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Body style changes

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by CJalopy, Aug 2, 2006.

  1. Aug 2, 2006
    CJalopy

    CJalopy Member

    upstate N.Y.
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    OK I'm gonna show my stupidity here. My 80 has flat sides, but a 76 I was looking at has a divit molded into the side just above the rear wheel. I've seen plenty of Jeeps both ways, but never payed attention.
    What was the divet for originally ( top bows or something?) and when did they disappear. The only other difference I see between the two is the 76 has a tailgate, and my 80 dosen't . But I know that was an option throughout the run.
     
    CJalopy, Aug 2, 2006
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  2. Aug 2, 2006
    gajeep

    gajeep New Member

    Dacula, GA
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    Re: Body style shanges

    I think the whip antenna went into the divit on the older jeeps, it was still kinda military style.
     
    gajeep, Aug 2, 2006
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  3. Aug 3, 2006
    80cj

    80cj Member

    Hawaii
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    Re: Body style shanges

    The divit is a carryover from the military M38A1. It was used for the top framework.
     
    80cj, Aug 3, 2006
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  4. Aug 3, 2006
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tulsa, OK
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    Re: Body style shanges

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    Boyink, Aug 3, 2006
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