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Post by fordman1978 on Apr 19, 2012 10:10:59 GMT -5
I finally found a project in my price range! I went and picked up a yj body and frame at the coast it has a clean arizona title, no rust and not too bad looking for $400. The plan is a stock-mild carbed 302, c6 auto with a 205, i am no sure on axles yet im thinking either 80-91 wagoneer axles, or use my 14bt rear and a 70s f250 d44 front with hummer beadlocks to keep it narrow i am trying to keep it simple, basic and reliable.
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Post by boggerboy on Apr 19, 2012 10:57:20 GMT -5
Thats a good deal man very nice find..
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Post by MudHog on Apr 19, 2012 12:29:19 GMT -5
hope it all works out,,,id rather put in a 383sbc,,,,lol
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Post by fordman1978 on Apr 19, 2012 12:48:22 GMT -5
I would go with an sbc but just cant stand messing with the rear mounted distributor in a tight space. I just want it nice and simple to work on on the trail.
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Post by WILLYNILLY on Apr 19, 2012 20:00:33 GMT -5
Cant wait to see how this comes together.
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Post by fordman1978 on Apr 20, 2012 1:24:37 GMT -5
It is going to come together slowly but surely. Im on the lookout for a cheap 77.5-79 f250 hp44 for the front and either going to use my 14b in the rear or try and trade it for a d60 rear to gain a little clearance.
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Post by boggerboy on Apr 20, 2012 11:11:40 GMT -5
My buddy don has a nice 60 with 4.10s rear ready for discs, he has all the drum stuff still with brand new brake shoes cylinders and new springs lol he would trade you for your 14 bolt, his 60 is narrow and fits in his scout nice. ill pm u his cell. also his axle has a traclock in it.
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Post by fordman1978 on Apr 21, 2012 11:03:58 GMT -5
My 14bt is unfortunately not too nice though. I am Mainly trying to find one from a 70s f250 to match a 78-79 front 44. I may have my travel trailer sold soon and that will give a nice chunk of cash to get axles and wheels to get it to being a roller soon
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Post by fordman1978 on Apr 23, 2012 22:30:10 GMT -5
Went up to my uncles yesterday and turns out ive still got a np205 tcase from my old f-150 so just one less thing i need to buy. Im going to get that freshened up soon and keep on trying to find my 44 front.
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78mudder
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jeep work in progress
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Post by 78mudder on Apr 23, 2012 23:07:11 GMT -5
i have a sbc in my cj and have lots of room to work on it
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