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meangreen

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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #30 on: May 16, 2008, 10:28:16 AM »
there out there and you can still find them you may have to look, cheak ebay and see if any are close to here.

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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #31 on: May 21, 2008, 08:50:45 PM »
looks like I have a running jeep and a project...

so.... maybe a 360 or 304 and a couple of dana 44\'s like i was planning.   other than that and a cage, i\'m going to try and make it as budget as I can.

keith has a v8 grand cherokee that I can use,  my jeep is not going to be automatic though.  if i can put a 5speed or a 4speed in it with the gc stuff.... but no auto.
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06 Mazda 3
05 f150 crew cab

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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #32 on: May 22, 2008, 10:08:51 AM »
how many miles on the GC motor?

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« Reply #33 on: May 22, 2008, 10:56:27 AM »
255k ish    :-o



Hi Keith
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1997 ZJ 35's
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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #34 on: May 22, 2008, 12:03:04 PM »
YIKES.

Get the 360, bigger = better

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http://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/687299808.html

Beffier, diesel
http://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/678484830.html

lots of stuff out there. a chevy 350 would be the easiest to find, and for parts & mods.

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« Reply #35 on: May 22, 2008, 08:30:12 PM »
cora, remember more budget than that
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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #36 on: May 26, 2008, 10:15:57 PM »
what do we think of dana 30/35? (with 4.10 gears) http://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/695745037.html

still want dana 44s though
76 CJ7
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05 f150 crew cab

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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #37 on: May 27, 2008, 08:20:02 AM »
Ok, new idea,

sell the 86, and buy an 80\'s for F250 or F350, put that running gear in the 78

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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #38 on: May 27, 2008, 09:48:01 AM »
only a 350 or a crew cab 250.  most 250s were TTB, careful there...
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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #39 on: May 27, 2008, 10:55:35 AM »
hes going low dollar geterdone trail rig for this summer, then going to do a v8 swap later.  i offered the scrambler motor, wich would bolt in and be done and run (as good as a carbed 258 runs), also could throw my other 3 speed inbetween the case and other 3 speed so he could actaully crawl.
572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer


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« Reply #41 on: June 02, 2008, 06:37:22 PM »
think i found some scout dana 44\'s after 1 phone call today at work,  i have to call again tomorrow but i\'m amaized what making the right call can do.

i\'ll keep updating

i\'m excited....

so parts list:
86 frame/fiberglass body
smike\'s 258/3spd/tcase
hopefully scout dana 44\'s

need to get:
leafs
motor/tranny mounts (tomorrow)
figure out wiring and steering...

lots more but just wanted to make a short list...
76 CJ7
06 Mazda 3
05 f150 crew cab

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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #42 on: June 02, 2008, 07:52:28 PM »
sweet!  are you sure that 258 is going to get er done?  we gota get some gears for that thing!   :)    T18 hint hint SM435? hint hint

PS, i think the 258 has the tranny mount on it, but is missing the driverside motor mount.
572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #43 on: June 08, 2008, 10:18:17 AM »
shes sprung over and waiting for the 33\"s.  Needs some drive shaft work though now unfortunatly....

Long night- you owe me a pack of cut off wheels and a case of beer :) next trip
572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

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Re: my new/first cj7 project...
« Reply #44 on: June 08, 2008, 03:36:55 PM »
nice. so locker and tires are next right?
how big are the tires on it now? will 33\'s let you flex? i have a set of 31\" if intrested

 

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