I have a 91 Jeep Wrangler, that I am kind of attached too. I live in Buffalo Ny, so it is rusting pretty bad. The frame is starting to rust and so is the body. Engine has 113,000 miles on it. I just am using the vehicle for plowing right now but I want to turn it into a snow beast. I have already invested pretty heavily into it over the years so ditching it and starting over really isnt a great option.
My thoughts are to buy a Galvanized Frame, then either an Aluminum body or Fiberglass or Kevlar (designing it to be rust impervious). Then rebuilding or replacing the engine.
First is who in the North East (close to Buffalo NY) rebuilds Jeeps and does good quality work that doesnt charge an arm and a leg.
Second any imput on what type of body is best. Metal is out because I only want to do this once in my life time.
Should I stick with a 4.0L inline 6? I am looking to use the vehicle to plow my office and then use to drive in 4feet of snow to my other office. I also am interested in increasing the gas milage without loosing power down low.
Do they make an Aluminum 4.0L that is lighter?
Currently the vehicle has a Mean Green Amp, Snow Way Plow, Borla Exhaust and about a 2 grand audio system in it.
I am figuring to spend about 18k on rebuilding it.
Yes I could buy a new one, but a new one will rust in about 7 to 10 years due to salt. With a galvanized fram and non metal body I can keep the vehicle for 40+ years and just rebuild the engine when necessary. Also thinking of a suspension upgrade, but I can't go crazy because the plow has to fit! Maybe an adjustable suspension 3" or something like that.
Would appreciate any recomendations!
My thoughts are to buy a Galvanized Frame, then either an Aluminum body or Fiberglass or Kevlar (designing it to be rust impervious). Then rebuilding or replacing the engine.
First is who in the North East (close to Buffalo NY) rebuilds Jeeps and does good quality work that doesnt charge an arm and a leg.
Second any imput on what type of body is best. Metal is out because I only want to do this once in my life time.
Should I stick with a 4.0L inline 6? I am looking to use the vehicle to plow my office and then use to drive in 4feet of snow to my other office. I also am interested in increasing the gas milage without loosing power down low.
Do they make an Aluminum 4.0L that is lighter?
Currently the vehicle has a Mean Green Amp, Snow Way Plow, Borla Exhaust and about a 2 grand audio system in it.
I am figuring to spend about 18k on rebuilding it.
Yes I could buy a new one, but a new one will rust in about 7 to 10 years due to salt. With a galvanized fram and non metal body I can keep the vehicle for 40+ years and just rebuild the engine when necessary. Also thinking of a suspension upgrade, but I can't go crazy because the plow has to fit! Maybe an adjustable suspension 3" or something like that.
Would appreciate any recomendations!