1982 cj5 rebuild
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Are you asking how much it would be to have someone take the body off and put it on the ground next to the frame, or to take it off and deliver it to a body shop to be finished? I'd bet that it would take a full day to do this for the average guy, so maybe $500. If you're willing to take off the flares, seats, seatbelts, etc I'm sure it would get cheaper. This whole process is really just a bunch of easy tasks that team up to be a good sized job.
I did this myself when I was in my 20s, and was surprised at how straight forward it was. You just have to unbolt everything from the old tub, unbolt (or cut off) the body mounts, and remove the dash (and I believe the steering column). The hardest part for me was lining up the three other guys to help lift the tub off and move it.
Are you asking how much it would be to have someone take the body off and put it on the ground next to the frame, or to take it off and deliver it to a body shop to be finished? I'd bet that it would take a full day to do this for the average guy, so maybe $500. If you're willing to take off the flares, seats, seatbelts, etc I'm sure it would get cheaper. This whole process is really just a bunch of easy tasks that team up to be a good sized job.
I did this myself when I was in my 20s, and was surprised at how straight forward it was. You just have to unbolt everything from the old tub, unbolt (or cut off) the body mounts, and remove the dash (and I believe the steering column). The hardest part for me was lining up the three other guys to help lift the tub off and move it.
69jeepcj
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Yeah, taking the tub off shouldn't be very hard. Unhook all wires going through the firewall, fusebox harness(unplugs), speedo cable(unscrews off speedo), heater hoses, disconnect steering column on engine side of firewall, ect... anything attached to body and or engine, frame. either take off the trany cover or lift the body high enough to clear it. There are 11 body mount bolts including the one for the grill. You shouldn't have to remove the dash.
If you decide to do this yourself you should get a box of ziplock bags and as you remove the bolts, nuts, washers and shims put them in a bag with a label and or note where they came from and what they were for. Also take pictures as you take it appart so you will have a reference to guide you and help your memory. Go buy yourself several cans of Aerokroil or PB Blaster and start soaking all the nuts and bolts you plan on removing. If you haven't already, i would take it to a car wash and blast the underside and degrease the engine and transmission while it's still under it's own power. There are alot of great people on this forum willing to help you if you get stuck. Good luck with it.
I cut the wheel well like Super J mentioned, I angled the wheel well to the same angle as the seat back. If I were you I would cut and test fit the seats where I wanted before welding it back up. Also put seats in that were thinner that would allow more space. The high backs seem thinner to me. I put in a late model corvette style Grant GT steering wheel, it was the smallest dia and flattest I could find.
the start of tearing up and out. the brake job has started and stopped until we replace the rear hub seal. belts and hoses for radiator removed. to do this had to remove alternator. Radiator on way to shop to be boiled out ,looks to be in ok shape. one radiator hose and one heater hose change sizes from one end to the other. Allof this is a learning experience for me. I am having fun
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69jeepcj
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You probably already know this, but when you do your rear hub, there is three phillips head screws holding your drums on, and a dust cap over the end of the axle shaft and hub nut. Take off the drum and dust cap, and loosen the axle nut, but leave the nut on the shaft to prevent the hub from flying across the room when it breaks free with the puller. There is a wood driff key between the hub and shaft, don't loose it.
doing lot of preventative maintence, all new hoses, belts, and brakes. where we ride is far from anything with no cell service. I have a lot more respect for mechanics and their prices after doing this little bit. to replace the heater hoses you have to remove the alternator completely.I dont know how anybody does this with a v8 engine.Sunday will finish brakes and go after vaccum problem,
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