-SHANE- Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 ON OR OFF ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleag89 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Looks like you need a new bed to put them on! But I like them in black maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 the poll feature is broken. :( I vote on, and painted black. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 i vote turn it into a flatbed! that bed is almost gone anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 With the rollbar it looks too busy in chrome. Painted semigloss black to match it would improve them drastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 With that bed, what difference does it make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86FUBAR Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 With that bed, what difference does it make? Exactly my thoughts. dude you need to get your priorties straight :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKED88 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 ON!!!Why??? Because those rails are one of the very few factory/dealer accessories that were available for our trucks. In other words, If you've got um .... flaunt um. Kinda funny in a way. If you didnt have any you'd probably be looking for some. But since you do, you can't decide if you want um. :dunno: As before, although I'm a little prejudice I say ON. EDIT .......... On second thought after taking another look at your bed, definitely OFF. I'm sure there's somebody on here who'd like to have um. Sell um and save up the cash for a new bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-SHANE- Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 I'm in the process of grinding & cutting all the rust from the box thats why i took the 1 rail off . i think i will paint them & use um i have newer power doors ,sheet metal , fiber glass & bondo to fix it up 4 the safty . i knew i was taking a gamble & a challange when i bought this truck for 500 bucks ...lol last summer i replaced the bottom of the tailgate on the ranger and it turned out good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaterheep Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 just make it a flatbed, that bed is done for!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 It's not done for so long as you can remove the skins and chemically treat or remove the rust on the inside. I thought someone posted recently about new bedskins? It can be saved , as with most things "Jeep" its just a matter of time vs patience vs resources vs ingenuity vs money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 frames and even to a certain extent rockers and floors are structural items. the bed is not. if repairing the bed looks like a fun project, then go for it. :D just keep in mind that rust can be a losing battle. I gave up on my 88 years ago and now I just patch over the holes with sheetmetal and paint it all to match. as long as it looks ok from 20 ft I'm ok with it. some day I intend to remove the outer skin of the bed and make it look like an M-715 bed. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKED88 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Well ..... it looks like you know what your doing and do pretty nice work. But I still think your best bet is to find another bed. Your labor may be free but your gonna end up with a pretty good chunk of change in materials. What about all the rust in places you can't reach? You know its gonna continue to spread. Sorry, but there's just no way I'd put that much time and money into that bed. To bad your so far away. Otherwise you could buy this bed for $275 bucks. As you can see, its only damage is that small dent just above tail light. Or this one less the parts I'm taking off of it. (tail gate, lights & flares) Its only damage is that small dent you can see in rear quarter. Yeah, it pretty @%ed up for me to tease you with these rust free beds knowing their too far away for you to consider buying one. Its just my way of getting you to think about it before you waste your time and money on the one you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 if u consider selling, pm me. us, yes...you did a good job on the tailgate but was it THAT bad? thats crazy rot! theres a bed for like 300in my area for sale. good luck in your decision, paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 JACKED88 that white eliminator is sick! love the white and grey :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-SHANE- Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 i would love to get a new box and will next summer but 4 now i need to get this 1 repaired b4 i can get it appraised so i can change ownership to get a 10 day permit take her to the spring shop to repair broken leaf then i can get her certfied and insured ....... the drivers side is not as bad as the passnger .... DAMM salt ! :fs1: Iv been looking for a solid axle 4x4 project for about a year now iv looked a allot of jeeps & trucks. i love what i found in the manche I GOT A TRUCK & A FRECKEN JEEP & how rare & unique it is. I JUST WISH I FOUND HER AT THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-SHANE- Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 To bad your so far away. Otherwise you could buy this bed for $275 bucks. As you can see, its only damage is that small dent just above tail light. HA my step dad just drove back a flat bed from Huston Texas he drives there every week hes a trucker. we got to talking over dinner and he agrees i should fix the cab corners but replace the box . well when i got home i was looking 4 a parts truck and found this a few towns over http://brockville.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=224830108 emailed the guy just waiting to hear back ill offer him what 200 just 4 the box i don't need the roll bars or maybe i could cut them up and build a back bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 don't CUT THE ROLL BAR! you could re sell it and make your money back! Being in a rust free area, I cringe every time I see a truck like yours. I paid $250 for a running driving 87 , and $125 for a non running rust free 86 MJ. I'm just glad I don't live in Michigan anymore and have to deal with that like you do. Good luck on the bed search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroxsteve Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 you can probably trade that roll bar for a good bed and then trade the tail gate to someone for a roll bar. and if you have a good bumper the sky is the limit. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'might kinda partial to on, LOL Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsOLot Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 From my friend's 1987 Jeep Truck Dealer brochure he just got: Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found See, dealer option, LOL Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Arrrghhh, threw a set of these away because I was in the "take em off" camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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