View Full Version : HEY!! J TRUCK PEOPLES!
OBX-AUTOMOTIVE
01-30-2008, 04:31 AM
I'VE BEEN THINKING OF MAKING REAR FLOOR SECTIONS FOR THE LAST 4-5 YEARS..WHATEVER! ANYWAY, I HAVE FLOOR CUTS OUTS THAT COVER EVERY FSJ BUT THE J TRUCK REAR.:( I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET A REAR FLOOR SECTION. CUT/OUT AND SHIPPED.....BUT NO LUCK :mad: OK, I'M GOING TO TRY ANOTHER WAY:rolleyes: :D ...IT'S NICE,TO TRY TO MAKE SOMETHING THAT FITS!!!!....SO !I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS ....THE REAR FLOOR SEAM, FLOOR TO CAB, FROM ROCKER TO ROCKER , IS IT SQUARE ALL AWAY ACROSS? AND AT THE THE SPOT WELD LOCATIONS AT THE REAR, IS THE BRAKE UP OR DOWN ? NEXT QUESTION,HOW FAR >>>IN INCHES<<< IS THE FIRST BEAD FROM THE REAR OF THE CAB FOWARD AND THE NEXT BEAD AND SO ON, TO THE FRONT SEAM!......MY GUESS,AND I'M SURE I'M RIGHT :rolleyes: .... THE WHOLE FLOOR IN THE J TRUCKS ARE NOTHING MORE THAN A SHORTEN STANDARD FLOOR..... IN OTHER WORDS THE TRANS HUMPS FROM ALL THE YEARS EVERMADE ARE ALL THE SAME, SOMEWHAT :confused: :p ..... THE FLOORS CHANGED A LITTLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE,IN A FEW SPOTS,WHEN THEY WENT TO THE MOPAR TRANS..... THE RIGHT SIDES HAVE NEVER CHANGED, OTHER THAN THE HOLES THEY PUNCHED ALLLL OVER THE PLACE FOR THE DIFFERENT YEARS! THE FLOORS OVERALL, ARE THE SAME FROM THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE LAST ONE!.......NOT UNLESS YOU KNOW SOMETHING I DON'T :p .......MAYBEEE I SHOULD SEE DR.PHIL,I THINK I HAVE A FSJ, FLOOR SICKNESS! :lol: :alc: :lol: :alc: :D :)
jaber
01-30-2008, 06:05 AM
Gary, hey, it's Jeff, we attempted to do a light bar....
I'll be gone all day today, but would be able to get you pics and measurements Thursday after work if someone dont beat me to it. GL,
Ristow
01-30-2008, 06:37 AM
HEY! I ASKED ABOUT THE REAR FLOOR OF THE CABS AND YOU SAID THAT WAS RIDICULOUS! YOU SAID J TRUCKS NEVER RUSTED OUT BACK THERE!!!:confused:
goldhammer
01-30-2008, 08:21 AM
IIRC, GOING TO BE A COMBO OF FRONT AND REAR WAG TYPE FLOOR. TRANS HUMP HARROWS DOWN. CAN SEND A COUPLE OF PICS OF THE CREW CAB IF YOU WANT, BUT NO MEASUREMENTS. THERE IS A STEP UP (LIKE THE RISER IN THE WAGS) AT THE REAR, JUST ABOUT AT THE BACK OF THE DOOR OPENING, GOING ALL THE WAY ACROSS.
JeepBountyHunter
01-30-2008, 09:17 AM
I'm in the process of cutting off my old cab for prep's to put the other good cab on...I think the rear section is intact...I'll get pic's to you when done..or do you actually want that shipped to yah?
Aaron
Elliott
01-30-2008, 11:41 AM
IF I SEND YOU THE WHOLE CAB CAN YOU BUILD ME ONE IN STAINLESS? HECK I WON'T EVEN NEED TO PAINT IT THEN... :cool:
Jason D.
01-30-2008, 04:45 PM
IIRC, GOING TO BE A COMBO OF FRONT AND REAR WAG TYPE FLOOR. TRANS HUMP HARROWS DOWN. CAN SEND A COUPLE OF PICS OF THE CREW CAB IF YOU WANT, BUT NO MEASUREMENTS. THERE IS A STEP UP (LIKE THE RISER IN THE WAGS) AT THE REAR, JUST ABOUT AT THE BACK OF THE DOOR OPENING, GOING ALL THE WAY ACROSS.
May I please get a copy of the pics as well? (of the crew cab)
Jason
The PIG Smith
01-30-2008, 06:10 PM
IF I SEND YOU THE WHOLE CAB CAN YOU BUILD ME ONE IN STAINLESS? HECK I WON'T EVEN NEED TO PAINT IT THEN... :cool:
STAINLESS STEEL J TRUCK?
