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Build Thread Project " Un " Limited

Build Thread Project " Un " Limited
Well I just spent a little time down in the 21 degree garage. I had to jump the battery for her to turn over in this cold after sitting a couple weeks. Theres an oiling problem in the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l , It took a little for it to quiet down after I started it.

Ive been planning what I want out of this Cj for a little while now and thought Id share the game plan.

ENGINE:

Originally I wanted to build a Cj with a monster stump pulling Pontiac / Buick 455. I had a thread up about it and recieved enough info that made me decide this wasnt where I wanted to spend my money. Once I ran into this Cj Limited it was aparent that wasnt going to be the case.

I'll be keeping the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l and giving it some upgrades. I need to go over it a bit , but I believe a rebuild is in order. Im going to look for an intake for a small cfm Holley , Team Rush it and be done with it.

Transmission / Transfer Case :

This is pretty much going to be the heart of my build. I want a nice low crawl ratio and heres where Im going to get it. Ive been dreaming of a T-18 for a long time. After some more research Ive decided on a SM465. Coupled to that will be a Dana 300 . I'll be going with a 4 to 1 kit in the Dana 300 . While its going to cost more than the purchase price of the Cj this is where I'll get the performance Im looking for.

LIFT /TIRES /AXLES:

This is probably the most perplexing area of the Cj for me to build. The lift will be an Old Man Emu 3 in. lift. The tires will be the best 33in Mud Terrains I can get at the time. Id like to leave it open that 35s will fit with a little love. :) The front Dana 30 has always been a pretty decent axle for me so I'll add a lunchbox locker and upgrade accordingly. This Cj wont see snowy driving conditions

I'll probably dump the AMC20 for a Ford 8.8. Doing that right away will save me from just going to it later. Id be happy with a lunchbox locker in the rear as well.

BODY / INTERIOR

This is an area that will set my Weekend Warrior apart from some others. Im going to go with the "Limited " theme and inorparate it into my build. The color will be Silver Mist. I'll be keeping the the original wheels and interior along with the hardtop painted body color. The windshield frame will be black like its supposed to be. Im hoping to save the original seats as well. No more rattle can jobs , this ones for real.
 
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What is the gear ratio?......3.54 or 2.73?
 
:notworthy: Yes sir - This is going to be very nice to watch unfold !!
 
Cheepjeep85 said:
Sounds like a plan maaaannn. I like it.

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Thanks man. Time to start saving some money. I have $350 right now. How far you think thatll get me? :rolleyes:


tarry99 said:
What is the gear ratio?......3.54 or 2.73?
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I didnt have any propane for the garage heater so I didnt get to check. Ive read other places that it should be 3.54 but of course Id like to check to know for sure. If so with that combination my crawl ratio is around 92. :cool:

JAG811 said:
:notworthy: Yes sir - This is going to be very nice to watch unfold !!
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Ha thanks. Some of the things I'll be doing may look familiar. :D
 
Great plan...maybe you should open a "donate to Pete's Project" thread with a pay pal link. :D I don't know why you are complaining about it being a little cool in your garage...at least it didn't look like this.
 
I didnt have any propane for the garage heater so I didnt get to check. Ive read other places that it should be 3.54 but of course Id like to check to know for sure. If so with that combination my crawl ratio is around 92. :cool:


:)92:1 That is about a foot per second at 1300 rpm's w/33's............this really depends on your level of offroading. Sometimes you need a little Speed to gain some momentum.......or it takes that low gear out of a more broader range of use.
The average I see for street & trail rigs is between 50-70:1......more than capable in most circumstances............Of course no number fits all.

:D:D:D:D
 
alpha6 said:
Great plan...maybe you should open a "donate to Pete's Project" thread with a pay pal link. :D I don't know why you are complaining about it being a little cool in your garage...at least it didn't look like this.
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Well it kinda feels like that. :o You have a pic for everything dont you? Thinkin about the paypal link though. :D
 
tarry99 said:
:)92:1 That is about a foot per second at 1300 rpm's w/33's............this really depends on your level of offroading. Sometimes you need a little Speed to gain some momentum.......or it takes that low gear out of a more broader range of use.
The average I see for street & trail rigs is between 50-70:1......more than capable in most circumstances............Of course no number fits all.

:D:D:D:D
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I dont care for mud running at all. I can see some hillclimbs where Id need some wheel speed that I feel I can achieve in 4 high. Most of my time off road will be at a slow steady pace. :chug:
 
Petescj said:


Well it kinda feels like that. :o You have a pic for everything dont you? Thinkin about the paypal link though. :D
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A pic for everything...I don't know what you mean. :rolleyes: but since you mentioned it...don't you hate it when strangers sit in your jeep. ;)
 
alpha6 said:
A pic for everything...I don't know what you mean. :rolleyes: but since you mentioned it...don't you hate it when strangers sit in your jeep. ;)
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Yeah its a bummer. :laugh:
 
I'd jump on that Transmission . people around here think they are made of gold.
And by the way, she could sit in my jeep anytime.
 
Now I got just a bit side tracked by the post above ;) but I just got an email back on the SM465. It shall be mine. :cool:

It was still available and even better was being sold by someone I dealt with a few times while I was working on the old CJ7 .
 
Cheepjeep85 said:
Good used set of tires on craigslist. Or one new tire and possibly a wheel. That's how far itll get you. Lol

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Had to give you a big Thanks on this one. I just went on Craigslist as a joke to see what I could get for $350. I didnt think Id run across the basic heart of my build for $200. Then getting it from the guy Im getting it from off that Craigslist ad makes it even better. I owe you one there Bud!

:chug:
 
Old Dog said:
I'd jump on that Transmission . people around here think they are made of gold.
And by the way, she could sit in my jeep anytime.
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I was way happy it was still around. I hopped skipped and jumped. :D The seller and I have a good rapport even though its been awhile since we've seen each other.
 
Sounds like it was ment to be congrats :chug:
 
Petescj said:
Had to give you a big Thanks on this one. I just went on Craigslist as a joke to see what I could get for $350. I didnt think Id run across the basic heart of my build for $200. Then getting it from the guy Im getting it from off that Craigslist ad makes it even better. I owe you one there Bud!

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glad i could contribute. just holler if you need more help :D
 
Cheepjeep85 said:
glad i could contribute. just holler if you need more help :D
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Be careful what you offer, the other thing he might be hollering for is more money. :D
 
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