71 CJ5,,, I remember riding in it from the dealership when dad bought it new and I was 2 years old. It was his baby and he used it as a teaching tool on fixing vehicles. Along with every vehicle we owned and most of the counties' residents too. He was a parts store salesman. Many many excursions to help people in need and I was the gopher when we helped do the fixin part also. Best teacher ever! He passed away in 2013 and I brought the jeep home with me. She ran well and needed some TLC but is basically good. The body needs most of the love now but that is just time and care needed from me. Your video was recommended to me by You Tube to watch. I have neglected Dad's jeep now for 9 years. I have many different excuses but it truly boils down to my heartstrings not having him there watching and helping me work on her. Well, with your unknowing encouragement I am crossing that personal hurdle and I am going to restore the Jeep with love and care and hopefully teach my two growing boys a little along the way also. Sincerely, thank you! Stay safe and healthy.
Wow, that's an incredible story! Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you'll be starting on it and I hope it's an awesome bonding experience for you and your boys!
I've subscribed and will be checking frequently. I just rolled my 78 CJ5 carcass into the shop. No motor, but a T18 3 speed came with it. It's a former mud truck but the owner thankfully didn't cut up the body. About the same rust as you. Frame is solid. I've decided to separate the tub and frame for easier working and welding. My goal is a fun weekend toy for my wife and I to take little jaunts. Good luck with your build.
I’ve got a 78 CJ7 that I’m doing a T18 trans swap and have been dreading pulling the transfer case and current t150 tranny. You made it look fun. Thanks for the encouragement. Keep up the videos.
I'M GETTING READY TO START A REBUILD ON MY 1983 CJ5. WHEN I DID MY 76 I FOUND IT MUCH EASIER TO PULL THE BODY PARTS THEN WORK FROM THE TOP. AFTER WATCHING YOU AND YOUR PARTNER UNDERNETH THE JEEP. I'M GOING TO PULL THE COMPLETE BODY THEN CONTINUE ON WITH THE TRANS, DIFFS, FUEL TANK AND ANY FRAME WORK THAT MIGHT BE NEEDED. IF NEED BE. THEN I CAN FLIP THE BODY FOR PAINT AND UNDERCOATING MUCH EASIER. YOU MIGHT THINK ABOUT THAT AS YOU GO. BUT I ENJOY WATCHING AND LEARNING WITH YOUR REBUILD. KEEP IT UP
Thank you for watching and for the feedback Jeff! Yeah pulling the body would definitely make everything much much easier haha I was trying to avoid doing that but we'll see how it goes 😃 good luck on your 83 CJ5! Keep me updated on your progress!
I have an 81 CJ7, but with a fiberglass body. We're having many of the same issues. I'm going with a plastic gas tank this time. No more rust in the tank.
If you haven’t figure it out yet, you have a Tremec t176 4-speed transmission. It’s one of the best manuals that came behind any motor in the CJs. The t18 is another great one, but not bolt-up to the Dana 300. I’d highly recommend rebuilding it while it’s out. Very familiar with these transmissions, as I’ve done probably 15 in the past few years. So, holler if you have questions. Owned my ‘81 CJ7 for ~30 years and has a 6.0 LS, backed by a t176 at the moment. NV4500 5-speed will be forthcoming.
Yeah it took some time searching but I did figure out it was a T176! Seems like it's very heavy duty. I saw some re-build kits online.... any specific re-build kit you would recommend? I saw different kits come with different parts and what not.
@@NickDowner usually this kit: BK-123WS Most of the kits I’ve seen use Nachi (Japanese) bearings which I’ve had no problems with so far. Other things to look out for is excessive wear on the 1-2 shift fork gate, 1-2 synchronizer assembly, and the reverse sliding gear. All of which are available in the aftermarket (Crown, etc). Also, take a good look at the top cover for excessive wear at the collar where the shift lever ball rests and the two pins that retain the shift lever. You’ll need a good pair of snap ring pliers and some way to pull the front and rear bearings off. I use a a big bearing splitter/separator to get them off.
Wow thank you for all the helpful information! I just watched a rebuild video and it really didn't look too hard..... I think I'll add that to the list of todo's :) Any thoughts on re-building the dana300 as well? I'm not sure how robust those are. I already ordered a gasket kit since it's leaking pretty bad
@@NickDowner I’ve rebuilt a couple of those as well. Those TCs are pretty robust and don’t generally have problems with “normal” use. If I were in your position, I would do gaskets and seals, ensure no broken gears, and refill with fresh 80w-90 (same for the t176). These are purely gear-driven TCs, with no chain to break or stretch. You’ll want to replace the lip seals on the two shift rails and input and output yokes and the gasket on the pan. Sometimes a leak will happen on that bearing retainer (cover with 4 bolts on the backside), so you could pull that off and put some oil-resistant RTV on it. Take care in removing that plate because there are shims behind it that put the necessary pre-load on the front output shaft thrust bearing.
That looks amazing! I would love to do this someday. I had a 67 Mustang as well unfortunately not a fastback and sold it years ago but allot of fun to drive
You I need a new bell housing the old one is broken has a chunk missing from the Bell housing and might as well get a new Fly wheel and a new clutch preventative maintenance
WARNING, old Jeeps are like cocaine! They are very addictive, and habit forming. And, little hard on the bank account. JEEP- Just empty ever pocket. Keep having fun!
It was too much fun ripping it apart... putting it back together is way easier right? 😂
71 CJ5,,, I remember riding in it from the dealership when dad bought it new and I was 2 years old. It was his baby and he used it as a teaching tool on fixing vehicles. Along with every vehicle we owned and most of the counties' residents too. He was a parts store salesman. Many many excursions to help people in need and I was the gopher when we helped do the fixin part also. Best teacher ever! He passed away in 2013 and I brought the jeep home with me. She ran well and needed some TLC but is basically good. The body needs most of the love now but that is just time and care needed from me. Your video was recommended to me by You Tube to watch. I have neglected Dad's jeep now for 9 years. I have many different excuses but it truly boils down to my heartstrings not having him there watching and helping me work on her. Well, with your unknowing encouragement I am crossing that personal hurdle and I am going to restore the Jeep with love and care and hopefully teach my two growing boys a little along the way also. Sincerely, thank you! Stay safe and healthy.
Wow, that's an incredible story! Thank you for sharing. I'm glad you'll be starting on it and I hope it's an awesome bonding experience for you and your boys!
Came for the Jeep, stayed for the Jake.
Yeah Jake can have that effect on people 😂
Watching from Brazil.
I've subscribed and will be checking frequently. I just rolled my 78 CJ5 carcass into the shop. No motor, but a T18 3 speed came with it. It's a former mud truck but the owner thankfully didn't cut up the body. About the same rust as you. Frame is solid. I've decided to separate the tub and frame for easier working and welding. My goal is a fun weekend toy for my wife and I to take little jaunts. Good luck with your build.
Awesome!! Thank you! Do you have any engine ideas?
I’ve got a 78 CJ7 that I’m doing a T18 trans swap and have been dreading pulling the transfer case and current t150 tranny. You made it look fun. Thanks for the encouragement. Keep up the videos.
Oh that sounds awesome! Why are you going to a T18? I'm glad you're enjoying the series!! Thanks for watching Gerald!
I'M GETTING READY TO START A REBUILD ON MY 1983 CJ5. WHEN I DID MY 76 I FOUND IT MUCH EASIER TO PULL THE BODY PARTS THEN WORK FROM THE TOP. AFTER WATCHING YOU AND YOUR PARTNER UNDERNETH THE JEEP. I'M GOING TO PULL THE COMPLETE BODY THEN CONTINUE ON WITH THE TRANS, DIFFS, FUEL TANK AND ANY FRAME WORK THAT MIGHT BE NEEDED. IF NEED BE. THEN I CAN FLIP THE BODY FOR PAINT AND UNDERCOATING MUCH EASIER. YOU MIGHT THINK ABOUT THAT AS YOU GO. BUT I ENJOY WATCHING AND LEARNING WITH YOUR REBUILD. KEEP IT UP
Thank you for watching and for the feedback Jeff! Yeah pulling the body would definitely make everything much much easier haha I was trying to avoid doing that but we'll see how it goes 😃 good luck on your 83 CJ5! Keep me updated on your progress!
