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major tub differences

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by TheDude, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. Jun 26, 2008
    TheDude

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    I have a chance to purchase a very clean 72 cj5 tub for next to nothing. Obviously there are some differences between the years of 62 to 72 and so I ask for help. What other changes did jeep make besides longer front fenders/hood to clear the i6. I believe the 72 doesn't have a pass. storage compartment below the seat. Are the body mounts in the same locations? Are the frame rails the same width apart/bent in the same manner? Thanks for the help!:JEEP:
     
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    timgr

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    No, the toolbox ended in 1976. Lots of changes for the '76 model year, not so many in '72.

    A '72 tub will be essentially the same as a '62 except for the "JEEP" lettering and various holes (filler neck etc) and brackets. It should drop right on your frame and line up. Same frame width.
     
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    sparky

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    TheDude

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    thanks very much.
     
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    sparky

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    lynn

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    The '72 tub is designed for hanging pedals. If you want to keep your thru-the-floor pedals you'll have to cut some holes.
    Or convert the '62 to hanging pedals.
     
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    $ sink

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    Gas cap hole will be in passenger side rear instead of under the driver's door opening.
     
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    TheDude

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    Checked out the tub..swiss cheese. So much for "it's in great shape!":rofl:
     
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    sparky

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    Amazing how definitions can vary so much isn't it?
     
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    TheDude

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    I might as well have called Fred Flintstone, because thats the only way that tub was leaving this guys back yard.:shock:
     
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