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93 YJ Slow Build

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#1 ·
Yea, I guess I'll start another yj slow build. I'm doing a 2.5L to a sbc 383 stroker. This is the first time doing anything like this so any tips will respected. (remember..I said sllooww):popcorn:

It looked like this when i got it.

Then like this.

When it came in the garage after 2nd gear went.

When 2nd gear went.

My son wrenching.This 350 I bought for $150 ended up being a 2 bolt.:nonono:
 
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#2 ·
Sold the 2.5L with 175k for $50 and found a 4 bolt block on GL4x4 for $50.:dance:

2.5L out, came out pretty easy...No wires cut!

My son in there working on it.:punk:

How it sets tonight.

Motor mounts removed

 
#3 ·
Ordered the Stroker kit today.:dance: I did go with the Scat Series 9000. Summit couldn't ship until 9/17 so I went to Jeg's who ship today.
Not sure what motor mounts I will use Novak or AA, Hoping to order them in the morning.
Found a th400 for $200 that I hope to pick up this week.

That's all for now...:popcorn:
 
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After doing alot of looking last night on the motor mounts and the $$ they want I've decided to make my own.:whistling: AA and Novak want between $130-200. I found a build over on pirate4x4 and he made some sweet ones. I think i can make them for $50 bucks! :punk:The Scat kit will be here tomorrow and I'll drop it off at the machine shop on monday. More:popcorn:
 
#6 ·
A little work done today

Welded up the weak spot on the frame





After

Edelbrock RPM Heads for it..

And the Holley 670 Avenger carb and Edelbrock Performer dual plane intake
 
#7 ·
And the $200 TH400 i got. I'm goning to order the adapter kit for the 231 transcase from A to Z fabrication soon.:popcorn:

 
#8 ·
The Block

Dropped the stuff off today at the machine shop. He said I should have it in 2 weeks!:punk: I told him if he needs 4 I'm good.

Here's the 4 bolt.... nice....:D:D

 
#9 ·
A little interior work

Waiting for parts so I decided to remove the stock dash. I'm not sure if I'm just gonna cover it with aluminum (the easy way) or make a mold and do a custom fiberglass layup. Maybe if I go the fiberglass route and it turns out good...I could sell em!:thumb:

Dirty from the last trip to the Mounds with the 2.5


Kinda a pain in the ars...but gone.

 
#10 ·
Today's Score

It's a little ahead of the build plan but I found an 8.8 for 200 bucks.:dance:
I can't pass it up....Pick it up Sunday!
 
#11 ·
Today's progress

Picked up the 8.8



Then started the mold for the dash.





The blue xxx is just run off. Got to finish the glove box and the wiper motor box. Need some more mekp!
 
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Question about the "NP 231J"

Ordered the kit for the th400 to the NP231J. Seem's to be my NP231J (numbers on the tag ) happens to be a NP207 based on pictures I've found. :banghead:Am I missing something? :confused:
 
#14 ·
NP 231 23 spline found

NP 231 23 spline found for $150. The adapter kit doesn't ship till the first week of October.....I said this was going to be a slow build....working on the mold for the new dash.
 
#15 ·
NP231 21 vs 23 spline

Got the 231 23 spline tonight! $150 delivered!

They both are stamped 231J but now I see the difference from a 21 to a 23 spline.
 
#16 ·
Now this SUCKS

Had to replace my furnace AND hot water heater today:banghead: This hurt's the wallet...I have to keep the wife calm so I can keep the build going.:facepalm:
 
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The Dash

Got the glove box boxed in. Got some finishing work to do on it and I should be doing the mold mid week.
 
#20 ·
Oh yeah!

This was sitting by the back door today!:dance:



I bought it through A to Z Fabrication. Now, do I do the install on the th400 myself...or take it in?:popcorn:
 
#24 ·
Dash Mold

I got the wiper motor section mounted and 2nd layer of wax applied.



Tomorrow night, a coat of green seal and I'll start the mold. (keep in mind,this is a down and dirty mold):thumb:
 
#25 ·
Curve Ball

Got distracted from the build. I agreed to let an exchange student join our household. Should be back on the mold tomorrow and pop it of sunday..if any one gives a crap.:rolleyes:
 
#26 ·
Dash splash

Got the dash splash off today, got some clean up and prep work and then I'll start the layup.

 
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