FSJ buildup- Tank!

[getlost4x4]

Just brought TANK home today.

specs:

1978 Jeep Wagoneer
D44's Front and Rear
72K miles
401 V8 (6.6L)
TH400
BW1339
Minty interior

Just going to get it up and running first. unfortunately the hood won't open.

some pictures. its now sitting in the garage all nice and warm.

 

[BKCowGod]

Nice... Have fun with that hood, there are a few threads on IFSJA about how to open it.

Also - is it just me, or is that side mirror comically large? My wife woulda named the truck dumbo!

 

[Root Moose]

Appears to be in great condition considering your are pulling it out of a yard.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

[getlost4x4]

resurrected from the graveyard:victory::smileeek:

the only rust i found is in the rear fenders. i think i'll just cut it out so larger tires will fit with ease.

I'm looking at swapping a nissan Turbo diesel into it. there is a 6 cylinder 3.3L out there. i just need a tranny and t-case

 

[Root Moose]

You thinking SD33? Supposedly a good engine - takes to turbo well enough. The obvious donor is a Scout. They were also used in some CJ10a aircraft tugs.

If you took the whole drivetrain out of either of those donors I think you'd end up with SD33/TF727/D300 (CJ used D20?). Needs more research though.

I say run the 401, But do the TFI and TBI upgrades. Get the MPG into the mid teens maybe? It's not going to be a daily driver, does it really matter what the MPG ends up as? Doing a swap is a lot of work and money.

 

[MATTY291]

Alright a FSJ I am going to watch this thread!! Thanks.

 

[BKCowGod]

I say run the 401, But do the TFI and TBI upgrades. Get the MPG into the mid teens maybe? It's not going to be a daily driver, does it really matter what the MPG ends up as? Doing a swap is a lot of work and money.

With a 401, you are never gonna see anything beyond the preteens. It's a great engine, but it has quite the appetite for dead dinosaurs.

 

[Purzell]

Deja Vu

Looks just like Chili Pepper, my '78 Wagoneer that I sold. But mine had a cheapo Rough Country lift and went somewhere in California...and no minty interior. A beast!

 

[Root Moose]

Lift plans? 4", cutting out the rust and 35s?

 

[getlost4x4]

well for today!

Completed yesterday:

resurrection from junkyard
completely cleaned out the interior (minty fresh, interior is in mint condition.)


Completed today:

Replaced ingintion
Got the hood open
Cleaned the carb
Vacuumed out the engine bay
put new air in the tires:elkgrin:
charging a junk battery
later i'll try turning it over!

Pictures coming soon!

 

[getlost4x4]

for the rest of the day i have planned

go back to work for awhile,

replace the broken window in the back driverside door

reinstall all door handles and door openers.

figure how the steering column goes back together.

 

[alosix]

Don't forget the blinker fluid before you try starting it

 

[getlost4x4]

alright some pictures!

Finally got the hood open! Took about an hour and had to take apart the grill.

These tires suck. i'll have to get some new ones!

 

[getlost4x4]

Fixed the steering column. Tearing out AC vents!

Nice clean interior. I need some speakers to fill the holes!

Window is broken. I have a replacement. I found a rock in the back seat.

Isn't that a clean minty seat?!

 

[jim65wagon]

Nice find! MMMM...a big V8!