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    Posted: 28 Oct. 2018 at 3:03pm
The Millenium Falcon (Seth) suggested that since a truck is basically a CJ2A with different sheet metal, I would be OK posting here.  I've had my truck since 1980.  I live in Calgary, Alberta.  For many years, I belonged to a WillysTech group and it seems to have disappeared.  Some of you may have been on there too.  It looks like this might be a similar crowd.

The previous owner of the truck had put a Chevy straight 6 in  and it was getting "tired".  I've had diesel VW's and a few Mercedes diesels over the years.  Last spring I wound up with an 05 Passat TDI with a blown transmission.  I did a bit of research and discovered that putting the TDI into various vehicles including Jeeps is done regularly.  I think it is a good fit for the vehicle.  So, last April, the truck looked like this as I pulled it into the garage.  I had done a fairly complete restoration about 15 years ago.  Rewired, painted it, etc.



I'm well into the transplant - I thought that rather than putting a bunch of pictures here, I can direct you to where I have a bunch and I can go forward with my progress.  Here is where I keep pictures:

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtV03aEpd79qh_ZQ1C9SCTmCmYhrew

I should have the exhaust all done tomorrow.  Then I move into the cooling system and wiring.

I look forward to interacting with you and hope you will accept a truck into the CJ2A fold!

.....  Bob Hamilton      hamibob@gmail.com

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rocnroll Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Oct. 2018 at 3:14pm
Very interesting....and a BUNCH of pictures! Well documented.
 
 
 
 
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Hi Bob

I have had a couple of these trucks over the years...when I had them I would hang out over here...


These guys are stupid smart on these old trucks....everything from stockers to crawlers to frame swappers too...very active forum too...

Good luck with your rebuild...

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Welcome to the page, hamibob!  Nice truck!
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Got my exhaust finished yesterday.  Here's a couple pictures:


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Looks nice!
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Hello! Welcome! The truck looks great! How much work left until you get on the road? 
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Originally posted by hamibob hamibob wrote:

The Millenium Falcon (Seth) suggested that since a truck is basically a CJ2A with different sheet metal, I would be OK posting here. 




Seth is right and we're glad you posted up! Beautiful truck.
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Cooling system and wiring left.   Pretty easy to say those two - lots of figuring out to do, especially on the second!

Sometimes it's fun to do something easy.  I had put these oak "running boards" on back in 1980 and refnished them this morning.  I even bought some stainless steel carriage bolts to attach them this time!



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I put the front fenders and nose on this morning to start to figure out the radiator - there's lots of room up front - not so much on the sides!
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Is that the bronco II Radiator like I used? My jeep was the same way.... Gob of room in the front, but super tight on the sides. 
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Yes, I was lazy and got exactly the same one - got it from RockAuto for about the same as you paid.

What did you use for hoses to connect to the motor?  I have a little heater that I plan to put in as well.

I'm just getting ready to build some brackets to mount the radiator.  Did you keep both fans?  I was thinking that I should be OK with just the bigger one.

It looks like you ran a little radiator for oil cooling as well.  Do I need to do that?

Sorry for all the questions.  I get more and more impressed with your build.  I looked through a few more pages yesterday of all the things you built.  You are one handy/smart guy - wish you were closer to Calgary!!

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Millennium falcon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Nov. 2018 at 9:54pm
Well thanks Bob. I i learned a lot building the jeep.... Mostly through trial and error haha! For the collant hoses I actually bought a Bag of hoses for 1950 something ford tractor from a store we have called "tractor supply" It was like $20 it came with several elbows and a straight section. Most of it is 1-1/4" I used that for the connections then I solder copper pipe for my other longer pipes and some of the bends. Ive done this for two diesel swaps now and its held up great. I love how tight the radius is on the elbows. 

I even soldered in a threaded brass bushing so I could use the factory willys water temp gauge. I know it seems silly but its a cheap easy way to make durable custom hoses. People dont even notice once you paint them black. I put 3 little dabs of solder on the ends to prevent any hose slippage. 


Once their black no one knows any wiser. 


I am running one single 14" fan. It never gets hot enough to need the fan but its there. I have it set for 205 degrees. 

you can kinda see the fan here. I got it on ebay. Then I ordered an adjustable thermostat for it do you can set the temp. 


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Oh I forgot to mention the oil cooler. The only reason im using the remote mount oil cooler is because I had to delete the factory cooler/filler assembly due to space issues. If your engine still has the factory heat exchanger/filter I would not run anything else. The factory setup is more than adequate. 
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Got my driveshafts adjusted and installed them today.  They look good - new U Joints as well.  Also found a diesel "jerry" can that I put on.


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Looking good Bob,well done.Thumbs Up

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