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the '46 2A *82" of FUN*

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#1 · (Edited)
I think I finally have my build plan, and the engine goes in tomorrow so its a good time to post....




that mixed with a

Small Spring Lift
Buick 225 V6
T-86 or t-14
D18
slight stretch (very slight 2")
saggy swap using a FSJ power steering box (f'in huge)

pizza cutters
winch
possible PTO (if I can find one)

3.73 super NT D44
3.73 Standard NT D30 with Disc Brakes

Upgrade the Master cylinder to a 2 chamber at some point.

The jeep will have a military arctic hardtop off a M38 as well.

CJ5 frame... Beefier and will hold up better over time since this rig will likely be lightly wheeled.

Eventually Fuel Inject the 225 for added economy.
 
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#394 ·
I need to keep the t-case, it's a good one. The same with the pto as one day I want a pto winch or something out back.

The t-86 I want to hang on to at least for now. I'm surprised it it's still in one piece the way I drive it. I should hang out on the dang wall.

The t-14 I have could go, it's complete but needs bearings if I recall.
 
#410 ·
There are a few companies out there that will build you a custom clutch disk for not much more than a good quality replacement clutch....when I swapped the SM420 into my 2.5L YJ I had just replaced the stock clutch with a heavy duty LUC clutch and I think it was Clutch Dynamics that made me a custom heavy-duty disk with a Chevy hub to fit my SM420....as I recall they had tons of options.
 
#413 ·
A lot of the early 5 guys were running Fiero cross flows, I figure this should be a little better :teehee:

New steering shaft on the way, fan and spacer on the way, and hope to order a column next paycheck.

This thing has really taken care of me, this is the first real money put into it. Hopefully I can get a clutch disk, I found the throwout bearing today. Looking more like a custom clutch disk will be in order, I have an email into the company 4bangler mentioned.
 
#414 ·
Well, My rear driveshaft was >< that close to breaking. Adam noticed it is twisted like a pretzel, just not broken when he was measuring it to see if I would need to shorten it.

Clutch Dynamics wants to look at my pressure plate and stuff, they think they can make me the clutch disk I need for about $100. They seem VERY knowledgeable and are genuinely nice people on the phone. They asked that I bring my old parts over, and what I have and they can get me something that will work.

Trans mocked into place with all the levers...

 
#418 ·
I picked this up yesterday from TJ/Willys on here. Great guy, really took care of me when I had a trailer break down.

I'm going to try not to bang this one up. I am still confused how on every one of these tops I have looked at the door latches are broken and mangled beyond operating.







 
#419 ·
I picked this up yesterday from TJ/Willys on here. Great guy, really took care of me when I had a trailer break down.

I'm going to try not to bang this one up. I am still confused how on every one of these tops I have looked at the door latches are broken and mangled beyond operating.







 
#422 ·
I'd like to see Dan get down the tighter stuff :teehee: My goal is to NOT smash this one. I may have to swap on the old one just for Snofari.

I can't wait to see how the rig changes for next year with more gear under it. Frankly, it probably won't affect it much as it'll still be an on/off switch for the fuel. :teehee: I'd like to get new tires too, but I may just trailer it and keep these again. I can't decide what I want to put under it with the TSL's backordered for who knows how long. I wish I had not let my 15x8 chrome rims go either. :(

Looks like they are building me a ceramic clutch, hope it works ok, I know you can't slip them well, but after looking how burned the old one was I figured the upgrade might be worth it.
 
#423 ·
On that challenge Dan & I will find tighter trails :sonicjay: Actually the 5 stays home and all of the pre runs are done in the Cherokee so we know he can fit. I never drive the trail til the day of the event!

I know where you can get a set of 16x35x16 Boggers already mounted on 5x5.5 :)

Ceramic isn't that bad, my 81 has one. Get a front locker so you don't have to play on/off switch with the skinny pedal. Those Warn OD's do not like on/off shock loads at all. Can't wait to see it back together!
 
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