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Turbo s60R · 06-18-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vypurr

You have the most simple but coolest projects ever!

what he said

Nors · 06-18-2007, 09:50 PM

Coolest vehicle on TST. For sure

italianblaze · 06-19-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dickerdieter

grenade shift knobs ftw!

yeahhhh
had one of these on my Porsche so BA !!!

poolmike · 08-19-2007, 10:55 PM

After 1 year of stashing some project cabbage$$$ and pondering my axle situation, the project will proceed....slowly.

I already swapped my stock axles for a GM 14 bolt rear axle and a Dana 60 front axle. After many long discussions with, uhhhh, myself...puny 1 1/4 ton axles just wont be strong enough. The hunt is on for some Rockwell 2 1/2 ton axles. If I can find 2 front steer axles for a good price...well, 4 wheel steering will be teeeeeets!

Here is a link to a crappy video of a Kaiser M715 like mine, with a 4 cylinder Cummins Diesel showing off it's strength

http://homepage.mac.com/ltalessi/iMovieTheater124.html

Honduh · 08-19-2007, 11:21 PM

Coolest Jeep Ever!

Honest_Bob · 08-20-2007, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poolmike

Here is a link to a crappy video of a Kaiser M715 like mine, with a 4 cylinder Cummins Diesel showing off it's strength

http://homepage.mac.com/ltalessi/iMovieTheater124.html

Thats an awesome video!

poolmike · 01-14-2008, 09:21 PM

Spent the whole day working on the truck, putting my welding skills to work. I finished patching up the remaining holes in the cab, then removed it from the chassis. I cut out the original transmission crossmember to make room for a custom fabricated crossmember that I will make tomorrow. I also ordered a whole mess of parts to keep the project rolling along.

She's 40 years old this year! July 4th is my goal to have it roadworthy.

Blkmax · 01-14-2008, 11:04 PM

thats awesome. Its gonna be fun truck in the end, it looks indestructable. Good luck with it!

SpendOne · 01-14-2008, 11:38 PM

Mike, know anyone interested in a 4cyl diesel motor??? My buddy has one in his garage that was originally in his Ranger project. To sya the least, when the truck was all done, he couldnt stop b/c of the tq at idle.

poolmike · 01-14-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpendOne

Mike, know anyone interested in a 4cyl diesel motor??? My buddy has one in his garage that was originally in his Ranger project. To sya the least, when the truck was all done, he couldnt stop b/c of the tq at idle.

Yes, I am interested. PM me the info or pictures of the engine. If it happens to be a Cummins or Perkins or Hercules.....I WANT IT!!!!!!

SpendOne · 01-15-2008, 12:27 AM

I believe its a Cummins.

SpendOne · 01-15-2008, 12:38 AM

Its definately a Cummins 4BT which is confirmed by the owner (drop in motor on the Jeep). He knows they are worth money but hes not looking to make a killing on it so its pretty much best offer. As stated this is froma precious p[roject and the motor is in 100% running order. PM me your number Mike and Ill forward it right over to him and Im sure you can go check it out this weekend. He also has alot of deisel stuff laying around if your interested.

poolmike · 01-15-2008, 06:40 AM

PM sent!

scutzi128 · 01-15-2008, 10:02 AM

Looks sick mike your collection of unique cars is awesome.

poolmike · 01-21-2008, 12:22 AM

Thanks to SpendOne, I have another decision to make. I just picked up a Cummins 4BT(unknown condition). I will run a compression test on it to see if its good, then decide if I want to run it in the Jeep. I wanted to build a 4BT from the beginning, but I could not afford to purchase a core then build it up and a free 6.2 Detroit came to me. After being built, I keep reading how the 6.2/6.5s like to belch the crank thru the oilpan without warning under no load at 12psi boost.

I think if the Cummins checks out ok, it is going in the truck.

She's a biggin'

*note the Mini engine in the background here....another project for another day picked up at an auction Saturday.

Some extra parts

SpendOne · 01-21-2008, 02:02 AM

I heard you go a hell of a deal.

That motor shoukd be fine. It ran great when it was pulled. Good luck with everything.

poolmike · 01-24-2008, 11:14 PM

I made the decision on Tuesday to pull the plug on the Detroit diesel 6.5L project in favor of a 3.9L 4 cylinder Cummins. This is the engine I wanted from the start, but was unable to find for the right price. I will be officially named the Wonder Engine. It came from a Wonder Bread truck. I Wonder how many hundreds of thousands of miles it has on it. I Wonder if it has any compression at all. I Wonder how much blow-by it has. I Wonder if it will even consider starting for me.

He she is.....and before anyone asks, YES IT IS IN FACT TILTED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. The Chevy transmission adapter clocks the engine 10 degrees to the right.

pay no mind to Ralph the painter in the background...

Plenty of transmission to floor clearance

If all goes well, I will get the HX35 bolted on this week, get some fuel to it and try to start it next week.

poolmike · 02-19-2008, 06:25 PM

After a couple of weeks of fabrication work, and countless parts runs....it starts and runs on its own power. I had it running for ~20 minutes today with no serious issues. The injection pump leaks and needs a rebuild. Compression test shows 370psi in all four cylinders. Now it is time to take everything apart again for paint.

