I thought I would go ahead and start my build thread...the last couple parts are trickling in and I hope it will be like the tv show Overhaulin You know...7 days later I have my dream ride lmao
Anyways...
Here is a Bunch of Before pictures and there will be more to come. (These pics cover most of the vehicle, but I will have more specific close up before and after pics along the way)
The jeep has a virtually perfect body (2 small dents and absolutely No cancerous rust anywhere on the vehicle. Front fenders were removed by PO and primered, then re-hung improperly but that is an easy fix. Just shy of 50,000 original miles.
Intended Phase 1 modifications (yea...i have Phases lol) include...
SPOA Front on 4in lift springs. Rears going inboard on some Chevy 1/2 ton truck rear springs...prelim measurements say I should be close to a perfect level ride height (hopefully a bit tall in the rear if I am off...tried to bias the math in favor of that...) Brake lines and lengthened but stock driveshafts...all painted to avoid further surface rust.
1977 Wagoneer Dana 44's fully rebuilt/POR15'd with Cheapie Ebay Mini Spools front and rear (spools in hand now) Moog ball joints, high steer with 3/4in heims instead of TRE's all new seals (bearings are all in good shape front and rear) with 3.90 gears and 35x10.5 tires. I will be doing my own Mill/Drill/Tap on the knuckles as well as all the rest of the work other than having the front bench seat recovered.
Engine/Trans/Transfercase (Buick 350/TH400/Dana 20) being removed/cleaned/inspected/painted/resealed. Hopefully have HEI and 4 barrel intake in hand before engine goes back in but if not, Points will be re-set up and out comes my dwell-o-meter ( )and vacuum gauge to tune the dizzy and 2 barrel carb respectively. Maybe, just Maybe a mild cam and headers if I find a reasonably priced pair (cam would require a 4bbl intake and HEI or I won't bother)
While engine is out I will be stripping the interior/doors/windows/windshield and tailgate for paint. Was going with an OD Green but a friend recently gave me 2 gallons of single stage PPG 'bright white' so I'm buying primer and shooting the vehicle completely white interior and exterior...dash...engine bay...door jams...engine is probably going white also...I will see leaks easier that way POR15 will coat the frame and underbody with 'Truck Bed Liner' coating the interior floor board, rocker panels and anywhere else I deem necessary along the way (till I run out of my 1 gallon can of it I guess lol)
Going to re-do a bit more than half the wiring (only the Headlights/Stop/Tail/Turn, Wipers and Heater/vent controls will remain) and a basic Fuse block/Relay Block will control Extra Lighting/Gauges/Stereo/Winch/On board Air/any other accessories...
Then reassembly will happen. And I will hit the trails and determine what Phase 2 should have (definately including a built D60 front and 14b/D60 rear to match with 4.11's or 4.56's, full spool rear and selectable locker in front) That is probably the majority of Phase 2 actually lol...maybe some fine tuning to the rest of the vehicle while the axles are out...Hydroboost....Diesel Swap maybe (another most likely for phase 2 is the Diesel...i'm hooked on the idea)
And yes.....I know...its all bench racing (crawling?) until its happening and pics are up...it is all coming soon and I can't wait to start as I've been anxious to get my jeep built for over a year now. The pile of parts I have right now is significant but it is all straight foreward work...nothing horribly custom or complex...just a matter of investing the time, blood, and elbow grease.
Questions/Comments/Insults/etc all welcome of course as that is what build threads are for.........for me to brag a little and for you to tell me where I'm retarded
Thanks for reading, more to come in short order (day or three before I actually start on the axles which is the 1st order of business for the build)
Nathan in Northern Az.
P.S. Thank you very much to everyone who has responded to my constant questions about high steer, paint, suspension, mini spools, etc. I do appreciate everyone input, opinions and advice. And thank you to the people who have purchased parts from me (you know who you are) as the money I made from those purchases goes directly into my Jeep Wagoneer project....I'm currently unemployed and couldn't build this if I didn't have parts you guys wanted
Anyways...
