What about taking the fenders off and running some tubing right along the bottom edge of the hood? Kind of like some jeeps have it. I'll take the bed off before I tear it up too. Since it's a trail rig I wouldn't mind dropping the bed and getting a small flatbed to put on there. I don't want to tear it up too much just in case the price on these trucks goes up a lot. I don't mind body damage but I dislike cutting everything to pieces.
'91 Bronco 351w, ZF5, D44 TTB, 9" rear swap with disk brakes, 37" toyos, method wheels, mastercraft seats, A/C and heat
The front corner of a full size hood can really reach out and get in your way at times. The tubed bed is a great idea.
Originally Posted by Fredo
My bitch better have my money...
Through rain, sleet, or snow...
My whore better have my money...
Not half, not some, but all my cash...
'Cause if she don't,
I'm gonna put my foot in her ass.
that truck is beat to hell. i wouldnt worry about it.
oh my god
Please tell me when this day comes
Last edited by TdmayfieldIV; 03-31-2010 at 07:34 PM.
Its gonna make a good trail truck but it will never be worth anything, trust me
You'll be the first to know tommy. This truck is a few patch panels and some paint away from being a really solid truck.
Please tell me when this day comes
'91 Bronco 351w, ZF5, D44 TTB, 9" rear swap with disk brakes, 37" toyos, method wheels, mastercraft seats, A/C and heat
Sweet deal!
Some suggestions to check out to get it running...
Change the fluids, filters, plugs, plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, possibly a carb rebuild, and headlights/taillights then go wheeling.
1974 CJ5-The BarnBurner
67-72 are a different story than the 73-79. ive seen more and more of these trucks fixed up, but they will never bring the premium like a 67-72 chevrolet does restored. that doesnt mean it wont ever be worth anything.
since the grille is replaced with awesomeness, it would be nice to know what side of '70 it was made on. 68-69 f250 would be pretty cool if it was restored.
the rest of the truck looks ****ed up already, fenders might as well follow.
every full size narrowing/dove tail job done with body panels that i've seen in person pretty much looks like ****.
1976 F-100 Kustom Krawler
1976 F-150 Custom
1964 CJ5
but he's talking about turning it into a trail rig......you can't have your cake and eat it too
thanks, but yes it would take someone with a lot of patience and body work skills to make it look nice but it is not impossible just that most people don't take the time and just do it, hell its a trail rig and its going to get beat up/ destroyed anyways
Creighton, you have done stuff with that jeep that would make a goat go "holy ****!"
this one would take a whole lot of work to make nice, but it would make a fun trail rig tho, i say ditch the bed, add some tube, mild lift/shackle reversal, 35 or 36's and have fun
here is a couple pics of my dad's 69 restored, did a full frame off resto, has a 427 cobra jet high riser in it
Last edited by TMatheaus; 03-31-2010 at 09:19 PM.
Tommy Matheaus '06
210-323-2546
2004 F-140 4x4 DD
1990 F-150 4x4 in the works
1992 Jeep Cherokee basterdized
The only redeeming factor this truck has for a trail rig is that it's free. Axles are about as strong as those in a CJ but the truck weighs twice as much. That will have a 16 spline 60 rear (1.25" dia shafts) and close knuckle 44 front. Nothing wrong with the rest of the drivetrain as long as the transfer case does have low range.
Would be a cool truck for cruising, hunting, and such.
Like I said, this is just a starting point. I'm sure a D60 front and a 10.25 will make it on the truck with time. I think it's time I learn how to weld though. Seems like there's a lot of work I can knock out myself if I could weld. I know it's not the weapon of choice, but would an arc welder be alright for tubing and frame stuff? My grandpa has an arc welder I can use. (this is assuming I learn how to lay down some good welds)
'91 Bronco 351w, ZF5, D44 TTB, 9" rear swap with disk brakes, 37" toyos, method wheels, mastercraft seats, A/C and heat
it will work. arc is easier to use on thick stuff like frames and what not. there is nothing wrong with it if it is all you have. grab some scrap and do a lot of research online on how to do it and go to town
Red 81 CJ5, 35's, 4.10 and detroit, 4 to 1 dana 300, tbi efi, flat belly, cage, chromos and auzzie in front... sometimes runs. body damage to come
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