I have an 81 CJ7, but with a fiberglass body. We're having many of the same issues. I'm going with a plastic gas tank this time. No more rust in the tank.
That's a great idea! That should stand the test of time haha 😀
If you haven’t figure it out yet, you have a Tremec t176 4-speed transmission. It’s one of the best manuals that came behind any motor in the CJs. The t18 is another great one, but not bolt-up to the Dana 300. I’d highly recommend rebuilding it while it’s out. Very familiar with these transmissions, as I’ve done probably 15 in the past few years. So, holler if you have questions.
Owned my ‘81 CJ7 for ~30 years and has a 6.0 LS, backed by a t176 at the moment. NV4500 5-speed will be forthcoming.
Yeah it took some time searching but I did figure out it was a T176! Seems like it's very heavy duty. I saw some re-build kits online.... any specific re-build kit you would recommend? I saw different kits come with different parts and what not.
@@NickDowner usually this kit: BK-123WS
Most of the kits I’ve seen use Nachi (Japanese) bearings which I’ve had no problems with so far.
Other things to look out for is excessive wear on the 1-2 shift fork gate, 1-2 synchronizer assembly, and the reverse sliding gear. All of which are available in the aftermarket (Crown, etc). Also, take a good look at the top cover for excessive wear at the collar where the shift lever ball rests and the two pins that retain the shift lever.
You’ll need a good pair of snap ring pliers and some way to pull the front and rear bearings off. I use a a big bearing splitter/separator to get them off.
Wow thank you for all the helpful information! I just watched a rebuild video and it really didn't look too hard..... I think I'll add that to the list of todo's :) Any thoughts on re-building the dana300 as well? I'm not sure how robust those are. I already ordered a gasket kit since it's leaking pretty bad
@@NickDowner I’ve rebuilt a couple of those as well. Those TCs are pretty robust and don’t generally have problems with “normal” use. If I were in your position, I would do gaskets and seals, ensure no broken gears, and refill with fresh 80w-90 (same for the t176). These are purely gear-driven TCs, with no chain to break or stretch.
You’ll want to replace the lip seals on the two shift rails and input and output yokes and the gasket on the pan. Sometimes a leak will happen on that bearing retainer (cover with 4 bolts on the backside), so you could pull that off and put some oil-resistant RTV on it. Take care in removing that plate because there are shims behind it that put the necessary pre-load on the front output shaft thrust bearing.
That looks amazing! I would love to do this someday. I had a 67 Mustang as well unfortunately not a fastback and sold it years ago but allot of fun to drive
That sounds awesome. Hopefully you can get another one someday! Thanks for watching Skyper!
You I need a new bell housing the old one is broken has a chunk missing from the Bell housing and might as well get a new Fly wheel and a new clutch preventative maintenance
Great ideas! I think you're definitely right. I may try and get the fly wheel resurfaced as well
Came for the _______, stayed for the _________.
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About 1 min in i had to pause and get me a latte then 1/2 way through your music made my thumb go in my butt like pop goes the weezl
WARNING, old Jeeps are like cocaine! They are very addictive, and habit forming. And, little hard on the bank account. JEEP- Just empty ever pocket. Keep having fun!
Oh I can feel that already!! haha! :) It has been super fun though. I can't wait to get her back on the road. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Wow I could of used this 44 years ago still have my CJ5 and I think I’ll have to be buried in it.
@@gregchiropolos9885 haha 😂
calm down and just make the video .......
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@@NickDowner Love to watch your videos , you provide alot of information . Thank you . Take a deep breath and move on !!!
Came for the Jake, stayed for the Jeep