Roanoke 1980 CJ5

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JLSeate

Roanoke 1980 CJ5

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Hey fellas,
My name is Justin. I live in Roanoke and am part of StarCityCrawlers. This is my first 4wd project. I found her on craigslist and got a hell of a deal. The cancer is my main concern right now (if it wasn't obvious). Any suggestions/comments are much appreciated. Thanks!

1980 CJ5 - 258ci I-6

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A lot of work to be done, that's for sure!
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nice snag :thumby: drivetrain specs?
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get a fiberglass tub?
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a) fiberglass parts to fix the rusted stuff

or

b) replacement panels, and about 2 years worth of cutting, fitting, and welding.


wtf star city crawlers?? i didnt even know they existed :o
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jonesy wrote:wtf star city crawlers?? i didnt even know they existed :o
that's cause you don't wheel, or pay attention to anything else apparently.
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Steinberg wrote:
jonesy wrote:wtf star city crawlers?? i didnt even know they existed :o
that's cause you don't wheel, or pay attention to anything else apparently.
:lol2:

Good to see you over this way dude. Gotta get some seats bolted in that thing so you can go beat on it some.
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TerryD wrote:Good to see you over this way dude. Gotta get some seats bolted in that thing so you can go beat on it some.
Terry,
I need those seats ASAP. It's killing me everyday I think about her just sitting and can't be played with until i get those floors fixed and seats mounted. I've got the wheels in motion tryin to start fixing it. I reallly would like to make it for the ride in January back out on Bobcat. If I can't get her trailready by then, I'll probably ride with Michael (1984jeep4x4) if he goes.

Thanks fellas for the comments!
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JLSeate wrote:
TerryD wrote:Good to see you over this way dude. Gotta get some seats bolted in that thing so you can go beat on it some.
Terry,
I need those seats ASAP. It's killing me everyday I think about her just sitting and can't be played with until i get those floors fixed and seats mounted. I've got the wheels in motion tryin to start fixing it. I reallly would like to make it for the ride in January back out on Bobcat. If I can't get her trailready by then, I'll probably ride with Michael (1984jeep4x4) if he goes.

Thanks fellas for the comments!
Grab a saw and cut the old stuff out, rivet some new in and get on it man. Honestly, I wouldn't let a body man anywhere near that thing. It'll wind up costing as much as a new tub. This is a DIY hobby man! Enjoy! :thumby:
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