Builds A 60 Runs through it… (1 Viewer)

[Hojack]

Local @boots4 is back from vacation, good to hear from ya buddy. I need some help, Jeremy and I are not sure about the SOA conversion. Reading and hearing from guys here on MUD gets confusing. Never done this before and want a safe cruiser, not a pile on the side of the road.

5 speed shifter should be here Thursday, funny how that got overlooked now when I need it.
Marlin Crawler said their HS Kit is only for the 60s gearbox and they don’t know how to make an 80s work. The gearbox repair kit with new seals and bushing was about $40. I repair water well pumps and do this all the time. Read threads here about rebuilding the gearbox and would like help.
@Cruiserdrew sent me a lot of information and wish we were closer to take him up on checking out his cruisers but @boots4 is 1/2 hour away from me! I guess we all had to learn somewhere, I’m learning this a little later than most of you.

 

[Hojack]

60s gearbox repair kit

 

[Hojack]

Found a parts score with stuff right up the SOA ally. Not sure what gears but am going to try to call tomorrow. Have no idea what he was planning to build but a lot of parts here.

 

[cruisermatt]

Smokin deal. Buy that right now.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Easiest soa ever.

 

[davegonz]

Yep, one stop shopping.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Pop one of the TREs off an arm and you dont even have to unbolt the springs

 

[Cruiserdrew]

It's still going to need a cut and turn but that sure is a bunch of needed parts all at once.

Looks like a deal.

 

[Hojack]

Smokin deal. Buy that right now.

I’ll call him on my way into work. About 3 hour drive to where he is.

 

[Hojack]

I’ve been reading, learning, searching... hopefully this pans out well!

 

[Hojack]

Says IFS gearbox, that’s for the mini trucks?

 

[cruisermatt]

Says IFS gearbox, that’s for the mini trucks?

Yeah you don’t need that.

 

[Hojack]

He is wanting $1400 for both axles. Welded rear

 

[Hojack]

He is wanting $1400 for both axles. Welded rear

I offered $1000

 

[boots4]

A welded rear is no fun on the road. You may end up using your 3rds in the 80 housing if gearing is right.

 

[Hojack]

A welded rear is no fun on the road. You may end up using your 3rds in the 80 housing if gearing is right.

I realized that, thanks Mike

 

[Hojack]

A welded rear is no fun on the road. You may end up using your 3rds in the 80 housing if gearing is right.

He said they are 4:10s

 

[cruisermatt]

Yeah, If you get those for what he's asking or less its great deal for the six stud, knuckles, arms, locker, front chromo axles, and rear axle housing with everything cut off (which takes 5-7 hours just to cut all the 80 brackets off).

Hell those are all parts I need besides the rear axle. I wish I was on the other coast...

 

[Hojack]

Sent me a test saying he decided he didn’t want to sell... called him back and decided he would. Setup time to meet on Saturday to pickup. Agree that there are too many parts I need. Going down with either Jeremy or my buddy Matt. Dude wants to trade for a 1911 handgun.

 

[Hojack]

Wife said shifter just arrived