Looking for parts for my 62 Soft top frame off Restoration

[Living in the Past]

Did it have a four speed before? While the clearance from the tube is find I dropped the back of mine for clearance around the transmission cover towards the back. While you can remove the bolts between the transmission and transfer case then let the transfer case swing to give you plenty of clearance for the hand back. There is not enough room to slide either the transfer case off the transmission tailshaft or pull the transmission/transfer case out of the pressure plate. To change my clutch without pulling the motor/transmission/transfer case I have to remove the rear motor mounts off the bell housing and drop the back of the engine down to get clearance. If I have the tub off my 68 I would solve the problem before installing the tub. Might do a little search in the 40/55 section on these to see what people have done.

 

[tbinzo]

clearance

cut the cross member in the shape of the nose cone to get the trany in but I repaired it

Did it have a four speed before? While the clearance from the tube is find I dropped the back of mine for clearance around the transmission cover towards the back. While you can remove the bolts between the transmission and transfer case then let the transfer case swing to give you plenty of clearance for the hand back. There is not enough room to slide either the transfer case off the transmission tailshaft or pull the transmission/transfer case out of the pressure plate. To change my clutch without pulling the motor/transmission/transfer case I have to remove the rear motor mounts off the bell housing and drop the back of the engine down to get clearance. If I have the tub off my 68 I would solve the problem before installing the tub. Might do a little search in the 40/55 section on these to see what people have done.

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

The shop that installed the 4spd in my '63 just torched the entire cross-tube out. I ended up welding one back in, when I put the 'new' 3spd back in it.

I guess I've never seen Warns of that vintage. All the Warn Hubs I've got are of the tapered variety.

Dan

 

[67azcruizr]

it was tight but I was able to stuff a 4 speed with a PTO box in my '62 with just swapping the tranny hump. would have been a MUCH easier install with the tub off and mounted to the engine

 

[Living in the Past]

it was tight but I was able to stuff a 4 speed with a PTO box in my '62 with just swapping the tranny hump. would have been a MUCH easier install with the tub off and mounted to the engine

I guess the point I'm trying to make is while it will fit while the tub is off would be the time to makes some changes so if you need to change the clutch or do any other work on the transmission/transfer it would be simpler. Curious which tranny hump you used? Did you modify the floor at he back of the transmission hump?

 

[67azcruizr]

Did you modify the floor at he back of the transmission hump?

I did't modify the floor, but the tranny hump will require a small bit of work, I'll get a picture of it tonight.

 

[tbinzo]

rockers

just installed the rebuilt rocker assembly

I did't modify the floor, but the tranny hump will require a small bit of work, I'll get a picture of it tonight.

 

[tbinzo]

I'm at a stan still

I need a good working exhaust manifold with no cracks or broken ears if anyone has one would be much help to keep me going.

Tom

just installed the rebuilt rocker assembly

 

[Splangy]

I would be cautious about zinc plating head bolts. Hydrogen embrittlement may be a concern.

Hydrogen embrittlement - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

I need a good working exhaust manifold with no cracks or broken ears if anyone has one would be much help to keep me going.

Tom

Tom I might have one, I'll have to look through my parts pile..... PM me if you still need one.

JP

 

[55guy]

I found you !!

Nice build Tom !!! when you finish lets go wheeling ?? (not) !
I"m watching your build ,I"m impressed, also nice hub caps !
Maybe next week I can come over ?

 

[tbinzo]

cool mike

here are some recent photos

Nice build Tom !!! when you finish lets go wheeling ?? (not) !
I"m watching your build ,I"m impressed, also nice hub caps !
Maybe next week I can come over ?

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Looking great!

 

[67azcruizr]

this is what's left of the head lights.............................................. I might have a set of the later style Koito head lights with the "Koito" in a rectangle instead of the circle? let me know and I could dig into some boxes.

 

[tbinzo]

That really sucks they were like brand new is he going to reimburse you?

 

[tbinzo]

lights

this was the photo on ebay

this is what's left of the head lights.............................................. I might have a set of the later style Koito head lights with the "Koito" in a rectangle instead of the circle? let me know and I could dig into some boxes.

 

[tbinzo]

bottle jack

just picked up a bottle jack today and refurbished it before and after now I just need to find the handles for it.

Looking great!

 

[67azcruizr]

this was the photo on ebay

funny thing..............., the box that looks the MOST smashed had the lens that was cracked in 2 pieces, the better looking box housed the one I pictured in many pieces. lame!!!!

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

funny thing..............., the box that looks the MOST smashed had the lens that was cracked in 2 pieces, the better looking box housed the one I pictured in many pieces. lame!!!!

That really sucks Sean

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

just picked up a bottle jack today and refurbished it before and after.

Nice...and looks correct for your year