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04-15-2009, 12:39 AM
|  | Newbie | | Join Date: Apr 2007
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| |  Bullnose to Jeepster Front Clip Swap
Hi guys, I am buying a 1972 Jeep Commando and would like to know if I can swap the bullnose out for the traditional Jeepster front clip? Has anyone done this? What does it entail? Thanks, Brian
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04-15-2009, 01:43 PM
|  | Keyboard Implanted | | Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Vancouver, WA, near Portland, OR
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You can, but it's gonna require parts, skill, time and money. Below are pics of one with a CJ front clip and one with Jeepster.
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04-16-2009, 01:53 AM
| | Newbie | | Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 28
| | Front clip swap
So obviously I need to find a partster for the front clip. I have the time and some money. What do you think will be the biggest challenge in the swap?
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04-18-2009, 07:48 PM
|  | Aprentice | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vance AFB, OK
Posts: 55
| | The challenge
My biggest challenge in mounting a Jeepster front end to the Jeep Commando frame was in measureing for and adding the spacer. I stretched the front clip and hood by about 7 inches. This meant that I had to get rid of the fan on the stock 304 and I went with a slimmer electric fan. I'll post pics as soon as I can figure it out... alright, here it is.
Next big challenge was finding a donor hood to add to the existing hood, so the latches would match up. The welding was done by a good friend, and I still have some body work (smoothing) to get it ready for paint.
I played around with some diamond plate to make removable covers for the spaced out section. Later, I will put something one that is a little less shiny. Second picture attached.
I did not want to chop the rear of the front wheel well, but when I get 35s this summer I suspect I'll have to cut a little for clearance.
Good luck. I like the swap.
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