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Rustkill
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Hello all, I have a bunch of questions and I thought maybe I would just ask them all here in one post. If I should be asking each question in a separate post then I am sorry.
Thank you for any help. When answering can you let me know what price is fair/ who has it for a fair price and so on? 1985 CJ7 /285 going back Olympic white -- pretty sure.
I have read some post by others but a some of them are a few years old.
I posted in the build section the Jeep coming apart
Question 1 (windshield frame)
In 2024 where is the best place to get windshield frame for 85 CJ. I really want the single bead windshield; I have a double bead but I just don’t like it. I know it’s there for more strength. The single bead is correct..
I know their ones that the bolts holes don’t line up. Where to check? If I have to get a double bead i could have it cut and patched maybe.
(Link)-> Replacement Windshield Frame 5010 -<
I think some places show a pic of a single bead windshield but when you get it has a double bead.
Question 2 (carpet)
Who reproduces a good quality complete carpet set? with a backing for more noise reduction?
As anyone used these companies?
(Link)-> Replacement Carpet & Vinyl Flooring - Automotive Interiors -<
(Link)-> 76-86 Jeep CJ-7 / CJ7 Original Cutpile Molded Carpet Kit *Made in USA* | eBay -<
or point me in better direction the ebay one seems pretty high priced?
Question 3 (hard doors)
Who has a good quality door seal kit
I have the fixed vent paddle doors. I was thinking about converting to vents that open but would need new seals kit either way.
Maybe also hardtop window seals
Seems there are also people that making the piece for the door to match the top but maybe some are not correct? ( texture)
Question 4 (L.E.D light bulbs) for dash
Would like to replace the dash lights with LED bulb that are close in color but brighter that oem lights. I see lots of options some on amazon but what is correct
Question 5 ( decals)
Who makes the best decal? To wrap jeep
Seems they are around 350.00 and lots of people make them. Blue strips
Question 6 ( ac)
Going to install an aftermarket ac unit to the jeep jeepair? or someone else to check out?
I noticed in a few pictures that you have to mount the condenser in the jeep in front to the radiator and I didn’t like the way it looked. didn’t like the brackets you could see through the gill…if the Jeep would have had the ac Oem was the condenser still installed like that or was it build in conjunction with the radiator? If there even such a thing. I know I sound stupid.
Question 7 (gauges)
I am upgrading to a clock and tach. It seems the crowns ones sucks but I don’t see other great options looking at speedhut. I want OEM look.
Getting a new dash from Double D fabrication need to make up my mind what brand so the holes are cut correctly. I may just have to go with crown and hope. Don’t want the sizes to be to large. I may just go with the cheap crown junk hmmmmmm
Question 8 (body mounts and screws)
Will need new body mounts I thinking rubber would be best for ride but poly is last longer?
Something like this? Don’t want to have a rough ride.
(Link)-> Body Mount Master Kit, 1979-1986, Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, & CJ-8 -<
and has anyone used these complete screw kit ??
Omix Body Fastener Kit Hard Top 76-86 Jeep CJ7
Better option? Price
Question 9 ( cj to Yj spring conversion)
I am going to do the conversion for a smoother ride on the road. Who as good guilty springs and the front conversion ? For a reasonable price will not be off roading and I don’t want a lift !!!
question 10 can you powder coat the air cleaner? will it hold up with the heat?
think I am going to powder coat the frame / spare tire rack / what else ?
thanks for any help pointing me to good stuff
Thank you for any help. When answering can you let me know what price is fair/ who has it for a fair price and so on? 1985 CJ7 /285 going back Olympic white -- pretty sure.
I have read some post by others but a some of them are a few years old.
I posted in the build section the Jeep coming apart
Question 1 (windshield frame)
In 2024 where is the best place to get windshield frame for 85 CJ. I really want the single bead windshield; I have a double bead but I just don’t like it. I know it’s there for more strength. The single bead is correct..
I know their ones that the bolts holes don’t line up. Where to check? If I have to get a double bead i could have it cut and patched maybe.
(Link)-> Replacement Windshield Frame 5010 -<
I think some places show a pic of a single bead windshield but when you get it has a double bead.
Question 2 (carpet)
Who reproduces a good quality complete carpet set? with a backing for more noise reduction?
As anyone used these companies?
(Link)-> Replacement Carpet & Vinyl Flooring - Automotive Interiors -<
(Link)-> 76-86 Jeep CJ-7 / CJ7 Original Cutpile Molded Carpet Kit *Made in USA* | eBay -<
or point me in better direction the ebay one seems pretty high priced?
Question 3 (hard doors)
Who has a good quality door seal kit
I have the fixed vent paddle doors. I was thinking about converting to vents that open but would need new seals kit either way.
Maybe also hardtop window seals
Seems there are also people that making the piece for the door to match the top but maybe some are not correct? ( texture)
Question 4 (L.E.D light bulbs) for dash
Would like to replace the dash lights with LED bulb that are close in color but brighter that oem lights. I see lots of options some on amazon but what is correct
Question 5 ( decals)
Who makes the best decal? To wrap jeep
Seems they are around 350.00 and lots of people make them. Blue strips
Question 6 ( ac)
Going to install an aftermarket ac unit to the jeep jeepair? or someone else to check out?
I noticed in a few pictures that you have to mount the condenser in the jeep in front to the radiator and I didn’t like the way it looked. didn’t like the brackets you could see through the gill…if the Jeep would have had the ac Oem was the condenser still installed like that or was it build in conjunction with the radiator? If there even such a thing. I know I sound stupid.
Question 7 (gauges)
I am upgrading to a clock and tach. It seems the crowns ones sucks but I don’t see other great options looking at speedhut. I want OEM look.
Getting a new dash from Double D fabrication need to make up my mind what brand so the holes are cut correctly. I may just have to go with crown and hope. Don’t want the sizes to be to large. I may just go with the cheap crown junk hmmmmmm
Question 8 (body mounts and screws)
Will need new body mounts I thinking rubber would be best for ride but poly is last longer?
Something like this? Don’t want to have a rough ride.
(Link)-> Body Mount Master Kit, 1979-1986, Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, & CJ-8 -<
'80-'86 CJ Polyurethane Super Kit
'80-'86 CJ Polyurethane Super Kit from CollinsBros Jeep
collinsbrosjeep.com
and has anyone used these complete screw kit ??
Omix Body Fastener Kit Hard Top 76-86 Jeep CJ7
Omix Body Fastener Kit Hard Top 76-86 Jeep CJ7
Omix proudly offers a vast collection of OE quality replacement parts for Jeep & Willys vehicles to help keep the Jeep legend alive. This replacement stainless steel body fastener kit fits 76-86 CJ7 models equipped WITH a factory hard top. The kit includes all the fasteners necessary to...
offroadtradingco.com
Better option? Price
Question 9 ( cj to Yj spring conversion)
I am going to do the conversion for a smoother ride on the road. Who as good guilty springs and the front conversion ? For a reasonable price will not be off roading and I don’t want a lift !!!
YJ Spring Conversion: 1976-86 CJ to YJ Spring Conversion
A YJ spring conversion on your CJ will make it ride better and flex more. Check out our bolt-on YJ spring conversion kits.
www.rocky-road.com
question 10 can you powder coat the air cleaner? will it hold up with the heat?
think I am going to powder coat the frame / spare tire rack / what else ?
thanks for any help pointing me to good stuff