MD Juan New MB Frames
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MD Juan New MB Frames
I am just commencing a restoration on a 42 MB we have owned for 40 years or more. The chassis was smashed and wrecked when we bought the MB and is totally beyond restoration now. I am thinking of buying an MD Juan chassis/frame and wondered whether there is any recent feedback about the accuracy or build quality that I need to consider before taking the plunge? All help much appreciated thanks Andrew
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Re: MD Juan New MB Frames
I would opt personally for another original chassis, as this is the basis of the whole vehicle and a repro chassis means it will become a repro jeep with an original bodytub?
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Re: MD Juan New MB Frames
thanks for the reply. Yes I get that, but finding an original chassis is not easy Yes the tub is ok, needs work but not too bad. The chassis had been severely damaged at the front and bent up. Bad accident I guess, not its been cut and altered and as also rotten so no go again. Any one with experience of the MD Juan frames out there? Or perhaps someone with an original for sale
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Could you show us a pic. of your wrecked MB ? I would like to see one that can't be repaired. Thank's.AmphibAndy wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2017 1:32 amI am just commencing a restoration on a 42 MB we have owned for 40 years or more. The chassis was smashed and wrecked when we bought the MB and is totally beyond restoration now. I am thinking of buying an MD Juan chassis/frame and wondered whether there is any recent feedback about the accuracy or build quality that I need to consider before taking the plunge? All help much appreciated thanks Andrew
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Of course I would be delighted and will do that tomorrow. thanks for the interest.
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That does look pretty bad from the few pic's. you sent, I have seen some frame's that could be repaired in the for sale area here on the forum.
Don't give up. I would try and stay with a real frame if possible. good look on your search, it will be worth it when complete.
Don't give up. I would try and stay with a real frame if possible. good look on your search, it will be worth it when complete.
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Re: MD Juan New MB Frames
thanks. I will keep the search on although I have been looking for about 3 years and really want to get on with this restoration . Thinking Normandy 2019.
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Re: MD Juan New MB Frames
Have you considered using replacement rails to fix the crunched sections of your frame? I agree with the others...the more repro parts used on a jeep, obviously the less original the jeep will end of being. Or, if you opt for a repro frame so that you can move forward with the resto, definitely don't scrap your original frame. That's always something you can fix later and swap with the repro one in order to gain more originality at a later time.
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Re: MD Juan New MB Frames
thanks Guys, yes I am in the UK. I don't think this frame is restorable at all. It really is rot through and through . Whats the thoughts on the body kits from MD Juan nowadays. I hear they are much better than they were?
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Re: MD Juan New MB Frames
Why spend your money just to have a replica jeep when it's all done? Most of our MB/GPW's went overseas to you guys so they should be everywhere! Also, aren't there plenty of M201's in Europe? Still, better than a replica MB or GPW.
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Re: MD Juan New MB Frames
The current bunch are outstanding fit and finish, or maybe I lucked out. I got one made in late 2016 last year and the holes, dimensions were spot on...just the transmission cross member holes had to be re drilled to allow the original cross member to fit. Hope this helps. Thanks.
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Re: MD Juan New MB Frames
thanks for the reply. I actually managed to buy a Hotchkiss frame which I understand is very very close to an original . I hope so. But thanks for the advice and reply to my post.
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