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1964 CJ-5 Restification Project

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by sparky, Dec 6, 2008.

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  1. sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

    Re: My newest project

    So linus will be parted into this Jeep? :( but :) at the same time
     
    sammy, Dec 6, 2008
    #21
  2. jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

    Re: My newest project

    What, exactly, are you planning for a drivetrain? My people should get together with your people.
    Posted via Mobile Device
     
    jayhawkclint, Dec 6, 2008
    #22
  3. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: My newest project

    oh probably, though I dunno.

    Linus's engine and transmission need rebuilds. So who knows where I'll end up. :)
     
    Last edited: Dec 6, 2008
    sparky, Dec 6, 2008
    #23
  4. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: My newest project

    Yeah, our people should talk, my wife even mentioned that. ;)
     
    sparky, Dec 6, 2008
    #24
  5. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Re: My newest project

    nice
    looks solid
     
    jpflat2a, Dec 7, 2008
    #25
  6. Jeepman252

    Jeepman252 Sponsor

    Re: My newest project

    All I can say is...


    ...THAT was a PARTS Jeep??? :?

    Nice lookin rig Sparky. Should be a slam dunk project.
     
    Jeepman252, Dec 7, 2008
    #26
  7. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: My newest project

    Yup, unicorns might exist, the toolbox is solid. :shock:

    Yes Larry, MOP took the OD, roll cage, transmission and transfer case out of it. I'd say he got his money's worth out of it.
     
    sparky, Dec 7, 2008
    #27
  8. Hansh

    Hansh Going Mobile

    Re: My newest project

    Nice project. Are those Trailhandler tires? if so they are as good as the BFG ATs, even better in the snow.
     
    Hansh, Dec 7, 2008
    #28
  9. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: My newest project

    Umm, I dunno, I'd have to look at them but it's dark now.

    Doesn't matter what they are, they aren't staying and it won't see snow. Well, not on the road where there's salt. :D
     
    sparky, Dec 7, 2008
    #29
  10. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Re: My newest project

    I have one of those! (No, not a unicorn)
     
    Patrick, Dec 7, 2008
    #30
  11. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: My newest project

    Well, being in Los Alamos with the lab and all... monkeys
     
    sparky, Dec 7, 2008
    #31
  12. jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

    Re: My newest project

    Have you run the V6?

    Does it have a bell housing?

    My initial thoughts are to keep Linus whole. Throw a 3spd in it to get it running again, use it to fund this one.

    I'm setting that SM465 aside, just in case. :D

    A good used 6x29 OD needs to be your first hunt, prolly going to be the hardest piece of the puzzle.
     
    jayhawkclint, Dec 7, 2008
    #32
  13. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: My newest project

    Haven't run the V6, needs hooked up, needs a harmonic balancer, it is an OF 231 though of unknown condition.

    First hunt is for a running, functional drivetrain, OD doesn't do any good without a running engine, transmission, and transfer case. :D

    I know the heads on the 225 in Linus have been rebuilt and the camshaft is new and new springs. I do have another 252H sitting in the basement though...

    I've got plenty of time to think about it and only a little money to work with so nothing will be decided right away.
     
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    sparky, Dec 7, 2008
    #33
  14. jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

    Re: My newest project

    Meh. Everything else is easy. You know you're gonna need an OD with the 5.38, might as well start looking. Unless you get lucky enough to find someone with a complete OD drivetrain. Course, you're lucky enough to end up with that body, so who knows...
     
    jayhawkclint, Dec 7, 2008
    #34
  15. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: My newest project

    Seriously considered keeping the 3.73 axles, with a SM465/T18/SM420 for what I like doing it would be just fine and I'd keep the flanged rear and power disks in front.
     
    sparky, Dec 7, 2008
    #35
  16. jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

    Re: My newest project

    Interesting, I see where you're going with that. Yup, 59ish to 1 would work. I'm thinking you could get Linus' V6, an SM465/D18 sans OD, and your old axles swapped in for around $1000.

    Adapter $500
    Tranny mount $20
    BOP machine work $25
    Shafts cut/balanced $250
    Misc brake fittings, u-bolts, other assorted hardware $200
     
    jayhawkclint, Dec 7, 2008
    #36
  17. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: My newest project

    That was Lynn's setup in his Green '71, T18 3.73, D30 front. So I'm not breaking any new ground if I do something like that.

    Does have it's advantages though, OD doesn't get me the D30 turning radius and open knuckles, and the disk brakes on the D30 (I know they swap but the whole axle is easier) and a flanged rear, though honestly I'm not concerned about that knowing how I drive.

    You did leave out one expense, finding the transmission.
     
    sparky, Dec 8, 2008
    #37
  18. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Re: My newest project

    ;)
     
    Patrick, Dec 8, 2008
    #38
  19. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Re: My newest project

    Yeah, he neglected to mention an price either place. R)
     
    sparky, Dec 8, 2008
    #39
  20. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Re: My newest project

    You said
    He said
    :D
     
    Patrick, Dec 8, 2008
    #40
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