ARE YOU GETTING READY TO INSTALL A FLUX CAPACITOR?
http://www.gearlog.com/images/11242.jpg
IF OL' DOC BROWN HAS USED A SS J20 INSTEAD OF A DELOREN, MARTY WOULD NOT HAVE SOME OF THE ISSUES WHEN HE WAS STUCK IN THE OLD WEST!
GRAB THE 4WD SHIFTER AND KEEP GOING!
OBX-AUTOMOTIVE
01-31-2008, 03:35 AM
Gary, hey, it's Jeff, we attempted to do a light bar....
I'll be gone all day today, but would be able to get you pics and measurements Thursday after work if someone dont beat me to it. GL,...JEFF! WHO??...LOL... I REMEMBER..I CAN STILL REMEMBER STUFF......OK! WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT AGAIN????? :confused: :thumbsup: ...YEP THAT WILL WORK,WHEN EVER YOU HAVE THE TIME :cool: THANKS
OBX-AUTOMOTIVE
01-31-2008, 03:36 AM
HEY! I ASKED ABOUT THE REAR FLOOR OF THE CABS AND YOU SAID THAT WAS RIDICULOUS! YOU SAID J TRUCKS NEVER RUSTED OUT BACK THERE!!!:confused: ...YOU STARTED DRINKING AGAIN?? :p :p :D
OBX-AUTOMOTIVE
01-31-2008, 03:42 AM
IIRC, GOING TO BE A COMBO OF FRONT AND REAR WAG TYPE FLOOR. TRANS HUMP HARROWS DOWN. CAN SEND A COUPLE OF PICS OF THE CREW CAB IF YOU WANT, BUT NO MEASUREMENTS. THERE IS A STEP UP (LIKE THE RISER IN THE WAGS) AT THE REAR, JUST ABOUT AT THE BACK OF THE DOOR OPENING, GOING ALL THE WAY ACROSS....HOLD/UP!!! YOUR SAYING AT THE REAR JAM ,AT THE FLOOR, FROM THE ONE SIDE OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE IS A STEP UP LIKE THE WAGs/CHEROKEES?..NEWS TO ME :confused: ..YOU CAN SEND PICs ...IF YOU HAVE TIME....THANKS :cool: :)
OBX-AUTOMOTIVE
01-31-2008, 03:50 AM
I'm in the process of cutting off my old cab for prep's to put the other good cab on...I think the rear section is intact...I'll get pic's to you when done..or do you actually want that shipped to yah?
Aaron...YEP!..MR.DAVIS:p SEND PICs WHEN YOU GET AROUND TO IT !! PM/ME WHEN YOU GET TO THE CUTTING PART.....THANKS!:thumbsup: :)
OBX-AUTOMOTIVE
01-31-2008, 03:53 AM
IF I SEND YOU THE WHOLE CAB CAN YOU BUILD ME ONE IN STAINLESS? HECK I WON'T EVEN NEED TO PAINT IT THEN... :cool:..HINT/HINT..I'LL GET TO YOUR HEATER BOX..I DIDN'T FOR GET ABOUT YA!!...:rolleyes: :D :D :)
jaber
01-31-2008, 05:48 AM
IF I SEND YOU THE WHOLE CAB CAN YOU BUILD ME ONE IN STAINLESS? HECK I WON'T EVEN NEED TO PAINT IT THEN... :cool:
Remind me not to follow you on the trail......:cool: :drivin: :thumbsup:
frank_c
01-31-2008, 07:12 AM
STAINLESS STEEL J TRUCK?
ARE YOU GETTING READY TO INSTALL A FLUX CAPACITOR?
http://www.gearlog.com/images/11242.jpg
IF OL' DOC BROWN HAS USED A SS J20 INSTEAD OF A DELOREN, MARTY WOULD NOT HAVE SOME OF THE ISSUES WHEN HE WAS STUCK IN THE OLD WEST!
GRAB THE 4WD SHIFTER AND KEEP GOING!
1.21 JIGOWATTS...COOL!
Lindel
01-31-2008, 08:11 AM
The "step" is more like a ridge about 3" high and about 5" wide, then drops back to floor level about 6" in front of the back of the cab. I can get you exact measurements of it this evening. I'm not sure how far from the seat mounts it is, so I'll measure that too.
I'll toss in some pics as well.
goldhammer
01-31-2008, 08:24 AM
ONLY HAVE ONE PIC ACROSS THE REAR DOOR OPENING, AND NOT THAT CLEAR. lOOKS LIKE A PIECE OF UPSIDE DOWN CHANNEL FOR REAR CAB AND SEAT MOUNTS. I'LL PASS TO LINDEL UNLESS YOU REALLY WANT IT.
Lindel
01-31-2008, 08:29 AM
I've got to crawl under it so I'll get some pics from underneath (don't laugh too loud about the holes...:rolleyes:)
JeepBountyHunter
01-31-2008, 11:44 AM
Sure thing, I'm ripping off the remnants of mice peed on carpeting and padding today, so I'll snap pic's and take some 'general' measurements..not to mention that I have another complete cab that is gutted I could get measurements from...I already have the back of the cab off....it came off in one perfect section...well save for some spots of rust..
