Build Thread 85 CJ-7 frame rebuild
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Build Thread 85 CJ-7 frame rebuild
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Manic Mechanic
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
if it makes a difference thats a El-camino not a chevelle so its sort of a truck. and its a 68 so its almost half a century old instead of a few decades back when they lost their way.....
455 bored 0.030 over to 462 ci (about 8.0 Litre) its also listed in my signutre
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that must be alot of fun, a friend of mine had a 79 T top with a 400 in it and it was fun to drive.
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
it very much is fun to drive
let me know if you notice anything out the ordinary in that last pic....
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Manic Mechanic
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Manic Mechanic
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
cooling issues fixed
frame rebuild will continue this weekend i had some other cj's to work on. here are some pics of the front clip i sprayed
and here is a link to my photobucket page for the full build on this particular cj Bootyrider by Tommy DeGrange | Photobucket
frame rebuild will continue this weekend i had some other cj's to work on. here are some pics of the front clip i sprayed
and here is a link to my photobucket page for the full build on this particular cj Bootyrider by Tommy DeGrange | Photobucket
gr8dain
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The paint looks great!
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79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
time for some updates sorry for the delay ive been busy.
start by choosing your tools of destruction........errr i mean disassembly
then grab some bed iron to support the frame (although really unnecessary) and dont use the bed iron from your bed or do i dont really care im not your wife....lol
next remove rear bumper and cross member to access frame in my case they were one as my old bumper was a 1/4" thick piece of angle iron.
then disconnect the shackle (make sure suspension is not loaded) cut out lower section and tack the new section in place. you will notice ive made the new piece longer that is to make up for the rusted out section that meets the rear cross member and will be trimmed to the proper length when completed
repeat for the new side section remember to only tack it as you may need to cut grind or other wise modify the pieces being made so that they fit. dont not and i repeat do not fully weld until you are sure that everything fits and is aligned correctly and where you want it.
more to come in this ongoing saga a word of caution to all you jeepers out there this is a very serious under taking do not attempt this kind of repair unless you are 100% confident in your fabrication and welding skills if you have any doubt at all please seek a qualified professional.
start by choosing your tools of destruction........errr i mean disassembly
then grab some bed iron to support the frame (although really unnecessary) and dont use the bed iron from your bed or do i dont really care im not your wife....lol
next remove rear bumper and cross member to access frame in my case they were one as my old bumper was a 1/4" thick piece of angle iron.
then disconnect the shackle (make sure suspension is not loaded) cut out lower section and tack the new section in place. you will notice ive made the new piece longer that is to make up for the rusted out section that meets the rear cross member and will be trimmed to the proper length when completed
repeat for the new side section remember to only tack it as you may need to cut grind or other wise modify the pieces being made so that they fit. dont not and i repeat do not fully weld until you are sure that everything fits and is aligned correctly and where you want it.
more to come in this ongoing saga a word of caution to all you jeepers out there this is a very serious under taking do not attempt this kind of repair unless you are 100% confident in your fabrication and welding skills if you have any doubt at all please seek a qualified professional.
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time for some updates sorry for the delay ive been busy.
start by choosing your tools of destruction........errr i mean disassembly
I like your style! Next to my welder, those are the two most commonly used tools in my garage at the moment as well.
Great looking work! Makes me really want to get back in the garage again...
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
I like your style! Next to my welder, those are the two most commonly used tools in my garage at the moment as well.
Great looking work! Makes me really want to get back in the garage again...
thanks i use my dewalt demolition tools as much as i can as they get the job done and in a hurry
gr8dain
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I hope you use a face shield. I had a cutting wheel snap and slice through my face. That is now one of the most important tools in my garage.
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
mine too i use to use just glass's but quickly moved to the full face shield and never went back. also i contacted your friend cheif about the rear cross member as that maybe easier than trying to fab one up
gr8dain
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I was wearing glasses when my accident happened. That was helpful but not enough.
And yes, Jason's crossmember is a great choice.