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When Rebuilding A Jeep, Do You Think It’s..

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Brian Carothers, Apr 30, 2020.

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Do you think it’s better to...

  1. Make it period correct and restore back to a factory spec.

    17.5%
  2. Make it the way you want a screw everyone’s opinion.

    68.4%
  3. Make it period correct, BUT paint it the color you want and customize it.

    14.0%
  1. Apr 30, 2020
    Brian Carothers

    Brian Carothers Member

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    Choose your answer in the poll and feel free to comment why.

    this is coming up because I’m torn, having a tuxedo model. Makes me want to go back to factory paint and interior colors. And the other side of me wants to do a green poly. color with tan leather seats. I’m personally a fan of period correct stuff.
     
  2. Apr 30, 2020
    AKjeff

    AKjeff Member

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    I didn't vote because my answer is, it depends.

    If you have a mostly original survivor I think returning to factory new look is appropriate. That doesn't necessarily mean factory colors, though if there's a color from the era that you like it would be cool.

    If it's already been modded then return to factory spec. or build your own vision of what a jeep should be.

    I'm going through the same thing now with the jeep in my avatar. It's pretty clean and straight for it's age. I'd like to build it for some off roading but I already have a JK for that and I don't want to start damaging this old jeep off road.

    I like the show room new look myself on old vehicles, it's preserving a part of history.

    In the end it all comes down to the name on the title.
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2020
    Cowboyjeeper

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    To me it just makes sense to keep an early cj what it is but upgrade the hell out of it tomakevit function better at what it was intended. Theres a jeep called bambam on YouTube that kinda show cases the look the part but be capable
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2020
    Focker

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

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    From my Profile...

    Purethusiast:
    A person who is highly interested in a particular activity or hobby with some adherence and respect for traditional rules or correctness.
     
  5. Apr 30, 2020
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    I'm a restoration guy but it's your jeep- you do what you heart tells you to with it.

    My only advice would be if you want to protect it's value don't do anything that can't be undone.
     
  6. Apr 30, 2020
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    I voted B, then I read your post and had second thoughts. Like AKjeff said, if it’s a true survivor, maybe let someone else have that one and modify one that’s beyond saving if you plan on doing irreversible mods to it.
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2020
    matt johnson

    matt johnson Caretaker of family Jeeps

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    I'm a all stock guy. My 71 is as it was from the factory. Frame off rebuild in the early '90s by my late brother. This Jeep has been in the family for over 35 yrs. Very dependable. Has never left me stranded.
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2020
    ojgrsoi

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    More than anything I like the process of figuring out how to fix it so it works as designed or better. I enjoy bringing reasonably inexpensive JEEPs back to life I don't invest much and don't spend too much (HA) when I do that. For me I like to make it usable to putz around town and in the property near us. My grandkids love to climb around in it so I don't make it so nice that I would worry about a scuff or scratch. When I run out of things I can or want to fix I find another and sell the previous project - usually cheaper than I should.

    So the thought from me would be do what you like. ECJ5.COM is a very positive community & respect each other's work no matter what their opinion is. You won't get any crap here (unless you don't use search first:lol:). Enjoy the hobby!
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2020
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I voted for A. You stated you like period correct stuff. You'll enjoy it that way.
     
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  10. Apr 30, 2020
    Fireball

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    It depends on the Jeep. Yours is so original and wears it's age with honor. I would fix it mechanically and preserve the rest as is. It's only original once.

    On the other hand, if it's been re-painted, re-engined, and modified already, go to town. I actually bought my 71 because I can't bring myself to modify my 69. The 71's already got a V8 swap, Saginaw steering, added gauges, wrong seats, and a bedliner interior. I don't feel bad about modifying it.

    Here's my 1969 with worn factory paint, some period mods, and dents. I love it just the way it is (except the wheels, looking for some original steelies):
    [​IMG]

    The '71 on the other hand will be getting a granny-gear 4spd, overdrive, full float rear, lower gearing, a front dana 44, lockers, full cage, and rocker protection:
    [​IMG]
     
  11. Apr 30, 2020
    Fireball

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    I should add to my previous post. In the end, it's your Jeep and you can do what you want with it.
     
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  12. Apr 30, 2020
    Jrobz23

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    Voted B but "How I want it" depends on the Jeep. If it's a survivor, I wouldn't mod it at all.
     
  13. Apr 30, 2020
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    My attitude is 'build it the way you want'... therefore, if you DON"T want to do a period restoration, don't get a rare/collectible survivor, so there it no pressure.
    I buy basket cases 90% of the time. No guilt in the build as I do a 'resto-mod' in that they 'look' original (or close) but I put modern parts in them so I can wheel and use them the way I want.
     
  14. Apr 30, 2020
    Cowboyjeeper

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    that sums it up well
     
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  15. Apr 30, 2020
    chipdom

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    I like the original look with better braking, steering, 4 speed granny gear tranny and HEI. Maybe better looking wheels and tires. Just my 2 cents.
     
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  16. Apr 30, 2020
    Twin2

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    I voted B
    my 71 looks looks stock
    but the guys here could pick it apart :D someone at the car show . maybe not
    but what mods I have done . is strictly for me (y)
    as to yours . that's a decision only you can make
     
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  17. Apr 30, 2020
    givemethewillys

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    This...100%. Build what you want, but if you don't have a sentimental attachment to a clean survivor, then it's worth getting something cheaper and building it how you want.

    I had a much more eloquent and lengthy response, but I started my car and android auto poofed it into oblivion. Grrrrr.....
     
  18. Apr 30, 2020
    Brian Carothers

    Brian Carothers Member

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    Ohhhhh we’re going grandpa stock boys.

    factory color and white seats it is.

    thanks for all the input. It’s going to be fun putting things together
     
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  19. Apr 30, 2020
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Good choice!
     
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  20. Apr 30, 2020
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    I'm with the majority, if its pretty decent and stock, I'd bring it back with a few safety upgrades.

    I've been building a jeep that was super stock and original. I probably should have restored it, but I decided to build it for 4 wheeling. All the mods are bolt on, easily reversible and I saved all the original parts. Maybe one day when I'm old and decrepit, I'll return it back to stock.
     
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