic 2 роки тому

    Did a heck of a job there Martin!!! Huge respect

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you. I really appreciate that.

  • @timjd7964
    @timjd7964 2 роки тому

    Nice work

  • @danhambrick6331
    @danhambrick6331 4 роки тому

    Awesome job Martin....

  • @mcplutt
    @mcplutt 2 роки тому

    Great work. I won't do that on my diesel WJ 😄

  • @mondomikeg4921
    @mondomikeg4921 3 роки тому

    AMAZING!i!i!
    This makes me wish I was a better welder...
    Much Love

    • @mondomikeg4921
      @mondomikeg4921 3 роки тому

      Rick you also do AMAZING WORK,
      You helped to make this project...
      NOPE, Not Today
      Yeah Buddy!i!i!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, it is one of my favorite mods I've done to this Jeep Grand Cherokee .

  • @johnsilva3472
    @johnsilva3472 4 роки тому

    GREAT IDEA, GREAT WORK!!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much, glad you like it.

  • @fbombfab1606
    @fbombfab1606 4 роки тому

    Great video Martin

  • @aarondonaldson4164
    @aarondonaldson4164 3 роки тому

    Man coil up a recovery strap, and some flat pack tool boxes and that would be perfect.

  • @JF32304
    @JF32304 2 роки тому

    I'm on my 8th and FINAL WJ and I don't think I'd ever do this as I don't see the point. All of your other mods are very applicable. Spare tire pan provides structural integrity for the frame though doesn't it...?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      The spare tire holder does add some structural integrity one of the reasons I didn't eliminate it all together and why I added rolled beads to the steel plate and welded it in 100%
      I feel the vehicle is much safer now that the gas tank is tucked up under the vehicle more and doesn't expose it as much as it did before to a rear impact.
      It sure looks better than that saggy diaper.
      Thank you for watching.

    • @JF32304
      @JF32304 2 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt I understand the reasoning behind this. Where does the spare go?

  • @juangutierrez151
    @juangutierrez151 2 роки тому

    Me gustó su video felicidades pero no le entendí porque no hablo inglés atte. Juan de la paz bolivia saludos

  • @Sundance54
    @Sundance54 4 роки тому

    Worked out real nice 👍

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Scott, I'll have to bring it over soon so you can check it out.

  • @Ebbrush3
    @Ebbrush3 2 роки тому

    nutserts would be cool for the pump cover

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Yeah, I finally got a nutsert tool shortly after I did this conversion.

    • @Ebbrush3
      @Ebbrush3 2 роки тому +1

      Sweet... I use them to build control cabinets

  • @bongomakers
    @bongomakers 2 роки тому

    Great video. Where did you end up putting the spare?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому

      Thank you, I just don't run a spare. I keep a compressor on me kind of similar to a lot of these new cars like the BMW, all they got is a little compressor.

  • @someonesomebody5453
    @someonesomebody5453 4 роки тому

    WOW AWESOME JOB!

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you like it, thank you, Cheers!

  • @donthomasson692
    @donthomasson692 4 роки тому

    All I can say is Wow!!!!

  • @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports
    @MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports 8 місяців тому

    After watching both Videos. Would the tank fit between the frame rails if guy wanted to flat belly the tank? Thanks

  • @gartheligon140
    @gartheligon140 4 роки тому

    Great job Martin. 👍👍👍
    Could an electric motor with a foot switch be attached to the bead roller, to give the same speed as hand cranking?.
    That was a great idea with the bicycle wheel for support.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah Rick and I talked about that how nice that would be to have some kind of electric motor with a gear reduction drive and a foot pedal.

  • @tonyduncil3115
    @tonyduncil3115 4 роки тому

    Fantastic job a++++++++

  • @bigweasle7369
    @bigweasle7369 3 роки тому

    No image, video of the finished product from the back???
    Seems a lot of watching on how to not actually see what the end result is.

  • @trentmoseley
    @trentmoseley 4 роки тому

    It looks so beautiful! 😢😍

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, I do appreciate that.

    • @trentmoseley
      @trentmoseley 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt yes sir. I've got a 99 Grand Cherokee Limited. I've got some work to do to it. It has the 4.7L V8. Automatic. QuadraTrac 4wd or AWD if you want. What mods would you suggest? How bad does it hurt these motors to overheat?

