This may sound a little crazy but, I might be getting a 2000 TJ for a good price. The body is not good, but frame and drive train all working. I would like to know if anyone makes a MB body to fit a TJ frame? 
just asking
Question about bodies
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MB body will be way too small. A yj tub with a cj front clip could work. Lots of mods would be needed but it should be doable
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The body is not good, but frame and drive train all working.
I'll leave this alone.
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You'd have to stretch the MB body or do a composition cut on the rear tube and have the rear tires sticking out the back.
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Out of any Jeep I'd ever like to build, it would have to be this! I absolutely love the look of this thing!
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I really like the look of the old military jeeps but want the modern frame and drive train. I will have to do some digging and see what I can come up with. Thanks all
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what about cutting a frame?
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I'm not sure exact numbers (I'm sure Google can tell you) but I would think the MB body wouldn't just be too short it would probably also be too narrow for a TJ frame.
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Make sure the hole is at least four feet deep and use plenty of lime, or the animals will dig it up.
Oh wait, I only read the subject...never mind...
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TJs are around 22" longer than the old MBs. That's a lot of room to make up. I did a little searching and couldn't find any re-pro body kits to give a YJ/TJ the look of a flat-fender era Jeep. I think with the extra length it'd look a little awkward. Cool idea, though...
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what about cutting a frame?
Yep, it can be done. "But" It would take someone with experience in frame work to punch the math and a good welder to lock it together. Piece of cake. -
A little stretching and you can make something pretty sweet.
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I put a '48 body a '73 cj5 frame. We just built a subframe to mount the body. We streched the wheel base out to 88" by moving mounts and using yj springs. We also comp cut it and moved the drivers seat into the rear fender so we could fit behind the steering wheel. I dont see any reason wih a little time and imagination u couldnt get it to look good without cutting a tj frame.
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I just love the old MB and want the modern drive line .
it would be cool oh well -
I'm with you on that. But as Aaron said, it is possible with a little work. It would be a good project to learn on.
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