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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: ferretjuggler on March 16, 2010, 07:03:39 PM

Title: Body flexing?
Post by: ferretjuggler on March 16, 2010, 07:03:39 PM: How much body flexing will I get on my 2 door FSJ when I cut the roof off? :003:

I got a plan wot will circumnavigate all my damage/rust issues

Basic idea is to keep the standard fixed windshield and perimeter frame, the door tops will remain and a CJ styled roll bar behind the front seats wot I can pull a bikini top over in summer.

During the winter I will park it up and start saving for next summers petrol :greggmo:

It's just occuring to me that the body may flex across the door openings causing the gaps between the wings/door/rear sides to alter continiously.

That would be embaressing in the extreme. Like a Micky Mouse special.

Major fabrication work required????????
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Green Jeep on March 16, 2010, 07:25:39 PM: We crew cabbed my Cherokee a few months ago and put some strength back in, the whole thing works really well and we actually have a little more body flex which keeps the wheels on the deck.... tis post may or may not help, good luck and keep us informed, cheers Maf

http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=11759.0 (http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=11759.0)
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: ferretjuggler on March 16, 2010, 07:48:49 PM: Cheers I read the thread already.
Different technology doin that to a unibody vehicle.
FSJ could be awkward.
Land Rovers (ooops sorry) got megga stiff chassis which is why the leaf sprung ones handle like skateboard :jpshakehead:
But no body flex issues as chassis is stiff as board.
Jeep chassis designed to twist somewhat, body too, but door openings pretty rigid.
Make the body too rigid and it will fight the chassis :violence: stress cracking a good possibility.
Make the body too bendy you got a mobile jellywobbler :icon_redface:
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bulldog67 on May 30, 2010, 11:27:28 PM: get goin with the project FJ, summer is here :greggmo:

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=119303 (http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=119303)
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: ferretjuggler on May 31, 2010, 12:35:12 AM: Arrrrrrrrgh!........
I roll in from the pub and I'm confronted by an FSJ snuff movie :011:

I only just realised the tailgate needs cutting down by 2", why the fuck aint I noticed that on any of the other choptop threads?
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: ferretjuggler on May 31, 2010, 12:51:08 AM: I got a Mahindra to build this summer, otherwise I'll be totally carbound all summer.

Everything else has gotta take a back seat or else I'll get nowhere at all.

Just remember "Any fool can restore a classic vehicle, it takes a man to cut one up" :banghead: From the IFSJA somewhere :greggmo:
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bubba on May 31, 2010, 09:28:30 AM: takes a man to cut one up ....only if its a rotter leave the fools to restore the good ones
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: wildwood on May 31, 2010, 10:54:06 AM: Seem to remember JP did this many moons ago with a very rare to us... mid 60's FSJ 2 door 'VAN'

The nostalgia freaks and resto cardigan wearers were outraged.

They ended up caging most of it to stop it flexing in the middle...... looked good no roof just pick up style cab top ..... 38s and a SBC 350
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bubba on May 31, 2010, 11:05:21 AM: it looked mean as a van my fave is the factory recovery job
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: ferretjuggler on June 01, 2010, 09:45:27 PM: FSJ panel vans are as rare as rocking horse shit over here, I've never seen one in the metal yet.

Rather sad to chop a good one if it were all solid :icon_eek:

There was a 2 door wagoneer back in the '60s, then jeep dropped it.
But if ya look close at the narrowtrack Cherokee 2 door.........it's the panel van shell recycled for the '70s with some designer side windows stuffed in it.
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bulldog67 on June 01, 2010, 10:00:19 PM: so im even more exclusive than i imagined :icon_super:
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: isle of man on June 01, 2010, 10:02:28 PM: (https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bachint.dk%2Fimages%2FCIMG2561.JPG&hash=fe16860bda594ece5adba073b806222e16404646)

http://www.bachint.dk/shop/jeep-j20-4x4-876p.html (http://www.bachint.dk/shop/jeep-j20-4x4-876p.html)
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bishops Finger on June 01, 2010, 10:09:42 PM: Not an ideal laning truck
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bulldog67 on June 01, 2010, 10:47:54 PM: part of that is givin me the heebies
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Dave69 on June 02, 2010, 06:49:36 PM: looks very similar to a 110 country stuck on the back
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: ferretjuggler on June 02, 2010, 07:05:35 PM: Quote from: isle of man on June 01, 2010, 10:02:28 PM

(https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bachint.dk%2Fimages%2FCIMG2561.JPG&hash=fe16860bda594ece5adba073b806222e16404646)

http://www.bachint.dk/shop/jeep-j20-4x4-876p.html (http://www.bachint.dk/shop/jeep-j20-4x4-876p.html)

Hmmmmmm.......Denmark......in the EU...no import duty.

J20 Military spec? They have 8 lug axles on em too.......

They have a standard body J20 also

I suppose their prices are $$$$$$$$$$$?
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bubba on June 02, 2010, 07:38:33 PM: go on just do it strike six would that be ?
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: ferretjuggler on June 02, 2010, 07:46:06 PM: Funds don't permit at present.

I'd rather get what I'm sitting on now sorted first anyway :017: :icon_eek:

Don't fall over in shock :greggmo:
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bulldog67 on June 02, 2010, 07:59:30 PM: Quote from: ferretjuggler on June 02, 2010, 07:46:06 PM
I'd rather get what I'm sitting on now sorted first anyway :017: :icon_eek:

unless soemthing else called old V8 jeep appears on the horizon :003:
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: ferretjuggler on June 02, 2010, 08:20:21 PM: Quote
unless soemthing else called old V8 jeep appears on the horizon 003

:greggmo:

It should appear this Sunday actually.
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bubba on June 02, 2010, 08:21:21 PM: speak to me
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bulldog67 on June 02, 2010, 08:55:32 PM: its called jeep meglomania :icon_super:

FJ could be Birties registered charity next year, help him with his illness :hysterical:
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bubba on June 02, 2010, 08:58:17 PM: beyond help
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 22, 2011, 06:36:06 PM: skip all the work dood

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/2761474625.html (http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/2761474625.html)
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Tank on December 22, 2011, 09:20:28 PM: Retro cool
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: Bulldog67 on December 22, 2011, 10:17:21 PM: I def would :greggmo:

quick paint up and its good to go
Title: Re: Body flexing?
Post by: jay140285 on December 23, 2011, 10:19:43 AM: Now that is cool.

but in the UK? with all out rain!