Here is a Bunch of Before pictures and there will be more to come. (These pics cover most of the vehicle, but I will have more specific close up before and after pics along the way)
The jeep has a virtually perfect body (2 small dents and absolutely No cancerous rust anywhere on the vehicle. Front fenders were removed by PO and primered, then re-hung improperly but that is an easy fix. Just shy of 50,000 original miles.
Intended Phase 1 modifications (yea...i have Phases lol) include...
SPOA Front on 4in lift springs. Rears going inboard on some Chevy 1/2 ton truck rear springs...prelim measurements say I should be close to a perfect level ride height (hopefully a bit tall in the rear if I am off...tried to bias the math in favor of that...) Brake lines and lengthened but stock driveshafts...all painted to avoid further surface rust.
1977 Wagoneer Dana 44's fully rebuilt/POR15'd with Cheapie Ebay Mini Spools front and rear (spools in hand now) Moog ball joints, high steer with 3/4in heims instead of TRE's all new seals (bearings are all in good shape front and rear) with 3.90 gears and 35x10.5 tires. I will be doing my own Mill/Drill/Tap on the knuckles as well as all the rest of the work other than having the front bench seat recovered.
Engine/Trans/Transfercase (Buick 350/TH400/Dana 20) being removed/cleaned/inspected/painted/resealed. Hopefully have HEI and 4 barrel intake in hand before engine goes back in but if not, Points will be re-set up and out comes my dwell-o-meter ( )and vacuum gauge to tune the dizzy and 2 barrel carb respectively. Maybe, just Maybe a mild cam and headers if I find a reasonably priced pair (cam would require a 4bbl intake and HEI or I won't bother)
While engine is out I will be stripping the interior/doors/windows/windshield and tailgate for paint. Was going with an OD Green but a friend recently gave me 2 gallons of single stage PPG 'bright white' so I'm buying primer and shooting the vehicle completely white interior and exterior...dash...engine bay...door jams...engine is probably going white also...I will see leaks easier that way POR15 will coat the frame and underbody with 'Truck Bed Liner' coating the interior floor board, rocker panels and anywhere else I deem necessary along the way (till I run out of my 1 gallon can of it I guess lol)
Going to re-do a bit more than half the wiring (only the Headlights/Stop/Tail/Turn, Wipers and Heater/vent controls will remain) and a basic Fuse block/Relay Block will control Extra Lighting/Gauges/Stereo/Winch/On board Air/any other accessories...
Then reassembly will happen. And I will hit the trails and determine what Phase 2 should have (definately including a built D60 front and 14b/D60 rear to match with 4.11's or 4.56's, full spool rear and selectable locker in front) That is probably the majority of Phase 2 actually lol...maybe some fine tuning to the rest of the vehicle while the axles are out...Hydroboost....Diesel Swap maybe (another most likely for phase 2 is the Diesel...i'm hooked on the idea)
And yes.....I know...its all bench racing (crawling?) until its happening and pics are up...it is all coming soon and I can't wait to start as I've been anxious to get my jeep built for over a year now. The pile of parts I have right now is significant but it is all straight foreward work...nothing horribly custom or complex...just a matter of investing the time, blood, and elbow grease.
Questions/Comments/Insults/etc all welcome of course as that is what build threads are for.........for me to brag a little and for you to tell me where I'm retarded
Thanks for reading, more to come in short order (day or three before I actually start on the axles which is the 1st order of business for the build)
Nathan in Northern Az.
P.S. Thank you very much to everyone who has responded to my constant questions about high steer, paint, suspension, mini spools, etc. I do appreciate everyone input, opinions and advice. And thank you to the people who have purchased parts from me (you know who you are) as the money I made from those purchases goes directly into my Jeep Wagoneer project....I'm currently unemployed and couldn't build this if I didn't have parts you guys wanted
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