Build Thread CJ-3B Rebuild
Sasquach
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- Santa Ynez, Ca.
- Vehicle(s)
- 1978 CJ5, 258 w/4.0head, Mopar MPI, P.S., P.B.,Tilt wheel, No stereo, t-18, t-20, amc 20, dana-30 w/tru-trac, Warn full float w/locking hubs & Detroit locker in the AMC.
1964 CJ3B, 4-134
1952 M100 trailer
Day 1 got the 3B into it's new spot in the man cave and after a bout of apprehention I started digging in to see what I have. I know all the drivetrain needs rebuilding for sure and some mild frame work is in order with a few cracks here and there. The body is pretty solid other than the rear wheelhouse tops and I have some new stampings on the way for that as well as a new tool box and lid. My plans for the finished project are a little hazy and will evolve as I go for sure, kinda want to keep it original but some of that is iffy such as the brakes and possibly the powerplant. The motor I think I will determine as I get into it and if it needs allot I may opt for repowering with a V6 or?, not wanting to spend a ton on it but at the same time I don't want to put $$ into a 4-134 huricane.