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Wheelhouse Cushion

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by johnny and sandy, Jul 19, 2009.

  1. Jul 19, 2009
    johnny and sandy

    johnny and sandy Member

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    Hi, it's just me Jon again.
    I know, I know, Now What. SMILE
    I'm working on a 1964 CJ-5
    Anyone out there have any good photos or drawings of what the wheelhouse cushion look like? :shock:
     
  2. Jul 20, 2009
    CO64CJ5

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    I'm not sure, but I suspect that would have been an aftermarket item. I'd just cut out a piece of marine plywood to fit the space and upholster it. Maybe put some rubber feet on it and attach it with Velcro or just strap it to the rollbar, if you have one.
     
  3. Jul 20, 2009
    timgr

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    I have some that came with my Jeep. I'm sure they are aftermarket. When new, they may have been "Jeep approved" and sold through the Jeep parts department, back in the day.

    As described, they seem to be a piece of plywood cut to fit, and upholstered.
     
  4. Jul 20, 2009
    unclebill

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    is it a board that goes from fender to fender?
     
  5. Jul 20, 2009
    CO64CJ5

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    No, just one on each fender (or wheelhouse).
     
  6. Jul 20, 2009
    unclebill

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    i tried to google it but couldnt find a pic
     
  7. Jul 20, 2009
    timgr

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    From the archive:

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    The snaps are supposed to connect to some vinyl tabs on the cushions - just not snapped here. The pads are maybe sitting backwards on the fenderwell?
     
  8. Jul 20, 2009
    Rondog

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    Just what you need for haulin' the babes around, Bill!
     
  9. Jul 20, 2009
    Patrick

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    I thought (some) Tux's came with them from the factory...?
     
  10. Jul 21, 2009
    Chuck

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    Here are the snaps from my Ren2

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  11. Jul 21, 2009
    1975CJ5

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    My gf in high school (wife now) made me a couple - just upholstery foam and vinyl. That was 30 years ago, still using them.
     
  12. Jul 21, 2009
    oldtime

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    The wheelhouse pads first appeared as an option for model CJ-5 around 1960 or 1961.
     
  13. Jul 24, 2009
    Tom in RI

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    Chuck,
    Is that an early rollbar? where did you get the cool zipper padding? I see padding for the new style rollbars but none for the old-skool rollbar that has the side bars connecting towards the center of the top crossover.

    Tom
     
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  14. Jul 26, 2009
    BajaEdition

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    Are the stock rear seats that fit on the wheel wells for a cj6 similar to these?
     
  15. Jul 27, 2009
    USMC_LB

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    I found some good pictures of some stock-looking (IMO) wheel house
    cushions. When I found the pictures I saved them so I could use them
    as reference when I do the interior on my CJ6.

    I had seen a post referring to "wheel house cushions" but I didnt know
    what they were until now. :?


    I will post the pictures that I have when I get home this evening.

    LB
     
  16. Jul 27, 2009
    BajaEdition

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    wow thanks, I want them for my 6
     
  17. Jul 28, 2009
    USMC_LB

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    Here are the two picture of the cushions I found. They are not the most detailed but they do give you an idea.

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    [​IMG]


    Tim in TN
     
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  18. Jul 28, 2009
    BajaEdition

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    thanks a million
     
  19. Jul 30, 2009
    Chuck

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    Tom, the rollbar and padding came with the Jeep when purchased new in 71.
     
  20. Aug 2, 2009
    spize909

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    boy, haven't been here in a long time. I was just going through the garage and saw my "wheelhouse cushion pads" that don't fit in my Jeep. The rollbar was changed at some point and they wont snap in without heavily modding them. I thought maybe I'd take them to get fitted someday but, not gonna happen.
    Anyway these are from a '65 tux and I will be putting them up for sale. Not sure what to ask but they are in very good condition and I suspect very rare.
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