NEW PROJECT
Printed From: TheAMCForum.com
Category: Competition
Forum Name: Jeeps and Eagle 4x4 fun.
Forum Description: Rock crawling events or results, Muddin' it through the riverbed with your Eagle
URL: https://theamcforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=110356
Printed Date: Apr/23/2024 at 3:35am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.03 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: NEW PROJECT
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Subject: NEW PROJECT
Date Posted: Apr/22/2021 at 8:19pm
|
Building a 1986 CJ 7. Chassis sandblasted and painted, wrangler tub from Alabama NO RUST. Fresh 360 with a low 1st gear t-18 from a J-20 and rare Scout Dana 300 Texas bolt pattern. Mods to CJ frame to fit the Wrangler tub ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Replies:
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Apr/22/2021 at 8:31pm
   ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Apr/22/2021 at 8:35pm
  ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: Ollie
Date Posted: Apr/23/2021 at 8:07am
Looks like you are pretty well down to basics on this build............. Having AMC Fun, Ollie ------------- 1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
Posted By: 75Cj5
Date Posted: Apr/23/2021 at 9:36am
|
Very Nice! ------------- 1975 CJ5 AMC 304 |
Posted By: tufcj
Date Posted: Apr/23/2021 at 10:20am
|
Hope that's a Scout bullgear on the back of the T-18. The Dana300 bullgear is different than the Dana20, and the Scout is unique. I built 2 Jeeps over the years with that combo, and it's the lowest geared, shortest combo you can get. My last Jeep had 4:88 gears in the diffs, and with that combo, low/low was 80:1, worked great with 37" tires. Look into the Currie Dana300 twin stick unit. It gives you a 2-low, and front wheel drive option. There was a guy making a T-18 adapter for the Jeep Dana300 that used the Scout bullgear. He quit making them years ago when the supply of Scout bullgears dried up. I've come across a couple of the Scout 300s without the bullgears, but they're worthless without them. Bob tufcj ------------- 69 AMX 74 Javelin AMX 67 Rogue If you need a tool and don't buy it... you'll eventually pay for it... and not have it. Henry Ford |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Apr/24/2021 at 9:20pm
|
Yes Bob its a Scout Bull gear. I actually have a spare transmission and Scout case just in case. Running 3.73 gears with 33 inch tires on this one ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: May/26/2021 at 9:34am
 
------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: May/29/2021 at 9:43pm
|
Waiting for Wrangler front spring conversion mounts from Rocky Mountain and Chromoly front axles from Woodys. Quadratec has been horrible to deal with. I have been waiting for real axle bearing retaining rings since April 5th. They sent me everything but the bearing retaining rings and I can't assemble the rear axles without them. Also waiting on the front locker. The Dana 44 front conversion has been a challenge. finding all the right mix of components but I think I should have it all in a week or so. Going to start working on the Wrangler tub I got from Alabama, completely rust free  ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: tufcj
Date Posted: May/29/2021 at 10:05pm
|
Hey Joe. Have you found front spindles yet? I ran across a pair of the "small Journal" spindles the other day. These are Dana 44 spindles that fit the bearings/rotors from a Ford F-150 or full size Bronco. Let me know if you need them. Bob tufcj ------------- 69 AMX 74 Javelin AMX 67 Rogue If you need a tool and don't buy it... you'll eventually pay for it... and not have it. Henry Ford |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: May/30/2021 at 9:43am
|
Thanks Bob, yes I did find a nice used set and the caliper brackets. Thank you again for the trial bearings! ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Jul/07/2021 at 10:00am
------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Aug/18/2021 at 2:55pm
It's now rolling with the finished front Dana 44 and the chassis ready for the tub. I had the tub media blasted and epoxy primed so that the body guys can do their magic on it  ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Oct/04/2021 at 6:03pm
|
Should be getting the Tub and the remaining body parts back from the body shop this week and hopefully start assembly this weekend!!! ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: 6t8amxetc
Date Posted: Oct/05/2021 at 6:20am
|
WOW, your not messing around! Looks awesome so far. |
Posted By: hassyfoto
Date Posted: Oct/13/2021 at 5:45am
