A Tow Rig - Wooders other project

[wooders]

Ok the back ground:

Purchased in March 2005 a 1981 Jeep J20 with plans to turn it into a tow rog for the Heep.
Spent easter picking it up from Brisbane and driving back...and I mean it took all weekend - try 6hours from brisbane airport to the Gold coast for starters :-X

Anyhow here's a pic of what it looked like before we bought it:
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/d/60228-2/J20_001.jpg

Current pic coming soon.
Also a list of of MUST fix for the blue slip coming up soon :-X

[smac]

doesnt look too bad.

what motor has it got? done many Kms?

[dogbreath_48]

My god, it's hideous!

But ohh so cool :P


Nice buy! go team wooders!

-Stu :)

[Twisty]

Very cool wooders.... 8)

[wooders]

That picture is VERY deceiving regarding the vehicles condition.
Now don't get me wrong I was expecting loads of work when I bought it so I'm cool with that....
The plans are to restore, repower, and maybe even bling it up a bit ;)

Current Specifications are:
1981 Jeep J20
258 cid (4.2) I6 running on dual fuel.
T18 transmission with a stump pulling 6.3:1 first gear
NP208 danged near bullet proof transfer case.
Dana44 front axle (this is a big bigger version than what TJ's have in the rear)
Dana60 Rear axle - Both diffs are big 8 studs.

Basically this is classified as a 2tonner....

[boof]

cool ute wooders

[Otis]

I've driven a J10 mate - same engine I think? Jeez they suck the juice eh!

[Gojeep]

Now you can turn it into this ;)

http://jpmagazine.com/projectbuild/154_0406_dog_01_z.jpg

http://jpmagazine.com/projectbuild/154_0406_dog_11_z.jpg

You got to love those 49" Irok's ;D

If anyone wants to see the build up of this one: http://www.jpmagazine.com/projectbuild/154_0401_home/

[dogbreath_48]

do it wooders do it!

might need a dropped tow hitch....

looks good mate....... let the spending begin ;D

Now thats something you dont see every day isnt it :D

cant way to see what you do with it ..... 8)

[wooders]

Ok befroe I start work today here's some of the stuff I need to fix - just for rego :-X

Needs front bumper (one in the pic above is gone),
Cracked Chassis at LH Bumper connection,
Engine Oil leaks (valve cover gasket & rear main),
Ingition lock t be replaced (engine can't be turned off),
Rust RH Guard,
Rust in drivers floor,
Battery hold down clamp (what's wrong with zip ties ??? ;)),
Leaking differential cover,
No bonnet latch,
New rear Shockies,
New Seat belts,
New Drivers side headlight,
Passenger headlight incorrectly fitted,
Hand Brake needs adjusting,
New wiper blades,
Tail Lights/brae lights/rear indicators not working,
Front wheel bearings loose/worn,
Swaybar bushes worn,
Brake pedal rubber needed,
Seat not original - need engineers cert (I'm going to trash 'em now),
Excessive play in steering linkages,
Horn not working,
Unapproved rims (theres's a mixture of old beaten rims),
Spare not mounted properly,
Unsecured cover (for LPG unit),
Rear view mirrors loose (ok you can't see a thing through them),
No drivers side internal door latch (but the window winder & out side latch are ok),
Missing bolts on bumpers/towbars.

Once I've got this done then I can start looking at the mods :-X :-X :-X

[2 BRUTAL]

at least it will have some size to it for a tow rig,
Why did it take 6 hours from Brissy to the Gold Coast, did it break down or something

[taziiy]

just a little bit of work infront of you there :o

[wooders]

at least it will have some size to it for a tow rig,
Why did it take 6 hours from Brissy to the Gold Coast, did it break down or something


LOL AMPLE size for towing.......
6hours - lets just say 40km/h DOWN hill was our terminal velocity - and most hills we crested at 5km/h or less.........

[2 BRUTAL]

at least it will have some size to it for a tow rig,
Why did it take 6 hours from Brissy to the Gold Coast, did it break down or something


LOL AMPLE size for towing.......
6hours - lets just say 40km/h DOWN hill was our terminal velocity - and most hills we crested at 5km/h or less.........


come on spill the beans, why could you only go 40 flat out down hills, did it have a bad death wobble or was it really shagged when you got it. ;D

[wooders]

LPG system had loose vaccum hoses....and simply refused to run on petrol we think the diaphams had all dried out (or something like that).....
Even now it's VERY gutless and allong the golburne expressway the other week we were regularly back to 60km/h even with the boot on the floor :(

[BLU-125]

60k's........tow rig? ::)

I am sure you'll sort it.......when you find the time. ;D

[wooders]

This should help (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4559054008&ssPageName= ADME:B:EOAB:AU:6) :-*
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/d/63868-2/NewDonk_001.jpg
AMC360 - should give it some grunt - especially once it's rebuilt 8)

[Loz]

maybe you called the wrong truck the Heep!!

[wooders]

LOL even the J20 hasn't spent as much time OFF the road as the TJ ;)

[wooders]

A newer mug shot of the front:
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/d/62827-2/100_0603_sm.jpg

The "new" motor & Auto box we collected on the weekend:

Hope to start seriously ripping into it this weekend....unless I get keen before that ;)

FUGLY :o ;D

;)

[wooders]

FUGLY :o ;D

;)

Just how I likes 'em.

But will look much more acceptable when done if my plans come into fruition :-*

[polly]

looking good wooders keep us updated :)

[wooders]

Finally bought an engine crane today so I can start work....tomorrow hopefully ;)

[FERAL ERROL]

one sic puppy

[wooders]

Too much work on the weekend - didn't get a chance to dig into the tools :-X :-[

[wooders]

This morning at about 10am
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/d/62828-2/100_0622_sm.jpg

This aftenoon at about 6pm
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/gallery2/d/63864-2/Engine-Gone.jpg

[crankycruiser]

Mmmmm front fell off eh....

thats bad luck ;D

[wooders]

To anyone else planning an engine swap - here's a tip - wash the bloody thing first :-X
Ours is flithy - and everything a I tuched gave me a nice shower of greasy mud&crud......
Tonight was spent undoing all the motor mounts, transmission bolts etc.....
Just can't get the danged exhaust flange bolts undone - so they'll have a date with the grinder tomorrow night :-*

[wooders]

Wow it's a year since I gave an update.....well nearly so you'll have ta wait a few more days ;)

[Orbit]

haha whats it like now mate?

[wooders]

haha whats it like now mate?

About the same :-X

[uted]

bloke who owns local saw mill, used to drive a dual cab j20. was slowest thing i ever saw :P