found some rot, need advise!!
-
Hello Guest, we are proud to now have our Wiki online that is completely compiled and written by our members. Feel free to browse our Jeep-CJ Wiki or click on any orange keyword when looking at posts in the forum.
found some rot, need advise!!
- Thread starter Dan86CJ7
- Start date Start date:
- Last post Last post:
PaRenegade
Crazy Sr. Respected Jeeper
- Posts
- 3,055
- Media
- 20
- Thanks
- 6
- Location
- Lewistown, Pa.
- Vehicle(s)
- 1982 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade
258, T-4, D300, trussed AMC20 w/Detroit & 1pc., Dana30 w/TrueTrac, 3.73:1; just finished a restomod
Yes, more spent but time and headaches saved.
IOPort51
NOT the voice of reason Jeep-CJ.com
- Posts
- 13,956
- Featured
- 5
- Media
- 458
- Thanks
- 12
- Location
- Garland Texas
- Vehicle(s)
- 1977 cj-5
4.2 W/MC2100 carb, 4.0 head W/3 angle valves,SS Header,TFI ignition with MSB-6 offroad module,CS144 140 amp RPS alternator with remote regulator T-150,d-20,Dana 44 with OX lock and disk brakes. D-30 with Spartin locker,
skyjacker 2.5 lift?nitro shocks,31" BFG A/T off road.8000 lb Warn winch, original owner.=^)
2006 Toyota Tacoma
I called Collins bros to see if they had anything but have not had a reply yet. they sell and ship. price starts at $1000.00. They won't ship unless you look at it in person, but I would volunteer to drive over there on a Saturday and do an inspection with pictures if this sounds like something you would be interested in. If they have anything available. Did the guy you e mailed say what he wanted for the tub??
Dan86CJ7
Senior Jeeper
I called Collins bros to see if they had anything but have not had a reply yet. they sell and ship. price starts at $1000.00. They won't ship unless you look at it in person, but I would volunteer to drive over there on a Saturday and do an inspection with pictures if this sounds like something you would be interested in. If they have anything available. Did the guy you e mailed say what he wanted for the tub??
awesome,thanks for the help
IOPort51
NOT the voice of reason Jeep-CJ.com
- Posts
- 13,956
- Featured
- 5
- Media
- 458
- Thanks
- 12
- Location
- Garland Texas
- Vehicle(s)
- 1977 cj-5
4.2 W/MC2100 carb, 4.0 head W/3 angle valves,SS Header,TFI ignition with MSB-6 offroad module,CS144 140 amp RPS alternator with remote regulator T-150,d-20,Dana 44 with OX lock and disk brakes. D-30 with Spartin locker,
skyjacker 2.5 lift?nitro shocks,31" BFG A/T off road.8000 lb Warn winch, original owner.=^)
2006 Toyota Tacoma
I am wondering how one ships something like this. strap it to a pallet and put it on a truck or if it warrants a real crate.
I understand why they want you to look at it before they ship it. Don't need a POed customer on the other side of the country that didn't get the cherry tub they expected.
I understand why they want you to look at it before they ship it. Don't need a POed customer on the other side of the country that didn't get the cherry tub they expected.
Dan86CJ7
Senior Jeeper
i totally understand why, ive been looking in FL,SC for cabs and there are a few decent ones..so i think im gonna save for a few months and do a road trip.. unless i find something else but think this will be more cost effective for me.
- Posts
- 11,552
- Media
- 57
- Thanks
- 11
- Location
- Frederick colorado
- Vehicle(s)
- 84 cj7, 91 cherokee, 78 chevy 3500 pu, 78 CJ7
Here is one I found on a quick Google search.can anyone help out with a link for YJ swap, with what needs to be done? i cant seem to find much
https://www.google.com/url?q=http:/...IQFjAG&usg=AFQjCNF5TP8E6jhnS0I7q2O8Q1KH6ur-pg
can anyone help out with a link for YJ swap, with what needs to be done? i cant seem to find much
Im doing one on mine but I dont think you'll want to wait for my write up.
