CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a thing?
Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
Greg

Re: CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

My thoughts are value.... If you have a solid body for either, they are
worth a bunch in stock shape... When you modify you kill the value.
Maybe someone makes a 'glass tub and front like they do for the CJ's so
you can just go that route.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

brayhaven wrote:
>
> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a thing?
> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
> Greg

Re: CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

My thoughts are value.... If you have a solid body for either, they are
worth a bunch in stock shape... When you modify you kill the value.
Maybe someone makes a 'glass tub and front like they do for the CJ's so
you can just go that route.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

brayhaven wrote:
>
> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a thing?
> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
> Greg

Re: CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

My thoughts are value.... If you have a solid body for either, they are
worth a bunch in stock shape... When you modify you kill the value.
Maybe someone makes a 'glass tub and front like they do for the CJ's so
you can just go that route.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

brayhaven wrote:
>
> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a thing?
> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
> Greg

Re: CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

brayhaven wrote:
> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a
thing?
> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
> Greg

WHY?!?!

Re: CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

brayhaven wrote:
> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a
thing?
> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
> Greg

WHY?!?!

Re: CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

brayhaven wrote:
> I've had an urge to put a CJ 3a or M38 body on a shortened Toyota
> pickup 4X4 frame & drive train. Anyone seen one or done such a
thing?
> Just wondering about the pitfalls.. Thanks for any input.
> Greg

WHY?!?!

Re: CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

Why? Parts availability, drivability, ease of maintenance, weight,
dependability, ... and probably most of all.... Why not :o) ?
Got my first jeep in '66 & have had a bunch since then. Have done a few
jeep conversions that I liked too. There are a lot of things I don't
like about the engine, drive train, handling and suspension (of the
M38/CJ2&3), that are much better in the toyota. But, I always loved
the looks of early jeeps. I was planning to use an aftermarket body
(glass or steel) so I'm not worried about value. Also, I'd probably
keep it forever, so my heirs can worry about that :o).
Greg

Re: CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

Why? Parts availability, drivability, ease of maintenance, weight,
dependability, ... and probably most of all.... Why not :o) ?
Got my first jeep in '66 & have had a bunch since then. Have done a few
jeep conversions that I liked too. There are a lot of things I don't
like about the engine, drive train, handling and suspension (of the
M38/CJ2&3), that are much better in the toyota. But, I always loved
the looks of early jeeps. I was planning to use an aftermarket body
(glass or steel) so I'm not worried about value. Also, I'd probably
keep it forever, so my heirs can worry about that :o).
Greg

Re: CJ/ M38 body on shortened Toyota PU frame
 

Why? Parts availability, drivability, ease of maintenance, weight,
dependability, ... and probably most of all.... Why not :o) ?
Got my first jeep in '66 & have had a bunch since then. Have done a few
jeep conversions that I liked too. There are a lot of things I don't
like about the engine, drive train, handling and suspension (of the
M38/CJ2&3), that are much better in the toyota. But, I always loved
the looks of early jeeps. I was planning to use an aftermarket body
(glass or steel) so I'm not worried about value. Also, I'd probably
keep it forever, so my heirs can worry about that :o).
Greg