1971 Series 2a

[Wingman]

Transfer case output angle doesn't matter as long as outputs are at or near same angle as pinions if no double cardan joint on driveshaft. If DC on driveshaft, then +1* pinion down from driveshaft angle for links, maybe another 1-2* for leafs to compensate for load under power.

[rejeep]

started throwing some parts at this last night...
I am fairly happy with the motor 1" offset to the driver side (LHD) and the Tcase clocked down
there will be some trans tunnel modification as I have the drivetrain a bit higher to get the front propshaft to clear the cross member.  But all in all things look good.
I think I have come to my tradeoff decision...

With the engine moved forward I have no bulkhead modification required.
However cooling would need to be changed and I would probably have to go to power steering.. basically a lot of custom fabrication and parts hunting..

moving the engine back I can retain the factory radiator and steering(I think) , but will challenge the shape of the passenger side foot well..
Exhaust doesn't seem to be as big a deal as I thought.. the Stock Jeepster manifolds and Y pipe are a possible option.. I have some other block hugging headers coming this week to experiment with.

Need to stare at it a bit more, get the steering box, relay and track rod in place before committing to any bulkhead chopping..

here is where it sits as of now..  sorry for all the pictures.. maybe somebody will see something I'm overlooking..


 


 

[mr.mindless]

I’d follow something like that marked red line on the passenger footwell and keep the rest of it simple. Looks like manifolds are dumping to the crossmember. Y pipe must just clear above and behind that?


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[rejeep]

Y pipe and steering box will hopefully be mocked up tonight..

im thinking a simple vertical slice of the foot well too...

[Wingman]

Agreed on red line cut unless something inside occupies that space. Easiest and cleanest option.

[rejeep]

You can see from the last picture.   It’s all passenger foot well...   the larger of the 2 sides I might add since LR engines are offset to the LH side

[rejeep]

quick look at lunch today says steering could be an issue, even with the bulkhead cut..
Need a driveshaft in place with the hopes I can center engine.

with the engine centered and moved back a bit stock cooling and steering should be ok..
will prob have to abandon manifolds in lieu of block huggers and a drive side single exhaust..

[rejeep]

Motor back to center..
going to load up the rest of the steering linkage, but I think everything might be in the clear..
Ordered a repair panel for the bulkhead, hopefully I can make it look factory, just 3.5" shorter..

[rejeep]

Before I go and ruin what I have, can somebody check me and see if this is sound..

I want to section out ~3" or so from the foot well (leave factory mount holes) and section in ~3" to the firewall..
I have my old bulkhead and its rot free in that area.. 
Idea is I want to retain factory mount points and transmission hump curve..
I can extend the transmission tunnel in the same way..

what's the best way to do this?  overlap and spot weld similar to the repair panels or butt it up

[mr.mindless]

seems fully reasonable. overlapping and spot welding would be much easier of you don't mind or will cover the results.

[rejeep]

Looks like it almost belongs.

[mr.mindless]

no time wasted. I like it.

[rejeep]

cutting was the easy part...
Going to secure the foot well patch panel today and start looking at the firewall..
I’m waiting on a set of headers to look at exhaust options..

[TrailTamer]

That dog 

It’s looking good!

[rejeep]

dropped at panorama collision to un tweak the bent crossmember..

I always pick the best weather days to do stupid shit at lunch..