Time to get my son's rig up and running. The rig is a 1945 Willys MB. I purchased it from Jaydog about 2 years ago. My wife told me that I couldn't bring it home until it was running... HAHAHA
Anyway, it came with the stock 4 cyl engine, an upgraded t-case, an overdrive unit and a heater. Wipers were added as well. There's was a 3" Rancho lift.
We never did get it running before I brought it home.
We did get the Buick 231 engine rebuilt and spend a lot of time and energy getting the right throwout bearing to fit and work. The clutch assembly and adaptor parts were from Novaks.
We got the engine, transmission and transfer case bolted together and in the rig with the stock crossmember holding everything in. But, it didn't fit right. I looked it over and looked it over but couldn't see what was wrong. Something was bent...
Meanwhile, I found a rebuilt set of Dana 44s setup for a CJ. I welded the perches in place and installed them under the rig. Stuck on a set of 34x10.50.15 Swamper LTBs and then it sat. The axles have 4.56 gears and Detroit lockers, front and rear. The rear is a HP with a disc brake conversion as well.
I went to my buddy crash to finish up the install but then I gave him a laundry list. I told him that I wanted to DRIVE it home. That means replacing the brake system including the pedal/master assembly, doing a complete steering assembly, cooling system, installing a second gas tank, seat rail and while it's there, might as well put the cage on it. I need to order a new windshield frame as well, the old one's a mess.
So, I got it to Mike a week ago and he's got some reports...
Anyway, it came with the stock 4 cyl engine, an upgraded t-case, an overdrive unit and a heater. Wipers were added as well. There's was a 3" Rancho lift.
We never did get it running before I brought it home.
We did get the Buick 231 engine rebuilt and spend a lot of time and energy getting the right throwout bearing to fit and work. The clutch assembly and adaptor parts were from Novaks.
We got the engine, transmission and transfer case bolted together and in the rig with the stock crossmember holding everything in. But, it didn't fit right. I looked it over and looked it over but couldn't see what was wrong. Something was bent...
Meanwhile, I found a rebuilt set of Dana 44s setup for a CJ. I welded the perches in place and installed them under the rig. Stuck on a set of 34x10.50.15 Swamper LTBs and then it sat. The axles have 4.56 gears and Detroit lockers, front and rear. The rear is a HP with a disc brake conversion as well.
I went to my buddy crash to finish up the install but then I gave him a laundry list. I told him that I wanted to DRIVE it home. That means replacing the brake system including the pedal/master assembly, doing a complete steering assembly, cooling system, installing a second gas tank, seat rail and while it's there, might as well put the cage on it. I need to order a new windshield frame as well, the old one's a mess.
So, I got it to Mike a week ago and he's got some reports...