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In design and parts collecting phase.
EDIT: The build has started. see page 6


I acquired a 1946 CJ2a from Mr. Crawl this past summer for my next rig since parting out the eliminator. I wanted to come up with a name before I posted the start to the build thread.

Only keepin the front cowl, fenders, grille, and hood. rest will be sold or scrapped.


Starting from the ground up, the plan is for 35" tires on a pair of scout axles (or something else in the 60" wms range) with some sort of traction aid in at least the rear to start. Ended up with 44/44 Waggy axles.

Toss up on the suspension, but it will be linked. Low slung as sensically reasonable. 4 link front and rear with ORI struts


Frame will be new, along with a custom tub taking the styling queues of the original, which will allow for a slight wheelbase stretch in the rear. A roll cage will be installed, either tied into the body, or separate. PRP low back seats are the preference for now. Some sort of Desert Tan will be the main color for the rig. Largely unchanged, except mastercraft low back seats.

As for the powertrain, and part of the name I've given to this project.
e-85 powered 3800 pontiac supercharged engine attached to a powerglide(now planning for an AW4 with a d300 (might just stick with 231 with SS SYE). Overall length of this setup should be in the 52-55" range. Add in 350 hp while being under 1200# drivetrain, and you have some great power to weight ratio. 3800sc/700r4/231c


The goal of this ride: To be able to cruise at 60 mph down the highway comfortably, wheel it, and drive it home. 70mph


This will not be a fast build, but should start seeing some shape take place next summer after I finish fixing up the 77 ranger bass boat. started fall 2015

 

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The cowl back is being scrapped... starting with all new

 

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http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-willys/1000503-rango-1942-willys-mb-97.html

Enjoying the read from the Rango thread. Some good info in there, that I might borrow to a lesser extent. :teehee:

 

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I love it and it is 4wd.

I'd probably hate it if it was the 6 lug version. The 8 lug is based off the Dana 60

 

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I hope I sound more realistic than @cerial

This will be built, but I'm unclear on the timeline for completion. Mostly budgeting to finish this. Do it once, not a bunch of times.

 

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You do, but @cerial was all about the plans and collecting parts, and the ability to drive on any road at any speed, so I wanted to rib you a little about that.

Hey now hey now. I set a goal of 60 mph comfortably, not mach 1 getting 45 mpg out of a big block Cadillac. :teehee:

 

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Did i mention that this will also be a boat?


Just kidding.

 

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1. Will you use this rig to tow the boat to the lake?

2. Will you use this rig to tow the boat launch to the boat?

I suggest 2. It can be tricky getting the correct number of strands of copper wire, to achieve optimum current flow to ensure maximum glow from your side marker lights.

You might want to quit while you're ahead

 

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Nice build. Just my opinion but if you are going to only lock one axle, I prefer the front. Especially if you plan to do a fair amount of highway driving and have lockouts in the front.

I'd like to do selectable in the rear, and whatever I end up with in the front... not spool or welded. Might leave front open to start and upgrade as necessary

 

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Dude, not challenger your vocabulary, but do you mean 'Colonel'?

Play on words. E85, think about it

 

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Cool build, I always wondered about those quad steer trucks myself. Probably takes some getting used to I would think.

You catch on quick. I'd gotten the ass end pretty close to scrapping pulling away from drive through and some tight parking.

Better turning radius than a 4 door jk I think

 

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so, when do the leaf springs come off? i need a pair for my cj3b.

Make an offer to give me an excuse to tear it down

 

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who would have thought 1/2 ton axles 60" wide would be hard to come by.

Glad I'm just keeping my eyes peeled

 

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If you go wagoneer
The Isuzu 44 rears are prety common in yards


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good call. 15" rim should still fit just fine over those too?

I didn't think too much about 6 lug.

 

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Yes they will :thumb:

Good to know. Load range c seems like the only one that makes sense. And you're pretty much down to a 35x12.5x15 too get that

 

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Herman has e's on it lol

 

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How's that work in the dunes? Lol


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Never took it to the dunes on those tires, did fine at R&V this summer.

I kept up with @SRC

 

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Planning to pick up a set of waggy axles this weekend :thumb:

 

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Picked up a pair of waggy axles and a Isuzu rear end with supposed 4.88's for $300 with a set of rims and some rollers.

I'm told they are 4" lift springs for the waggy, but the eye is but off one of the rear leaves if someone is interested before I scrap.

 

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Disc rears only came with 4:10 or 4:30, drum (2 wheel drive) had 4:56? Available

That is a little unsettling? I'm going to pull the covers in the am to check all to see where I'm at