Replacing floor, supports, bushings and wheel housing

[Shrek]

Hi All,

I was curious if anyone has photos of their replacment projects for the items above. Every little bit of information helps when diving into this project. I've been bitten by the bug and am going to start once the weather cools. Thank you!

 

[PaRenegade]

Well I'm kinda in the middle of it now. I don't know how much help it will be for you but here's my build thread. I'm currently working on the floor area. I'm not sure what source for replacement body parts you've looked at but check out Classic Enterprises.
Classic Enterprises - Restoration, Reproduction Parts for Studebaker, Jeep & Ford
30th Aniversary build- 82 CJ-7 Renegade frame off - Page 9 - JeepForum.com

 

[Shrek]

Thank you! I've ordered the wheel housings and floor pans from Classic to Current Fabrication www.c2cfabrication.com Their prices are fair and from what others have said, i think the quality is fair enough as well. Though, i haven't started installing them yet. We'll see.

 

[Shrek]

Now I'm curious if I have to remove the tub to replace the floor supports? If not where would I jack the body up to replace those floor supports and that cross step behind the front seats? Any help would be appreciated!

 

[PaRenegade]

It would probably be real tough to work around the frame and on your back to do it but I imagine it's possible, just not practical. Which specific floor supports do you mean?

 

[Shrek]

Thank you for the reply. the floor supports i want to replace are in the rear--They run front to back, behind the step brace to the rear seat and support the rear seat and cargo areas.

 

[PaRenegade]

Those should run side to side, there are 3 of them. They would be easy to replace with the tub still on, but the tank would need removed. You can buy these supports separate or attached to a whole new rear floor/bed. I guess it would be a matter of finding all the spot welds to drill out.

http://c2cfabrication.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1_21_63&products_id=331
Doesn't say if the captured nuts are included. You'd have to call.

 

[Shrek]

Thank you for the reply. I'll take a picture of what I'm looking at and post tonight. I'm calling them floor supports but maybe they're something else.