Preparing the Jeep for surgery ***more work done/pics added*** - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

poolmike · 02-10-2006, 12:03 AM

I drove it in the garage this afternoon in one piece.

Removing the winch

Sheet metal removed. The engine gets pulled tomorrow.

Test fit the diesel today 02/15/06, Fits like a factory install.

My custom made motor plates with Energy Suspension isolators...

Water pump to electric fan clearance is right on the money

The GM HydroBoost brake booster and master cylinder fit right in.

Now it's time to take it all apart again and send it to the media blaster

hystericfox · 02-10-2006, 12:14 AM

Oooh, whats the mod list look like on that beast?

poolmike · 02-10-2006, 12:45 AM

Well, the rust demons have been hard at work the past few years. So, I will be doing some metal work first.

The list:

1. pull the 406 gas engine exchange with 6.5 Liter Detroit turbo diesel
2. getting rid of the automatic trans in exchange for SM465 shift it myself 4 speed.
3. Remove stock Dana 70 rear/Dana 60 front axle and install GM 14 bolt rear/modern Dana 60 front axle
4. 4 wheel manual drum brakes to 4 wheel power disc brakes
5. 6 inch lift
6. Scrap those tiny 37" Super Swampers for 40" Toyo's on some form of aluminum 22" rims
7.If the budget allows.. a 4" cowl induction hood. It's around $700 before shipping.
8. Tunes. I gotta have some music in this thing. Complete with Vietnam War soundrack with some anti-war and pro-war music.

1988 Olds · 02-10-2006, 01:32 AM

Nice Project Mike. Can't wait to see it done.

**TROLL** · 02-10-2006, 02:18 AM

mike that rocks... i want to give you a hand with some of this if i can be off assistance, or even if i can just watch and observe without getting in the way.
let me know what your schedule is for when you'll be in the garage and i'll see when i can come over and join in the fun.
bryan

poolmike · 02-10-2006, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

mike that rocks... i want to give you a hand with some of this if i can be off assistance, or even if i can just watch and observe without getting in the way.
let me know what your schedule is for when you'll be in the garage and i'll see when i can come over and join in the fun.
bryan

I'll be in the garage everyday for at least the next month to get things rolling.

After a sleepless nite thinking about rust repair, I decided I'm stripping the truck south philly style and taking the chassis/cab/bed to Plastic Media Blasting to remove the rust and epoxy prime the whole thing. $1200 more than I was originally planning on spending. I will be a master sheet metal fabricator when this is done

R33P3R007 · 02-10-2006, 09:13 AM

thats sweet. let us know when it's done, i got some friends that would love to get it stuck

SilverTurboRidin · 02-10-2006, 09:49 AM

Hey mike good luck man we just had our 65' media blasted...lol

But hey maybe once you start the project of getting it back together i would like to come check it out

EVO8YOU · 02-10-2006, 10:01 AM

Can't wait to see finished project

poolmike · 02-10-2006, 07:54 PM

After 38 years of battling the rust demons, they are officially winning!

Here is a shot of what remains of my driver's side rocker.

The floor..

Driver side cowl..

The firewall that was totally bastardized by the previous owner..

The 406 ready to be sent to its new home..

My new Holset. It's gonna send my head bolts thru my hood!

the mike · 02-10-2006, 08:17 PM

Can you order sheet metal pieces for it? Floor pans and the like?

And what is the 406 going in? I have a 400 on my garage floor and an 85 Monte Carlo waiting to be joined eventually.

poolmike · 02-10-2006, 08:29 PM

I just placed the order for sheet metal- 2 new rockers inner and outer, floor pans, and cab corners. Everything else I will have to fabricate myself. I hope there is something to weld to after the media blaster gets to it.

The 406 was purchased by a guy that is planning to build a '32 Ford 5 window on a '27 chassis. I'm just happy that someone finally bought the motor/trans set up.

DaveTheWhiteAsian · 02-10-2006, 08:51 PM

That's gonna be sick. Good look with that man

poolmike · 02-15-2006, 06:37 PM

More pics added to the first part of this thread...

**TROLL** · 02-15-2006, 06:50 PM

sweet. thought about calling you today to see what you were up to but got really caught up in cleaning my room, and thats a good thing too cause it needed it.
glad to see things are coming along...
bryan

Silver04STi · 02-15-2006, 06:53 PM

I can't wait to see the finished product. What's your plan for the truck, wheeler, show truck. etc...?

poolmike · 02-15-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver04STi

I can't wait to see the finished product. What's your plan for the truck, wheeler, show truck. etc...?

