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Offline Quarterpastgone

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1997 TJ Frame
« on: December 16, 2015, 10:21:08 AM »
I just purchased a 1997 TJ that has a rotted frame under it for a steal. I am know trying to find a good frame to replaced it with. Any leads or if you have one it would be great. its a 4.0 manual TJ.
Doug and Beth

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1997 TJ Lifted and being restored

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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2015, 10:40:58 AM »
good luck with this, my shop just did a swap on a 2001 a guy bought that was rotten.. It was very labor intensive, almost every nut and bolt had to be cut. We found a frame at N Ga Jeep parts finally, dudes name is Larry- 404-427-6873 he is in Dahlonega  .. beware tho, I paid $1k for this last one. they will not be cheap, nor will any of the takeouts be perfect so inspect carefully.
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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2015, 02:16:17 PM »
I got a friend who says he'll have one available after the 1st. $850, near Augusta, GA

Let me know if you're interested and I'll pm you his contact.
« Last Edit: December 16, 2015, 02:17:44 PM by patman »

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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2015, 03:48:48 PM »
Jeez Justin,  Larry must have known that it was for the repair shop. He used to sell frames for $500. He likes his parts. He once bought a TJ that burnt to the ground,  not 1 useable part on it. He said he paid $3500 for it. I could not believe him. He wanted to be the only used TJ parts house north of ATL. He was for a while & folks paid whatever the price was because they knew he was the only one who had TJ parts.

BTW, Larry's place is 5 minutes from my house.
« Last Edit: December 16, 2015, 03:49:55 PM by Big Dave »

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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2015, 06:50:48 PM »
Thanks for the info I will check for on all options. Patman let me know when. I have to finish my yj fuel injection swap then will be stripping the TJ.
Doug and Beth

1989 Comanche.
1997 TJ Lifted and being restored

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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2015, 10:44:18 PM »
Jeez Justin,  Larry must have known that it was for the repair shop. He used to sell frames for $500. He likes his parts. He once bought a TJ that burnt to the ground,  not 1 useable part on it. He said he paid $3500 for it. I could not believe him. He wanted to be the only used TJ parts house north of ATL. He was for a while & folks paid whatever the price was because they knew he was the only one who had TJ parts.

BTW, Larry's place is 5 minutes from my house.

Oh yeah, he knew. LKQ provides 90% of my stuff, they have a network that tells them where we can get used parts, I can get stuff from Al, Tn, Sc, Nc, and none had a good frame that I talked to. The one I got from Larry was perfect, I can say that for him, I guess its just the demand now.
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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2015, 04:21:50 AM »
Thats where I got my recent windshield frame and glass for $300
Don't be in to big a hurry when you go over there either.....
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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2015, 07:23:03 AM »

Thats where I got my recent windshield frame and glass for $300
Don't be in to big a hurry when you go over there either.....
I was just there yesterday and picked up a windshield frame only for $150.

Kevin is right - be patient...
John
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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2015, 07:25:06 AM »
Glad that worked for you John
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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2015, 08:22:37 AM »
Pm sent, @Quarterpastgone
If anyone else is looking for tj parts, I can send you my friend's contact info. He parts them out and usually has a pretty decent inventory.

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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2015, 08:38:22 AM »
Pm sent, @Quarterpastgone
If anyone else is looking for tj parts, I can send you my friend's contact info. He parts them out and usually has a pretty decent inventory.

PM me his info, I like having alternative suppliers
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Re: 1997 TJ Frame
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2015, 02:08:32 PM »
I've bought a few parts from Larry in the past.  It helps if you're willing to stop and chat a bit before diving in.  If he likes you things are cheaper.
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