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567 views 6 replies 7 participants last post by  colojeepguy  
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I'm looking at buying a 1959 cj5 with a ruff body and want to know if the body from a 73 or 74 cj5 will fit. Did I say that the 59 body was RUFF.
 
#2 ·
Pics.........honestly if the '59 body style is what is attracting you to the rig, I would rebuild or replace with same.
 
#3 ·
The dimensions are correct (minus the fenders) but the mounting points up front are different.
The heaters are different as is the steering column, dash, and pedals, so there is some adaptation that needs to be done.
 
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#7 ·
The tub could be made to work but as noted above, there's differences in the firewall and body mounts. Also your 59 has an under seat gas tank and the 70s Jeep has it in the rear. The fenders, hood, and grille won't work.