Thats not a half bad idea. Thanks Eric If i can find one cheap and in great shape i just may do that

Set-up for for a few hours of work-then off for the rest of the day!

Broke my fav torque wrench. But its snap-on so its gonna be replaced for free! But a new tranny in some guys car last week. Its now back at my shop with a blown tranny!! I love stupid people!

Look for any full-size Jeep from the late-60s to mid-80s. I got my 360 out of a '77 Wagoneer for $400 - with the TH400 transmission still bolted to it - could've had the whole tamale for $600... but I didn't need an empty FSJ taking up space in my yard - I'm not a redneck, after all. Later, I found an '82 with a TC727 (AMC's version of the TF727) automatic, which is a direct bolt-on between any AMC engine and the Dana 300 transfer case - got it for $125... and sold my TH400 to another Wagoneer owner for $100. I've actually thought about dumping my T-176 4-sp. even with the 258 I-6 still in there.

You can find adapter kits to suit your needs, but basically, any AMC engine will bolt-up to any AMC transmission. Not all of their trannies will bolt-up directly to all of their transfer cases... so a little research might help.

Edelbrock also makes a good selection of performance parts for these engines as well. My pal Jim has a 304/T-18/Dana 20 in his '75 CJ-5, and with the Edelbrock Performer Intake/Carb/Cam combination, along with the Edelbrock ceramic shorty headers, that thing flat-out boogies.

I'm still working out money issues (only for justifying dumping the 360 in mine and doing it right = roughly $3000), but once I get my engine/tranny done, it should outrun his CJ-5. I should be able to squeeze almost 350 hp out of it with just the Edelbrock goodies. Not bad for a 215 hp factory rated engine.

Chevy's are definitely easier to build-up with all the aftermarket support. But AMC V-8s just have a different level of cool factor that even the Chevy guys recognize. It's all good though.

Have fun with whatever you come up with.

Im already have a duel transfer case in my tj. A buddy had an old dana 300. But the thing is i hardly ever use it. I have the teraflex low range transfer case and thats all i ever really need to use! But this new engine and trans is probably going to go into the CJ8 i bough 2months ago. I think i wanna run dana 80's in it but i dont really see the need. I can get a pair of 60's from dutchman for the price of 1 80. This is going to be a long way off, i still dont even know what color i want to paint it! Im thinking mud brown!

found an 80 CJ with a 360, D300, widetracks, and 4 speed, with a second engine, D200, and another transmission (didn't catch the name of it), hardtop, full set of 33's, new windshield, glass, and assorted spare bits, for $3000.

I'm sorely tempted.

Do you know how it drives? And what condition is it in?

No, but I can find out if you're interested.

I really need to just keep, and get back to work on, my XJ. But if you're interested, I'll give it a look.

Hey, you fly out here and buy it, I can't offer you a place to crash (sorry, small house, no room), but I can darn sure buy you dinner and a couple beers. We'll have a hellofa time.

Repaired a roof problem-fingers crossed! Had about 5 helpers to remove a center portion, and got rid of tar and rotten wood. All gone to dump-yes. Covered this portion for tonight with plastic, (in case of rain) and will start tomorrow to replace wood, and put new platform in place with metal trim (flashing) for walls and edges.

Not a bad idea. Where do you live?

Charleston SC

Give in to temptation... I dare ya.

Just do it. Afterwards, you'll be like, 'XJ? What XJ?'

What's a D200? Maybe Dana 20? Maybe a Quadratrac. Either of them are not stock for an '80 model. The installed tranny's gotta be a Tremec T-176 4-speed, if it's an original '80 model bolted up to a D300. If the second tranny mates up to the D20, then it's most likely a T-18 or T-20 (if it's a '4'-speed as well. If it's an auto, it'll either be a TH400 (that mates up to a Quadratrac or D20), a TC727 or TF999 (both mate up to the D300). The TF999 is an automatic with a lock-up torque-converter (worth an extra 150 rpms of 'overdrive')... but the TC727 is a 1.0 final drive - no OD.

$3K is a steal for all that... can't touch an '80 model so well equipped for under $5K these days.

Yes, Burntkat im very very very tempted to go there and get it!

if I were to get it, the 360 would be coming out for a 6.2TD, so there's really no sense in my bothering with it.

Good call. No sense ruining a perfectly good Jeep.

Good point.
Played some Halo 3. Been schoolin it up.

no such animal, from the factory.

I dont know. I dont think you can have the "perfect jeep" well for long anyways. There is always something new and exciting that you want or need that comes out right after you get the expensive high and mighty thing that you wanted or needed. See my point!! But hey, what else would i spend my money on?

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Still working with roof crew-extending walkway on roof with a new stair system. Off to work-work in an hour-hope to be back early this evening.

the perfect Jeep:

4X4, solid axles, about the size of a S-10 Blazer, hardtop or removable hardtop (for security), and diesel engine. And not $30,000.

They build it. They just won't sell it here. Grrrrr....

Played more HALO3 woot i love this freakin game!

Woke up alone at darn near 5pm. Apparently the boy tried to wake me up before he went to work but figured when I started speaking a foreign language without actually opening my eyes I should sleep.

Now I'm getting my head straightened around so I can manage to work tomorrow. I'm the steward for the local Right to Life dinner. Anyone who knows me gets it.

i don't post here but i read whats going on what is the "boy" 18 , 14teen?
well i had a new garage door and opener installed for andy.

