Build Thread A 1984 Black CJ7 Build - My never ending project/addiction

[diddy2003]

Hate doing it, but put the top on today.




Surprised it hasn't snowed yet . . .

 

[ksouthw80]

I just read your entire post, the jeep is lookin good. I really like the rear bumper/tire carrier , Im going to look into that for my jeep when the time comes.

 

[diddy2003]

Finally found a part I've wanted since I purchased the Jeep. I lucked out on craigslist. I found a Dana 300 with a brand new LoMax 4:1 kit installed. It also has a twin stick conversion. The 300 has never even been used with the new parts. I will paint it and mount it up. Came with fresh Amsoil. My crawl ratio will go from 37.67:1 to 57.73:1. I can't wait to see what the difference is like in the woods. AMC 360 project is still in the works and I hope to start it in a few months.

 

[diddy2003]

I did clean the shift boot when I got home. It looks brand new now. I just need some shift knobs now.

 

[Petescj]

Finally found a part I've wanted since I purchased the Jeep. I lucked out on craigslist. I found a Dana 300 with a brand new LoMax 4:1 kit installed. It also has a twin stick conversion. The 300 has never even been used with the new parts. I will paint it and mount it up. Came with fresh Amsoil. My crawl ratio will go from 37.67:1 to 57.73:1. I can't wait to see what the difference is like in the woods. AMC 360 project is still in the works and I hope to start it in a few months.

Nice score on the Transfer Case . I have a Dana 300 on my bench just waiting for the LoMax kit.

 

[diddy2003]

When are you doing the install? I paid 750 for it complete. I will prob sell the stock 300. I'm pretty fired up about finding it. Saved me money for sure.

 

[Petescj]

When are you doing the install? I paid 750 for it complete. I will prob sell the stock 300. I'm pretty fired up about finding it. Saved me money for sure.

I'm not exactly sure. I don't think I'll get it in before Summer. I've got to get the engine in first and some body armor as well. I just have a extra Dana 300 quietly waiting on the bench for that LoMax kit. $750 is a good price for yours. I have to get a rebuild kit and the gears along with the twin stick so I'm going to have some cash in it for sure.

 

[diddy2003]

I'm not exactly sure. I don't think I'll get it in before Summer. I've got to get the engine in first and some body armor as well. I just have a extra Dana 300 quietly waiting on the bench for that LoMax kit. $750 is a good price for yours. I have to get a rebuild kit and the gears along with the twin stick so I'm going to have some cash in it for sure.

The guy I bought it from said that the gear swap was pretty straight forward. What engine are you putting in the jeep?

 

[Petescj]

The guy I bought it from said that the gear swap was pretty straight forward. What engine are you putting in the jeep?

Nothing fancy. I grabbed a AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l from an 87 Yj and I'm putting a Mc2100 on it along with a D.U.I. Distributer and wires.

 

[diddy2003]

Nothing fancy. I grabbed a AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l from an 87 Yj and I'm putting a Mc2100 on it along with a D.U.I. Distributer and wires.

That's what I have now. I like the 2100. I got mine off an old mustang. Much better than the carter. The Jeep had a HEI on it when I bought it. It actually runs strong, but it goes through oil and runs on barely any oil pressure. There is a nice blue puff coming from my tail pipe every time I touch the gas. That's the reason for the V8 swap. I didn't want to spend a bunch to rebuild the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l and the 360 was rebuild around 10k miles ago. So, I am taking a chance, but I hope it pays off.

 

[kaotik1]

great progress just got through reading your whole build... Also thanks to you I will be picking up that front bumper setup and seats

 

[diddy2003]

great progress just got through reading your whole build... Also thanks to you I will be picking up that front bumper setup and seats

Thanks. I really like the seats. Hard to beat for the price.

Hoping to start the 360 project soon.

 

[diddy2003]

New vintage vibes radio installed. It is MUCH better than the restrosound I had. Built quality is great and it doesn't seem as fragile. It's nice to have music again in the CJ.

Jeep CJ

 

[diddy2003]

Dana 300 4:1 Twin Stick installation. A little bit of an issue. The 300 I bought was mounted to a SR4 in a 1980 or 81 CJ. That Transmission has a different spline count. This was discovered during the swap. Good thing my stock 300 was there to steal parts off of. Bad thing is that now I can't sell it.

 

[diddy2003]

Since I was doing the Dana 300 swap, I had all new lights installed to replace my stock faded lights. The only lights I didn't change were the head lights. I also had a new best stop roll bar cover installed to replace the original one, which was torn everywhere and one of the zippers was broken.



All done. I haven't had a second to try it though.


AMC 360 installation scheduled for February.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

You have your own hoist?
LG

 

[diddy2003]

I wish! My friends own the shop that installed everything for me. Endangered Species in western MA. They did a great job. I happy I finally had a chance to bring the jeep down so that they could put it in. Now for the 360 project . . .:drool:

 

[Cableguy657]

Great Jeep! Thanks for sharing.

 

[mdeluca]

Great looking Jeep...!!! Who's top is that? I fits nice and tight.

 

[gert]

Man that's a sweet Jeep


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