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Fiberglass tubs

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Doug/Tucson, Apr 12, 2007.

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  1. joshg302

    joshg302 New Member

    There's a saying among road bikers and I'm sure the same applies for Jeepers,
    "Steel is Real."

    Joshua Geiszler
     
    joshg302, Apr 13, 2007
    #21
  2. 64Jeeper

    64Jeeper I have Brakes!

    A crack in fiberglass can be repaired easily with a fiberglass boat repair kit at your local parts store. Dents are a bit harder to deal with in a steel body. Here is a picture of my 79 CJ5 that I had. Unless you look real hard, you'd never know that I rolled it. I had to replace the windshield and frame, and patch the cracks in the tub. Good as new.

    [​IMG]
     
    64Jeeper, Apr 13, 2007
    #22
  3. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    No - can't say I've heard that. Reminds me of the "built not bought" mentality that always makes me wince.

    Here in the rust belt a 'glass body is pretty much seen as an eventuality if you want to drive or restore and old Jeep, and if done right adds a premium to the selling price (over a rusted out original body anyway).
     
    Boyink, Apr 13, 2007
    #23
  4. grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

    An ad for one of the bass boats back in the 80s showed the boat vertical and a guy shooting the hull w/ a .44 magnum. Spiderwebbed the gel coat but didn't put a hole in it. Do that w/ sheet metal.:v6:
     
    grannyscj, Apr 13, 2007
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  5. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Sorry, but I don't think that's avoidable, look at what you posted to begin with.

    If you didn't want a debate, don't post something that will prompt it in the future. :beer:
     
    sparky, Apr 13, 2007
    #25
  6. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    So Joshua, the Jeep in my driveway is imaginary? I must not really own one since it's not "real"? :rofl:
     
    sparky, Apr 13, 2007
    #26
  7. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    boy did i open a can o worms here...... i will say this:
    i have not ruled out a fiberglass tub for my "resto mod" now that i have had this "discussion" with sparky..... :)

    in all seriousness, i guess there are good and bad to say about both, which is the case with everything i guess..... they are much stronger by the sounds of it than what i "believed" from others... i apologize for my ignorance in the matter, but i still stick to my orig thought of fire has being a non issue if you carry the proper tools regardless of material :)
     
    dauntless_powered, Apr 13, 2007
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  8. Doug/Tucson

    Doug/Tucson Member

    Sorry Adam,
    at least it has not turned into a heated debate. I personally have nothing against Fiberglas, but those photographs were disturbing. That is all!
    Doug
     
    Doug/Tucson, Apr 13, 2007
    #28
  9. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    If any forum can handle it, it's this one.

    It's not just this topic, but stuff like axles, etc. people make outrageous statements about "you must have a Dana 44 front axle, the Dana 25/27 is weak blah, blah, blah" yet many have never owned one, much less broken one.

    I don't mind passing along information I read on something I have no experience with, if it's positive. Like the Truck Avenger 470 on a 225. But when it comes to negative stuff everyone just jumps on the bandwagon and people start believing it like Erik did.

    That is all.

    YMMV, my $.02, etc. :beer:
     
    sparky, Apr 13, 2007
    #29
  10. toolbox

    toolbox If you get bored, I've got the projects.

    It's not just Jeeps either...you'll find this in any hobby. When people hear something that sounds like it makes sense, all too often they just accept it as fact and go on repeating it that way, perpetuating the cycle.
    I try to chime in on issues I have personal experience with, although that's not always completely representative either...YMMV R) .
     
    toolbox, Apr 13, 2007
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  11. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    yup im a culprite, and i learned some info i did not know before...once again this site is unlike any other i belong to.....:)
     
    dauntless_powered, Apr 13, 2007
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  12. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Great, now Erik's gonna buy a fiberglass tub, it'll disintegrate and he'll blame me! R) R) :beer:
     
    sparky, Apr 13, 2007
    #32
  13. Fat Va. Boy

    Fat Va. Boy New Member

    I sure hope this doesn't make it on shows like 60 Minutes or we may just lose the choice of body material just like we lost the CJ5 because of the rollover "problems".
     
    Fat Va. Boy, Apr 13, 2007
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  14. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    R)
     
    sparky, Apr 13, 2007
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  15. dauntless_powered

    dauntless_powered SUB COB 2024 Sponsor

    thats the plan sparky......:)
     
    dauntless_powered, Apr 13, 2007
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  16. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    blevisay, Apr 13, 2007
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  17. stalin440

    stalin440 member

    it all comes down to "you get what you pay for". there are alot of cheap glass tubs available. not only are they prone to cracking but warping also. i think fiberglass is a great replacement but only if you buy a quality, reinforced one. i've seen a couple of "cheap tubs" take a rollover and crack and shatter even at slow speeds. i prefer steel due to originality, but a quality glass tub is a very good investment. :beer:
     
    stalin440, Apr 13, 2007
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  18. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Good point. Don't buy a JCWhitney tub and or the like expect miracles. ;)

    Mine appears to be an AJs but I really can't tell for sure. 4WDH tubs are also good from what I hear.
     
    sparky, Apr 13, 2007
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  19. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    I have a 16 year old 4wd Hardware body kit and it's been excellent. No cracks, spidering or gelcoat issues yet. For me it was all about cost and my own skill set/tools. When I purchased the kit, it was less than half the price of replacement steel/aluminum and I didn't have the skillset or the tools (or the buddy) to fix the OEM body.

    If it helps, I'd buy another 4wd Hardware tub again.
     
    Vanguard, Apr 13, 2007
    #39
  20. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    blevisay, Apr 13, 2007
    #40
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