    • @nate4036
      @nate4036 4 роки тому +1

      Trent I’m not jumping in on him, but over heating a 4.7 is almost certain death. The break down of the tappets and dropping rockers is almost guaranteed. It’s very much fixable, but plan for tappets, timing chain, rockers, and head gaskets. I recommend a chain soon after 200k but seen oem go 300k

    • @trentmoseley
      @trentmoseley 4 роки тому

      @@nate4036 it has 175,000 some odd miles on it. Its been overheated at least twice now. Both times were heater core related. I bypassed the heater core and had no more problems with overheating until the radiator sprung a leak. Thankfully I was just working around the house and caught it right away.

    • @nate4036
      @nate4036 4 роки тому +1

      Trent Sounds like you’ve been lucky brother. Oil look decent when you drain it still? Just keep up on the maintenance and she’ll live for you.

  • @mistapikkles
    @mistapikkles 4 роки тому

    so cool

  • @Redlegst1r
    @Redlegst1r 4 роки тому +1

    How can I source someone with a bead roller in my area? What kind of shop am I looking for because I've been waiting for part two and am definitely gonna be doing this

    • @davidmacias1373
      @davidmacias1373 4 роки тому

      You can buy a bead roller on Amazon for $200 through Eastwood's page.

    • @davidmacias1373
      @davidmacias1373 4 роки тому

      Here is the link
      Eastwood Metal Bead Roller Create Channels Flanges Profiles Durable Steel Construction www.amazon.com/dp/B07WCCGCN2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_sSPnFb5GCGDTB

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Sheet Metal Bead Roller Machine amzn.to/33YZbjM

    • @Redlegst1r
      @Redlegst1r 4 роки тому

      Thanks for all the info. I will definitely probably buy one of these. I'm also looking into copying this mod. Awesome info and video as usual Martin!!!

  • @petertarantelli
    @petertarantelli 3 роки тому

    You doing a “My Favorite Martian” fade-in there at the beginning?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому +1

      That series started a year after I was born.

    • @petertarantelli
      @petertarantelli 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt ...I’m glad you know about it.

  • @algmz4723
    @algmz4723 3 роки тому

    Nice work! Are you related to Beardsley's?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, Beardsley's?

    • @algmz4723
      @algmz4723 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt I used to know two Beardsley brothers that would deep pit over here in California. Don't remember their first names, but you look & sound a lot like them. My nephew thought you were one of them, so I'd thoughtI I would ask you

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      @@algmz4723
      oh, okay, nope I'm not one of them.

  • @rongriggs4430
    @rongriggs4430 3 роки тому

    Hi Martin I just went through all the comments and seen that nobody asked where did you put the spare tire? I was thinking about a hitch mount.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      LOL... You must not have watched the entire video I mentioned that I can't run a spare tire so all I'm using is a 12 volt air compressor. Much like many of the new cars of today.

    • @rongriggs4430
      @rongriggs4430 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt Sorry I missed that part. Thanks

  • @chriswhitehouse9764
    @chriswhitehouse9764 3 роки тому

    Fantastic detailed video! Super well done. Subscribed and ‘belled’ so I don’t miss anything from you.

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, Chris, I really appreciate that 🙏

  • @immelting9834
    @immelting9834 4 роки тому

    Any chance you have a video showing how to relocate the EVAP canister ? I relocated mine without pics ( stupid ) now I don't know where the middle hose on top of the canister goes and what attaches to the small tube on the gas filler neck . If anyone knows, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому

      The small hose that is attached to that round grey thing goes to the fill neck vent and the middle hose on the canister goes is the large hose that heads to the front of the Jeep.

  • @TheCthtoNicfLy
    @TheCthtoNicfLy 3 роки тому

    Thank you ..maybe someday I can weld too

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому +1

      You are very welcome
      You can do it!

    • @TheCthtoNicfLy
      @TheCthtoNicfLy 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt do you think that harbor freight welder works if not what used welder is good for a capable skilled individual I don't let anyone touch my jeep if I can't do it then I do it anyway don't ask what can. Happen when doing a basic trany swap. I don't think I'm ready to admit it yet.

  • @michelmartin672
    @michelmartin672 3 роки тому

    Amazing job Martin!
    I am working on my own WJ off road build. Now I am unable to tuck my own gas tank. What would you say this would cost to have done professionally?

