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Project Money Pit!

Getting ready to do some work on the scrambler frame this week, does anyone know if there is anywhere i can get already pre bent lines? and possibly a cost?
This way it could save some time, just a thought.
 
I'm picking up another scrambler parts vehicle, for parts for my 81 project.
The guy I am buying it from states that it has a front "factory" mat. I did see it an it lOoks just like the rear bed mat, but I did not know they made a factory front mat...?
Can anyone verify this or anything?

If it helps it is a 1983....
 
Tim
You inquired about my tub for sale here on cj-8.com.
I have been going through your site and just thought I'd let you know what I found out when I was looking for a tub. I really wanted to buy a new tub, and I wanted it to be steel. If I was to buy a new tub I would go with the Willys Overland modified tub out of Ohio. They take a stock repro tub, and drill the holes, prep the body mounts, and save alot of work from just buying a stock reproduction tub. For me the price was kind of prohibitive, and I was real happy to find the tub I have. The project just turned out to be more than I can afford time wise. I just bought a 91 YJ that is pretty well set up. Just several small projects need to be done so it is more my speed for now.
I like your YJ, how do you like the best top seats? I am sure alot of scrambler owners/builders have been wondering about them but there are not alot of occasions to actually see them before you buy them.
Search Willys Overland . They have alot of info on there site, and I spoke to the owner on the phone. He is a real nice guy.
Just saw you were weighing your options and thought the info would be helpful.
 
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4wd-n-archery said:
Tim
You inquired about my tub for sale here on cj-8.com.
I have been going through your site and just thought I'd let you know what I found out when I was looking for a tub. I really wanted to buy a new tub, and I wanted it to be steel. If I was to buy a new tub I would go with the Willys Overland modified tub out of Ohio. They take a stock repro tub, and drill the holes, prep the body mounts, and save alot of work from just buying a stock reproduction tub. For me the price was kind of prohibitive, and I was real happy to find the tub I have. The project just turned out to be more than I can afford time wise. I just bought a 91 YJ that is pretty well set up. Just several small projects need to be done so it is more my speed for now.
I like your YJ, how do you like the best top seats? I am sure alot of scrambler owners/builders have been wondering about them but there are not alot of occasions to actually see them before you buy them.
Search Willys Overland . They have alot of info on there site, and I spoke to the owner on the phone. He is a real nice guy.
Just saw you were weighing your options and thought the info would be helpful.
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As for the bestop seats, I love them they are super comfortable. But for the price they were a little expensive so i am worried about ruining them or have them fading. The yj is going in for paint within a month and the new bushwackers are being put on.

As for the tub, I think your tub is around what i am looking for as long as the shipping cost agrees with me, let hope so!
I do not really want to go with an aftermarket tub for the OEM reason ( i am not doing an orginial restore) but there is alot more work that i dont really want to do with the new repro tubs
 
If all goes well, I hope to be cleaning up the frame and coating it with something.
I am curious to what everyone else has used on their frames when they got to this point.

Por 15, in PA there is something called KBS, spray on bedliner, etc.

I am open to suggestions to the pros and cons of what everyone else used and what the outcome was.
 
Tim7 said:
If I go with the ss kit, are the fittings all the same going into the proportioning valve and rear drums and such.
Has anyone had any difficulties with the ss kit?
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The SS brake lines and fuel lines came prebent with all the right fitting and fit perfect
 
Well guys I knows it's been a really long time since I posted on here.
Anyways lets get to the chase, my current frame is up for sale as a rolling chassis with a 4 inch super lift kit. If anyone is interested shoot me a pm


I know you guys are wondering why or what had changed my mind well.....

I just picked up a 83 with a virtually rust free tub and frame.

I am hoping to NOT have to take this one too the frame like previously

I will be posting pics.
 
Tim7 said:
Well guys I knows it's been a really long time since I posted on here.
Anyways lets get to the chase, my current frame is up for sale as a rolling chassis with a 4 inch super lift kit. If anyone is interested shoot me a pm


I know you guys are wondering why or what had changed my mind well.....

I just picked up a 83 with a virtually rust free tub and frame.

I am hoping to NOT have to take this one too the frame like previously

I will be posting pics.
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Tonight !! Right?
 
No I think I'll have to keep you waiting until the am... Lol.

Can't do it from my phone. I don't have tapatalk app yet
 
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