my front clip idea

[81j10honcho]

well heres my idea narrow each side about 6 inchs in the front and by the hinge part come up about an inch or 2 up from the past the hinge. and then connect the dots for the hood. then narrow the front part that holds the grill the 6inchs or so. now here my big scratch on the head which is to use tubed fenders like on tjs or get the factory fender flares with the lights in it.

[81j10honcho]

so what im trying to do is combine the new gladiator front end and willy's and tj into a 81 honcho with a rhino grill i really want that flat fender look. i know its alot of work and i figure since im doing a frame off whats another month or so. what do you guys think

[jakecj7]

Definately sounds interesting. I don't think I've ever seen a FSJ with a narrowed front clip. Cool idea and good luck.

[shadowjeep]

sounds like an idea, i have been thinking along the lines of just cutting a pie section from the hood, inner fenders and front support and drawing everthing in and welding the snot out of it. using the gladiator front grill of course.

just remember when you get started, and during take plenty of pics.:thumbsup:

[Desert Beast]

i narrowed my front end and fire wall. firewall about 5" front end about 11".

i started doing the hood, but never got to finishing it. (i might some day).

http://www.southbaycustoms.com/fullsizejeeps/buildup/rockwells/narrow/afterchop.JPG

thread on it is here. http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=48116

theres more pix in that thread.

[81j10honcho]

yea i thought there was a forum that some one narrowed ther front i also want to put flat fenders on it to give it the willy's look to

[81j10honcho]

well i ran my idea by my dad and i couldnt even finish what i was say and he shot it down :mad: like im already making custom fenders for my rear so i thought to give it a even more willy's look by modding the front oh i got another q for u guys i got a 81 j10 honcho stepside which i red on the net its one of 1260 for years of 1980-82 and im canadian so how many are canadian ones are there:confused:. would you guys still consider doing the small chop i wanna do, and like im already doing the SOA and considering getting new leafs and getting the bjs 6inch lift ones:D

NOTE IM 20 and still live at home

[scannman70]

I had the flat fender Idea for My 1970 J2000, thinking about opening up the inner holes where the vents are, move the head lights into those holes, then cut out the metal across the front where the headlights were.

Make tube style flat fenders, would still need to cover the tires here in pa, but I would have lots of room for the 38s.:drivin:

[ComancheRob]

should be good. its a simple thing to do, but go find a decent clip at a pick'n'pull to work on, that way you've still got the original if you decide to flipflop. Flatfender idea does rock, just don't run it past y'er old man. I rarely do, what he doesn't know, won't hurt him

[Mavawreck]

I'd sell those rear fenders to someone here on the board.

[81j10honcho]

should be good. its a simple thing to do, but go find a decent clip at a pick'n'pull to work on, that way you've still got the original if you decide to flipflop. Flatfender idea does rock, just don't run it past y'er old man. I rarely do, what he doesn't know, won't hurt himluckly im putting 2 j10s into one so yea yay for me:D

[81j10honcho]

I'd sell those rear fenders to someone here on the board. rear fenders?