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67 Tub- best place to get?

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by sasquatch, Dec 21, 2004.

  1. Dec 21, 2004
    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

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    Hey Guys,

    Subject line says it all. I am definitely in need of a new tub on my '67. Front fenders, hood, and windshield frame are all in good or at least repairable condition, but the tub is s-h-o-t SHOT. Where's the best/cheapest place to get a new steel tub?
     
    sasquatch, Dec 21, 2004
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  2. Dec 21, 2004
    duke54

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    Not Willysoverland :evil:
     
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  3. Dec 21, 2004
    Brad Rabideau

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    Why not Wiilysoverland? Is it cost, quality, or other? I know they're expensive, but I thought the quality was good as they go through each tub.

    Though, for my 2 cents I would look for an original. From what I understand there are tubs to be had in the SW US. I father of a guy I work with lives in New Mexico. I've got him looking for one for me. Nice thing about it is he comes up to WI 3 or 4 times a year and he will bring one back if he can find a decent one. Fortunately I'm in no rush right now.
     
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    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

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    I'm in no rush, either - it's going to be some time before I'm to the point of putting on a new tub. Won't be able to even begin tearing down until this summer.

     
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    duke54

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    Here's what i got from W/O a tub for a cj 5 ,tailgate for mere $3400.00 that included S&H !!! :twisted: There's more to it but i don't want to get into that.So i would look for org runnig or not you will still have some parts you might need later on my 2 cents Duke ;)
     
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    TigerShark

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    vanguard

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    I actually visited WillysOverland about 12 years ago. Those guys actually had a bunch of stuff they'd purchased from Jeep when they quit building the CJs. IIRC, they actually build their tubs on the original Jeep fixtures.
     
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    Chris Insull

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    Any chance you might have some "before paint" pics of th new tub? True, $3400 is alot of money, but if the build quality is there it may be a savings over trying to salvage a "rust bucket" after having to purchase and weld in, floor panels, hat channels, straighten panels, etc... I'm not an autobody guy, so I might be a bit naive. Just a thought...
     
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    Boyink

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    There are tubs in a junkyard down by Timmy that looked pretty good...
     
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    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

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    Got any details for me, Mike?

     
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    66cj5

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    always MI white............... ;)
     
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    duke54

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    hows this
     
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    Boyink

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    I'll let Timmy (53Flattie) chime in...he's in SC so it'd be a bit of a hike, but probably worth it. He posted some pics from a junkyard that had a small number of workable tubs...for around the $800 mark IIRC. I was considering it for my '66 CJ5 before deciding to go the SuperSize route.
     
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    sasquatch

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    Hehe. $800 would make a lot of things worth it, when a new one looks to be $2200 +S&H, MINIMUM. Saw a fiberglass tub somewhere for $1200, but I don't WANT fiberglass.
     
    sasquatch, Dec 22, 2004
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