Aaron
...YEP!..MR.DAVIS:p SEND PICs WHEN YOU GET AROUND TO IT !! PM/ME WHEN YOU GET TO THE CUTTING PART.....THANKS!:thumbsup: :)
JeepBountyHunter
01-31-2008, 02:36 PM
HEY GARY, UMMMM...AFTER LIFTING THE CARPET OFF THE BACK SIDE OF THE FLOOR...SORRY TO SAY, U WON'T WANT THIS ONE. I CAN SEND PIX'S IF YOU WANT..BUT THIS IS ONE MAJORLY ROTTED FLOOR, MORE THAN I ANTICIPATED..THE PILE ON THE FLOOR IS RUST! MY SAWZALL DIED, JUST GOTTA REDO THE PLUG WIRE ON IT...BUT I'M JUST GONNA GO SAW HAPPY WITH IT ..:D :D HERE IS A PIC.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/JeepBountyHunter/Rearfloor.jpg
Lindel
01-31-2008, 06:02 PM
Gary, here's some pics, I'll get measurments tomorrow for you.
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=82m1vjtygyr&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=0a5nlxghwgy&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=dttnct0vzzo&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=fvmyg5cjtye&thumb=4
JeepBountyHunter
01-31-2008, 06:09 PM
Yours is way more intact then mine..Gary will appreciate those pic's.
Aaron
Gary, here's some pics, I'll get measurments tomorrow for you.
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=82m1vjtygyr&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=0a5nlxghwgy&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=dttnct0vzzo&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=fvmyg5cjtye&thumb=4
Lindel
01-31-2008, 06:12 PM
You didn't see where the floor pans used to be!! :eek:
JeepBountyHunter
02-01-2008, 11:42 AM
When I get a moment I'll a send yah a pic..lol.
My front floors are totally gone, even worse the channels under them are gone too...the cab would rock when I drove it around the driveway...the PO would actually drive that thing...sorta scary...:eek:
You didn't see where the floor pans used to be!! :eek:
OBX-AUTOMOTIVE
02-02-2008, 02:55 AM
THAT REINFORCMENT CROSS CHANNEL IS JUST SPOT WELDED TO THE FLOOR! I DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT,IT'S 10 TO 14 GAUGE ANYWAY "MY GUESS"...IF THAT'S RUSTED OUT YOUR IN TROUBLE!...ANYWAY, I JUST NEED THE LAYOUT FROM THE REAR CAB FOWARD! I SEE FROM ONE PIC,THAT THE FLOOR BRAKES DOWN AT THE REAR CAB.... IF I CAN GET SOME GOOD PICs AND MEASUREMENTS FROM THE REAR FOWARD, I'LL BE SET.....THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP!!!.......:)
Lindel
02-02-2008, 06:42 AM
I'll take some measurements today, since I've got some light to work with.
Lindel
02-02-2008, 04:00 PM
Ok, from the rear wall of the cab to the rear seat mounts is 17.25", not sure what other measurements you need so let me know.
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=e5nvuewtg1j&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=9mttg4elyxk&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=8ikzijktl1u&thumb=4
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=8e00jxfzlyg&thumb=4
There are some more pics of the corner of the cab. Let me know what else you need Gary, be happy to do it.
jaber
02-03-2008, 09:27 AM
HEY GARY, HERES THE PICS AND SORRY IT TOOK LONGER THAN I ANTICIPATED. MARRIED WITH CHILDREN......
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/jeffaber/2-3-08089.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/jeffaber/2-3-08088.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/jeffaber/2-3-08087.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/jeffaber/2-3-08086.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/jeffaber/2-3-08085.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/jeffaber/2-3-08084.jpg
i HOPE THIS HELPS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED SPECIFIC SHOTS.
OBX-AUTOMOTIVE
02-03-2008, 08:29 PM
HEY! THANKS!..I THINK LINDEL HAS CARPET COVERING HIS FLOOR...SO.. JEFF COULD YOU MEASURE FROM THE REAR FOWARD TO THE BEAD ON THE TRANS HUMP ? SEE THE TWO BEADS SIDE BY SIDE ON TOP OF THE HUMP? JUST MEASURE TO ONE OF THE BEADS...IN OTHER WORDS FROM THE REAR OF THE CAB TO ONE OF THE BEADS ,THE END OF THE BEAD FACING THE REAR....HE,HE, IF YOU CAN UNDERSTAND ALL THAT, YOUR DOING GOOD!!...;) :D :) ...THANKS LINDEL FOR THE PICs :cool: :)
jaber
02-09-2008, 05:00 PM
GARY, SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG, MY WEEK DAYS ARE CRAMMED FULL. I THINK THIS IS THE OTHER PIC YOU WERE WANTING. LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED OTHERS.:thumbsup:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh14/jeffaber/2-9-08.jpg
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