Theres a good one here:certifiablejeep.com
Dan86CJ7
Senior Jeeper
Thanks guys, I'm diff gonna road trip I think, it's just gonna be bit til I get to. But at least I can search both cj an yj tubs..I did see a few but need a little more coin.
IOPort51
NOT the voice of reason Jeep-CJ.com
- Posts
- 13,956
- Featured
- 5
- Media
- 458
- Thanks
- 12
- Location
- Garland Texas
- Vehicle(s)
- 1977 cj-5
4.2 W/MC2100 carb, 4.0 head W/3 angle valves,SS Header,TFI ignition with MSB-6 offroad module,CS144 140 amp RPS alternator with remote regulator T-150,d-20,Dana 44 with OX lock and disk brakes. D-30 with Spartin locker,
skyjacker 2.5 lift?nitro shocks,31" BFG A/T off road.8000 lb Warn winch, original owner.=^)
2006 Toyota Tacoma
One of you guys has got to have pulled a tub off a frame. you must have an estimate. Please.
Dan86CJ7
Senior Jeeper
my friend has a landscaping trailer, he said hed take the drive with me if i save up so trying to figure out what type of vehicle i may need to pull it, and trying to estimate fuel,ect...so i can make some plans. cant see the body weighing that much?
poppatello
Senior Jeeper
- Posts
- 500
- Thanks
- 0
- Location
- New Castle, De
- Vehicle(s)
- 84 Cj, 4 Banger, 4.5 BDS Lift, 35" KM2, Twin Stick, Nuttered...
Great topic. I just looked under my jeep today to see how much of the under side of mine was bad. I can see through the driver floor. Well, what I saw really was a heart breaker. I have rot just like Dan does but also around some body mount areas and the rockers on both sides are pretty bad.
I was also looking into the idea of welding in some panels but I have zero welding skills. I however don't really care about looks. This isn't going to be a tier 1 show rig. I don't want to worry about scratches or dents from the trail. So I wouldn't mind repairing the panels. However, I think the damage is well beyond my expertise on this one.
I was wondering what my options were as well. Sell the jeep and try to find a better body set up and start over, or do a body swap. I have heard about the Yj swaps and I don't know what is involved with that. I booked marked all the links you folks posted so I will be looking into those options after Easter dinner. I know whatever I do, it will look like a Cj.
I know one thing. I am getting pissed @ the fact that I can never stick to my plan on build. I start looking into motor swaps and something happens to derail that plan. I start looking into a gear and one piece axle swap and again, something derails that plan.
I am really thinking of keeping the jeep and switching the body out. While doing that like someone posted, be ready to do more. Well my plan @ that point would be to do a complete frame up only to preserve and not for show.
Good luck with your deal here Dan. I know I will be keeping in eye on your progress for my own benefit. Thank you...
I was also looking into the idea of welding in some panels but I have zero welding skills. I however don't really care about looks. This isn't going to be a tier 1 show rig. I don't want to worry about scratches or dents from the trail. So I wouldn't mind repairing the panels. However, I think the damage is well beyond my expertise on this one.
I was wondering what my options were as well. Sell the jeep and try to find a better body set up and start over, or do a body swap. I have heard about the Yj swaps and I don't know what is involved with that. I booked marked all the links you folks posted so I will be looking into those options after Easter dinner. I know whatever I do, it will look like a Cj.
I know one thing. I am getting pissed @ the fact that I can never stick to my plan on build. I start looking into motor swaps and something happens to derail that plan. I start looking into a gear and one piece axle swap and again, something derails that plan.
I am really thinking of keeping the jeep and switching the body out. While doing that like someone posted, be ready to do more. Well my plan @ that point would be to do a complete frame up only to preserve and not for show.
Good luck with your deal here Dan. I know I will be keeping in eye on your progress for my own benefit. Thank you...
Dan86CJ7
Senior Jeeper
the more i look the more i find, who ever did the floor prior decided glue was the way to go and saturday found the supports under the front floors not intact anywore and can put a few fingers through the pass. floor!!
ive deff. decided to drive to grab a southern tub,it just gonna be a few before i can so im on hold for now...on the hunt!!
ive deff. decided to drive to grab a southern tub,it just gonna be a few before i can so im on hold for now...on the hunt!!