CJ-5 build log

I am new to the group and have been very impressed with how friendly and sincere you folks are. I'm near the begining of rebuilding my CJ-5 and thought sharing my experience with you. Some of the old timers may get a kick out of it and some of the folks that are new to the sport may learn something.

Included with each entry is the cost. Now I know some of us don't want to think about the cost, it's like asking a fisherman how much per pound his fish cost after he factors in the boat and other equipment, but it's here as a reality check. I just hope my wife doesn't read this.

Build Log for the "Pretty Dawg"

June 2004:
Purchased non-running 1967 CJ-5.
VIN 8305A222986.
Engine - Dauntless 225.
Transfer case - Dana Spicer model 18.
Transmission - T86 3 speed.
Front axle - Dana 27 (3.73 ratio).
Rear axle - Dana 44 (3.73 ratio) 19 spline.
Total - $400

October 2004:
Rebuild engine.
Found cylinders to be too big to rebore.
After magnafluxing two more blocks and finding them cracked, I sleeved the original block to OEM specs.
Sleeved cylinders back to OEM specs.
New stock cam and other internal components.
Total - $1,200

March 2005:
Added HEI from 1975 Buick Apollo - free.
Cap: Sorensen DR113 $13.39 (ADV).
Coil: Sorensen GC401 $15.00 (ADV).
Rotor: Sorensen DR109 $5.00 (ADV).
Pick-Up: Sorensen EL312 $20.59 (ADV).
Module: Sorensen EL102 $12.99 (ADV).
Capacitor: Sorensen ARC4 $4.49 (ADV).

Spark Plugs: AC Delco R43 $9.48 (ADV).
Plug Wires: Sorenson #2930 $19.94 (ADV).

July 2005:
Added 4 barrel carb.
Carb: Holley #8007 390CFM $300.00 (ADV).
Intake Manifold: Holley/Weiand #7541 $200.00.

Sept 2005:
Water pump.
Fuel Pump.

July 2006:
Rebuild rear end.
Someone had done a 'hammer/plier' repair of the driver's side axle in the past.
Keyway on axle damaged. Built-up keyway with weld and machined. $0
Replaced passenger side axle bearing.
Replace all axle seals. $24.
Kwik-sleeve and seal for pinion seal. $28.
New cover gasket.

 

Glenn,

Due to the specialized machines necessary for the engine rebuild, I had a local shop do that, otherwise all the other machining and fabrication was done by me. I'm a machinist by trade.