Re: Tub swap V.S. Running Gear swap??? CJ7
I would opt for moving the '83 tub to the '77 as the '77 is likely to
have less smog equipment. Suburban 88 wrote: > > Here's what I've got... > 1. 77' cj-7 with a nice 304, 3sp, glass fenders and windshield frame, > and an ok (patched frame) but a BAD tub. It's REALLY rusted!!! > > 2. 83' cj-7 with a ok tub, frame looks good(no patches, and very > little rust), but may be bent up front, both axils have been rebuilt, > no motor - tranny - or drive shafts... > > Here's the question. Would putting the good tub and axils on our 77' > be easier than putting the 304, trany, transfer, driveshafts, and > fenders on the 83'??? The 83' did a nose over and crushed the front > end during a crash. I'm not sure where to find good specks on the > frame to check if it's bent!!! And if I had them, wouldn't know how > and where to measure to check. Looks good, but I'd hate to pull the > 304 and trany if it's isn't going to to fit due to a bent front end... > I'm in a tough spot. This would be my first major build project and > have some help here and there, but needed to get these questions > answered before starting. Please note this is a summer project > between a few guys with not much cash. No plans for offroad, just > piece something together for running around this summer. If anyone > has any suggestions or thoughts, please let me know. Thanks for your > help, > Nick -- Harold J. Hoover '84 CJ-7 guyloginin@earth*link.net - (Remove * to reply) http://home.earthlink.net/~guyloginin/ Sedona, AZ USA |
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