New Guy

[ryanroo]

Hello everyone. I just found the site and i am new to the FSJ jeep world as well. i recently got my M715 and started working on it. here are a few pics of the truck and the work
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715003.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715002.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715025.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715034.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715036.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715043.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715051.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715050.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715048.jpg
working towards a 454 and nv4500. for the tiime being it will likely have a 465/205. future plans also include modern axles and better gears for the BBC
Ryan

[Mack_T]

Dude, my favorite truck :) Looks like some nice work you've done so far.

I was looking at that engine at first going, " hmm, that does not look like an amc 360, what is it? A big block chevy?" , and then I saw what you wrote at the end ;)

Good luck with that truck, Those are just awesome!

Clay

[Dr Teeth]

Very cool... Keep us updated as it progresses!

[ryanroo]

thanks guys.

progress is kind of at a stand still as of right now i will find out soon if the NV4500 i found is in the budget and then i can get on to making a t-case x-member. my functional short block is on its way from iowa as of the 4th of july, so that another step in the right direction.
Ryan

[Daace]

Nice truck, I like you engine mount system..:thumbsup:

[Lindel]

Nice truck and nice work!

[Ugly Truck Nut]

Nice truck, welcome aboard.

[Gambler68]

Nice!! ANOTHER Ryan in SW CO? Now that's funny! Great looking 715 there! I've not seen one here locally except for a troop carrier one in durango at a repair shop with AZ plates on it.

you close to Durango/Ignacio?

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715043.jpg
PBR!!!!! WOOOOO!!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715048.jpg
NICE WELDS!!! :eek: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Great lookin truck that thing is going to be sweet. Id like to find a 715 and Cummins it one day.

[ryanroo]

Nice!! ANOTHER Ryan in SW CO? Now that's funny! Great looking 715 there! I've not seen one here locally except for a troop carrier one in durango at a repair shop with AZ plates on it.

you close to Durango/Ignacio?
Right up the road actually i live in bayfield. i cut firewood just southeast of Ignacio every week.

the one you have seen? i'm guessing basin towing in durango? ive tried to buy it a few times. i got this one up by Ft. Collins
ryan

[ryanroo]

Heavy Metal
PBR is the fuel that feeds this project. and i get paid weld/fabricate, soi guess i have to be good at it. Thanks for the compliment

[Gambler68]

Right up the road actually i live in bayfield. i cut firewood just southeast of Ignacio every week.

the one you have seen? i'm guessing basin towing in durango? ive tried to buy it a few times. i got this one up by Ft. Collins
ryan
Well nice to e-meet ya! We'll have to hook up sometime and kill a few pabsts and talk jeep. I have the Viper Blue/Black 79 Cherokee that you may have seen rolling round here. Also have a few others and they get worked on every day. Current mad project is a frame up on a 68 J3000, working on suspension in the back yard at the moment. You ever need some help luggin or cuttin I'll trade ya for some of that welding you do :D If you're ever looking for FSJ parts I know where most of the local ones are, and of course I have a giant pile of stuff.

Yeah that M715 at Basin. I scoped it out on a sunday about a year ago and decided I wouldnt bother asking about it, it was too nice. were those pics of yours taken at Lon's bayfield yard?
-Ryan G.

[ryanroo]

actually they are in the backyard at work and in the work shop. I work at avalanche engineering if you've heard of it. little off road shop in gem village. im up for wrenchin or welding most any time. definately talk to ya when i am looking for parts. Lons actually has a few FSJs in the yard. i was over there last week.
Ryan

[-Bluegill-]

Welcome aboard! :thumbsup: I love those trucks.......

[Gambler68]

actually they are in the backyard at work and in the work shop. I work at avalanche engineering if you've heard of it. little off road shop in gem village. im up for wrenchin or welding most any time. definately talk to ya when i am looking for parts. Lons actually has a few FSJs in the yard. i was over there last week.
Ryan

I know Avalanche :thumbsup: I did a few weeks at Fab Fours when they opened up..to be honest glad they left town. Their rockcrawler was cool though.

I haven't been to Lons but once since his Durango yard closed. I usually haunt Hansteds down the road from me, but they've been crushing the FSJs they have..there's a few good ones left though. Yah man drop me line sometime when it's slow, I'd be happy to pop over.

