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1958 CJ 5 Before and After

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by Rick Taylor, Jul 13, 2008.

  1. Jul 13, 2008
    Rick Taylor

    Rick Taylor OlllllO

    Monahans, Texas
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    I bought this on Ebay in April 2002. Dad and I went from West Texas to Tennessee to get it.
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    It now looks like this six years later
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    If you want to know the cost click on the attachment below.
     
    Rick Taylor, Jul 13, 2008
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  2. Jul 13, 2008
    cj5 buggy

    cj5 buggy Member

    hardeeville, SC
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    Nice Jeep and not of bad of a price.
     
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    khamill

    khamill Member

    Kansas
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    Love that color. Whats it called?
     
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    Rick Taylor

    Rick Taylor OlllllO

    Monahans, Texas
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    Bermuda Blue.........Acrylic Enamel..........2nd Dimension /Sherwin Williams
     
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    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Rick that is a sweet looking CJ...great job :beer:
    Jim S.
     
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Very nice!!! You have any info on those original tires? I like them alot. what size are they?
     
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    Boodie

    Boodie Boodie

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    Great Job indeed!!! Way to go Rick!!!

    Same windshield as mine! Looks GREAT!
     
    Boodie, Jul 13, 2008
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    Rick Taylor

    Rick Taylor OlllllO

    Monahans, Texas
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    The before picture were old and cracked and were thrown out.
    The after picture are 225 75 R16 Cooper C140 but they have been discontinued in this size:(
    We used them at work for driving on pipeline right of ways. They are supposed to be equal to the Michelin XPS Traction (we now use these) as far as the steel belts and sidewalls, but do have a different tread design.

    My next set of tires will be Courser Traction LT.
    If I can find them.

    http://www.mastercrafttires.com/htm...ercraft_tires_light_truck_courser_traction_lt
     
    Rick Taylor, Jul 13, 2008
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