Finally went out and got some new clothes! Been a while. New cowboy boots, new wranglers, some new slacks, long sleeve shirts etc.. I love sales! everything but the boots were on sale!

Found out that I can't stand the life I'm living right now...I mean it really sucks...lyke damn?
Anyway just gonna deal with it until I leave...thank god I'm getting my ship date moved up. may leave in June instead of August, all depends on what the job classifier says..

Whats the prob at home?

Hey Peap ... may wish to spend some quality time with friends, and do some beer, food and good times before you go off to the service.

Much of today is unwinding-roof work going ahead-guys did a good job so far ... wind in this area kicked a few trees down yesterday-was picking up stuff outside about the house, chairs, stands, tables and generally stuff not nailed down!
Will do pine needle clean up in a bit.

Worked thru the rain and right into the night, today. 1 to 8:30. The good news is with the rain and the dark, no one is out there yapping at you; especially when it is cold, raining and dark. Works at keeping the mouth breathers away.

apparently, began bout 2 with the @#%$^@%& flu.

coughing, stuffed up, feel like crap. was up all night last night since I had to swap my sched around to work 2000-0800 today/tomorrow. took a nap from about 0800-1200, and then 1500-1800. SSS, on the road to work about 1930 (running late). Passed just about everything- including a state trooper- at about 80MPH indicated on this-



Well, so much for riding the low-powered KLR removing the Hooligan motorcyclist bit from my life. It's got 3X the suspension travel, 1/2 the horsepower, and 5X the pinache of the Ninja- and is sooo much more fun.

oh, did I mention it's STILL @#%&%$& RAINING!!!

Enough already. My yard's a swamp. and I need to get the transmission in the Blaze...

Sushi and a movie. Saw the Bourne Ultimatum. Great movie! Id give it 4 out of 5

Ta for the heads up, Snuffy. Always appreciated.

Off for gas-car low. Then check out a few food stores. The weather looks good, and it is shaping up for a really nice day ... no wind and rain is reported for this week anyway-need time to finsh roof work-should have roof on Monday, then start on deck and stairs. Took a lot of trash out-hope the guys will take it .... a few $tens works in most cases!

I'm always amazed at how involved, busy and industrious you are, Df. A great role model for us slackers.

On the contrary t_b, your posting at times of your daily activities, and that often extend into night work in field are more than enough to have many bug out-me first in line! You are very consistent in work activities, and in terms of a role model, you have shown you can handle some unique/difficult work problems when you need to do so. Hmmm ... cheers to time off in some tropical setting with cold drinks, and slow running Hulas!

Thank-you, Df. I work pretty hard and believe that I would be a pretty valuable asset to any organization. My capabilities in part but more importantly my ability to work well with just about anyone and in helping them get the most out of their own efforts regardless of how crappy the management/ownership or bosses are.

ROFL! He just turned 41. It's a carryover from Surv1 calling him my "boy toy".

LOL , i was just wondering he he he

I need to feel up my car. Gas is $3.01/gal. So im hopping that it will drop $1 by tomorrow!!!

when i "feel up my car" i am washing it

Feel, fill. its all the same thing now days!!

Na, Snuffy. It goes like this: I "fill" up my car, but "feel" it in my walletski.

Ahh yes yes, thats it

You're a good sport, young man. Cheers to you.

Had to have my left front tired sealed again. Its been doing this for about 3 weeks. There are no real leaks, but everynow and then the bead leaks. I can find the problem with it, i um mount it and clean it. I clean the rim and still it leaks. Maybe now i have a real excuse to get the Big O Big Foot X/T! 1k for 4 tires but the have the lift time warranty with them. So as long as there is legal tread on them they will replace the tire free of charge, no questions asked!

Cooled it a bit after work-now will do a few TV shows-Heroes, and whatever is new this season.

YES HEROES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That show rocks!!!! U Texas and Packers lost this weekend. Crap!

Watched CFL and NFL. A couple of real barn burners: Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Calgary Stampeders and Buff vs. Dallas. Whew. Also watched Chuck, Heros and CSI Miami. I was on the couch so long I think I have a few more eyes. LOL.

Checked out roof-the good, no one fell off! The bad, saw dust raining down on my head .... and the Woodpeckers are out in full force-Ouch!!! Did give the trash guys some extra bucks to haul a big load of old roof and wood away-we all helped to load the stuff, and it only took just a few minutes-great! Off to work in about an hour-will return later tonight.

second day in a row running on 2 hours of sleep.

Worked my 8.. ok, 10... and a busy one it was. Both of my lab people called out sick today. So I had to do the admin stuff all by myself, AND document it. Either part being a full day's work.

Then to make things REALLY interesting-- the chic that minds the Remedy server decided to test some new "features". On the production server. Without telling anyone. GRRrrrrrrrrrrrr.....

Worked till 1800, headed home. Passed a friend who'd called me earlier in the day, who I'd invited to bring his bike over to my house so I could bleed the front brake lines (if you've not had to bleed motorcycle brakes, you have no idea what a pain this can be). He followed me to the house and I bled the brakes- shocked him by getting over 15" of bubble out of the line. He bought beer for my trouble, and he volunteered to help me get the transmission/transfer case assembly back int my blazer this weekend. That's like benchpressing my bike up under the truck- 400 pounds. I don't think he realizes.