twaldron

I'd have to see it to believe it, but I'd love to see it, so do it! :)


Jeff Scherb wrote:

> Yes, the hardtop will fit, with the fairly small modification noted in my
> original post. I've checked it for fit on my 2000 TJ - the sides and rear
> are fine, the top of the windshield will work also. Just needs to be
> shortened a bit at the first joint in the roof. Of course on a stock TJ it
> hangs off the rear an extra 23" :-)
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:3fSic.21625$Fp1.5290@newssvr22.news.prodigy.c om...
>
>>Don't think the hardtop will fit, even with a lengthened tub.
>>
>>Jeff Scherb wrote:
>>
>>>Here's a project I'm thinking about doing: since the Wrangler Unlimited
>
> has
>
>>>basically the same wheelbase as the old Scrambler, take an Unlimited,
>>>stretch the bed behind the rear wheels about 11" to make it the same
>
> length
>
>>>as a Scrambler.
>>>
>>>I think lengthening the bed can be done with some replacement CJ-8 rear
>>>quarter panels, lengthening the bed floor (not sure what with yet),
>>>lengthening frame rails, tailpipe and taillight wiring.
>>>
>>>I would use an Alaskan Postal World Cab steel hardtop and rear swinging
>
> door
>
>>>(I happen to have one sitting in my garage). The hardtop roof over the
>
> doors
>
>>>would need to be shortened about 1-2" as necessary at the first roof
>
> joint
>
>>>to accommodate the higher rake angle of the TJ windshield. This
>
> shouldn't be
>
>>>too hard, since the top can be disassembled. I would add side windows to
>
> the
>
>>>hardtop like the Australian Overlander hardtop - the Alaskan Postal
>
> doesn't
>
>>>have side windows. Probably can get windows made to fit the stamped
>
> window
>
>>>opening in the inside steel panel of the hardtop from an RV supplier.
>
> Also,
>
>>>since the World Cab hardtop had doors with square upper corners rather
>
> than
>
>>>the TJ door's round corners, a small gusset would also have to be
>
> fabricated
>
>>>to fill the corner so the door would seal properly.
>>>
>>>I've drawn a mock-up: http://home.stny.rr.com/jscherb/tjscrambler.jpg
>>>
>>>What do you think? Can you think of any complications I haven't thought
>
> of?
>
>>>Of course, I have to wait until Jeep builds an Unlimited with a
>
> 5-speed -
>
>>>don't want no stinkin' automatic :-). Anyone heard any word on 5-speeds
>
> in
>
>>>the Unlimited?
>>>
>>>
>>
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>>03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
>>01 XJ Sport
>>
>>There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
>>-- Dave Barry
>>
>>Pronunciation: 'jEp
>>Function: noun
>>Date: 1940
>>
>>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
>>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
>>1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
>>World War II.
>>
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tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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