First Resto..??

Ok, This is my first attempt at restoring something. I have a 1967 Cj5 in good shape. My plan is to start at the front and work my way back. Remove the fenders and grill 1st , sand and prime then shelf them till i need them. I'll most likely remove the tub and blast it, but the floor is kind of a concern for me. Its been patched allot on the drivers side. should i cut it out or put new steel over it? Wheres a good place to get new floor pans? I was thinking of JC Whitney. Anyway, those are my thought for now.

Oh yeah! And thanks too Windyhill for hooking me up with a replacement trans cross member.

 

Mmm. Avoid JC Whitney generally. They are a reseller, and will just drop-ship your order from a third party.

Depending on where you are located, either Classic Enterprises (WI?) or Jeep Panels Plus (ME) would be good options (google for the links). You can also try any of the specialty retailers like Walcks, etc. but I'm pretty sure they will be reselling MD Juan parts from the PI (the only supplier of steel replacement bodies currently). If you are on the west coast, the PI parts might be cheaper than CE or JPP, but these parts are usually of lighter gauge and require more fitting than the domestic alternatives. JCW would undoubtedly send you MD Juan parts.

hth!

Also, let's see some picks of your floorboards. Another option is to cut out the rusty metal and weld in new flat sheet stock cut to size. The hat channels under the floor are a common rust area, and you may want to replace those with repop parts, locally made parts, or thinwall rectangular tubing, depending on your skill level and how close to original you want to be.