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Bolt On Right Rear Quarter Panel

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jrbsnow, Oct 10, 2018.

  1. Oct 10, 2018
    jrbsnow

    jrbsnow New Member

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    what is the single bolt sticking out of right rear quarter panel on 1968 cj5 for?
     
  2. Oct 10, 2018
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    To keep the spare tire from vibrating like crazy.

    See it in action here...
    My 67 CJ5 build
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2018
    Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

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    I have wood...:D
     
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    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    :whistle:
     
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    Beach66Bum

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    Hahaha! I guess it could be taken another way...:whistle:
     
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  6. Oct 10, 2018
    Keys5a

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    I think the wood block disappeared around 1966. That bolt should be a special mushroom headed bolt.
    -Donny
     
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  7. Oct 12, 2018
    Glenn

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    Proud are we? :D
     
  8. Oct 12, 2018
    Beach66Bum

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    I forgot to mention it’s new wood, because.... well...
    52 years affects your wood...
    :rofl:
     
  9. Oct 12, 2018
    Glenn

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    :lol::lol:
     
  10. Oct 12, 2018
    Stano316

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    Is the mushroom headed bolt more stiff than the wood?

    :whistle:
     
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  11. Oct 13, 2018
    Beach66Bum

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    The same stiffness but... the mushroom headed bolt can snap off....:shock:
     
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