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Will Jeepster Front Sheetmetal Fit on an ECJ5?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Txjake, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

    Just wondering. Hood, grille, fenders.....:?
     
  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Common swap in reverse. :D

    FWIW, the front fenders have the rocker panels on them that CJs lack.
     
  3. Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

    hmm, interesting. I imagine it ends up looking fairly unique.
     
  4. en480c4

    en480c4 Member

    I have a Jeepster hood & grille that I was going to put on my 5, but I chickened out at the last minute and stuck with the original. But there were some issues with the paint on my hood, so I may revisit it at some point. I've seen a few (one on ebay, one here, one somewhere else), and I think it looks great.
     
  5. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    A Jeepster hood will give you less visibility than a CJ hood. Different look, but less practical than the CJ metal.
     
  6. jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

    I tried to use a set of fenders once. Those rockers extend down about 2" or more farther than the CJ. The front part and possibly the inner part of the fender is the same, save for maybe a couple extra holes for the hood latch, but the rear triangle portion of the panel is unique to the Jeepster.

    I think a CJ with a Commando hood and grille looks pretty cool. I'd like to do one someday just for fun.
     
  7. 1969 CJ-5

    1969 CJ-5 AZ Native

    Thinking hard about doing that one to my CJ.
     
  8. Odd Fire Six

    Odd Fire Six New Member

    I did it and like the looks.
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    Last edited: Jun 28, 2007
  9. trickpatrick

    trickpatrick Done? LOL

    I like it, look's cool.8)
    But I have a jeepster so I would:rofl:
     
  10. Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

    Very cool. Did you use Jeepster fenders too or just the hood and grille? Any more details? :)
     
  11. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Looking at the photo I'd say no.
     
  12. Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

    There is something about that look that is appealing.
     
  13. Odd Fire Six

    Odd Fire Six New Member

    I used the hood and grille.
    the latest pic without the home made shackles, some new sneakers, an electric fan and you can't see it but she is locked up all 4 corners.
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    Last edited by a moderator: Jun 30, 2007