My First Flattie hopefully

Uh, NO! Brakes and steering should be at least somewhat functional before getting it running. If it doesn't stop or steer running is useless.


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If it were me, I wouldn't consider wasting a nickel trying to fix the 9" drums. Go to either a disc or 11" drum front, 10" or 11" drum rear. If the floors are as rusted as you say, then so is the master cylinder - replace it with a dual reservoir.

A Ross box can work if everything is in good shape.

 

i have a mater cylinder off of a 69 cj5 i could use, and i wouldnt spend anything on them either, just sand the rust off the inside

 

Safety first and foremost. We would like to see you live to be a continuing member .


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FWIW, it's possible the wheel cylinders and lines are intact but don't count on it. It seems Jeeps, more than other vehicles, lose their brakes before many other things go south. A larger drum or disk conversion increases stopping ability and safety, but the 9 inchers will stop it (provided they're in proper working order), and how fast do you need to go? Also, learning forthought in when you need to stop will be a good instict to have as you learn to drive.

Congrats on the purchase, and good luck with it! I drove a stock '75 CJ5 beginning at a very young age, every day doing all sorts of things from fetching the mail to hauling firewood (there were a few impressive loads brought out of the woods in the Jeep), pulling stumps and tractors, and on and on. BTW, I agree with others that recommend spending money on parts before you buy a top - it needs to start, go, stop, and turn properly before you worry about accessories.

 

i was just wondering about a top because i have a half cab meyers cab from a cj5 laying around. i'll get a battery this week, run a wire to the coil, shoot some eather and see if it starts then go from there.

 

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no problem, thanks for the optima battery suggestion, i will use one once i put it on the road.