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Offline JohnR

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First year for repro tubs?
« on: November 17, 2013, 08:38:39 AM »
Hi Guys,
Can anyone tell me when repro tubs first started being produced?� Per another thread of mine, it looks like my tub is a repro wiith characteristics of an MB, M38 and a CJ.� Glovebox, shovel indents, etc.� Just looking for some history.� Two infants and shift work have prevented me from ANY garage time for pictures, but hopefully soon.
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Re: First year for repro tubs?
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2013, 08:48:26 AM »
The 70s. I have one of those tubs on my trail jeep.
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Re: First year for repro tubs?
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2013, 11:54:53 AM »
My guess is somewhere in the 1970-1973 era.  I think almost all, if not all, were MD Juan products and that company has been very progressive of late to improve both the fit and acuraccy of their products.  I have not seen any of their posts here but you could contact them from 2A, 3B Pages and ECJ 5 and likely get an exact date.

From a functional stand point, the indents and glove box would be useful attributes if not going for a completely stock restoration.  And if that is the case, maybe the body mounting, floor pedal errors, and a few errant holes wouldn't be too big a concern, especially if already fitted to the frame.
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