Confession | Forward Control

[TJDIV]

We're fast-tracking this project for the Dome Show in Marquette MI at the end of March. We'll be updating as the build ramps up.
Short list:

Donor solid axle Grand Cherokee - rebuilding the 4.0L.
Military bed (M105) that's getting chopped.

And fabrication. Lots of it.

A few pre tear-down images. Stay tuned:

 

[ober27]

I'm excited to see how this turns out. Keep the photos coming.

 

[NMC_EXP]

Debating wheels ( MT ) and tires ( Duratrac ) today. The tires on it now are brand new... may just paint the wheels and be happy with it?

-Tom

If you do some research I think you will find that white painted wheels were common on trucks back in the day. Can't say if this applied specifically to the FC.

 

[heehawhardy]

ooooooooooooooooooooo...me likie

 

[TJDIV]

The easiest way to drop in a new 4.0L? Go-go-gadget deer blind!

Follow our Roam Automotive Facebook Page, too - we'll be posting on the fly over the next month.

 

[TJDIV]

Last night's entertainment:

Build a 'thing for it to sit on', and take the 289 Ford out and clean up the frame.

Follow us on Facebook for 'on the fly' pics

 

[McZippie]

Like! I'll be watching.

 

[tjtoytech]

Drivetrain

Pulled the 4.0L out of the donor and began prep for the transplant.

Ordered up a list of new parts to freshen up the powerplant.
-Machined Resurfaced Head - Valve Guides, Pressure Tested
-Head Bolts and Fresh Gaskets
-High Flow Water Pump
-Oil Pump
-Complete Ignition (Coil, Dist Cap/Rotor, Plugs, Wires)
-Timing Chain/Gear Set
-Crank Sensor
-Oil Pressure Sensor
-JBA Header to Replace the Cracked Stock Manifold

Fresh Paint on the Block, reassembly, and she'll be ready for new fluids in no time

 

[TJDIV]

Now we need to find an appropriate project for that 289 Ford

Good find on the 4.0. It's going to be a sweet driving rig.

 

[shortbus4x4]

Now we need to find an appropriate project for that 289 Ford

I like how you think, pretty soon you will have a fleet of old school cool projects in various stages of completion.

 

[TJDIV]

Rough Country order #1 arrived yesterday.

 

[jpat30]

OH YEAH..........................

 

[TJDIV]

Fresh Four Point "OH"...

1960 Willys with 4.0L Jeep drive train

 

[upcruiser]

Looking good boys! What are the plans for the back of the FWC now?

 

[upcruiser]

Strike that last question, just saw the comment about the new bed. Sounds awesome. You guys going to drive it out and visit this spring??