[ryanroo]

some more progress. it has been going slow. helping a buddy with his project, and trying to chase down parts/money. hopefully i can find a transmission soon, as i think i changed my mind to go back to a divorced t-case, so i need to find a 2wd nv4500. anyhow, i gusseted the engine stands, and painted it all up. i also may have decided to go with a small block at least in the initial build. there is indications of that in the pictures
Ryan
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715058.jpg
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http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715078.jpg

[FSJ Guy]

i got this one up by Ft. Collins
ryan

REALLY??? Who knew there was another 715 up here. I saw one in Loveland several years back, but that's it. And I know that one isn't the one I sold, as it looks different. Weird.

And yes, funny that we now have two Ryans in SW CO.

EDIT: And NICE fab work!! Wow!

[Ugly Truck Nut]

Nice work.

[pineymike]

Welcome! Nice work cool truck,paint it satin black please.

[misfittom138]

Welcome and very nice truck! :thumbsup:

[ryanroo]

the paint will remain crusty and green. one of the reasons i liked it so much. thanks for the kind words guys.

FSJ Guy, this was advertised as being in loveland, but i was closer to Ft. collins when i went to get it. i looked at yours, but i wanted a different set up than what you had, so i never got ahold of you. yours was a cool rig no doubt

[FSJ Guy]

the paint will remain crusty and green. one of the reasons i liked it so much. thanks for the kind words guys.

FSJ Guy, this was advertised as being in loveland, but i was closer to Ft. collins when i went to get it. i looked at yours, but i wanted a different set up than what you had, so i never got ahold of you. yours was a cool rig no doubt

I think it's strange that I've never seen it around town before. Weird. Of course, I just found out where Ken H lives and it turns out I've driven past his house hundreds of times!

I agree, I like the crusty green. <g>

[ryanroo]

it had no engine, and was hiding in a field. it had been there for several years. i doubt unless you just happend to cruise by and glance at the exact right time you would have never seen it.
Ryan

[ryanroo]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715079.jpg
+ :sawzall:
= http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715081.jpg
three hours rolling in the dirt and gear oil got me this yesterday. hopefully soon i can start getting it in the truck. skinned a knuckle to the bone and sweated more than i can ever remember, but alas, i have the tranny
6.34 first, out of a '94. next on the list is trying to find a round pattern 205, or stealing enough money to buy a lomax. doubler idea is in the reject file i beleive
Ryan
:dancingbanana:

[bushwood44]

Welcome,nice work and stay with the big block.

[Gambler68]

Good score man!

Yeah it's been brutal the past 2 weeks. Hopefully we have a nice fall..my Jeeps are all staring at me from the oven out there.

[ryanroo]

haha

i can say the humidity of iowa was worse. the dry heat isn't so bad but straining and fighting without my normal array of power tools was definately tough. the M715 has been staring at me from out in the yard at work for a few weeks now as other projects crept in front of it. now it can rgain its spot at the top of the list and i can get to building a crossmember for it
Ryan

[jaber]

Welcome and VERY nice work.....

[ryanroo]

Some steps in the right direction today
tranny in, and tailhousing modified for round pattern 205, or lomax. i guess i am comitted now
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715084.jpg
what do ya know, we happen to have a lomax for a project, and i borrowed it so i can make the crossmember/skid accurately
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715085.jpg
looking at the frame rails level across the bottom. barely any hang down. not sure if i am gonna push up the t-case and modify the floor, or if i am going to live with the < 2" of lost clearance.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715087.jpg
some other random shots
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715088.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715089.jpg
on the rack, derby car underneath
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715090.jpg
another derby car 715 shot parked in over/under fashion
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715092.jpg
hopefully there will be crossmember progress in the next few days. derby is this weekend, so that is getting priority righ now
Ryan

[Gambler68]

Nice work!! Can't wait to see it rollin'.

Derby at La Plata Fairgrounds? I may have to go check that out, haven't yet.

[FSJ Guy]

it had no engine, and was hiding in a field. it had been there for several years. i doubt unless you just happend to cruise by and glance at the exact right time you would have never seen it.
Ryan

Did you have to cut some trees down to get it out??? If so, Brutus and I looked at that one a few years ago.

