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Author Topic: '72 wagoneer build on the rocks.  (Read 531 times)
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On.the.rocks
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« on: March 07, 2011, 07:29:58 PM »
so i recently purchased this '72 waggy with original intentions of just using the title, but the body was in to nice of shape and everyone needs more projects. so im gonna try to build it up.  basic specs, amc 360, im converting to a t18 dana 20. replacing the closed knuckle dane 30 with drums is a  dana 44 with flat tops out of a cherokee i pulled this past weekend along with some rear springs to give the front a bit of flex.  holding up the rear i plan on runing some 63" chevy springs. im not really sure i know what im doing, but those seem to be a popular setup and im going to give it a shot.

 
how it started.

new spring in rough location

possible hanger and shackle angle

any and all input is appreciated. thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2011, 09:07:54 PM »
Looking good Nate. I cant believe how rust free that truck is. And new upholstry too, Your so spoiled! ThumbUp
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2011, 02:17:09 PM »
looks good
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2011, 10:16:12 PM »
made a lil more progress tonight, got my spring mounts tacked in, i think i need to move the front forward a touch, but its nice to see it hanging there. 


also got a tranny this week
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2011, 10:24:24 PM »
oh yeah  old spring vs new spring
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2011, 09:15:37 AM »
That will be a well worth the time mod...  clap Looks Good  punk
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What's on the other side? Maybe we should look first. (Na' it will give us something talk about later)
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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2011, 11:46:42 AM »
Nice work man! ThumbUp  How much does that front spring shackle stick out form the front of the Jeep.  I think those springs are gonna ride pretty good for you.  Are those 63" chevy springs???


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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2011, 11:18:06 AM »
making some slow progress, got my other hangers in. also picked up a floating Dana 60 for the rear and abut half the parts to convert the front to an eight bolt to match thee rear  also a slightly larger front disk.  also the springs are waggy rears flipped backwards.  i plan to add a cut mainleaf to help accommodate the heavier front end and to help with the springs bending and breaking.  getting my clutch kit today, maybe get a tranny in soon.   i still need 63' chevy springs if anyone has any






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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2011, 11:24:00 AM »
GO NATE GO!!! punk clap
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