opinions on cj5s

[PatriotYJ]

now that i'm getting to the point in my project of needing a body i'm really thinking of building a 5 but not sure if its pheasable with what i've got, i dont know much about them (dimensions, track width, wheelbase, engine comp etc....) i do know that i like them though.

I got a TBI350/NV4500/D300and i have everything i need to mount them to a yj frame which i also have sitting in my yard. i dont have a body yet but i have some time to find something.

I'm def thinking of lengthening the wheelbase on the YJ frame and cutting rear wheelwells of a body out to fit tires, and even extending the body a little to match YJ frame if neccisary. i would def have to move all body mounts on the frame and make all custom crossmembers but i am planning on all that. and because whatever i get is going to be fiberglass i know i will not have a problem modifying the body.

has anyone ever heard of anything like this?(CJ5 on YJ frame) seeing as though a lot of cj5 frames are either rotten and unusable, or have become dirt by now. people must have to get creative when building them. i am pretty dead set that i am not gonna be using a cj5 frame seeing as though i am definately extending wheelbase from stock YJ wheelbase.

anyone out there have any measurments of a cj5?
length of tailgate to grille,
stock frame width, inside and outside
stock wheelbase and track width ,
width of body,

sorry for the long post just looking for some help and some opinions. thanks

[axle]

You would have an easier time finding a yj tub with no rust. It seems like more work. you can use a cj nose w/ the yj, that would be easier than stretching a cj5. wwtd (what would Todd do?)
Bob

[jeepininmaine]

not sure if its still for sale but a guy on newjo had a comp cut fiberglass cj5 tub with windshield frame,grill hood and fenders for like $350.00.
forum.newjo.org/index.php?showtopic=8074

[chrometj]

u need a cj on 44 jumbo mudders

[jeepgod]

chrometj said:

u need a cj on 44 jumbo mudders

thats "gumbo monster mudders" chrome!

and i would not use a cj5 body. use a cj7, wider, longer, easier to find in good shape etc etc etc

[PatriotYJ]

axle said:

You would have an easier time finding a yj tub with no rust. It seems like more work. you can use a cj nose w/ the yj, that would be easier than stretching a cj5. wwtd (what would Todd do?)
Bob

the easy way isn't always my way of thinking though.

[jps4jeep]

screw it, put a miata body on there!

[PatriotYJ]

not at all that would be ghey

[jeepgod]

patriotyj said:

axle said:

You would have an easier time finding a yj tub with no rust. It seems like more work. you can use a cj nose w/ the yj, that would be easier than stretching a cj5. wwtd (what would Todd do?)
Bob

the easy way isn't always my way of thinking though.

well how about listening to someone who owns one and has for 22 yrs? to short, to narrow, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etcv, etc, etc, etc, etc! if your going to stretch it then just build a 7

[PatriotYJ]

guess you told me

[jps4jeep]

Todd,

sort of off topic, are the later 5's (say 75) the same width as the 7's?

Tony, after I talked to you I was thinking, cut up/save the YJ tub. little work, but should be fun! put in new pannels where needed, put some bigger rear tubs in it, bob the rear wells, boat sides.. this could be cool.

[jeepgod]

all cj5 are smaller, in 1972 they got a little bit longer and wider but the 7 was always wider and longer.

[rockdaleTJ]

jps4jeep said:

Todd,

sort of off topic, are the later 5's (say 75) the same width as the 7's?

Tony, after I talked to you I was thinking, cut up/save the YJ tub. little work, but should be fun! put in new pannels where needed, put some bigger rear tubs in it, bob the rear wells, boat sides.. this could be cool.

CJ nose, comp cut, boat sided...that would be nice.

[PatriotYJ]

what the hell is boat sided? you want me to install a bow thruster and a bootstripe?

[rockdaleTJ]

Like the way the body is done under the doors along the rockers.
This isnt the best example, but it was the first pic i found.