different jeep or new engine/tranny?

Yes - great news!
Does this mean you are going to cancel the Craigslist ad?

 

unclebill, pm sent

 

I see it now, sbc/sm465- Waaaaaahoooooooooooo. Rat rod II-but will require a rechristening

 

yep

i was theatening to kick the slug out.
trying to scare him into behaving.
that tuff love stuff ya know?

 

Glad your keeping the Slug. This is an amazing site, with even more amazing members.

 

I'm glad youre keeping the slug, i'd hate to have to re-write the song all because you had a new jeep with a new name....although, with the upgrade to a v6, might have to add something to the name...maybe like super slug or something? maybe we could find someone really good at artistry and you could have your own super slug logo - like mopar used in the late 60's/early 70's with the roadrunner

 

The new name could be SPEEDY SLUG !
Like Matt said - get a little logo ... of a slug spinning its wheels doing a burn out.

 

Great news!

Just one question, was the t-98 an option for the CJ5's?

Poor, poor F-head, another one off to the scrape yard....

 

Yes, with the F134 only.

 

sounds like it is a rare option to me. Then I wouldn't put a different engine in. Leave it as a original rare piece.

 

To Bill, A T-18 would fit nicely under your existing floor plates. If it were mine and I were in your position, I'd go with a J-truck T-18 and a Buick V6. I'd let Chuck choose the engine... my choice might not be the same as his, but his opinion is important for obvious reasons.

The T-98 and F134 are worth something as a unit, but they would be worth more if they came with the floor plates. If you switch to a T-90, it will be easier to shift and you can sell the floor plates along with the engine and transmission.

 

Well, they aren't "rare" like Duesenbergs are rare. I would guess the number of them still in existence is more than 10,000. So not rare based on numbers alone.

 

Because a B-W 3-speed is easier to shift than a truck 4-speed. Certainly it makes a difference in stop-and-go traffic. A T-15 would be even better.

I agree though - I would stick with a 4-speed.

 

it's gotta be a 4 speed.
the gearing i have now is really nice on the trails.
going down steep inclines.
i dont have to use the brakes!

 

Doesn't novak make an adapter for the t98 to a gm motor?
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A T90 has a non-synchroed 1st gear, so it's actually a little more of a challenge to drive around town (the 4 speed would have a non-synchro 1st gear also, but being a granny gear you wouldn't use it in normal driving) Lots of times I find myself lugging my T90 in 2nd when it would really be better to go down to 1st, just cause I'm too lazy to double clutch it-easier to let the 225's torque get the job done.