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opinions on design

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by sherpa, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. Apr 2, 2012
    sherpa

    sherpa Member

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    Ive been planning a while on stretching my 5 so I started doing some designs to night. It will be stretched out to cj6 lenghth so 104" wheel base.

    the first two would have cab close outs and full tub with panels on the "bed" sides

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    and these two would have a cab like a p/u truck with beds styled after the m416 trailer

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    Just wondering what yall think would look good. And curious which one would get the most votes lol
     
  2. Apr 2, 2012
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Mod note: I moved this as I fail to see how it fits in a stock or restoration theme when such an item was never offered.

    Interesting idea, but belongs in this forum section.
     
  3. Apr 2, 2012
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    FWIW, an "early" CJ6 was 101" W.B.
     
  4. Apr 2, 2012
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Like the very top pic
     
  5. Apr 2, 2012
    sherpa

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    I thought I had it in general chit chat but may have brought up wrong forum.

    The second one was offered, its just a 6 with half cab. Only differnce is side panels. I belive it looks better that way gives more of a balance front to rear
     
  6. Apr 2, 2012
    sherpa

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    I have a 73 so it would be correct wheel base, I belive when thread was moved it was put in early
     
  7. Apr 3, 2012
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Sorry, moved to Intermediate forum, my fault.

    I'm familiar with the CJ-6 half-cab combo. However, your stretching the Jeep and adding panels to the top makes it no longer stock (it's homemade)!
    Yes, there's a joke there... ;)
     
  8. Apr 3, 2012
    sherpa

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    thanks sparky, its late on my coast so i havent caugt the joke yet lol. So which do you like?
     
  9. Apr 3, 2012
    Farmer Mike

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    Stretch it!! I'm stretching mine but in the area of where you step through. I like the top one
     
  10. Apr 3, 2012
    DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

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    For aesthetics, I like #2 the best, however if I were building it, I'd build #1 for utility purposes. I don't like the seperate mini-bed in #'s 3 and 4.
     
  11. Apr 3, 2012
    roadhog304

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    I would have to go with either the first pic or the second pic. It would all depend on how you plan to use the jeep. if you want to transport cargo go with the half cab. if transporting people is your priority go with the full cab. I think both woud look okay but the half cab woul look a bit better astecticly(sp?).
     
  12. Apr 3, 2012
    sherpa

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    Well we usually use it for camping and need room for a dog or two in the bed. I'm defiantly leaning toward one of the extended cab versions for dry storage. Its probably gonna get moved up to more daily driver use when finished
     
  13. Apr 3, 2012
    colojeepguy

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    I like the 1st one with the extended cab look.
     
  14. Apr 3, 2012
    roadhog304

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    Are you looking at using a Meyers full cab for that?
     
  15. Apr 3, 2012
    sherpa

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    If got a sears top and a koenig iron works top I can use for it
     
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    Jw60

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    #1 with a jump seat and a bed extension? (the extended tailgate opening option not more wheelhouse.)
    jerry can hanging off the side of the bed extension.
     
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  17. Apr 3, 2012
    sherpa

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    I may have to draw that one up jw
     
  18. Apr 3, 2012
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    Take a look at Kahuna's build. I think that is how he spells his screen name. anyway, he us doing something similar in Hawaii.

    I like the first pict......
     
  19. Apr 3, 2012
    sherpa

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    I've seen his build its kinda what got the ball rolling for me sort of
     
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