Chopped XJs

oldmopars · Dec 4, 2003

I was looking for info on XJs that have been chopped at the back and made into MJ type Jeeps. Like the one being done by ORGS
http://www.orgsmfg.com/project/95xj.htm

Any pictures, finished trucks, etc.
I am interested in how the cab was closed in, or not, structural supports to replace the missing roof/back.

Thanks
Scott

Rev Den · Dec 4, 2003

it can't be done, once you cut the back off all structure is lost and the jeep folds like a taco. No amount of reinfoircment or tubing can correct the situation. Any pictures you see on the web are fabrications and talented photochops.

Rev

GSequoia · Dec 4, 2003

Rev Den said:
it can't be done...

Smart ass

The Rev-Mobile

Beezil · Dec 4, 2003

come awn den, ya jerk!

post your pics!

oldmopars, this is not meant to be one of those smart-assy things but....

try a search. I think if you try just the word "chop" you'll probably get a good round of threads.....

lots of choppin going on on this board!

owners to look out for:

BOrton
Goatman
PaulS
Den
Wrinkley-Dinkley

I'm sure I'm forgetting a few, One Ton certainly doesn't count! there's nothing left!

count on building a cage. Paul S wil probably disagree with me, but I think a cage (as a reinforcement device) should almost be considered REQUIRED for choptopped unibodies.

XJJPR · Dec 4, 2003

You can find more in JV picture threads.

hinkley

Rev Den · Dec 4, 2003

Well.....look here.

http://home.comcast.net/~revden/public/day1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~revden/public/day2.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~revden/public/day3.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~revden/public/day4.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~revden/public/Durabak.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~revden/public/top.bmp

As Beezil said....you MUST reinforce. I used a custom top to enclose mine and have to say that it works very well...even warmer that the steel top was after i pulled out the headliner.

Feel free to PM me with questions.

Rev

ashmanjeepxj · Dec 5, 2003

Mark Hinkley said:
You can find more in JV picture threads.

hinkley

Thats intresting...

Im still working on the building it back part.
My Sub frame made it solid but still is not safe.
I have a B hoop on it now but no pics yet. Ill work on the cage more this weekend.

Rev Den · Dec 5, 2003

ashmanjeepxj said:
Thats intresting...

Im still working on the building it back part.
My Sub frame made it solid but still is not safe.
I have a B hoop on it now but no pics yet. Ill work on the cage more this weekend.

Damn......that looks great.

Rev

XJJPR · Dec 5, 2003

It's sad looking at that picture with a straight door;

Dazz · Dec 5, 2003

ashmanjeepxj said:
Thats intresting...

Im still working on the building it back part.
My Sub frame made it solid but still is not safe.
I have a B hoop on it now but no pics yet. Ill work on the cage more this weekend.

Got any closeup pics of the raise gas tank?

35xj · Dec 5, 2003

I have pics of mine but no way to post them. If somebody wants to post them...

forgiven · Dec 5, 2003

Dazz, that thing is AWESOME. KILLER XJ!

MaXJohnson · Dec 5, 2003

Rev Den said:
it can't be done, once you cut the back off all structure is lost and the jeep folds like a taco. No amount of reinfoircment or tubing can correct the situation. Any pictures you see on the web are fabrications and talented photochops.

Rev

so they say...

Rev Den · Dec 5, 2003

MaXJohnson said:
so they say...

ROFLMAO!!

Rev

XJJPR · Dec 5, 2003

I think that TACO need some more carne asada in it!

hinkley

oldmopars · Dec 5, 2003

Mark Hinkley,
I love those pictures, That is what my plans are. Do you have any more pictures of the bed?
How did you tie into the frame rails and the cab?

Thank to all for the pictures.

Does anyone know if ORGS has finished theirs?

XJJPR · Dec 5, 2003

oldmopars said:
Does anyone know if ORGS has finished theirs?

Yes I have.

Paul S · Dec 5, 2003

oldmopars said:
Mark Hinkley,
I love those pictures, That is what my plans are. Do you have any more pictures of the bed?
How did you tie into the frame rails and the cab?

Thank to all for the pictures.

Does anyone know if ORGS has finished theirs?

Last I heard the guy at ORGS forgot to weld something

Paul

XJJPR · Dec 5, 2003

I let Beezil drive my junk and look at what he did to the door!

oldmopars · Dec 5, 2003

Sorry, I am new here and did not know that ORGS and Mark Hinkley were connected.
BTW I love the way the truck looks.
Does the bed/roll bar give structual support, or is the rear frame OK with out it?
I am real interested in making it safe while still allowing the bed area to be functional for light hauling.

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