09-03-2015, 10:28 AM | #1 |
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86 Jeep j10
Just finished the engine swap and repaint of my wife's J10. Been about an 18 month project that I did myself (with a break over the colder months last winter) and really enjoyed the work, it was a fun project and turned out pretty good, she's pretty happy with it! I replaced the tired old 360 with a 5.3 engine and transmission from an 02 GMC Yukon. Replaced the old t-case with an NP241 and the rest of the driveline has had all bearings replaced and oils changed. A/C, tilt cruise, tow switch and it all works.
After the swap was finished I sanded everything down to bare metal and put a nice coat of SPI epoxy on it and finished off the project with SPI pure white base and Universal clear. Body was rust free but had a lot of metal finishing on the bedsides that took awhile but it turned out pretty nice and has a minimal amount of filler. Before After Under hood Before After Dakota Digital Dash Raptor bed liner Didn't do this myself, one of just a few things I didn't personally do. She should be good for another 30 years I would think! If you are interested in my build you can find more detailed info at: http://fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5484
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I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241. |
09-03-2015, 12:43 PM | #2 |
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Re: 86 Jeep j10
That is really cool! Bring it to the Nats and hang with us!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676394
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09-03-2015, 12:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: 86 Jeep j10
That is very nice ,dont see them around here anymore .I know where 1 is but the owner wont sell it ,yet .
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09-04-2015, 12:31 PM | #4 |
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Re: 86 Jeep j10
I am in pain over whether to get a truck or a Wagoneer. Love these FSJ.
Be checking out your build!
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09-04-2015, 01:09 PM | #5 | |
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I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241. |
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09-04-2015, 05:11 PM | #6 |
1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
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Re: 86 Jeep j10
Love, Love, Love the J10/20's, almost bought one in 1985 and should have, probably would still have it.
You did a real good job!
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09-04-2015, 05:36 PM | #7 |
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Re: 86 Jeep j10
That turned out great. I love those trucks and Wagoneers, and the first gen Cherokees. Rust has really taken a crazy amount them though, I don't know when the last time I saw one that was rust free in person.
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09-04-2015, 08:01 PM | #8 |
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Re: 86 Jeep j10
There is a nice Wagoneer right down the road from me that has not moved out of the garage in 20 years ,I would love to have a chance at it.
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