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Nice looking "starter Jeep". Don't be afraid to ask questions....there is a lot of knowledge & more than a few opinions on this forum. Welcome to the world of Jeepz!!!!!!!!!

Looks like a good start!! Congrats & welcome to the world of Jeepz!!!!! Post any questions you have....there's a lot of well informed and helpful Jeepers hangin' around this forum.

Back in the olden days when I worked at a gas station(1977-1980) we used the patches all the time. 1 Pull the nail out 2.Ream the hole 3.Put the plug on the hooked insert tool cot it with glue 4.Insert the plug into the hole 5.Pull the insert tool out quickly leaving the plug in the hole(I...

It reminds me of the Hotwheels Mustang my buddy had when we were kids.Mattel Special edition...don't remember what they called it...well that was about 45yrs ago.

Nice looking YJ!! Keep her! Just buy the tools you need when you need them...a piece here & there adds up. You're right about Jeep Therapy. "Jeep work is good work!"

Great to hear she's up & runnin'!!! Isn't it nice to feel that added confidence after completing a job that you were afraid would be a nightmare? That's why "Jeep work is good work!" Enjoy your beautiful CJ!

I've seen similar trailers made using the back of a Jeep body....pretty cool.

Great to see(at 0:48)that the stamping equipment came from Grand Rapids,Mi... they're using local suppliers!!

Be sure to support the back end of the engine when you pull the skid plate. One of the bottle jacks should work well for that.

Don't beat yourself up over missing a problem or two....that is an awesome looking CJ. Soon you'll be enjoying driving it, and in the meantime remember, Jeep work is good work!! Enjoy the garage time!

greg92jeepxj has a good point about checking the clutch while you're at it.

Headers are available for the 304, but it is of AMC design & I don't believe that Chevy headers would match up.

I usually use a small jack stand to support the bell housing & remover the crossmsmber/skidplate first. If I'm not doing clutch work, I disc the trans rom the bellhousing.Thatmakes the trans & xfercase easier to maneuver. The toughest part is getting it lined up to go back in.

Congrats on the new rig!! Any Jeep is a good Jeep!

I think you may want to check out the Jeep restoration books by Moses Ludel. They have a lot of good buildup info. Get the one that covers your year Jeep & read it thru. Moses wrote the books covering his rebuild. Also check out the "Jeep Builds" section of this forum. There's a lot of info &...

dadgum "puter....I thought the first reply didn't go.

1972 was the first year for the 84" wheelbase. Yours is 81". 3"s were added in "72 for the AMC straight 6. A 1971 or older will fit your "61.

In "72 the frame was lengthened 3 inches for the AMC Straight 6. I think that's also when they went to a boxed frame. 1971 or older will fit our "61.

The 304 with the 4spd should go right into the "78...both "76 & "78 used the Dana20 xfer case. The drive shafts from the"76 should fit too. I cant think of a better/easier swap.

It looks like they grafted a short Ram bed onto the 4door Unlimited. I would bet they do some sculpting to the rear ides & wheel wells before production. I would like more of a stepside look.