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  • krek
    Perpetually Perplexed

    Moderator
    • Apr 23, 2006
    • 2867

    #31
    Here's a picture of it in primer from earlier today...

    SuperChief Project Thread: click

    The "ChopTop" Project Thread: click

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    • Gambler68
      Rabble Rouser
      • Feb 29, 2004
      • 14083

      #32
      Oh man that thing is going to be epic
      1979 Chero S "Sundog" 1979 Chero S "Hammer"
      1968 327 J3000 1978 J10SWB
      The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.
      Hunter S. Thompson .

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      • Elliott
        Cowboy Up
        • Jun 22, 2002
        • 12704

        #33
        You are doing it proud, nice work!
        *** I am collecting pics and info on any factory Jeep Dually trucks from the J-Series at the new Jeep Dually Registry.
        ***I can set you up with hydroboost for your brakes: http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=106056

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        • krek
          Perpetually Perplexed

          Moderator
          • Apr 23, 2006
          • 2867

          #34
          It's in primer and ready to pick up from the body shop...





          Last edited by krek; 10-27-2008, 03:02 PM.
          SuperChief Project Thread: click

          The "ChopTop" Project Thread: click

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          • DrveJeepDrnkBeer
            258 I6
            • Dec 09, 2002
            • 436

            #35
            2004 KJ - Wifes DD
            1990 XJ - My DD
            1988 F*rd Bronco - FOR SALE!
            1986 F-250 Tow Rig! Ex cab, 4x4, 460!
            1980 something Cherokee
            1979 Wagoneer - 7" total lift, 36" Swamper TSL's, beadlocks, Warn fr bumper, Holly 670, lots more!
            1968 J-3000 - Part out will start in the new year

            Originally posted by andy d
            Only a Jeep would have leaky electrical parts

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            • Hammer
              304 AMC
              • Apr 25, 2002
              • 1697

              #36
              Sexy!
              78 Chero, 38"s and minimal lift

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              • dajeeps
                327 Rambler
                • Jul 19, 2008
                • 685

                #38
                sweet, got more pics?
                82 wagoneer dd
                73 j4000 crewcab project

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                • fireman91186
                  350 Buick
                  • Aug 26, 2008
                  • 1111

                  #39
                  WOW!!! I am jealous that is one of the coolest things I have seen in a while. Can not wait to see it done please keep us posted.
                  79 cherokee W/T 360 T-18 trans dana 20 transfercase with custom 1.5 spring hangers in front 4" springs in rear 33" swampers
                  78 cherokee chief W/T stock running but barely.
                  2002 stock chevy 4x4 1500 hd

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                  • krek
                    Perpetually Perplexed

                    Moderator
                    • Apr 23, 2006
                    • 2867

                    #40
                    Originally posted by dajeeps
                    sweet, got more pics?
                    What do you want to see?
                    SuperChief Project Thread: click

                    The "ChopTop" Project Thread: click

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                    • dajeeps
                      327 Rambler
                      • Jul 19, 2008
                      • 685

                      #41
                      i was wondering how was the roof attached to the back of the cab. were they the same hight or did you trim a bit above the window?
                      82 wagoneer dd
                      73 j4000 crewcab project

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                      • krek
                        Perpetually Perplexed

                        Moderator
                        • Apr 23, 2006
                        • 2867

                        #42


                        This fabrication was done in Texas long before I purchased the project. It is flat steel and the window opening was cut out.
                        SuperChief Project Thread: click

                        The "ChopTop" Project Thread: click

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                        • krek
                          Perpetually Perplexed

                          Moderator
                          • Apr 23, 2006
                          • 2867

                          #43
                          Here is the inside view. My body guy was frustrated because there is a "hump" in the middle that doesn't follow the original roof line. I promised him that after I put the TadRack up where nobody would notice.

                          SuperChief Project Thread: click

                          The "ChopTop" Project Thread: click

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                          • FSJeeper
                            King of Unfinished Projects
                            • May 20, 2000
                            • 5270

                            #44
                            Originally posted by krek
                            It's in primer and ready to pick up from the body shop...





                            OMG that is coming along so well. I am enjoying watching this project finally come together!
                            In Process: 91 Wagoneer, D61/71 axles with 3.07 gearing, NV4500, NP205. Cummins 6BT.

                            Back burner project: Crew cab M715, Cummins/Allison/Rockwell Tcase/Dana 61/Dana 71.

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                            • krek
                              Perpetually Perplexed

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                              • Apr 23, 2006
                              • 2867

                              #45
                              Question for you guys. I spent some time continuing to strip and prep the frame that will eventually be mated with the ChopTop body.

                              In the photo before notice the bumpercar-ish tubing around the front clip with the pseudo stinger.

                              When I bought this truck I thought the attempt at the exo was ridiculous but that bit grew on me the couple of times I took it to the trails.

                              So my question is: Keep (and adapt) it to the ChopTop or ditch it?

                              SuperChief Project Thread: click

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