'65 Rubicon Rig

Very nice, I like the tapered curve.

 

Had a little time to get the cover tacked, and test fit.

Welded, painted, ready to go in tomorrow.

 

Tim, couple question….did this bracket come with the kit from American shifter?
And did you get the 11” or 16” handle?

 

Yes the bracket came with it. It accepts the cables, the handle, and has the ratchet mechanism. I got the 16" handle, it is a little long, but has great leverage. I was afraid the 11" would not have enough leverage. The down side is the release button is on the top of the handle, and in my first mock up, I couldn't get my thumb past the bottom of the dash while releasing it. So I lowered it on the trans. One way to solve it would be use the Lokar (pistol grip) handle, so you're not trying to push a button from the top, but very expensive, like double.

 

Merry Christmas everyone, I hope Santa was good to you, he brought me this, a reminder of summer days with the windshield down, odd fire idling along, and the smell of 90 weight.

Nick and I had a chance to finish up the parking brake and cover and boots. We pulled it out of the garage on this nice day and checked it all out. The boots fit nicely and it is a reach to the brake, but not bad.

And one more shot of Sierra out and about, we do still have stuff to do on this jeep, but nothing critical, and I want to get started on my 3B project that I have been accumulating parts for.

 

Okay, how do we all get a copy of that sign? Hmmmm?

 

Thank you, ordering mine in the morning, then maybe I can finally cross this off my to-do list.

 

I finally got a hold of an elf who gave this info
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LiztonSignShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=728826328

 

I think my SM420 is in the early group. This is from Novak:

• 1947-1953:
  1. No ribs on the case
  2. Grooved worm on the input shaft instead of neoprene seal
  3. Synchro rings all differ from each other. 1st-2nd synchro ring is bronze
  4. Weep hole at 6 o'clock on the bearing retainer snout
  5. Six digit casting number on the case, usually like "59xxxx" e.g., 591665.
• 1954-1963:
  1. Same as previous but uses a neoprene input oil seal
  2. No weep hole at 6 o'clock on the bearing retainer snout
• 1964-1967: Same as previous except
  1. 1st-2nd synchro ring is aluminum and 3rd-4th synchro rings are identical to each other
  2. Seven digit casting number usually like "37xxxxx", "38xxxxx" or "39xxxxx"
• 1968-1981: Military Con-Diesel version. Features the strongest case and optimized internals. Usually equipped with unique top cover, but can be converted to standard top-shift control.

I have never used the late case with the ribs, and didn't realize that affected the yoke size. Have you mocked it up? I have a bunch of SM420's (in various states of completeness) if you need something. I am not aware of any differences between 2wd and 4wd cases, if any, because I think they were all divorced.

 

Tim
What are you doing to the B?
Jay

 

Immediate (this winter) needs are new springs (broke one last summer), all bushings, longer shackles, Teralow in the 18, overdrive, swing out tire carrier. Next year's wish list is new frame, possible body stretch, and seats that don't beat me up. That's all. I think I'll start a new thread.