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Wingman

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #195 on: April 24, 2014, 05:03:26 PM »
Did some cleaning/organizing, dug my engine crane out of the corner and assembled, changed the engine oil pan, mated the trans to the engine, and slung the combo into the frame.  Mounts yet to be fabbed.  If I maintain the flat belly idea, the intake will need to be changed.  It's tall.

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #196 on: April 25, 2014, 07:49:10 PM »
Tube exchanged today.  B-pillar and tub tubes re-bent and tacked.  Used the coping templates and the joints came out MUCH better.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #197 on: April 26, 2014, 12:59:42 PM »
Another question...

Can the engine/trans combo be level or does it need to have a rearward tilt?  Historically, the tilt was required for driveline angle and the intake/carb set accordingly, correct?  Neither apply here...
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #198 on: April 26, 2014, 10:45:59 PM »
Keith stopped by today and we got the windshield hoop and a couple of roof stringers done.

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #199 on: April 27, 2014, 06:28:31 PM »
Acquired a set of DRW C&C GM axles today for parts harvesting (inner "C"s, knuckles, spindles).  Front might serve as an interim unit pending budget.  Rear has nothing useful to me.  Too bad because it is 63.5" wms.  Reasonably priced SRW stuff is getting pretty scarce...

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #200 on: April 28, 2014, 12:20:42 PM »
motor doesnt car tilt / side to side up down.

feel free to off set the motor in the frame rails to make more room for drive shaft / pumpkin clearance.  we forgot to do that with matts car.  928 and 571 are TIGHT to a 60 yoke.


DRW 60s suck other than parting them for cash. 
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #201 on: April 28, 2014, 12:29:13 PM »
DRW 60 + D50 TTB hubs = profit?

I think the 50 hubs are the same, thinking about the dodge brake swap stuff I know. That may work.

Engine offset to get away from the chevy diff eats pedal box room fast. Seems that building around Ford drop and a passenger shifted drivetrain would be more beneficial?
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #202 on: April 28, 2014, 12:50:08 PM »
It's a DRW 14 bolt...  Only slightly better-er.  EDIT: you were referring to the front D60, oops.  SWR hubs, 3/4 ton rotors/calipers, Ruffstuff brake bracket = done.

I'm very reluctant to flip the D300 and don't know of another good low range gear case except Atlas or Stak...
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #203 on: April 28, 2014, 01:02:21 PM »
Try and find those SRW Hubs though. You'll be buying another axle!

Check on the dana 50 thing though, might be the ticktet.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #204 on: April 28, 2014, 02:19:27 PM »
DRW 14 hubs worth 200-250$ to jeep guys on pirate
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #205 on: April 29, 2014, 08:11:45 AM »
Arie sourced these for me.  Not cheap but do-able.

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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #206 on: April 29, 2014, 08:37:05 AM »
that is redonk cheap!
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #207 on: April 29, 2014, 09:21:09 AM »
$150 ea WITH studs and a rotor? Mad crazy cheap. I can't believe those aren't twice the price with the way used SRW stuff goes. I'd almost pick up a pair for stock so I have SRW outers if ever needed, like for Mule with other parts I already have laying around.
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #208 on: April 29, 2014, 09:28:52 AM »
ya that is crazy cheap. 

i bought another truck to get SRW chevy hubs
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Re: Willys MB build
« Reply #209 on: April 29, 2014, 10:25:05 AM »
Brown truck delivered some more goodness this morning.  Yukon D60 spindles and Stage 8 spindle nuts.

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