Convertible FSJ

[ExpandingMan]

I've got a plan . . . Nay, my brothers, I have a DREAM!

I've had my 'parts jeep' for a while now, and I've been thinking about doing something drastic. I'd like to cut the top off...from the windshield to the tailgate. I figured I'd leave the door frame (2 door '79 Cherokee BTW) but cut under the side windows, all the way to the back. It appears there are some 'seams' I'd like to take advantage of. The point is not to have an on-again-off top. However, I'd like to put rubber strips or something over the exposed cuts to seal out H20.

The end result would look something like a truck, but with nothing b/w the 'bed' and the 'cab'.

What do y'all think? Has it ever been done before?

Possible...impossible...ugly...stupid...ingenius?

Thanks as always for your input.

[johnwaynejeep]

I would imagine it would look like a J-truck with a soft camper shell. I think it would look pretty sweet. I've actually thought about that once myself but I figured it would be too much for a novice welder.

[la mula pescadora]

well since thre mule had almost all of the top gone that it flew when i was pulling it home i had no choice but to remove the tophttp://www.geocities.com/lamulapescadora/pictures/lamula.jpg

[Bob Barry]

I literally just did this. Check out the pics in my thread:

http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=004765

[la mula pescadora]

heres another pic i'm getting a parts chero will experiment for other looks with it http://www.geocities.com/lamulapescadora/pictures/coatedrrend.jpg

[Stolen76]

If you're handy with fiberglass, why not hunt down a top from an early 70's bronco or blazer and fit it to size after you chop it up ? That would give you a removeable hardtop for rainy season or snow season

[Weelspin]

Y'know..... I think Chevy did something like that... it's called the "Avalanche"... I actually though about it too..... but I'll settle for a T-Top or BIG sunroof

[Iron Horse]

I like the "Bob Barry Safari Roof" conversion myself. When I have enough $$ stockpiled :rolleyes: for working out a canvas top for the opening, I'll do it. Some LWB Rovers come with a Safari roof....I'll have to see how they work.

P.S. Go look at David Allens Cherokee...I think it's in the readers rigs or you can see it here (http://www.davidallenracing.com)

[ April 03, 2002: Message edited by: Iron Horse ]</p>

[gp_frk]

hey guys,
kinda new here, but check this out
www.muddyjeep.com (http://www.muddyjeep.com)

[JeepFreak]

Hey jeep_freek like the name. Yes that yellow Cherokee is a sweet one for sure.

[gp_frk]

Thanks Freak,

I did a double take when I saw yours, I've been using that handle for about a year and a half and you are the first person I've seen with anything close. My buddy sent me that sight cuz I'm looking for a J series P/U and he thought the Cherokee looked sweet.

[ExpandingMan]

That's about what I'm thinking, Mula. I'm wondering if I'll find a leak-proof way of sealing the top back, later. That's secondary, though.

Once I get started, I'll post the operation Bob Barry-style.

Thanks for the leads, guys!!!

[desert_freak]

Awww, now look what you guys have done, you've got me thinking again about modifications. I'll never get sleep again :D Seriously I was considering putting a cage in the back of my J-truck along with seats and a soft top for wheeling, that was before I decided to go with the Cherokee I bought. I REALLY LIKE the chopped Cherokee look, nice big beefy rollcage, cool tire mount...........

Someday :(

P.J.

[la mula pescadora]

i want to make a full cage for it. a complete cage in the front and a removable one for the back along with a soft top but that come in the future for now i just have the center and will be working on the front one and but a bikiny top on it

[sandmanb]

i'm thinking about cuting the roof off right behind the drivers seat,moving the tailgate and manual rear window to this position and then a targa top. with a full cage. i think that would be the way to go as well as bobing the rear end. with the targa top you could have the open air feal in the sumer with the rear window rolled down and a closed rig for the winter without all the air gaps.

[la mula pescadora]

thats what i was thiking to do with my parts rig move the taigate to behind the seats leave the fully functional window on it so i can get it up and down sort of an avalanche

[Panther]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Stolen76:
If you're handy with fiberglass, why not hunt down a top from an early 70's bronco or blazer and fit it to size after you chop it up ? That would give you a removeable hardtop for rainy season or snow season<hr></blockquote>
Or better yet, why not fab the FSJ bed for the rear soft top for bronco/blazer.

Kayline is back in business as Specialty Tops and makes soft tops for both.


http://thejeep.com/stc/images/lbonclg.jpg
Now wouldn't that look sharp on the back of a chero!

[2j20's]

I would go for it ;) i cut the top off my parts wag and put it on my extra truck bed for a camper or what ever. had to cut 6in out the length of it and add 1in in the front to the post then welded it to a piece of angel iron so i could take it off plus opening doors at both ends.still working on the front door.

[2j20's]

I would go for it ;) i cut the top off my parts wag and put it on my extra truck bed for a camper or what ever. had to cut 6in out the length of it and add 1in in the front to the post then welded it to a piece of angel iron so i could take it off plus opening doors at both ends.still working on the front door.

[2j20's]

I would go for it ;) i cut the top off my parts wag and put it on my extra truck bed for a camper or what ever. had to cut 6in out the length of it and add 1in in the front to the post then welded it to a piece of angel iron so i could take it off plus opening doors at both ends.still working on the front door.

[2j20's]

I would go for it ;) i cut the top off my parts wag and put it on my extra truck bed for a camper or what ever. had to cut 6in out the length of it and add 1in in the front to the post then welded it to a piece of angel iron so i could take it off plus opening doors at both ends.still working on the front door.

[ExpandingMan]

Alrighty, then.


Soon as I have enough sawzall blades, I'll do it up!!!

Thanks for the ideas.