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Tub replacement question

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Spudy, Jul 20, 2007.

  1. Jul 20, 2007
    Spudy

    Spudy New Member

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    Hey
    I found a guy that has a 1971 cj5 fiberglass tub for sale and was wondering if it would fit on a 1955 cj3b? How hard would it be to convert it if i had to? any info would be great
    Thanks
     
    Spudy, Jul 20, 2007
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  2. Jul 20, 2007
    48willys

    48willys New Member

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    No it won't work .The cj3b tapers at the front of the tub,the cj5 tub do's not.It would take alot of work to make it fit.
     
    48willys, Jul 20, 2007
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  3. Jul 20, 2007
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    I disagree, the frame is nearly identical between the 3B and the CJ-5, the only real difference is in length.

    IMHO, I would keep the 3B as stock-appearing as possible, they are getting more rare by the day and they are one of the more desirable early Jeeps. Maybe buy a replacement steel 3B tub?
     
    w3srl, Jul 20, 2007
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  4. Jul 20, 2007
    Spudy

    Spudy New Member

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    thanks for the info. was just a good price on the tub...
     
    Spudy, Jul 20, 2007
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  5. Jul 20, 2007
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    I neglected to mention:

    If you chose to go that route, you would need the CJ5 fenders. hood and grille to make it all fit, and I think the CJ-5 body will be about 4-6" longer in the rear, so you'd have to fab up some kind of mounting system/rear crossmember.
     
    w3srl, Jul 20, 2007
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  6. Jul 20, 2007
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    If it's a really good deal, any possibility you can buy it then resell it? Easy Jeep bucks!
     
    Rondog, Jul 20, 2007
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    sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

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    I'm sure one of you guys would love it! Maybe the dude that basically peeled off his tub and fit it in his trashcan? R)

    RE CJ5 Other parts: Getting all that, you'd have it looking like a Kit-CJ5 attempt on a 3A frame.
     
    sammy, Jul 20, 2007
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