1946 crazyj2a build.

[m38a1jpn]

My new little project. It's a 1946 cj2a ,original drivetrain. No plans as of yet just other than gettin running decent and riding. Eventually I want to put some wagoneer axles , 5.38 gears, 35 km2's, lockers, power steering, 4.3 vortex, sm420, Dana 300 or 20. Already picked up some used corbeau ss seats.

[jeep937]

It's Vortec

[m38a1jpn]

Damn autospell!!!!

[m38a1jpn]

Picked up some pretty worn boggers . They are 31x12.50x15. Got them for 60 bucks. Needed something that would hold some air.

[oldtimingman]

buy a grooving iron....you can carve those things deep and run them for a long time on a lightweight rig.

[m38a1jpn]

Thanks man . That's a great idea.

[m38a1jpn]

Well after doing some looking on this board and a couple others I have this itch to go ahead and build it. Going this weekend to pickup a transmission sm420 with novak adapter to a dana 300. I scored it on craigslist for $225.00. It also comes with the bellhousing, clutch, flywheel, and starter. Also scored a front wagoneer 44 for $100.00 bucks and its got warn hubs already. I already have a rear 44. Im going to ditch the original frame and may try to make my own. Pretty pumped. It will be a long build but will be fun. Im hoping I have learned from some of my mistakes I make on my last build that I ended up parting out. Oh yeah sold the Boggers.

[m38a1jpn]

Well after doing some looking on this board and a couple others I have this itch to go ahead and build it. Going this weekend to pickup a transmission sm420 with novak adapter to a dana 300. I scored it on craigslist for $225.00. It also comes with the bellhousing, clutch, flywheel, and starter. Also scored a front wagoneer 44 for $100.00 bucks and its got warn hubs already. I already have a rear 44. Im going to ditch the original frame and may try to make my own. Pretty pumped. It will be a long build but will be fun. Im hoping I have learned from some of my mistakes I make on my last build that I ended up parting out.

[Mieser]

Make your own frame! Its SOOOOO much cheaper than buying one. I should have some prints and dwg/dxf files up soon for the one I am building. So far it fits great buy I don't know about the little stuff yet....

[m38a1jpn]

Mieser, I probably will. Your build is one that has inspired me. Very nice. Your frame is sick. Defintley looking forward to prints and drawing files.

Forgot to post got finished putting lift and tires on the zj (parts hauler).

[m38a1jpn]

Went and picked up some parts last weekend. The Dana 300 needs a rear output shaft. Other than that I think I got a great deal. The front axle is to wide. Going to sale and get a narrow track waggie 44. Definitely going to build my own frame. Here some pics. Also I have a rear offset Dana 44 axle I'm going to use.

[Mieser]

MMMMMmmmmm parts...

Few things I would consider.

-Just build the frame for whatever spring pad width you end up with. I would say with waggy axles just building a wider frame would be MUCH easier than trying to outboard stuff. You would have to trim a few of the mounting tabs on the front fenders ( or lift them ) but overall it would make a few things much easier. You will have to outboard the body mounts a little bit, but again, not a big deal.

-I would use a 5" tall section of tubing for the belly section of the frame. This will make it a little easier to get the belly smooth if you choose to go that direction. A 4" tall belly like I did on mine makes for a TIGHT area to work in.

-With the centered rear output, if you raise the transmission transfer case much you are going to have to make a tunnel in the body for the rear drive shaft.

Good luck with your project!

[m38a1jpn]

I started tearing down the old willys last night. I didn't get very far. The stubborn and rusted 65 year old bolts didn't want to cooperate. I decided to cut the bolts but then realized I was out of cutting wheels. I did get the front and the wiring ( what was left anyway) either cut or taken off . I called and got pricing for tubing for the new frame. Here are some pics.

[m38a1jpn]

Got the body off the original frame and all I can say is I don't know what I got myself into. Haha. It's gonna be fun.

[Phat95YJ]

Looks good, clean ZJ too!

[2003_ram]

very nice, can't wait to see your fab work.

[trkklr77]

do you still need an output shaft?

$51 shipped.

[m38a1jpn]

Yes I do need rear output shaft for Dana 300. I will pm u.

[Mieser]

Looks like another cool flat fender project!

Any thoughts on the frame? I can get you some prints, but to be honest my frame is kinda specialized a bit with the side plates, wheel base shifting, and rear springs up front.

If you tell me what your thinking for a final frame I might be able to help you out a bit more.

All in all the 2x4 box frame is pretty easy to build, you just need a few key points and can go from there. Heck, I think building my frame was one of the easier things I did once I got into things like the rear wheel tub modifications!

[m38a1jpn]

Mieser I really like your frame. What will your final wheelbase be. I will hopefully pick up my tubing within the next couple of weeks. It will be 2x4 tubing.

[m38a1jpn]

Well I sold the chassis. Time to get some 2x4 tubing. Also got a rear Dana 44 out of rodeo/ passport. Got it from a buddy. Ready to start building the frame.

[m38a1jpn]

Went and picked up some yj springs today.

[knightkrawler]

This is going to be a good build I'm subed!

[Mieser]

My final wheelbase will be 86-87" I think.

[m38a1jpn]

Thanks Mieser. I pmed savaras about the the exact dimensions of his frame. I think the wheelbase I'm looking for is 89-90 inches. I hope to get that or around that.