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CJ8 1990 - ISRAEL - Restoration

Chapter 12: Paint!

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Really like that cage. Did you build that custom or use a kit?
 
Very cool !! Do the steel enclosure tops also use a swinging rear door ? Do you have any more pics of that ? This is an awesome thread thanks so much for sharing !
 
What next?
At present I'm fixing spring issues and working to complete my custom soft-top.


My jeep is heavy for the rear spring, I contact with ARB technical service to solve it. He suggest to add extra leaf for the rear to accommodate the extra weight.
part # ARB D24XL.

On my list: to build half doors and soft-top for the sides and rear. I'm using bestop fabric that I got from: http://www.b-dco.com/ecom/shop/category.aspx?catid=215

Thanks!
Yehuda
 
Great work on bringing that one back. Don't they call them a Storm over there? What axles does it have?
 
Wow! One of the most amazing threads on here. Fantastic work! The end result is beautiful. And I love seeing how much your family enjoys it with you.

One question- did you say you got the full steel top in a wrecking yard for $250? Are there more? Can they be shipped to the states?
 
Thanks!

The following models assembled in Israel:
CJ-> CJ5, CJ6, CJ8S (short), CJ8L (Long).
YJ-> Storm, Storm 2 (5 doors) and Storm 3 (based on JK but with diesel engine and some improvements) http://www.4x4.co.il/articles/article.aspx?pCat=ARTICLES&catId=2&articleId=8451

CJ8 comes with Dana 30 in front and Dana 44 in rear, mine is Dana 44 with high quality enforcement to support heavy load.

About shipping a full steel tops to US, I really don't know how much it cost to ship it.
The top without the doors is about 250$-300$, the back door is another 100$. The front doors are more expensive - around 150-200$ each. Weights around 200 KG, 250cm L, 150cm W, ~120cm H. I think it's better to visit in Israel with your car and install it here. Keep in mind that you will need to "work" on it since it hard to find one at good shape - this is not a plug and play project.
 
Fantastic build. I like the way your roll cage matches up with the outside of the body and how the front supports go through the dash leaving you more inside room. I also like the three under hood supports. Are they standard on Israel CJs or something you added? I think your solid top with side curtains is a great idea. You and your "friends" do awesome work!
 
Wow!! Makes me feel like a part-timer amateur. What a bunch of beautiful work! Nice to see it can still be done outside in the yard. Nice desert pics, too.
 
Really good build. Love the looks of the Scrambler, and the country looks Beautiful in those pics!
 
This has been one of the greatest posts to read and see the pictures!

Thank you very much for sharing.
 
Kim Dawson said:
I also like the three under hood supports. Are they standard on Israel CJs or something you added? !
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I noticed that too. He says it's a military or police version so maybe it's so the hoods don't bend when the cops slam the baddies heads down to "cuff em"

Great build mate. Particularly like the idea of the top. Personally I'd never admit to these guys that you chopped up a tin top, yikes!

Well done.
 
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