[ryanroo]

la plata fair grounds is the location

didn't have to cut any trees. it was tucked in pretty good though

[ryanroo]

baby steps
i fabbed up the tabs and bushing tubes for the belly pan/crossmember. tomorrow i will bend some tube and likely stare at it some more with the same confused look i have been for the last few days
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715100.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715101.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715103.jpg
ryan

[ryanroo]

ditched the bushing tube idea in favor of something that will add better rigidity to the frame
new attachment plan includes sleeving the frame and fishplating over the new holes(all of the holes were drilled, not torched)
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715104.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715105.jpg
then some of these head smashers where made
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715106.jpg
tube copes into them as such
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715107.jpg
the tube runs down the frame for a little less than 3 feet. also follows the contour of the frame
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715108.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715110.jpg
had to fake a transfer case to get a good look at the front output location
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715112.jpg
mocked in front driveshaft
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715115.jpg
2 inch box tubing on the bottom of the frame rails. the bottom of the 1.75" DOM is about .1875 lower than the 2"
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715117.jpg
As always, the brain fuel for the project
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715116.jpg
Ryan

[Gambler68]

That's downright awesome. I'd love to stop by sometime and eyeball that monster!

[ryanroo]

got the back cross tube in and the x tubes as well.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715126.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715129.jpg

the t-case hangs down into the tubework as planned, and will be protected by the skid plate.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715128.jpg
ryan

[tagjeep]

Really nice looking work. Nice welds and fabrication.:thumbsup:
Hopefully I'll have a shop or something to work in soon. Wish where I used to work didn't shut down(Sheetmetal fab shop),all the tools and material I needed, but didn't get to finish my project then. Still not finished.
Wish I would've bought the 715 I looked at here. was cheaper than the cherokee, but a lot rougher too.
There are a few of them still floating around here.

[ryanroo]

since a lomax is expensive, and i get bored easily, i came up with something to do in the mean time.
Power Steering.
swapped in this sweety yesterday
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715130.jpg
found the box in a bucket of scrap. no clue where it came from, but it fits great
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715131.jpg
the stock steering shaft would not fit due to length/spline count issues. this was the solution
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715132.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715134.jpg

today i just finalized the shaft, welded it to the column and welded the u-joint yokes to the new intermediate shaft.

now i need to find a FSJ power steering pitman arm.
Ryan
ryan

[ryanroo]

I went to the local scrap yard today and paid dearly for a grand wagoneer pitman arm to get the truck so it could steer itself around the yard again.
on the way home i stopped by a local self employed mechanic fellow who is a friend of the shop. He also happens to be a junk collector. he has a '94 chevy 3500 cab and chassis with a 454/nv4500 in it that i was interested in as a donor for the M715. anyway, his price was fair, but more than i have. just in conversation i told him that i was looking for a hydroboost set up. we poke around in his piles of stuff and found a late 80's chevy hydroboost/master set up. he said i'm sure ill need some welding done sometime so you can just have it.
i was happy. as of this afternoon the truck can steer itself again(pitman needs reamed, but thats no biggie) and i have a hydroboost to install
Ryan

[Long&Low]

Nice work.:thumbsup:

[shimniok]

Wow, awesome fab work. Nice project truck!!

[ryanroo]

thanks guys
Ryan

[Tad]

Love the Plasma Cam, older version like ours.
Recently moved to waterjet cutting but still use the PCam for RPD stuff.
Nice work you have there.

[Gambler68]

I went to the local scrap yard today and paid dearly for a grand wagoneer pitman arm to get the truck so it could steer itself around the yard again.

shoulda dropped me a line I have a couple stock spares you coulda had for free.

[Elliott]

You might want to reconsider using that GM truck hydroboost since the pushrod is so long... at least if you are fixin' to cut and weld the rod rather than thread it for an adjustable end. There are two seals you can't replace inside the HB that won't take the heat that well if you weld it. There are some other good/very good options for swapping HB's into the M715 I can run by you if interested and you can prolly find what you need in the yards there also.

[ryanroo]

i am surely open for suggestion. i will most likely use this one with a mixture of methods to get the pushrod to a usable length
Ryan

[Elliott]

You can just cut and 3/8 fine thread it for a replacable end that MP - Master Power Brakes sells. I don't really like that option as I think the diameter of the rod is just under 3/8 and the threads are a lil thin... but it does work and would likely hold up just fine.
The better option in my opinion is to use an HB from a step van and replace the mounting plate with one from an Astro van, it has a shorter rod and requires minimal spacing between the mounting plate and your firewall block (you will want to find a '74+ full size Jeep aluminum booster/firewall block, and this bolts right up with perfect pedal spacing on the M715). The two horizontally located studs on the FSJ firewall block will locate in your OEM MC holes and then you just plot/drill the two veritically located stud holes for the block. The 9/16" hole in the pushrod can be drilled up to the 5/8" of your M715 pedal pin. There are a few years of these that have removable pushrods which makes it nice if you want to swap between vehicles as you can buy different rods.
This here is a good buy: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRUCK-HYDROBOOST-MASTER-CYLINDER_W0QQitemZ120285682334QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3 3566QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksid Zp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

http://i19.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/e1/ac/6432_1.JPG

[ryanroo]

shoulda dropped me a line I have a couple stock spares you coulda had for free.

