How Many Folks Build Frankenstein Jeeps?

I’ve been collecting parts for my next build:
53 Willys Truck (rust free)
2018 JK frame and suspension (6” long arm lift)
Curry Dana 60’s front/rear high pinion with 4:88’s and ARB lockers disc brakes
GM L87 (6.2 L) 420 HP/460 torque
Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission
42x15.50R20 Nitto Trail Grappler M/T on Monster Beadlocks
Atlas 2 speed transfer case

 

How much angle should I put in my rear axle? I have to move the pads in since the Commando had outboarded springs. I'm adding 4" lift springs because they were on.sale for $100 per spring and I need to clear these 33x14.50 Boggers. I don't have a drivetrain yet, but I have a Dana 20 that will likely go in since it's a centered rear.

 

Put -0- angle until you get your complete drive-train, springs and weight on the springs. Just put the rear in temporarily and do any welding last.

 

Copy that!

Here's where I'm at:

 

You got a good start. Is this a new build?

 

Ya I bought a tub for my 71 that came with a frame and axles, but a 2wd front and a 4.56 rear. The frame is in really good shape except for twisted front spring hangers, which I fixed today, so I decided to start bolting leftover parts to it. I've spent some money, but the idea is to put together a CJ5 from scratch as cheap as possible. I was offered a really decent late 60s tub for $100, which sorta pushed me into this project.

 

How well will a CJ7 grill fit to my 71 frame? I know the front crossmember is different, but it looks like my 71 frame and the later frames both use a single hole in the crossmember to bolt the grill to.

 

Well, mine finished for today, or maybe later today. I started out of a gifted pile.



Then I found pile #2



I forgot to get pics of pile #3

Then after 4 years, I have this.

Sorry pics are out of order, blue, then yellow then bright yellow, Ron

 

So the rear D44 out of the Jeepster has a traclock in it, which is a cool surprise. This jeep will be getting a 304/T15/D20 out of another Jeepster. I did a clutch job on a friend's CJ5 in exchange for the drivetrain. I'll likely rebuild the D20 with 2.46 gears.