I started building this rig in November of last year. I was bored and wanted to build something that I could take my time on and not be rushed. There is a lot of copy and paste going on here so it might be a little out of order.
This is going to be a slow build . But the Idea is swapping in a SBC 350/TH350 And using the front half of a NP203 as a range box for a toy Tcase. But right now I am working on the rust.
Here is what I am starting with.
Some of the Gnarly rust .
Drivers side floor
I plan on using sheet metal if I can find something left to weld to.
Thankfully I am going for more function then originality.
I tinkered around a little more and removed the heater so I could get the trans cover off. The water hoses were so brittle they tore with very little pressure.
I wish my jeep had this kind of access.
The stock engine.
I am pulling the front clip and thus far only one bolt hasn't broke.I am going to have to get a new drill bit for the easyouts.
The anti wrap bar will be solid I plan on a solid mount on the axle and a shackle mnt at the trans cross member. and the springs already have the add a leaf. There is already some kind of over load coil springs under there now. I will have to take a picture of them later.
Here is a pic after I hit the front end with a hammer and all the rust fell off.
The bumper was a real pain in the @ss to remove. The previous owner wanted the stk piece of tinfoil to stay . It was braced riveted bolted and welded. Why someone would go through all that and not build a stronger bumper is beyond me.
My technical support for the day
Wife says I should stop because my son is having plenty of fun with the T.L.C. as it sits.
I wonder why the brakes dont work?
This is going to be a slow build . But the Idea is swapping in a SBC 350/TH350 And using the front half of a NP203 as a range box for a toy Tcase. But right now I am working on the rust.
Here is what I am starting with.
Some of the Gnarly rust .
Drivers side floor
I plan on using sheet metal if I can find something left to weld to.
Thankfully I am going for more function then originality.
I tinkered around a little more and removed the heater so I could get the trans cover off. The water hoses were so brittle they tore with very little pressure.
I wish my jeep had this kind of access.
The stock engine.
I am pulling the front clip and thus far only one bolt hasn't broke.I am going to have to get a new drill bit for the easyouts.
The anti wrap bar will be solid I plan on a solid mount on the axle and a shackle mnt at the trans cross member. and the springs already have the add a leaf. There is already some kind of over load coil springs under there now. I will have to take a picture of them later.
Here is a pic after I hit the front end with a hammer and all the rust fell off.
The bumper was a real pain in the @ss to remove. The previous owner wanted the stk piece of tinfoil to stay . It was braced riveted bolted and welded. Why someone would go through all that and not build a stronger bumper is beyond me.
My technical support for the day
Wife says I should stop because my son is having plenty of fun with the T.L.C. as it sits.
I wonder why the brakes dont work?
Did I miss any of your questions? Feel free to ask I like to talk .
