schardein Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 This started as a one summer project, and the second summer has now passed. It will be running before spring!!! I own more Jeeps than I should, but if I could have only one, this would be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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500 MJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Sounds good! Any reason behind the pink inner fenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 It does, but it could use a muffler. :yes: Too bad MJs don't have room under the hood like the CJs do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Pink inner fenders is a long story. The entire Jeep used to have a Panther Pink show quality paint job (look up Panther Pink, it is a factory Mopar color on Dodge Chargers). Judge all you want, but I had more women start conversations with me than I could shake a stick at. I was stationed in Hawaii at the time, and the salt air ate the whole body. The only original body panels on this thing are the inner fenders, lol. The only original parts left from 1983 are the frame, steering column, steering gear, some brake lines, and the inner fenders. The Jeep has been in the family since 1995. It will be getting a relatively quiet exhaust, I like to hear the tires crunching over rocks when off road. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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schardein Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Went for drive Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Crash Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 What trans are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 3:03 PM, Crash said: What trans are you running? It's an NV3550 from a TJ (info in my signature line too!). I adapted it to the motor with a Novak adapter plate that allows a Chevy Bellhousing to bolt on. I used a Chevy bellhousing with a built in hydraulic slave mount, makes for a clean setup. I was already running a hydraulic clutch on my swapped in 3550 with the swapped in 4.0. All I had to do was make a line to connect the m/c to the new slave. All done, the shifter handle came up almost exactly where a factory T5 shifter does. However it's design required the bolt on stick shift to be "above" the boot (see interior pic). I think it works out well. In the past, I just drilled the rear flange of the trans to accept the Dana 300 T-case, although since I was in this deep I went ahead and added a clocking plate so I could clock the D300 and gain some ground clearance. Still need to make a new crossmember that takes advantage of the clearance, I think it will be nearly, but not quite, flat. NV3550 is rated at 300 lbsft input torque, motor makes that or a little better. I have been driving it to work often (50 mile round trip) and have done two Jeep Jamborees this year, Land Between the Lakes and Top of the Ozarks. TOTO had some of the hardest trails I have ever put the Jeep through, and so far the trans is holding up fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 no pics of it in action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 4 hours ago, Pete M said: no pics of it in action? Two Jeep Jambos this year and not much in the way of pics. I'll try to fix that next week at the Ozark Adventure Jeep Jamboree in Arkansas. Here is an older pic from Rausch Creek, PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Tennessee Mountains in 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 yeah, that Jeep is awesome on so many levels. all the right upgrades without any of the fluff. very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 10 hours ago, Pete M said: yeah, that Jeep is awesome on so many levels. all the right upgrades without any of the fluff. very nice Thanks Pete. You just stated my philosophy behind the whole build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I dig it. Pretty much the same thing I am going for with my 5er. Clean but functional. I can't wait to get mine back on the road. Wheelin' season is just starting out here in 29 Palms!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Recently wrapped up some work. I switched to a different radiator and electric fan. Added an engine oil cooler. Switched out my YJ dual diaphragm vacuum brake booster with a hydroboost unit from an Astro van. That was a little more than I had bargained for, as I had to pull the steering column and pedal hanger to switch from my YJ brake pedal back to a CJ brake pedal. It worked out in the end. The factory CJ brake lines even hooked right up to the Astro master cylinder! I'd modified my oem lines to work with the YJ m/c, but I had a set of aftermarket stainless steel ones laying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Good times at the Palo Duro Jeep Jamboree 18-19 May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 This isn't the first time I've flopped. I was trying a harder line and it didn't work out. I've had body damage on the last three trips I've made. I was actually just thinking yesterday that I need to re-evaluate my driving skills and make an effort to not bang the body up, if I can help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 Badlands Jeep Jamboree in Attica, Indiana 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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89 MJ Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Well, how’s it doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 4/30/2021 at 10:06 PM, 89 MJ said: Well, how’s it doing? I haven't revisited this thread in a long time. The CJ is still running great and has had a lot of mods, it's almost a constant thing. A shot of the current engine compartment. I recently made a lot of changes to my on board air system. Installed a smaller tank (4g to 2.5g), switched to a different pressure cutoff switch with a lower top end pressure, made a bracket for the air chuck that mounts to the pass seat base using the existing bolts. Plumbed in the air switch for the new air actuated front Ox locker, replacing the Detroit locker. Recently built what I call a "center rack" as it's not a traditional console. Pic shows just the front of the rack and various components and controls in the cab. And my new replacement Motobilt transmission hump cover plate. It was quite a project, had to bend it to shape, drill the mounting holes being very careful to line up with the existing holes, cut the transmission and transfer case shifter holes, then powder coat it. I'm a Trail Guide at the Arch Canyon Jeep Jamboree in Blanding, UT. If you are looking for an off road adventure with challenging obstacles, amazing views, and interesting history, it's worth checking out. Went to the Silver Valley Jeep Jamboree in Mullan, ID back in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVpioneer_88 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 How are you liking your ox cable locker? I’m building some 44s and was thinking about putting one in my rear axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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