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New Jeep

By:	Holder032000
Mood:	horny
Date:	11/25/2008 23:13:14
Music:	None

I have found a Jeep to sacrifice to get mine running. I will be trading my 78 Chevy LUV to get a 72 CJ5. I will be using the 304, 3 speed tranny and transfer case to put in my 75 CJ5. I should be able to use everything and just change it over from one Jeep to the other.

This will be the first time I have taken on a job this big in the automotive world. Anyone have any tips or anything that would help me out on this big job? I plan on taking the fenders, hood, grill, and windshield off, to make sure nothing is in my way. Hopefully all goes as planned and I have myself a running Jeep before Christmas.

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From: IronheadCJ5

11/26/2008 14:51:17

what RenegadeT said

From: RenegadeT

11/26/2008 00:33:13

sound like a good plan. Take the opportunity to clean/paint your CJ up, while the engine/drivetrain are out of the way. I painted my firewall silver, the theory was so I would spot any oil leaks. I'm not sure that worked out, but I do like the light color. On the electrical side, go ahead and get a new engine-frame grounding strap. Replace all the engine/tranny mounts with new rubber or poly. I would replace all the rubber hoses, maybe even the belt(s), and perhaps the water pump since you'll be using new coolant. Take a look at your radiator, get it cleaned if its nasty.