good deal?

[ironman_gq]

is it a good deal if I buy a cj5 frame rust free with new springs and a 401 in unknown condition for $75. I figured even if the engine was no good I could probably get that much for the springs.

[BREK]

He!! yeah $75 is a steal!!! You could part the motor out for more than that.

[ironman_gq]

Id be great but somehow the casting marks decided to magically become 304 instead of 401. guy took it back no questions. #-o :smile:

[76-cj7]

Wheres this located cause ill be willing to pay 3-400 bucks as long as it has a sweet frame

[ironman_gq]

northern MN. bout and hour north of Duluth. the frame was an early cj5 frame one of the c channel ones that arent boxed. I didnt look too close but it seemed to be in decent shape it wasnt rusted out or anything.

[76-cj7]

oh....well scratch that idea.....buddy has an open C frame for cheap around here but im looking for a good boxed frame.....so far the only options im seeing around here is buy a brand new or find a sweet CJ-7 or wrangler frame and chop it down and modify it to make it work......does anybody know of a drawing that will show frame heights and dimensions??? Took an auto body class and for a frame pulling machine we had drawings of vehicles like 95 and newer that would tell us the dimensions and widths of it.....but we couldnt locate one for an 80 CJ-5 anywhere.....

[jinpdx]

Why not just box in the c-channel frame it is alot easier and less money than finding a 7 frame and cutting it down.

[ironman_gq]

I bought a frame from a guy in southern wisconsin but I cant seem to find his number anywhere. I think his place was called three rivers offroad. He specialized in jeep frames/bodies and bronco parts.

[The PIG Smith]

Don't listen to these Jokers!
That CJ frame and 401 is worthless!
I would not bother with it... it's junk!
Now, give me the address so I can go dispose of this so others will not waste their time on such a wretched pile of bolts! http://images.orfay.com/i/smilies/phew.gif
HAHAHA

[Mudrat]

oh....well scratch that idea.....buddy has an open C frame for cheap around here but im looking for a good boxed frame.....so far the only options im seeing around here is buy a brand new or find a sweet CJ-7 or wrangler frame and chop it down and modify it to make it work......does anybody know of a drawing that will show frame heights and dimensions??? Took an auto body class and for a frame pulling machine we had drawings of vehicles like 95 and newer that would tell us the dimensions and widths of it.....but we couldnt locate one for an 80 CJ-5 anywhere.....
There are a bunch of specs HERE (http://www.bulltear.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=16&sid=bc46974a3b838d572c4e0ea25a0589c6)
But didn't see the CJ5 :smile: Maybe Paul has a copy?

Otherwise, try this:
http://www.4x4review.com/tech/jeep-frame-specs.asp

[76-cj7]

Hey MudRat....thanks for the links....seen the one on BullTear but had no luck finding the others you found for me! :t: