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3b Act II

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by 73 cj5, Jan 30, 2022.

  1. Mar 26, 2022
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    Looks better with the truss removed.

    You should do a TDI swap like I did.
     
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  2. Mar 27, 2022
    Fireball

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    Do I even want to ask what the previous owner was doing with the top steering link on the left knuckle?
     
  3. Mar 27, 2022
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    That definitely won't be used. These axles were under a Toyota truck and it was a huge mess from what I was told. The only value to it was the aluminum links.

    Yep, it looks way better without the truss.
    I dream of engine swaps but there is an extremely tight budget and if I want to drive it anytime soon, I'll have to stick with what I have.


    I went back out and measured the D60 WMS-WMS and it's ~61 7/8".
    14b WMS-WMS ~62 3/4"
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2022
    Jeepenstein

    Jeepenstein Me like Jeep..

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    true dedication to the hobby!!
     
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  5. Mar 27, 2022
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    Got the axles marked for spring perches. The springs will sit outboard about an inch or so in the front.

    Almost $300 for some spring perches and ubolts. Oof.

    I'm thinking about using a WJ or C3 steering gear now. They would alleviate a few steering shaft issues that will arise.

    Many hours of grinding ahead. I should have just bought another frame. :rolleyes:

    [​IMG]

    I have a good scrap pile going again.

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Mar 30, 2022
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    I've spent the past couple days grinding off welds on the frame because I got a week off from work courtesy of the flu and covid.

    Ordered all of the leaf spring stuff so hopefully, it'll be a roller in the next few weeks.
     
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  7. Apr 12, 2022
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    I've been thinking about the engine situation for the past few weeks....L67 Buick, TH350 (full manual), D20 or D300(?).

    I don't know how well the auto would hold up to 3.73 gears and 37" tires but I have a line on a running engine and wiring harness. :sneak:

    Not a fan of slush boxes but a full manual conversion would make it more bearable.

    Thoughts?
     
  8. Apr 12, 2022
    Fireball

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    Supercharged Buick would be cool! The have the smaller bellhousing though, so adapting is required to mate to a TH350?
     
  9. Apr 12, 2022
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    Right. 60 degree to 90 degree. No biggie
     
  10. Apr 12, 2022
    Jw60

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    LS all things.

    Don't forget the turbos.
     
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  11. Apr 12, 2022
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    :booo::lol:

    I have a rebuilt 5.3 but it just makes too much sense to swap in something common and I want this 3b to be somewhat different from the rest.
     
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  12. Apr 12, 2022
    Jw60

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    3.5 ecoboost?

    Supercharged Buick 3800?
    NA 3800 is still a boat load of ponys.

    VW TDI

    Chevy 4.3

    Ford 2.3
     
  13. Apr 12, 2022
    73 cj5

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    The L67 is a supercharged Buick 3800.

    4.3- common sense swap choice but no supercharger.
    3.5 EcoBoost- heck no
    VW TDI- $$ & major fabrication required
    2.3- meh
     
  14. Apr 12, 2022
    Fireball

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    Buick Fireball straight eight?
    [​IMG]
     
  15. Apr 12, 2022
    73 cj5

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    Boat anchor :D :ninja:
     
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  16. Apr 12, 2022
    ITLKSEZ

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    He’d be able to check number 7 & 8 plugs from the drivers seat
     
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  17. Apr 12, 2022
    Jw60

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    I guess the engine is settled. now all you need is a flywheel and fabricated bellhousing for a t18, or sm465.
     
  18. Apr 12, 2022
    73 cj5

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    A 2.8 bellhousing would fit the bill and bolt to an sm420/sm465 but I'd have to source a flywheel, clutch kit, etc. The bellhousing is not that easy to find but they're out there. There's one on eBay now for $285 plus s&h. I have a 4x4 sm465 and sbc bellhousing but the transmission needs a rebuild itself. The simple solution would be to just use an automatic transmission.

    Back when I had the CJ2A the thought of using this engine was in my head so I have thought about this particular swap on and off since then.
     
  19. Apr 12, 2022
    Fireball

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  20. Apr 12, 2022
    73 cj5

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    Had one but it's my brother's now. It's a stout engine for its size.

    [​IMG]
     
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