JEEP J-20 PLOW TRUCK REBUILD
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Topic: JEEP J-20 PLOW TRUCK REBUILD
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Subject: JEEP J-20 PLOW TRUCK REBUILD
Date Posted: Mar/26/2022 at 10:27am
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I am about to start a new Jeep project. it's a 1977 Renegade CJ 7 that I have owned for over 20 years. Going to be an off road project running an AMC 360, Chrysler 727 auto with Dana 300. I plan on running a full width rear Dana 60 floater and a full width front Dana 44. For this I will be outboarding the front springs. I expect to get the frame back from the sandblaster this week so that I can begin to modify and reinforce the frame for the outboarding and for the YJ tub I will be using. I do not plan on making this a " Pretty" Jeep so that I can abuse it in the woods and not worry. The frame off 1986 I just finished will not even see a raindrop let alone mud. Pictures to follow, although I might move this to Member Projects
 if they will let me. After all it is an AMC!!!!!------------- 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? |
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Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Jun/22/2022 at 6:54pm
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Making some progress. Got the frame back, painted it 2 coats of POR silver and 2 coats of POR topcoat silver Also did the fuel tank and crossmember. Outboarded the front springs to make room for the FULL WIDTH Dana 44 FRONT using a full width Dana 60 rear. Basically the entire drive train is from a J-20 except for the transfer case which is a Dana 300. Notice the vintage fender well exit headers! Waiting for the front locker and I need to fabricate up the transmission mounting to the CJ crossmember. The Torque Flite 727 never came in a CJ only the 904. Problem is that the front drive shaft will hit the 727 case unless you outboard the front springs which moves the pinion out about 3 inches. This plus the special thin but stronger front drive shaft from Tom Woods makes this swap possible. Unlike the last one I just finished this CJ will be painted in black Raptor liner inside and outside. Everything so that I will not worry about scratching in in the woods 
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Posted By: 70,71,72 AMXS
Date Posted: Jun/23/2022 at 9:02am
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Very nice ------------- Bruce in NW Ohio |
Posted By: hassyfoto
Date Posted: Aug/28/2022 at 9:47am
I'll follow along with your build. Looking forward to see more pics! ------------- 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: Sep/03/2022 at 8:46pm
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I would love to post pictures but the size limit does not allow for me to upload. I tried to resize them but does not work. ------------- 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: Sep/03/2022 at 8:54pm
 
------------- 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: Sep/03/2022 at 9:07pm
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I was able to resize. A lot of work done since the June picture. The installation of the Torqueflite 727 is not an easy thing. Between the outboarded front springs and clocking the Dana 300 I now have about 3/4 inch clearance from the front drive shaft to the trans case. I looked at another Torqueflite 727 and I can actually gain another 3/4 inch if I machine the oil pan mounting edge and trim the pan. Not that hard to do since I'll be taking the trans out before final assy. I have to mention that Tom Wood's Driveshaft was excellent during this build. They did some extra work and there was no charge. Excellent products. the front driveshaft is smaller diameter but stronger than stock which helps in the clearance department.. Waiting for the tub to return. It will be completely covered in RAPTOR liner inside and out, the exception being the windshield frame, hood and grille shell which will be flat black. Reason is that the hood will be getting original 1977 RENEGADE DECALS which will not stick to the RAPTOR coating. Mounted the 35's on the HUMMER H2 wheels and put the chassis on my roller pads so that I can roll it accoss the floor ------------- 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: Sep/06/2022 at 5:31pm
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Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Sep/14/2022 at 5:57pm
Got the tub back. Looks great in the RAPTOR liner! ------------- 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: mixed up
Date Posted: Sep/23/2022 at 11:17pm
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love it that is going to be a beast with the 3/4 ton axles looking good ------------- 69 amx 290 auto 65 220 290 4spd 80 ford fairmont |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Oct/10/2022 at 3:59pm
