1973 Cj5 Tube Chassis Build

I had a set of headers and they fit this chassis really well, so they are there to stay.



And I had a TJ brake booster and master which fit really well in the tight space.



Most importantly, it runs! I was unsure how good this carb was since it has been sitting for two years.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ig7xlDbhNis

 

Those headers fit nicely. Coming along quickly.

 

Are the headers going to clear the front driveshaft?

 

They should. I had them in my 55 Chevy with a turbo 400 and np208.

I am also thinking about building this to run on E85. Should give good power, but bad milage, but I don't care about milage.

 

My friend sent me this on Facebook, a narrow track D44 with 4 link and coils for $200. I couldn’t pass that up. I think it will be perfect for the rear of this build. All home made stuff and it will fit right in.

 

Now that the CJ7 is out of the garage, I was able to bring in this fine unit and put the CJ7's old front axle and springs under it.

 

I got the rear axle in place. All the mounts are just tacked in so I could see how it looks. To be honest, it doesn't look all that bad. May have to finish making all the mounts and then I can move on to a rear driveshaft and brakes.