  • @riobravomultimedia4104
    @riobravomultimedia4104 3 роки тому

    How much do you charge to do that?

  • @thaAzian1401
    @thaAzian1401 3 роки тому

    Hey Martin
    Love your videos
    I had a question bout tha tcm swap
    My tcm has 3 different port and tha jeep tcm has 1 whole port how will I go bout fixing that

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Thank you, you are looking at the ECM, the TCM on your vehicle is most likely located in front of the air cleaner box.

    • @thaAzian1401
      @thaAzian1401 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt
      Thanx Martin
      I found it
      But my port has 3 port not like urz
      1 port with 1 bolt

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      @@thaAzian1401 what year, make and model vehicle do you have?

    • @thaAzian1401
      @thaAzian1401 3 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt
      05 dodge dakota slt
      3.7l v6

  • @Hasithism
    @Hasithism 4 роки тому

    Noob question but won't drilling into the frame cause issues with like strength? Any way I would be able to change things up to avoid drilling into the frame? And amazing as always Martin 💯

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Hasith
      I would agree if you drilled threw the frame and did nothing else but since I sleeved it and welded it in 100% IMO I feel that it may even be stronger then before.

    • @Hasithism
      @Hasithism 4 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt ohhh rightt thanks Martin. Gonna be following these two videos and try do this on mine. Thanks to you and your videos my old Jeep got a new leash on life 😭❤️

  • @douglasbeary7890
    @douglasbeary7890 3 роки тому +1

    Martin, im planing on relocating my evap system from the lower left corner, do you have any sudgestions?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      I would imagine you're gonna relocate it to under the hood like the earlier WJ's. I would just get everything from your local salvage yard from a donor vehicle And swap everything over. And you'll also need to do a little wiring as well.

    • @douglasbeary7890
      @douglasbeary7890 3 роки тому +1

      @@martinbuilt thats what I was thinking I wasn't sure if that was the most reasonable place as I am building for off road use but don't think water (water crossings) will be much of an issue .
      Thanks Martin

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      @@douglasbeary7890
      there is a vent on the EVAP that I would raise if you are going to do deep water crossings.

    • @gowestfiles5614
      @gowestfiles5614 3 роки тому

      can it be mounted horizontally? thinking of dog housing it with my fill tube which might go over the frame. then a flat, millenium falcon shaped lid.

  • @paulwilson757
    @paulwilson757 2 роки тому

    .
    You never showed the view from standing behind the Jeep ...lol
    .
    Wasn't that the whole reason doing this modification ?

  • @deathvalleyalex9485
    @deathvalleyalex9485 4 роки тому

    Cool .

  • @dalelee6019
    @dalelee6019 5 місяців тому

    I live in Las Vegas and own a 2004 WJ do you happen to do this for other people for money of course

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  5 місяців тому

      Well not currently at the time I've been busy working on my new shop but hopefully I'm going to retire at the end of 2024 and then I would be willing to do stuff like this for others. Thank you for asking and watching.

    • @dalelee6019
      @dalelee6019 5 місяців тому

      Alright cool nice work

  • @LarryRichelli
    @LarryRichelli 3 роки тому

    This is so cool but why am I watching it...I don't even have access or experience to any kind of welding. My Grand Cherokee Will have to rely on the stock skid plate

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  3 роки тому

      Because it's an awesome video 🤣 Thanks for watching! 😀👍

  • @TheGersh13
    @TheGersh13 2 роки тому

    Hey Martin! Any chance you know what years and sub models have the heavy duty tank skid?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому +1

      From what I've seen at my visits at Pic-a-Part, it doesn't matter what year or sub models it's almost hit-and-miss.
      I would imagine that all Overlands have a heavy-duty skip plate.
      I've actually been thinking about building another one with the light duty skid plate just to reduce the weight of my Jeep.
      Since I don't go off-road, that one at all.

    • @TheGersh13
      @TheGersh13 2 роки тому

      @@martinbuilt Thanks for the quick answer! So I'm assuming it's pretty obvious the difference between the heavy one and the light one?

    • @martinbuilt
      @martinbuilt  2 роки тому +1

      @@TheGersh13 Yes you can really see it in the area where I had cut my skid plate.