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Not 8's, but another source for "New" CJ7 Tubs?

I just spoke with the owner of real deal. Nice fellow. He said they are not making the CJ-8 tub but they are considering it. Apparently they get all of the body panels from a manufacturer who isn't MD Juan and assemble it all in Orlando.
 
Doesn't look like they make 8 floors or sides so maybe the 8 tub isn't in the cards.
 
Chamba said:
I just spoke with the owner of real deal. Nice fellow. He said they are not making the CJ-8 tub but they are considering it. Apparently they get all of the body panels from a manufacturer who isn't MD Juan and assemble it all in Orlando.
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Maybe he should also get some panels from Classic Enterprises and make an 8 tub.
 
Key parts was really looking good on Facebook. I believe a few members here actually helped with getting dimensions and reproduction of contours and such to make them alot higher quality than MDjaun
 
PetesCj-8 said:
Key parts was really looking good on Facebook. I believe a few members here actually helped with getting dimensions and reproduction of contours and such to make them alot higher quality than MDjaun
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KeyParts is selling entire tubs?
 
Chipster1990 said:
www.keypartsonline.com

'81-'86 CJ8 HALF TOP BULKHEAD, STEEL 0479-199

www.keypartsonline.com www.keypartsonline.com

Has anyone used one of the bulkheads? Curious how the fit is? Do they need any mods or does it all line up? Thanks.
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I don't know if you were able to get a price but I searched the part number and found one >$1K

Here is one that is ~1/2 the price:

Here's a part of the ad:

This OEM replacement bulkhead fits perfectly with all floor and sidewall mounting holes lining up correctly. This bulkhead can also be used on CJ7s and YJs when using a OEM CJ-8 half hardtop.
 
I think you can find that Key bulkhead on ebay, new for $475 plus shipping. I can't link to it right now, but I will later.
 
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designerRob said:
I think you can find that Key bulkhead on ebay, new for $475 plus shipping. I can't link to it right now, but I will later.
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Yep, found it. :o
www.ebay.com

Steel Bulkhead for 81-86 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler (Key Parts # 0479-199) | eBay

Steel Bulkhead. 1981-1986 Jeep Scrambler. Steel Cowl Panel Full<BR>(Key Parts # 0479-111). (Key Parts # 0479-199).
www.ebay.com
certifiablejeep said:
I saw it around $500 on eBay... was tempted to see how it is compared to original.

cb
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Yeah I wonder if the Gr8tops one is the same.

I'm trying to decide if I need to buy a new one or put the money towards a welder to repair mine. :rolleyes:
Clearly in my case buying new would be quicker.
 
FLCJ8 said:
Yep, found it. :o
www.ebay.com

Steel Bulkhead for 81-86 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler (Key Parts # 0479-199) | eBay

Steel Bulkhead. 1981-1986 Jeep Scrambler. Steel Cowl Panel Full<BR>(Key Parts # 0479-111). (Key Parts # 0479-199).
www.ebay.com

Yeah I wonder if the Gr8tops one is the same.

I'm trying to decide if I need to buy a new one or put the money towards a welder to repair mine. :rolleyes:
Clearly in my case buying new would be quicker.
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It looks like the first picture in both ads are the same. I think it probably is the same product.

And when it comes to buying versus repairing, many of us have the same dilemma. I have significant rust through on the lower lip of mine. And I have no sheet metal welding experience. I will need to find someone to weld a new flange eventually.:cheers:
 
bigwalton said:
He's been making these for years and is a Scrambler guy himself. If they weren't good, he'd have fixed them by now.
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I'm not talking about the fiberglass bulkhead made by GR8TOPS. My reply was in reference to the KEY stamped metal bulkhead sold by GR8TOPS and others. GR8TOPS sells both now.
 
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