I just put a early 60 trans and split case in my 40. The earlier 60 series are shorter. All I had to do was switch my top plate from my '78 40 H42. I'm going to do disc parking brakes since I did the rear disc conversion. Ruff Stuff sells the '78 Eldorado calipers with the parking brake. Going...
Wrapped up the steering today. Will be starting on the axles this weekend hopefully. I have to put a brake MC and booster in my buddy's CJ Saturday.
Also pulled the inspection cover on the trans. Flywheel and clutch seem dry but I went ahead and ordered a rear main seal. May as well do it when I...
Been working on the '76 now that the '70 is close to done and driving now. The wife and I will be cruising down to Asheville via the BRP on Memorial Day weekend. New rag joint, TRE's and center link rebuilt this week. Going to be swapping in some 3.70 3rds and new clutch happening in the next...
I'm starting this thread to document the maintenance and upkeep for my wife and I's '76. We went in halves on this truck a couple years ago. We bought it from some good friends to use as just a driver. The wife drives it way more than i do, that's for sure. That alone makes me happy. I feel...
So after talking to her more, she prefers the 80 more. 62 even more. I think the 200 is out. Price is a huge thing as well.
She's a cruiser head so that makes me happy. She drives our '76 40 more than me.