 Got the fenders on and waiting for some interior parts. ------------- 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/10/2022 at 4:02pm
 
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Posted By: sweatlock
Date Posted: Oct/10/2022 at 4:44pm
| Looking very nice, I love Jeeps |
Posted By: rgsauger
Date Posted: Oct/13/2022 at 10:14pm
| That is going to be an awesome rig! Great job. You should be very proud of yourself. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Oct/23/2022 at 8:01pm
UPDATES ------------- 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: PAGAENT
Date Posted: Oct/24/2022 at 10:09am
That's what the factory should have built!  ------------- Pat Gary |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Nov/13/2022 at 5:33pm
Got the hood on today. It's flat black not primer so that the decals will stick since they will not stick to the RAPTOR liner ------------- 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: Dec/15/2022 at 12:07pm
 Finished the rear winch. It's a Pierce model on a removable plate. has 125 ft of synthetic 3/8 rope.Also working on the front roll cage extension.  ------------- 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: Jan/03/2023 at 7:24pm
 Did some work on the cage this weekend. It helps if you cut the tubes in PVC first to get the notch and angles right before wasting any $$$ metal tube.  ------------- 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: Feb/19/2023 at 6:00pm
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Have not posted in some time since my photos are too big for the forum so I had to resize them. Almost done. waiting for the front seats to come back from the interior shop, recovered in factory black denim. Also waiting for a Warn 8274 to be delivered from a buddy. The 401 is for the J-20 project which I will start in April.    ------------- 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: GrandmasRebel
Date Posted: Feb/19/2023 at 7:07pm
| Awesome looking Jeep! If I didn't have other projects going on, a CJ would be next on my list. |
Posted By: THE MENACE
Date Posted: Feb/19/2023 at 10:04pm
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Everyone has already said it all Joe! That is one awesome beast!! A CJ/20 on steroids. Nice work man!! Dennis ------------- Former Owner of: The Craig Breedlove "AERO AMX" Still Owner: SS/AMX #9 replica (THE BIG MENACE) 70 AMX 416, EFI, Nash 5 speed 70 Javelin 401, 727 (Wife's car) 72 Gremlin Autocross Project. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Feb/20/2023 at 8:31am
AS SOON AS IT STOPS SNOWING THE J-20 IS COMMING COMPLETELY APART AND WILL BE REBUILT. I AM GUESSING APRIL 1ST WILL BE THE GRAND DISASSEMBLY DAY!!  ------------- 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: Mar/07/2023 at 6:29pm
 WELL THE SECOND CJ 7 IS 90% DONE. JUST WAITING FOR THE FRONT WINCH AND A CALL FROM THE EXHAUST SHOP WHO IS MAKING STAINLESS TAILPIPES ------------- 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: Mar/08/2023 at 5:44am
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Looks great, Joe! Mike ------------- 1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Mar/08/2023 at 8:46am
LAST YEARS BUILD 1986 CJ7 360 V8 T-18, DANA 300, DANA 44'S. ------------- 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: Mar/08/2023 at 9:11am
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Let me guess, the J20 is gonna be black to fit with the others? You will have a great garage full of toys. Mike ------------- 1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Mar/08/2023 at 9:25am
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BLACK? NO I THINK THE ORIGINAL BLUE ------------- 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/26/2023 at 7:43pm
 
NOW THE FUN BEGINS. I ordered the floor repair panels as well as the cab corners. Not as bad as I expected. The frame will be stripped completely, sand blasted and refinished. I hope to have the rolling chassis done by July 4th. All of the body panels are to be blasted and prepped for paint and assembly hopefully by Labor Day. The 401 is done, the trans is done, need to get a rebuilt 208 transfer case not that anything is wrong with this one at 118,000 miles but I want it new. I found a mint set of fender liners at A & W in California, Bend over, the shipping was more that the parts cost but at least they are RUST FREE. I have everything else EXCEPT I would like a nice grille but have a hard time paying almost 2000 for a refurbished 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: Apr/26/2023 at 7:58pm
