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TexTJ209
03-04-2009, 09:43 PM
I'm bored, so I figured I'd start a project thread for my FSJ.

Its a 1973 Jeep J2000 Gladiator, with an AMC 258, T15, and Dana 20. Front axle is a closed knuckle D44, rear is also a D44. Besides needing the floorboards patched, and a little rust issue on the rear bed its fairly clean. Even the crappy cardboard glovebox was still intact.

Plans:
-Swap the drivetrain from my '74 J20 Parts truck over, which has a 360/T18/D20 with a D44HD front and D60 rear.
-SOA and run 36" HMMWV tires, or 6" lift and 35s..haven't decided yet.

As I got it:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/IMG_04811.jpg
After about 4 hours of cleaning random **** out of and off of it:

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/Before%20Pics/BeforePictures001.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/Before%20Pics/BeforePictures003.jpg

The J20, which is a pile.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/museum083.jpg


I've been messing with the 360 this past week...hoping to get a bunch done over spring break.
TexTJ209
03-07-2009, 09:39 PM
Took about 6 hours today to remove the front clip off the J20, and the side skirts off the Gladiator. Every bolt is a damn battle...I need a torch. :(
davido
03-09-2009, 04:21 PM
What a *****in mangled pile of poo. That's going to be sweet!
breckboarder55
03-09-2009, 05:26 PM
I've fancied Gladiators in a while.

I have a cheep Map Gas Torch from sears that seems to do quite well for the money. Will cut and everything, for something like 50 bucks a couple of years ago.
TexTJ209
03-09-2009, 05:42 PM
What a *****in mangled pile of poo. That's going to be sweet!

Damn skippy. :gigem: .....eventually.


And yeah, I was thinking about one of the little crappy handheld torches, might go grab one this weekend.
TexTJ209
03-13-2009, 03:08 PM
Its cold and raining..so playing with rear bumper ideas in Inventor..

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/ThriftsideStepBumper1.jpg
DRAGOONRANCH
03-13-2009, 03:25 PM
cool, now design me one for my dually so I don't fork up my fenders any worse than they already are. :D
Sharpe
03-13-2009, 09:42 PM
Lets see what it looks like with the tailgate down.
TexTJ209
03-16-2009, 11:06 PM
More pics I found from earlier:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/Before%20Pics/BeforePictures007.jpg

The J2K's engine:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/Before%20Pics/BeforePictures018.jpg

Whats replacing it(wiring isn't as hacked as it appears thankfully):
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/IMG_05201.jpg

Fun.

Gonna try and pull the J20's drivetrain Thursday...
Reckless
03-16-2009, 11:17 PM
if ya need any help this weekend, give me a hollar
Seth
03-17-2009, 05:57 PM
saw a cheap one on CL, justs a heads up, i am sure you have as well.
TexTJ209
03-17-2009, 10:36 PM
saw a cheap one on CL, justs a heads up, i am sure you have as well.

http://collegestation.craigslist.org/cto/1075389672.html


This one?
Seth
03-18-2009, 04:49 PM
yeah
TexTJ209
05-08-2009, 06:44 PM
Workin' on these piles of trash all day tomorrow if anybody is bored and feels like helping. Going to finally try and get the J20's drivetrain removed.
TexTJ209
05-09-2009, 09:44 PM
And I'm exhausted.

The Parts Pile.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/Picture002.jpg
Dirt just from playing archaeologist trying to find bolts.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/Picture021.jpg
D20 Removed
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/Picture009.jpg
And liftoff.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/Picture017.jpg
TexTJ209
07-24-2009, 09:15 PM
Workin on 'em tomorrow, if anybody feels like helping feel free to give me a call.

361-813-2810
Sharpe
07-25-2009, 01:17 AM
Nicw 403t there, chief...
Reckless
07-25-2009, 02:31 PM
still working on this?
TexTJ209
07-25-2009, 10:35 PM
Yes actually, almost done though. Got both axles, cab and springs removed..I'm tired.
Reckless
07-26-2009, 01:37 AM
do you live on lawyer st?
TexTJ209
07-26-2009, 11:10 AM
do you live on lawyer st?

Yep.
TexTJ209
07-26-2009, 12:15 PM
Went from the truck pictured in Sharpe's post above...to a buncha parts.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/IMG_0067.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/IMG_0070.jpg

Spot the J20
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/TexTJ209/1973%20J2000/IMG_0072.jpg
Reckless
07-26-2009, 03:31 PM
i drove right by your house going to shape's place and thoight i saw the 73 out in the yard
Sharpe
07-26-2009, 04:33 PM
No wonder you were so concerned about your parts washer catching on fire :laughing::flipoff2:
TexTJ209
07-26-2009, 07:43 PM
No wonder you were so concerned about your parts washer catching on fire :laughing::flipoff2:

***...yeah. It's actually not as packed as it looks, I just piled a lot of stuff in front of the garage door so the middle had a clear path. Plus there's quite a bit of trash that's getting hauled out sometime this week in there.

The parts washer thing was mostly due to the fact its about 4 foot from my gas water heater. :D