The Barn Burner

[CheapJeep]

Decided to finally start a buildup thread. The "CheapJeep" is no more, now dubbed, "The Barn Burner". The definition is, "one that arouses much interest or excitement," but I also found it fitting since it's being built in a barn/shop. My job changing tires has helped fund my build, but luckily my dad is supportive and has become involved in the project wrenching, designing panel/tubing ideas, electrical, etc. Needless to say my original plan became altered.

I have a few teaser pics from the beginning of the summer. Holding off on posting more until I get a few more things wrapped up.

Short recap.

The beginning through different stages.

[CheapJeep]

[CheapJeep]

[CheapJeep]

Teasers...

Hydro Assist.


383ci sbc.



Gauges


Minor bodywork/paint stripping to original color before adding panels.




Possible new color.


Messing with the taillights before panels.

[colman]

setiously blue, why that color? and how long till your done and you never called me back about my buddy wanting your old engine

[agjohn02]

Messing with the taillights before panels.

39 ford? i dig em.

[Sharpe]

Are you trying to give Eric a run for his money with painting your drivetrain randomk colors?

[TxCruzr]

color blind much

[CheapJeep]

Yep, taillights are 39 Ford's. My dad came up with some sweet 3/16" corner panel ideas with the taillights recessed/frenched in. I stripped the paint back to the original color and found a couple areas along the rockers that had previously been bondo'd and cracked. I redid some of the bodywork just to learn but it's all getting covered by the new panels.

The pics with it all different colors was before I stripped the green off the BTF stuff and cut out parts of the cage. The B pillar, seat mounts, and door bars are all staying the same. The rear X, overhead bars, and yes the flat A pillar came out. With my dad onboard for the build and many projects of his own we decided to get a tube bender.
http://www.midamericanonline.com/MA_0001.html

I went with light blue (actually Chrysler blue) and silver for the paint scheme. When I first got the jeep it had a dark blue maaco paint job but the original light blue which I liked was showing through in places. Might sound wierd but once I ditched the grave digger paint job it was calming. I guess it's because my favorite color was always blue.

[colman]

i wish my dad would get a bender like that, just push bend and it gets done, next thing ya know you will be putting tube everywhere just because its easy to do

[agjohn02]

a guy i had a class with built one of those with a electric over pneumatic over hydraulic bottle jack. he made the die and follower and all. it was pretty nifty. only problem is it will only do 90 degrees. which sucks when you get ready to do shock hoops or a grill hoop.

[CheapJeep]

I'll go ahead and post some drivetrain info.

383ci sbc- started with an 85 crate 350.
-Scat series 9000 forged crank
-Scat 3.75" H-beam 4340 con rods
-Speedpro Hypereutectic .030" pistons
-Engine Pro cam(lift .420x.443 duration .270x.280), double roller timing chain, and hydraulic lifters
-Stock heads gasket matched and ported
-Stock valves, push rods, valve springs, and rocker arms
-Mellings high flow oil pump
-MSD ultimate HEI
-MSD 7AL-2 box
-Smiley's 8.5mm plug wires
-Pro Form hi-amp mini starter
-Pro Form electric water pump
-Chrome GMPP 100 amp alternator
-Chrome Mr. Gasket thermostat housing and thermostat
-Pro Cam racing fuel pump
-Edelbrock performer intake
-Willy's carb shop offroad Holley 550cfm 2 bbl
-Aluminum valve covers

TH350 trans
-TCI cooler and shift kit
-full rebuild

Ditched the 203/205 doubler idea due to weight and lack of space.

Stak 2spd.
-4.33:1
-1350 yokes

Dodge Dana 60
-full rebuild
-4.10, welded
-Rockstomper arms drilled for 3/4x5/8 heims
-Rockstomper hydro assist kit with 1.5x8" ram

Dodge Dana 70
-full rebuild
-4.10, welded

[DRAGOONRANCH]

w/ that color scheme, Papa Smurf would fit better. I dig it though.

[BMFScout]

You're honestly going to call it the "Barn Burner" and not put any flames on it!?! That's an outrage!!!!

[Fredo]

ah, the "rv cam".....nice choice! I hear good things about those "rv cams" :jackoff: