Winter project: 6 liter ScrambleJ

[sqrl$$]

I have been looking and wanting a Scrambler for many years, but they are hard to come across cheap or in decent shape. I stumbled on this project from one of the members here on the board. I hope to have it done by fall, but with 3 kids in sports and a limited budget, who knows????

The project:
YJ tub cut and stretched to resemble a Scrambler with a 1/2 cab. Tube rear section and modified front frame rails.

My plans are as follows:

Engine:
6.0 lq4
cammed
headers
custom tune

Tranny and tcase:

Turbo 350
reverse manual valve body
2500? stall converter
Dana 300 twin sticked

Axles, steering and suspension:

D60/14 bolt (looking still)
5.13 gears
locked
35 spline
Drive flanges
3 link front/4 link rear
air shocks rear
coilovers front (looking)
fuel cell
PSC Hydro-assist (already have ported PSC gear box)

I will try to keep stuff updated as I get something accomplished, but progress will be slow. I will gladly accept any and all suggestions.

On the way home:

 

[jeepinmatt]

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Looks to me like you need a beefier trailer for hauling that around
Should be a good project though. LQ4 is a perfect engine for something like that

 

[sqrl$$]

Here is kinda the look and stance I'm going for:

 

[frankenyoter]

I know that rig! Good to see someone making it happen!

Subscribed!!!

 

[pcole0920]

I've got a cucv set 60/14bolt. Also here in Lexington

 

[sqrl$$]

This was already started when I picked it up, but I didn't care for where the previous owner was going with it, so I decided start from scratch.


Pulled the rear section off to add some reinforcement and triagulation to the rear section:


Hopefully I will get the rear tubing finished tomorrow and get the rear clip back on so I can start the sheetmetal work. Going to plate the rear corner and side rockers with 3/16" for protection.

 

[rodney eppes]

I have a decent set of Factory Scrambler seat belts [lap belts], if needed. Your probably doing a harness.

 

[sqrl$$]

Yes, I'm putting harness in.

 

[pgaloustian]

i almost want to help you find parts so you can get this thing done faster! lol

looks like its gonna be a nasty rig!

 

[Oliver's]

Looking good Tad!

 

[thexjfiles]

Im nuts about it already....Where did you find your 6.0 ? Ill be looking for one for a 72 K10 project someday....

 

[sqrl$$]

Found it here on the board. Check Craig's as well. Search LQ4

 

[THEBEAST]

This will be great to watch.Can't wait to c it come together. Good luck!

 

[sqrl$$]

Haven't really made any progress, I've been collecting parts. Picked up a set of CUCV axles here on the forum (thanks Paul). I also bought a new welder since someone helped themselves to my previous one. Got the rear section cleaned and primed. Hopefully get started working on it soon. I have collected most of the major parts now.

 

[sqrl$$]

Well, reality has set in. I'm never going to have time to build or finish this with work and my kids all playing sports. I hate to do it, but I'm gonna sell everything out. Anything in this build so far is for sale (except welder).

6.0 LQ4 complete with uncut wiring harness and computer $1200
Dana 300 twin sticked (sold)
turbo 350 with 203 footplate (sold)
PSC ported steering gearbox $150
D60/14 bolt CUCV axls 4.56's rear detroit complete with 16.5" wheels and 35" ground hogs (2 tires are bad, 2 are good) (sold)
YJ chassis stretched and tubed to look like a scrambler. Includes hood and grill, no title $800
Scrambler 1/2 cab (sale pending)
Full steel doors with roll up windows (sale pending)
1/2 doors $50
(2) 14" air shocks $300
Plastic fuel cell and hold down straps $100
Ford D60 stock outers and locking hubs $75

336-239-6061 call or text

 

[sqrl$$]

Also consider trades for a running offroad toy, atv, or things that go boom

 

[pcole0920]

dang pal hate this for u. But I want first dibs on 1/2doors. Can u text me pic? 336 596 6373

 

[sqrl$$]

alot of stuff is still available, make offers!

 

[sqrl$$]

updated list of what is still available

6.0 LQ4 complete with uncut wiring harness and computer $1000
PSC ported steering gearbox $150
YJ chassis stretched and tubed to look like a scrambler. Includes hood and grill, no title $500
Plastic fuel cell and hold down straps $100
Ford D60 stock outers and locking hubs $75

 

[sqrl$$]

Fuel cell is gone, but other stuff still available