This truck will never be show quality. I painted it with a brush and roller when I bought it and it is just finally getting the 'weathered' look that I am after. Now after the body work that I have to do, it will need to be painted again

When it is complete, I will beat the $h*t out of it on every trail/mud hole I can locate

Silver04STi · 02-15-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poolmike

When it is complete, I will beat the $h*t out of it on every trail/mud hole I can locate

That's what I like to hear!

If you ever need a copilot, I am happy to go and get dirty. I sold all my trucks and have the itch to get another. My boss is selling a 79 Bronco cheap that I am considering.

Best of luck with the project

S4toSTI · 02-15-2006, 07:14 PM

Awsome project. The best part is once it is complete mike will never put money into it again. Aka free fuel for this bad boy.

347gtvert · 02-15-2006, 07:21 PM

Verry cool. Good Luck!!

02-10-2006, 12:03 AM	#1
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)	Preparing the Jeep for surgery *more work done/pics added* I drove it in the garage this afternoon in one piece. Removing the winch Sheet metal removed. The engine gets pulled tomorrow. Test fit the diesel today 02/15/06, Fits like a factory install. My custom made motor plates with Energy Suspension isolators... Water pump to electric fan clearance is right on the money The GM HydroBoost brake booster and master cylinder fit right in. Now it's time to take it all apart again and send it to the media blaster Last edited by poolmike; 02-15-2006 at 06:33 PM.

02-10-2006, 12:14 AM	#2
hystericfox Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clarks Summit, PA Member #1366 My Ride: Too many. iTrader: (0)	Oooh, whats the mod list look like on that beast? __________________ 97 TSi AWD - on-road toy 88 XJ - off road toy 06 636 - fast toy 04 WRX wagon - winter beater -RjH

02-10-2006, 01:32 AM	#4
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	Nice Project Mike. Can't wait to see it done. __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

02-10-2006, 09:49 AM	#8
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	Hey mike good luck man we just had our 65' media blasted...lol But hey maybe once you start the project of getting it back together i would like to come check it out __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-10-2006, 10:01 AM	#9
EVO8YOU Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2006 Member #1457 iTrader: (0)	Can't wait to see finished project __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-10-2006, 12:45 AM	#3
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)	Well, the rust demons have been hard at work the past few years. So, I will be doing some metal work first. The list: 1. pull the 406 gas engine exchange with 6.5 Liter Detroit turbo diesel 2. getting rid of the automatic trans in exchange for SM465 shift it myself 4 speed. 3. Remove stock Dana 70 rear/Dana 60 front axle and install GM 14 bolt rear/modern Dana 60 front axle 4. 4 wheel manual drum brakes to 4 wheel power disc brakes 5. 6 inch lift 6. Scrap those tiny 37" Super Swampers for 40" Toyo's on some form of aluminum 22" rims 7.If the budget allows.. a 4" cowl induction hood. It's around $700 before shipping. 8. Tunes. I gotta have some music in this thing. Complete with Vietnam War soundrack with some anti-war and pro-war music.

02-10-2006, 07:54 PM	#10
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 38 years of battling the rust demons, they are officially winning! Here is a shot of what remains of my driver's side rocker. The floor.. Driver side cowl.. The firewall that was totally bastardized by the previous owner.. The 406 ready to be sent to its new home.. My new Holset. It's gonna send my head bolts thru my hood!

02-10-2006, 08:17 PM	#11
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Can you order sheet metal pieces for it? Floor pans and the like? And what is the 406 going in? I have a 400 on my garage floor and an 85 Monte Carlo waiting to be joined eventually.

02-10-2006, 08:29 PM	#12
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 just placed the order for sheet metal- 2 new rockers inner and outer, floor pans, and cab corners. Everything else I will have to fabricate myself. I hope there is something to weld to after the media blaster gets to it. The 406 was purchased by a guy that is planning to build a '32 Ford 5 window on a '27 chassis. I'm just happy that someone finally bought the motor/trans set up.

02-10-2006, 08:51 PM	#13
DaveTheWhiteAsian Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Hope :( Member #1307 iTrader: (0)	That's gonna be sick. Good look with that man

02-15-2006, 06:37 PM	#14
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)	More pics added to the first part of this thread...

02-15-2006, 06:53 PM	#16
Silver04STi Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NJ Member #94 My Ride: 2005 Legacy GT iTrader: (0)	I can't wait to see the finished product. What's your plan for the truck, wheeler, show truck. etc...? __________________ - Kevin

02-15-2006, 07:21 PM	#20
347gtvert Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bucks County Pa Member #551 iTrader: (0)	Verry cool. Good Luck!! __________________ 06 F-350 6.0L Gone - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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