A couple of pictures of Jeep 1 and Jeep 2. I installed the Warn 8274 on the front of Jeep 2. Took it out on the trails this weekend at the annual Barnes Corners Sno Pals Snirt Run. I had the tailpipes made by Jake's Automotive in Syracuse NY. AWESOME JOB on stainless tail pipes. Now that I had a chance to bounce it around I'll take it in the shop and retighten EVERY bolt and nut in the suspension. Y  ou would be shocked how thing settle in and loosen up after a ride.------------- 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/01/2023 at 8:29am
 BARE FRAME FROM THE J-20. NOW FOR SANDBLASTING AND REASSEMBLY ------------- 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/29/2023 at 9:04am
WELL I GOT THE MOTOR IN! ------------- 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: Jun/01/2023 at 12:08pm
 MAKING PROGRESS ON THE FLOORS AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION: ------------- 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: Jun/01/2023 at 1:00pm
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looks like you are rolling right along! Keep up the good work. Mike ------------- 1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Jul/30/2023 at 9:12pm
FINISHED THE CAB FLOORS!!! ------------- 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/30/2023 at 9:20pm
ROLLING CHASSIS!  ------------- 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: Sep/06/2023 at 9:59am
Sending the bed out for sandblasting ------------- 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: billd
Date Posted: Sep/13/2023 at 8:29pm
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OK, I see another thread I've got to follow......... My plow truck ->  -------------  http://theamcpages.com" rel="nofollow - http://theamcpages.com http://antique-engines.com" rel="nofollow - http://antique-engines.com |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Sep/14/2023 at 5:05pm
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I would post a lot more pictures but you have made it very difficult to post them. Keeps saying I have a size limit. I have been on this for a very long time and find it unfortunate that it has become so hard to manage. ------------- 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: Greengremlin1971
Date Posted: Sep/15/2023 at 1:06am
| Cool build. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Oct/29/2023 at 5:55pm
BED 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: Oct/29/2023 at 5:57pm
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Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Nov/08/2023 at 6:05pm
GOT MY RECOVERED SEAT BACK. GUY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB ON THIS. LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE NEW OEM  ------------- 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: Feb/12/2024 at 4:16pm
THE SHOP PAINTED THE BED AND THE CAB IS NEXT   ------------- 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: mixed up
Date Posted: Feb/13/2024 at 12:56am
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And this is a plow truck that pant looks nice what color is it it almost looks black ------------- 69 amx 290 auto 65 220 290 4spd 80 ford fairmont |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Feb/13/2024 at 8:56am
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DARK DARK BLUE ------------- 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: Feb/13/2024 at 7:01pm
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IS THIS THING STRAIGHT OR WHAT? OVER 80 HOURS INTO THE REPAIR / PREP  
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Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Mar/18/2024 at 3:05pm
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CAB PAINTED NOW IT HOME TO COMPLETE THE ASSEMBLY 
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Posted By: bigbad69
Date Posted: Mar/18/2024 at 3:33pm
That truck is going to be far too nice to plow snow with.  ------------- 69 Javelin SST BBO 390 T10 |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Mar/18/2024 at 5:52pm
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Yes but I can also tow my AMX to the shows with 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: mbwicz
Date Posted: Mar/18/2024 at 5:55pm
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looks really good, Joe. ------------- 1970 AMX, one step forward, one step back. Both steps cost time and money. |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Mar/21/2024 at 4:19pm
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Posted By: bigbad69
Date Posted: Mar/21/2024 at 9:15pm
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It's getting there! That driver's seat looks a tad uncomfortable. (but you can store your LPs in it once the truck is done) ------------- 69 Javelin SST BBO 390 T10 |
Posted By: JERSEYJOE
Date Posted: Apr/01/2024 at 4:04pm
------------- 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? |