My Jeep Restoration Project

[Pacfanweb]

Update, new pics of engine and writeup in OP

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
I wish I knew how to do crap like this.

Buy yourself an old Jeep or truck and have at it. Best possible vehicle to learn on. Simple, cheap, and every part for it is still readily available.

would taking classes down at community college be advisable? they have a full auto body and repair program. and i wouldn't have to buy tons of stuff up front (what do i know about arc, mig, and tig welders?)

Didn't notice this post until now.

Yes, taking classes at the CC would be a great idea. A MIG welder is the best one for a first-timer. They sell little ones at Lowes and other places that run on regular house 120v, and have flux wire so they don't need gas. They can actually weld pretty thick metal, once you know what you're doing.
Buy one, get a welding video, and start burning some metal.

 

[Prong]

That happens here in Colorado too. I've been told that since the final sanding and painting aren't complete, the garage is still considered "unfinished", which helps keep the assessed value of the home lower than one that's been finished (for property tax purposes).

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Prong
That happens here in Colorado too. I've been told that since the final sanding and painting aren't complete, the garage is still considered "unfinished", which helps keep the assessed value of the home lower than one that's been finished (for property tax purposes).

I hadn't heard that. They do all the homes around here just like mine, though, unless the original buyer requests the garage be painted.

I'll have it painted sometime this year, though. Maybe.

 

[redgtxdi]

Man.......that is AWESOME!!!

Back in the day I swore my first car was gonna be a Jeep CJ.

What you've got there is definitely one up from OEM........

Can't wait to see the finished product!!!!!!

 

[Pacfanweb]

Update

 

[Chunkee]

way cool man...keep chugging along...its been 25 years since i had a 67 gto to work on...maybe i will get a fix me upper..my son is turning 11...bout time to get him indoctrinated... maybe a nova or chevelle...

 

[Throckmorton]

Big hot rod engine doesn't really go with a Jeep. I know a lot of people do it, but it just doesn't fit. Chrome won't get you home, and horsepower won't get you far.

 

[Prong]

If you have too much trouble sorting out the skidplate situation, I'm sure Advanced Adapters most likely carries what you need to make it right.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Throckmorton
Big hot rod engine doesn't really go with a Jeep. I know a lot of people do it, but it just doesn't fit. Chrome won't get you home, and horsepower won't get you far.

I've had all the Jeep engines. The Chevy will be better in every possible way. HP, Torque, parts availablility.

You can use whatever you like in your Jeep.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Prong
If you have too much trouble sorting out the skidplate situation, I'm sure Advanced Adapters most likely carries what you need to make it right.

Actually, nobody does. So if this doesn't work out, I'm going to have to build one from scratch.