Build Thread 1966 CJ5 Coming Along
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Build Thread 1966 CJ5 Coming Along
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FalconCMH
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Looks very sharp nice work now time to enjoy it!
0822
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Thanks Falcon, I need a new gas tank and a few other items to finish it up for a few test drives. Then we can start the really fun BODY WORK.
FalconCMH
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Thanks Falcon, I need a new gas tank and a few other items to finish it up for a few test drives. Then we can start the really fun BODY WORK.
Joing the club my rig is nuttin but rust!
0822
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It is a little hard to believe but the body on this one is in pretty good shape compared to my other 1966 CJ5 . The guy I got this from was the orginial owner and when he got it new he coated the underside and the inside with some kind of tar, so it must have help the body, Pain in the @#@ to get off. 
FalconCMH
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It is a little hard to believe but the body on this one is in pretty good shape compared to my other 1966 CJ5 . The guy I got this from was the orginial owner and when he got it new he coated the underside and the inside with some kind of tar, so it must have help the body, Pain in the @#@ to get off.
Thats what I dread I gottta replace my tub.
0822
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Since i am not a body repair person I have been looking at the replacemnet body tub they sell in Ohio. Maybe next year we will see.
CJ
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Willies Overland sells the best tub you can buy...
0822
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Hey CJ I think I have loked at them, do they really fit as well as they say?
CJ
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Yes, they have a jig that they use to fix all the wrong locations and bad mounts. BTW - all tubs, either from QT, 4x4 or from ? are made using the same dies in the Philippines(from what I can find out), the quality control leaves a lot to be desired.
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CJ thanks for the information. I guess when I am ready to buy a tub I will be giving those guys a call. Thanks again.
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I have a tub from WO, it fit perfectly. Give them a call and take a look at their site.
0822
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I will give them a call shortly. Thanks Joe