The old man on the other side of the hill has been monkeying with this thing for 15-20 years. I took a walk after lunch today and he offer to sell it to me because he's going to a senior home with his wife. Very sad. Now I have a bug up my ass and really want this thing. Problem is:
Its in pieces, he took it apart for a frame up restore
Has all parts for a SBC 350 with TH350.
No seats, not a big deal. All mechanical parts, both pumpkins re-geared for huge 35" tires has been gone through but the transmission.
Its a 1948 CJ 2A (B?). I really wish it was a Willys MB instead of the CJ. Hey, that's the way it goes.
I have no clue what or where to ask. I have been reading the entire day for info on these things. My head is spinning.
Anything I should look out for in terms of the Chevy motor ripping things apart?
My plan is to have smaller tires like 30 or 31" back on there and re-gear it back so I can drive it to the trail head. Hope I can get my kids involved in messing with it.
Must look for someone willing to put it together. If I do it, it will never run and I just don't have the time. I think I enjoy the drive much more then the build.
Anyone know if a modern 4 spd transmission can fit in there so it can driven on the hwy or hit 65 mph. I rather have a 5 spd stick shift box, but have not clue if it will even fit?
Must give him an answer by end of week. He wants a little over 4000 bucks for the whole thing.
Anyone know someone in socal that would take on a project like this?
Dean, I tried those guys at Jeeps-R-Us in Laguana. They gave me a rough estimate of 20K or more.