 ------------- Murphy's Law: Any given mechanical job you decide to solve alone will imminently require a third hand, at its most critical moment |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Oct/29/2021 at 5:13pm
Just got the body and the parts pack today. Now for the assembly. ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Oct/29/2021 at 5:16pm
------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: mbwicz
Date Posted: Oct/29/2021 at 6:51pm
|
Black is beautiful! Looking good. Got a little bit more time before the snow flies! Mike ------------- 1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Oct/30/2021 at 7:48pm
|
I hope you plan on coming up to Tug Hill and riding snowmobiles with us! ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Oct/31/2021 at 6:50pm
PROGRESS ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Nov/25/2021 at 4:55pm
UPDATE ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: mbwicz
Date Posted: Nov/25/2021 at 7:51pm
|
Looks like some good progress! Keep going while you can feel your fingers in the garage! Mike ------------- 1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money. |
Posted By: hassyfoto
Date Posted: Nov/26/2021 at 7:09pm
|
Starting to come together really well. I LIKE IT !!! ------------- Murphy's Law: Any given mechanical job you decide to solve alone will imminently require a third hand, at its most critical moment |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Nov/28/2021 at 9:26am
|
HEATED GARAGE. IT'S 65 DEGREES ALL YEAR ROUND!!! ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Nov/30/2021 at 9:45pm
Got my custom dash from Double D Fabrication. It relocates the glove box to clear my cage AND it has a rolled top that is used when converting the Wrangler tub for use with the CJ style defroster. Can't see from the picture since the protective cover hides the mirror finished stainless ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Nov/30/2021 at 9:48pm
Also mounted my fabricated front bumper after it was powder coated. waiting for the winch plate and winch ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Nov/30/2021 at 10:01pm
I missed posting pictures of the day I dropped the body on BY MYSELF since no one was around. Was not bad with the engine hoist in the rear and a come along on the ceiling. I was able to drop it slow and easy ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Nov/30/2021 at 10:02pm
------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: hassyfoto
Date Posted: Dec/01/2021 at 6:48pm
|
Aah man!!!!! A jeep with sound deadening material on the tub??? Awesome!!!! ------------- Murphy's Law: Any given mechanical job you decide to solve alone will imminently require a third hand, at its most critical moment |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Dec/13/2021 at 6:32pm
MADE SOME PROGRESS! ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: Ollie
Date Posted: Dec/13/2021 at 7:20pm
|
Looking better with every post. Having AMC Fun, Ollie ------------- 1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
Posted By: mbwicz
Date Posted: Dec/14/2021 at 9:03am
|
Looks really good. Keep it going before the snow hits and you need to park the sleds inside! Mike ------------- 1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Jan/10/2022 at 4:52pm
------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: Ollie
Date Posted: Jan/11/2022 at 5:39am
|
Like the wheels......... Having AMC Fun, Ollie ------------- 1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD 1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Jan/14/2022 at 8:23am
 WHEELS AND TIRES! NOW I HAVE TO CUT THE REAR BODY TO FIT THE 7 INCH FLARES!!!!I now have a name for my project: ASSEMBLY REQUIRED since it was a frame up build and every single part was assembled by me.
 ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: mbwicz
Date Posted: Jan/14/2022 at 12:56pm
|
Its great to have a name that fits. Glad you are rolling along, its coming nicely. Try not to cry cutting up that beautiful body! Mike ------------- 1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money. |
Posted By: hassyfoto
Date Posted: Jan/14/2022 at 7:25pm
The name works well!!!! ------------- Murphy's Law: Any given mechanical job you decide to solve alone will imminently require a third hand, at its most critical moment |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Jul/11/2022 at 8:56pm
finished ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |
Posted By: mbwicz
Date Posted: Jul/12/2022 at 6:12am
|
Looks great, Joe! I hope it fits thru the door on the way out! Mike ------------- 1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Jul/30/2023 at 9:24pm
FINISHED ------------- 1985 J-20 PLOW TRUCK 1977 CJ 7 360 T-18 D 300 1970 AMX ex-SCCA car SPEED COSTS MONEY HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO? |