Back in action

[monkeystrong]

Unless something crazy happens between now and 6:30pm I'll be back in action with a cj7. Pretty stoked to be back in the jeep/ offroad lifestyle. Its been awhile.
I've been looking for quite some time for the right jeep that fits into the budget and would get me on the trail. All I can say is that there are some guys on Craigslist and the web that are really, Really, proud of some heaps of junk!

Hopefully I can get to know some of you guys/ gals in the near future out on the trail and around the campfire. :beers:

[tjjeepjeep]

:cheerleader: Awesome news! Be sure to post up some pics of it ....

[monkeystrong]

Here's the jewel.

258, t-176, d300
model 20 with full detroit and superior 1 piece axles
Dana 30 open
worn out 33 mtr's

:thumbup:

[KargoMaster]

Nice! Congrats Andy... :D

[WrenchMonkey]

Nice. Love the attitude!

Might wanna check that shackle angle though. :cool:

Robert

[monkeystrong]

Nice. Love the attitude!

Might wanna check that shackle angle though. :cool:

Robert

They are boomerang shackles. But I see how the pic makes them look f'd up

[WrenchMonkey]

Ahh... Even better! :beers:

[monkeystrong]

This thing runs really well :). It was leaking pretty bad from the valve cover. So I replaced the gasket to find that this thing has a 4.0L head. I think thats way cool. Maybe I'll do the injection swap at some point. It has the MC 2 barrel now.
Has anyone here ever done the 4.0L head swap onto a 258? I'm curious if I were to ever need to change the head gasket, which head gasket would I need? 258 or 4.0L?
I believe this thing has a 99' or newer head on it.
Andy

[itbrokeagain]

From what I remember it doesn't matter. I think the main difference is the 4.0 head has some water passages that need to be sealed up. Inject it and you willbe very happy

[GPER]

My spare 258 has the 4.0 head, I would have to look at my notes on the head gasket. I also run the MC 2100 and have swapped out the DuraSpark ignition for the Team Rush upgrade with the e-coil and the cdi ignition box. Nice CJ.

[monkeystrong]

Wrenchmonkey- I was avi too.

Gper- thanks

[monkeystrong]

:thumbup:I am currently replacing all the rust/ rot from my replacement tub and modifying a few things. I have never done any form of body work and have never welded sheet metal before. So this, so far, has been a real learning experience for me. I got a tub and some replacement panels from another forum member here which has simplified the process some by having all the pieces to the puzzle.

Does anyone know of a good place to buy sheet metal, 18 guage stuff? I found some a TSC but they have a very limited/ expensive selection. I'm going to need a few more pieces to finish everything.
:beers:

[twiztedzuki]

usually body shop supply companys hav like 24"x24" sheetmetal to use for patches in stock.

[gothodgie]

usually body shop supply companys hav like 24"x24" sheetmetal to use for patches in stock.

i have gotten pieces like that^ at Home Chepot and i think i have seen them at TSC too...

:beers:

[JeffK5]

:thumbup:I am currently replacing all the rust/ rot from my replacement tub and modifying a few things. I have never done any form of body work and have never welded sheet metal before. So this, so far, has been a real learning experience for me. I got a tub and some replacement panels from another forum member here which has simplified the process some by having all the pieces to the puzzle.

Does anyone know of a good place to buy sheet metal, 18 guage stuff? I found some a TSC but they have a very limited/ expensive selection. I'm going to need a few more pieces to finish everything.
:beers:

I got several 32"x40" sheets of 17 Gauge (.054) ..new but with surface rust for $20 each firm.

Stuff is shear cut and never sat outside..rained the day I got it :mad:

[monkeystrong]

I'll let you know. I'm not sure i need that large of a piece though.

[blazerbrad]

The stuff at TSC or Lowe's/HD always seemed to be pretty expensive. If you just need smaller pieces stop by any metal supply or fabrication company as they usually have various scraps laying around.

[GPER]

First Street Recycling in Dayton has sheet metal by the pound. They are a lot cheaper that buying it at the other places.

The 4.0 head conversion on the 258 uses the 4.0 head gasket.
http://offroad-review.com/new/index.php?page=68

[monkeystrong]

thanks GPER. I'm actually pulling the 258 for some v8 power. I will be selling my entire power and drive train soon.

[KargoMaster]

So what's going in Andy?

[itbrokeagain]

Should go 4bt

[monkeystrong]

Nothing too out of the ordinary. Chevy 350 sm465 np205. 3/4 ton axles
I'll be more than happy to help with your 4bt swap Tony

[itbrokeagain]

Nothing too out of the ordinary. Chevy 350 sm465 np205. 3/4 ton axles
I'll be more than happy to help with your 4bt swap Tony

Find me one and I'm ready to do it

[monkeystrong]

Here ya go
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/ptd/3545202625.html