**TROLL** · 02-19-2008, 07:00 PM

pics of fab work, or are you going to wait till its all cleaned up and pretty looking?

zerioustt · 02-19-2008, 07:13 PM

mike you kick ass and so does your collection of rides!

06-18-2007, 09:50 PM	#22
Nors Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DelCo, PA Member #2210 My Ride: 2011 VW GTI iTrader: (1)	Coolest vehicle on TST. For sure __________________ DUB JAWN Hi Hater™ Previous: 2002 Volkswagen GTi - Sold \|1995 Honda Accord - Sold \| 1993 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD Project - Sold \| 1996 Acura Integra RS - Sold

08-19-2007, 10:55 PM	#24
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	After 1 year of stashing some project cabbage$$$ and pondering my axle situation, the project will proceed....slowly. I already swapped my stock axles for a GM 14 bolt rear axle and a Dana 60 front axle. After many long discussions with, uhhhh, myself...puny 1 1/4 ton axles just wont be strong enough. The hunt is on for some Rockwell 2 1/2 ton axles. If I can find 2 front steer axles for a good price...well, 4 wheel steering will be teeeeeets! Here is a link to a crappy video of a Kaiser M715 like mine, with a 4 cylinder Cummins Diesel showing off it's strength http://homepage.mac.com/ltalessi/iMovieTheater124.html __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

01-14-2008, 09:21 PM	#27
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	Spent the whole day working on the truck, putting my welding skills to work. I finished patching up the remaining holes in the cab, then removed it from the chassis. I cut out the original transmission crossmember to make room for a custom fabricated crossmember that I will make tomorrow. I also ordered a whole mess of parts to keep the project rolling along. She's 40 years old this year! July 4th is my goal to have it roadworthy. __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

01-14-2008, 11:38 PM	#29
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	Mike, know anyone interested in a 4cyl diesel motor??? My buddy has one in his garage that was originally in his Ranger project. To sya the least, when the truck was all done, he couldnt stop b/c of the tq at idle. __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN

01-15-2008, 12:27 AM	#31
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	I believe its a Cummins. __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN

08-19-2007, 11:21 PM	#25
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Coolest Jeep Ever!

01-14-2008, 11:04 PM	#28
Blkmax Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Member #1465 My Ride: Official Pace Car iTrader: (0)	thats awesome. Its gonna be fun truck in the end, it looks indestructable. Good luck with it!

01-15-2008, 12:38 AM	#32
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	Its definately a Cummins 4BT which is confirmed by the owner (drop in motor on the Jeep). He knows they are worth money but hes not looking to make a killing on it so its pretty much best offer. As stated this is froma precious p[roject and the motor is in 100% running order. PM me your number Mike and Ill forward it right over to him and Im sure you can go check it out this weekend. He also has alot of deisel stuff laying around if your interested. __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN

01-15-2008, 06:40 AM	#33
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	PM sent! __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

01-15-2008, 10:02 AM	#34
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01-21-2008, 12:22 AM	#35
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	Thanks to SpendOne, I have another decision to make. I just picked up a Cummins 4BT(unknown condition). I will run a compression test on it to see if its good, then decide if I want to run it in the Jeep. I wanted to build a 4BT from the beginning, but I could not afford to purchase a core then build it up and a free 6.2 Detroit came to me. After being built, I keep reading how the 6.2/6.5s like to belch the crank thru the oilpan without warning under no load at 12psi boost. I think if the Cummins checks out ok, it is going in the truck. She's a biggin' *note the Mini engine in the background here....another project for another day picked up at an auction Saturday. Some extra parts __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

01-21-2008, 02:02 AM	#36
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	I heard you go a hell of a deal. That motor shoukd be fine. It ran great when it was pulled. Good luck with everything. __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN

01-24-2008, 11:14 PM	#37
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	I made the decision on Tuesday to pull the plug on the Detroit diesel 6.5L project in favor of a 3.9L 4 cylinder Cummins. This is the engine I wanted from the start, but was unable to find for the right price. I will be officially named the Wonder Engine. It came from a Wonder Bread truck. I Wonder how many hundreds of thousands of miles it has on it. I Wonder if it has any compression at all. I Wonder how much blow-by it has. I Wonder if it will even consider starting for me. He she is.....and before anyone asks, YES IT IS IN FACT TILTED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. The Chevy transmission adapter clocks the engine 10 degrees to the right. pay no mind to Ralph the painter in the background... Plenty of transmission to floor clearance If all goes well, I will get the HX35 bolted on this week, get some fuel to it and try to start it next week. __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

02-19-2008, 06:25 PM	#38
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	After a couple of weeks of fabrication work, and countless parts runs....it starts and runs on its own power. I had it running for ~20 minutes today with no serious issues. The injection pump leaks and needs a rebuild. Compression test shows 370psi in all four cylinders. Now it is time to take everything apart again for paint. __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

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