dunl Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 If only they had made a drop top Comanche.....sighhh..... I was gonna snag this whole truck for $350 and try until I saw the rear fenders.... http://reddeer.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeI ... ha_18.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Difficult to do on a unibody vehicle, since the roof is structural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Difficult to do on a unibody vehicle, since the roof is structural. Definately, they would have had to reinforce the hell outta it. Anyone else find any contenders yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 How about building a thrift side bed from a J-truck??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 if anyone will measure the front 2 bed studs (center to center) ill go measure the ones on my s10 frame and we can compare :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Difficult to do on a unibody vehicle, since the roof is structural. Definately, they would have had to reinforce the hell outta it. Anyone else find any contenders yet? Similar enough dimensions, that I bet it would work. Big pluses: They repro them It would still be a Jeep bed Old school Jeep tailgate would look awesome back there I'm thinking it will take a 4' wide sheet (pretty sure, but not 100% on this) Would compliment the boxy body General wheelwell shape should match the front No other body lines to worry about Negatives: Cost for repro Rear axle might not be wide enough (Willy's P/U rears are wider than their ft axles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I absolutely do not see how ANYBODY likes that ranger bed on an MJ. I don't like it period, but it looks 1000% out of place with the squared and angular look of an MJ. Complete crap. I liked the idea of the older F150 stepside if you gotta go that route, I agree it's the most angular and therefore would match up the best. I suppose you could cut some out of the center and weld back together to get the width right. Just my nickels worth........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjeeper Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 How about building a thrift side bed from a J-truck??? That is exactly what I figured I would base a new bed design from. It would be very simple to build, and I think it would suit the truck nicely. The only thing is I may be selling the MJ. If I keep it, I will probably build it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Someday I'd like to build a bed like this, but with angular fenders. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunl Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 That....is s-e-x-y! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 if anyone will measure the front 2 bed studs (center to center) ill go measure the ones on my s10 frame and we can compare :D I got busy today........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Someday I'd like to build a bed like this, but with angular fenders. :D Cut the outer bedsides off an MJ bed, and you're 1/2 way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yup. :thumbsup: That's part of my plan. Then I'll just add in some flat sheetmetal to create the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromHondatoJEEP Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 So do we have a DIY of how this guy did it? That's what we really need. If anyone on CC has done this, we need a post...with LOTS of pics haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm sorry, but that ford ranger bed is just awful on that MJ, just awful! :dunno: Need to get in touch with Spencer at jeepsticker.com and get a set of JEEP tailgate stickers for on that... :thumbsup: Don't need to Taz..........There's something in place where the "other" badge was...... :rotf:You missed that picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Just another option - there is a picture somewhere on the forum a MJ with a Ford stepside bed on it. I searched but I can't find it - you may be able to do better. It looked good by the way. Yes, the topic is Right Here But I lost the pictures :eek: So, I reloaded them Here I remember that. I liked it then, and I like it now. I think it would look even better with the fenders and grille updated to the "new" XJ style (1997+). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Just another option - there is a picture somewhere on the forum a MJ with a Ford stepside bed on it. I searched but I can't find it - you may be able to do better. It looked good by the way. Yes, the topic is Right Here But I lost the pictures :eek: So, I reloaded them Here Before everybody gets in a twist about keeping the look of the MJ style ... Feature "here " with Mazda B4000 flares with trapizoidal (sp) outer curve to match the MJ/XJ style .....Could be a good blend :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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