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Should I Do It?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Nitmare67, Sep 18, 2020.

  1. Nitmare67

    Nitmare67 New Member

    Ive been looking for a good CJ5 frame to build up... one not cracked, molested or rusted. I found one thats straight, not cracked or rusted and has the pedals and trans crossmember but it's a 6hr drive away.... 150 bucks. Would you make the drive?
     
    Nitmare67, Sep 18, 2020
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  2. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Do you have a title and body? I think its much harder to find good sheetmetal than it is to find a good frame, and depending on where you live, no title can be a real hassle. Guessing there is a bit more to the context/situation that might help help clarify what you are trying to do, and how this frame would fit with your plan.
     
    FinoCJ, Sep 18, 2020
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  3. Nitmare67

    Nitmare67 New Member

    I already have a 69cj5 and have the title and body on the current one. Its running and driving just the frame is trashed from people "modding" it over the years.
     
    Nitmare67, Sep 18, 2020
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  4. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Things that come to mind to think about would be related to 4cyl vs 6cyl....if its the same as yours, should be fairly easy to swap. Otherwise there would be some differences like motor mounts, possible battery tray location, transmission cross-member (t90 vs t14 vs t98) might require some work....
     
    FinoCJ, Sep 18, 2020
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  5. Nitmare67

    Nitmare67 New Member

    Mine is a 383 vortec with sm420 trans. My Jeep was a factory 6 cylinder and this frame is a 4 cylinder but I figured I could just cut the battery Box off and use my existing one on the firewall.
     
    Nitmare67, Sep 18, 2020
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  6. Rich M.

    Rich M. Shoe salesman 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Been there and back yet? Asking this bunch if you do something....bunch of enablers.
     
    Rich M., Sep 18, 2020
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  7. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    There was an ad in WTB for a 4 cylinder battery box, just saying.
     
    Rick Whitson, Sep 19, 2020
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  8. 58 willys

    58 willys Sponsor

    Sounds good but then I did an 18 hour drive to buy my ole girl so 6 hours is a piece of cake
     
    58 willys, Sep 19, 2020
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  9. timgr

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    timgr, Sep 19, 2020
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  10. Nitmare67

    Nitmare67 New Member

    Half way there lol
     
    Nitmare67, Sep 19, 2020
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  11. Nitmare67

    Nitmare67 New Member

    This is the straightest old frame ive seen. Basically untouched and not even cracked around the spring mounts. Headed home. I didn't realize just how light these frames are. Soon it will be strapped and fully boxed.
     
    Nitmare67, Sep 19, 2020
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  12. Mark T.

    Mark T. Member 2022 Sponsor

    Yes I am still in the market for a frame mounted battery tray!
     
    Mark T., Sep 19, 2020
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  13. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Sounds like a score!
     
    Fireball, Sep 20, 2020
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  14. Nitmare67

    Nitmare67 New Member

    I'll be removing this frame mounted battery box off in a few days probably if you haven found one.
     
    Nitmare67, Sep 20, 2020
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  15. Mark T.

    Mark T. Member 2022 Sponsor

    i need one still send me a DM
     
    Mark T., Sep 23, 2020
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