MY JEEP BUILD THREAD
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08/24/11 01:14 PM
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DusterDave
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I just purchased a 1989 Jeep Wrangler S. It was a NY vehicle, so its got rust issues, but nothing a mig welder and a plasma cutter can't handle. I'm going to do a body off restoration, give it a 5" lift, 35" tires, beefier axles, and replace the 2.5 lter 5 speed with a mild 318 and automatic. That's the basic plan at this point. Jeeps and 4x4's are totally new to me, so I've got lots to learn.
Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
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08/24/11 02:59 PM
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Love my wrangler...even with the 2.5; nothing better than top off, doors off cruising on a hot summer day/night. Like you, also looking at v8 swaps, but I'll probably go the well paved route of a mild SBC/ax-15 5 speed, stock axles, stock size tires. From what I understand, as long as tires are reasonably sized, the stock axles will probably live without too much trouble. There not too much hardcore off-roading where I am either...just the mild fire trail stuff. But if I can get away with doing a small chrysler for not too much more, will certainly stick to the route too. Please post pics as you go! Very curious to see how this turns out
1979 Dodge Lil' Red Express - 360 rwhp, 13.2 @ 103mph 1968 Coronet: 318, 2.76, 15.2 @ 92mph! (SOLD) 1976 Valiant: 360, 3.90, 12.90 @ 106 (SOLD) 1989 Shelby CSX #500/500
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
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08/24/11 06:40 PM
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rickstershemi
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LA MoPar can be done as cheap as a Chevy, even cheaper, depending on what you want out of it. A rusted out Grand Cherokee with the 5.2 can also make a good, cheap donor.
Have no idea what you guys are talking about.....
2001....1-Owner....ME....just turned 35K on the clock
Great to see you with a new project Dave
Rickster
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
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08/25/11 12:17 AM
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DusterDave
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Hey Rick, what's up! Very nice Jeep you have there! scanman70, I hear you on the rust issues. That's why I'm going to pull the body off and replace every badly rusted area with new metal, and POR-15 the less rusted areas. I'm even thinking of ways of applying POR-15 to the inside of the frame rails as well. Here's a couple pics of my heap. She's beat and tired, but I'll bring her back better than ever!
Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
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08/25/11 04:35 PM
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Doesn't look all that bad Dave I can see it black with some nice shiny alum or chrome body accents
Rickster
and a big blower sticking out of the hood ....
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
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08/25/11 08:42 PM
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Doesn't look all that bad Dave I can see it black with some nice shiny alum or chrome body accents
Rickster
and a big blower sticking out of the hood ....
I think that's what Rick was talking about... At the moment, I'm envisioning painting it a copper color, with tan interior. But that could change. Whatever I end up with, its got to be a different color combo than what you normally see on Jeeps, yet still be tasteful. Another goal is to make it the most rust free original body and frame YJ in Florida. I'm determined to eradicate the rust on it.
Copper would look awesome with a tan/creme interior
Rickster
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
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08/28/11 08:02 PM
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with a 318 in that light of a vehicle I would go 904/999 all the way
70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake
best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4
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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project!
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08/28/11 09:45 PM
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with a 318 in that light of a vehicle I would go 904/999 all the way
I agree, but my only concern is the length of the transmission, and the ability to mate up to the NP231 t-case. I don't want the engine to have to be pushed to far forward in the engine compartment because of a long transmission. That's why I was thinking a 727 from a 4x4 dodge pickup would be the ticket. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong about it. This is my first 4x4 project, and I have a steep learning curve ahead of me. When I pull the tub off, I'll be able to start taking measurements. Anyone know the overall length of a 904 or 999 case? What vehicles did the 999 trans come in?
just build it with a 4x4 output shaft and tail housing and it will be shorter than a 4x4 727.
Thanks. Do you know who sells those kinds of parts?
should be able to get them used from any of the Trans parts suppliers Dacco,Transtar,WIT,maybe even John at CRT.
70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake
best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4
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