The heep is on all 4s for now

[Off_Road_Ram_01]

Well here's the new project. Haven't sifted through everything yet because I am working midnights, and just took delivery this morning when I got home. Here is a quick rundown of what I have and some of the plans.



1983 CJ7 - 258 / 5spd / d300

Frame is solid - body shot

Brand new 4" lift - not installed

pretty much a complete jeep - minus doors and top



1991 YJ tub - slightly scorched (dash fire)

many accessories - boxes upon boxes right now

Items from what I can tell:

- seats

- soft top and frame

- misc wiring





The Plan:

Strip remainder of CJ7 body off the frame, then recheck entire frame.



Install the 4" suspension lift



I am debating about the 258 - cost wise for now I may keep it, unless I sell enough XJ spares I may do a v8 swap. Either a 350/th350 or a 401.



Install the YJ tub - well need to do some prep on it first. Sand down, and also probably some kind of liner on the bottom. The dash area needs to be removed - slightly warped where fire started.



May install a body lift - we at least there is suppose to be one, but haven't looked yet.



Not sure yet - plan for final lift around 5-7" and maybe 35s?





Most of this is just thoughts thrown out for now, who knows if I even come close to doing the above items - lol. I am hoping to take my time and build it right the first time. Pics to follow sometimg today......

[Off_Road_Ram_01]

Few pics - don't think the body lift is in the boxes, but was leary on putting a 3" one on anyways.

[quick10ss]

looks like one hell of a project you have on your hands. good luck with it

[Off_Road_Ram_01]

lol - ah yeah that's what I was thinking going thru the boxes. But hey building is half the fun

[NewMexico Ram]

so im guessing you finally sold the XJ?



looks like a big mess uh...i mean project.

[Big O 99]

Looks like a good start there ed. Let me know if you need any help on putting it back together.

[Off_Road_Ram_01]

Deconstruction started - blessing from the misses to make this a good project. Meaning I'm allowed to spend some cash and take my time. So hopefully start shopping for a health v-8 now - either a chevy small block or 401.







Here is the fire damage on the newer tub. May try fixing the existing warped area, but also cut out that section on the CJ tub, which is in good shape. So worst case I can cut and replace.

[mopar]

wow i know first hand projects like this can snowball .... fast



keep the engine you have got and get the project running ...... trust me

[Off_Road_Ram_01]

yeah I've debated that for awhile - currently the tranny is stuck in gear so going to look at it next. Not even sure if the motor runs - though it does at least look clean. Slow but sure - I guess.

[01RamOffroadster]

Looks like i BIG project... but like you said building its half the fun!