hat channel and repro tubs

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   i will probibly go with a repro tub for my project. the original hat channel with the amc number stamped in it is just about the only thing i can save off the old tub. should i move it over to the new tub?
also is there a way to reproduce some of the tub details like the drain holes on the sides. i dont believe the repro tubs have them.

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jray Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 19 July 2005 Location: Arnold, Maryland Status: Offline Points: 52	Post Options Post Reply Quote jray Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: hat channel and repro tubs Posted: 01 Nov. 2005 at 11:28pm
	i will probibly go with a repro tub for my project. the original hat channel with the amc number stamped in it is just about the only thing i can save off the old tub. should i move it over to the new tub? also is there a way to reproduce some of the tub details like the drain holes on the sides. i dont believe the repro tubs have them.
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Joshua Sayre Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 July 2005 Location: Gettysburg PA Status: Offline Points: 143	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joshua Sayre Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov. 2005 at 11:55pm
	Where is the original hat channel #? Another question to add to this thread I bought a tub from out west and had it shipped east way. It turns out the tub is two tubs that are welded together right at the gas tank. I believe both halfs to be cj2a, though maybe the back is cj3a. I plan on using this tub after fixing up the welds. I really don't feel bad using this tub because it needs minimal work to look like a great cj2a tub and will cost around 800 bucks less than a reproduction tub. The rear of my new tub doesn't have the top bow brackets in the corners weleded in and in the corners it goes straight into them so there is like a square in the right and left rear of the body? Anyone have a clue on what my body is a hybrid of?

GaryArf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 21 July 2005 Location: Baxter MN Status: Offline Points: 3905	Post Options Post Reply Quote GaryArf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Nov. 2005 at 7:41am
	jray, I would remove the ACM numbered toe gusset, it will give some more stuff to do with your angle grinder. after you get it off you can decide if you want to take that grinder to your new tub. Joshua, the "hat channel" jray is referring to is the ACM body number on the firewall support that goes to the frame. The # is on the face just above the stearing gearbox, these #'s are fairly large but sometimes not stamped in too deep. Hope this helps as I can't help you on the square cornered tub.

geoff bull Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08 Oct. 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 66	Post Options Post Reply Quote geoff bull Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Nov. 2005 at 2:34pm
	Hi jray,If it`s an M.D.Juan body tub or kit they do come with the drain vents in the sides,When I bought one a little while back the only thing that was missing off the tub was the jeep script from the toolbox riser,but that may now be on them. You will need all the bow sockets from around the sides including the stowage pockets and the ones on the wheel boxes to transfer those over,you will also have to drill all the holes in the floor for the pedals etc,but the gauge holes are there in the dash.You will have to do a little playing about with the body to get it to fit but is worth it in the end.Don`t throw your old body away until you have the new tub fitted as you will need to take measurements from it. hope this helps you
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Mike Gardner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Lewes Beach Del Status: Offline Points: 3550	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike Gardner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Nov. 2005 at 7:29pm
	hey jay, there is a guy in kingsville. he got one of those tubs. his name is alex and he had alot of fab work and problems w/ his. he posts here from time to time. i think he post under uncle a there is a pic of his jeep on my photo page. it is harvest tan on one of the first pages. i have some spare tub peices laying around if you come across something thats a problem. it is yours for the taking if you need something. later, mike
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