Willys tailgate on a CJ7? ...
 

Question:

What's the dimensions of the tailgate opening in the old Willys Jeeps?
Would the gate fit on a later model Jeep, say a CJ7?

The reason I'm asking is that I have an opportunity to get a
Willys tailgate cheap. But I'm not sure if it will fit my
CJ7. It's cross country so I can't measure it to be sure. And
nobody nearby has an older Willys Jeep for me to take the measuring
tape to.

A few differences in the hinge and side rails won't bother me.
Just need to be sure the opening between the fenderwells
is the same. I have been trying to find dimensions of the
opening but to no avail.


ThanX for your reply! ... 'nnock

Re: Willys tailgate on a CJ7? ...
 

My Real Jeep tailgate is 15' X 37", hinges at 29 1/4" centers:
http://www.----------.com/15x37tailgate.jpg covers a bed width of 36".
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

"... 'nnock" wrote:
>
> Question:
>
> What's the dimensions of the tailgate opening in the old Willys Jeeps?
> Would the gate fit on a later model Jeep, say a CJ7?
>
> The reason I'm asking is that I have an opportunity to get a
> Willys tailgate cheap. But I'm not sure if it will fit my
> CJ7. It's cross country so I can't measure it to be sure. And
> nobody nearby has an older Willys Jeep for me to take the measuring
> tape to.
>
> A few differences in the hinge and side rails won't bother me.
> Just need to be sure the opening between the fenderwells
> is the same. I have been trying to find dimensions of the
> opening but to no avail.
>
> ThanX for your reply! ... 'nnock

Re: Willys tailgate on a CJ7? ...
 

Well, you current gate hinges from the side, the Willys gate will hinge from
the bottom. If you can get this detail ironed out, all you need to know is
if it will fill the opening. If it is too small, then you will have a tough
time, but if it is too large, tehn all you have to do is cut it down, and if
you can manage the hinge issues, then the cutting should be right up your
alley.



"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3F25ACDF.BDD8213C@cox.net...
> My Real Jeep tailgate is 15' X 37", hinges at 29 1/4" centers:
> http://www.----------.com/15x37tailgate.jpg covers a bed width of 36".
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> "... 'nnock" wrote:
> >
> > Question:
> >
> > What's the dimensions of the tailgate opening in the old Willys Jeeps?
> > Would the gate fit on a later model Jeep, say a CJ7?
> >
> > The reason I'm asking is that I have an opportunity to get a
> > Willys tailgate cheap. But I'm not sure if it will fit my
> > CJ7. It's cross country so I can't measure it to be sure. And
> > nobody nearby has an older Willys Jeep for me to take the measuring
> > tape to.
> >
> > A few differences in the hinge and side rails won't bother me.
> > Just need to be sure the opening between the fenderwells
> > is the same. I have been trying to find dimensions of the
> > opening but to no avail.
> >
> > ThanX for your reply! ... 'nnock

Re: Willys tailgate on a CJ7? ...
 

On or about 28 Jul 2003, ... 'nnock of Susquehannock_MD@comcast.net wrote:

> Question:
>
> What's the dimensions of the tailgate opening in the old Willys Jeeps?
> Would the gate fit on a later model Jeep, say a CJ7?

It won't fit, and it won't be worth your time trying to make it fit. The
CJ-7 gate has a different hinge design, different latches (rotating
internal on the -7, pickup truck style external hook and chain on the
early -5), the CJ-7 features a stepped lap for a weather seal, the -5
simply closes against the outside of the body. e-mail me directly and
when my body comes back from the paint shop I can get you the exact
measurements.

Re: Willys tailgate on a CJ7? ...
 

Maybe, he could just bolt it to his door and make it look like a
Real Jeep: http://jeepskate.4x4.org/Tailgate.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Lee Ayrton wrote:
>
> It won't fit, and it won't be worth your time trying to make it fit. The
> CJ-7 gate has a different hinge design, different latches (rotating
> internal on the -7, pickup truck style external hook and chain on the
> early -5), the CJ-7 features a stepped lap for a weather seal, the -5
> simply closes against the outside of the body. e-mail me directly and
> when my body comes back from the paint shop I can get you the exact
> measurements.