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Need a hand, and need to vent

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Badcop, Feb 6, 2006.

  1. Feb 6, 2006
    Badcop

    Badcop I Just look New.....

    West Point, UT
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    Long story short, I baught my 5 a couple of years ago and it was titled as a 63' and was told the spare tub was a 65' so, I give away what was supposedly a 63' tub since it was trashed and kept the 65'.

    Well, heres the bad part, its actually a 57' and the tub I kept is a 69'. You can see the dilema in a resto right?

    I find locally a 59' tub, been talking to this guy for about 2 weeks on it trying to get together to get this damn thing.

    2 hrs before super bowl, I call and we agree that Tues I can get together and get.

    I get home around halftime, have a PM telling me its sold, AHHHHHHHH!!:twisted:

    So after a minor freak out and a few choice words said in the garage....


    What I need from you all, can I get a couple of pics of your 55-59 Tubs, specifically, dash layout, tub induction cowel in front of the windshield, etc. Im going to attempt to make a 65' tub I have into a 57' tub. Please, take the 10 min and hook a brutha up...

    Brian
     
  2. Feb 6, 2006
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Apopka, Fl
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    If you're talking about the grille on top of the cowl, there isn't one on the early CJ5s. The only thing is the battery box lid on the right side of the cowl.
     
  3. Feb 6, 2006
    Old Bill

    Old Bill Aggressively passive....

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    Bummer Brian. Anyway, here's some pics that I hope will help. I've been told that with exception of the stuff on the bottom lip, the dash is stock.

    Good luck.

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  4. Feb 6, 2006
    Badcop

    Badcop I Just look New.....

    West Point, UT
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    Thanks guys thats the exact pitcutres I needed. Is the battery box lid even of use or is it just show?
     
  5. Feb 6, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Los Alamos, NM
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    It's not used in the CJ's, it's a carry over from the M38A1. They simply tack welded it on, prior to removing it in '63 or '64...
     
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