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68 Body on a 78 frame?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Screwdriver, Jan 23, 2009.

  1. Screwdriver

    Screwdriver New Member

    I own a 1968 Jeep CJ5 with the V6. My body is in good condition but the frame is cracked. The frame has seen better days. I had a friend give me a 78 CJ5 rolling frame with a 2" rancho suspension lift on it already. The 78 also has a few nicer items like: a boxed frame, power steering, & front disk brakes. I also got the whole dash/firewall with column, master cylinder, gauges, etc.

    So here's the question: Will the 68 body fit on the 78 frame fairly easy? I have a welder and some body experience. My real worry is that the wheelbase is longer and I am unsure of how the front fenders, hood, and rad support will line up. Also, what are the differences in the body mounts?
     
    Screwdriver, Jan 23, 2009
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  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    sparky, Jan 23, 2009
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  3. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Welcome from SoGa. Where you from?
     
    Walt Couch, Jan 23, 2009
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