Willys long cab

[I-R-POPS]

Looking good POPs, you sure can make stuff happen!

I don't have much of a life other than a few cows to take care of.
This kind of stuff keeps me out of sight of my bride and occupies a lot of time.
I like to think it keeps me out of trouble too. [ddd[ddd

 

[I-R-POPS]

I'm with you on keeping the firewall uncluttered, but a few things have to be hung on there.
You're doing fine, keep up the good work.

I don't really know why it seems to be so important to me.
I'm the only one that will see it 99% of the time.
But I'm still going to try.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Wow, I didn't know the engine and tranny was set so far to the passenger side like that.
Firewall looks good.
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Looking good! Is the engine offset that much to make space for the front driveshaft and transfer case?

When I pulled the cab off the donor I couldn't believe it was offset that much.
I spent quite a bit of time checking everything out and the transfer case drive line to the front diff. is the reason for it.
I used the original transmission mount and just moved it back 10'' and used a string line to line it up with the rear differential.

My front drive shaft is going to be longer than the rear.[S[S

 

[I-R-POPS]

I got the clearance for the distributor [2"] built into the firewall today and got it installed.

Then in preparation for reclocking the transfer case I had to do some cutting on the floor so I can rotate the case up. Luckily the floor is 6'' higher in the rear so it won't show in the interior.

 

[Torchie]

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Torchie

 

[bob w]

Good progress, looks mighty fine.

 

[I-R-POPS]

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Torchie

Good progress, looks mighty fine.

Thanks guys.
I got the reclocking plate today so that's on for tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed that it's enough to cure my issue.

I managed to get the trans tunnel started today before it got too hot for me in the shop. Time for some A/C maintenance.

 

[lowbudget50]

This thing is awesome!!!

 

[Old Iron]

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[I-R-POPS]

This thing is awesome!!!

Thank you.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Slow progress.....

I got the transfer case reclocked and it worked like a pleasant dream. The only other thing I had to do was offset the shift linkage. Easy peasy after sweating and losing sleep over the situation.

It's been over 100 degrees here of the last 4 days and no relief in sight. A few hours in the morning is all I can seem to be willing to tolerate. Needless to say progress has been slow lately.

 

[Old Iron]

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[DozerII]

That should work well. [P[P

 

[BillM]

Nice save there Pops. That looks like a perfect fix for something I thought looked like a real dilemma.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Seems like reclocking a transfer case is a common thing. New to me.
I was prepared to re drill the flange on the transmission, which wouldn't be a bid deal when I found the reclocking flange. For $48 it was a no brainer, plus it was set up with 3 different positions to to choose from. The center one was perfect. [dr

I'm a happy camper.

 

[soltz]

Glad that all worked out for the better[cl
Won't be long and you'll be cruising down the road
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[I-R-POPS]

Glad that all worked out for the better[cl
Won't be long and you'll be cruising down the road
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Time is not an issue at this point of my life. I'll get there at some point.
If I don't from the heat.

 

[I-R-POPS]

I managed to get the hole above the new transfer case location closed up today. I didn't lose very much storage under the seats. I can live with that.
Hopefully I can finish the transmission tunnel tomorrow.

 

[Torchie]

Looks good POPS.
Great save on the transfer case.
Be careful in the heat.
Torchie

 

[DozerII]

Looking good Pops. [P[P