****... that surely would have beat the $45 bucks i got robbed of at lons

[ryanroo]

You can just cut and 3/8 fine thread it for a replacable end that MP - Master Power Brakes sells. I don't really like that option as I think the diameter of the rod is just under 3/8 and the threads are a lil thin... but it does work and would likely hold up just fine.
The better option in my opinion is to use an HB from a step van and replace the mounting plate with one from an Astro van, it has a shorter rod and requires minimal spacing between the mounting plate and your firewall block (you will want to find a '74+ full size Jeep aluminum booster/firewall block, and this bolts right up with perfect pedal spacing on the M715). The two horizontally located studs on the FSJ firewall block will locate in your OEM MC holes and then you just plot/drill the two veritically located stud holes for the block. The 9/16" hole in the pushrod can be drilled up to the 5/8" of your M715 pedal pin. There are a few years of these that have removable pushrods which makes it nice if you want to swap between vehicles as you can buy different rods.
This here is a good buy: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRUCK-HYDROBOOST-MASTER-CYLINDER_W0QQitemZ120285682334QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3 3566QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksid Zp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

http://i19.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/e1/ac/6432_1.JPG
I appreciate the info, but since this one is free, i will just space it out and build off of the brake pedal a little to accomodate the chevy version. the hydroboost was free, and i do all my own fab work, so it will end up being cheaper for me this way. i am still saving for a lomax, so i have to be stingy.
ryan

[Elliott]

Yeah, actually... if the spacing worked out I have several of the mounting brackets like the one in the pic above and I could send you one. Seems like you have everything you need to fab up about anything you want though. Cool project you have going!:thumbsup:

[ryanroo]

i am a little baffeled at how the big squared off nut on the back of it comes off? it i could get that thing off, i might take you up on that offer
Ryan

[Gambler68]

****... that surely would have beat the $45 bucks i got robbed of at lons

I refuse to even consider Lons as a source for anything. He is a thief. Shoot dude I think they are cheaper to buy new than that from BJ's. Drop me a pm if you're ever looking for little stupid stuff like that. There's still a few FSJs left at Hansteds in Oxford, they are interesting to deal with but not ripoffs if you can barter.

[ryanroo]

i can usually barter, and i also usually deal in beer.

i got a good deal on my 5 speed at lons, but everything else ive bought there or heard about was real expensive.
ryan

[Gambler68]

i can usually barter, and i also usually deal in beer.

i got a good deal on my 5 speed at lons, but everything else ive bought there or heard about was real expensive.
ryan

I liked it when the big old dude lived and ran the Gem Village area yard. He was cool to deal with but after Lon got booted from Durango and moved up there..well yeah. Over at Hansteds they loooove beer and will even crank up the huge loader to move cars if you're getting something pricey. Well thats our local dirt on the yards that I've learned over the past couple years. Sometimes Basin is worth checking out but they quote computer prices on parts which are like 2/3rds the cost of a new part..they've been ok on old stuff though.

Following your project with utter glee. You must know of the guy from the glass place across the way from you, Tom I think? with the J2000 painted camo..last I talked to him this spring he was putting that body on a dodge diesel truck frame..

[ryanroo]

im not sure i know of the j2000 camo truck, but its possible. i talk to alot of people at work, so its hard to remember whos got what. i have heard that it was a different story before lon moved over to bayfield. it kind of depends on who you talk to at lons also. i have found that 30 PBRs help out a little. i definately need to go check out hansteds.

i have not been real impressed with basin. there is some cranky old nag that answers the phone and is the person that greets you at the door. she is excellent at driving away customers. i called there on a few different things and if i have to call back for any reason i will not speak with her.

the project is going slow for now. have to pay bills, and that is cutting into the fun money. hopefully firewood sales will alleviate that problem but will also eat into the free time i have to work on it.
Ryan

[ryanroo]

Got the mount fabbed up for the hydroboost today. nothing real special just a couple of plates with some tubing spacing them apart. also cut and welded the rod. put a wet shoprag over the rod to keep it cool. fits nice, and seems like it will work.

now to pick elliots brain. Do you know what the plunger travel on the hydroboost is, or what it should be to allow full braking? i am pretty sure i will be ok, but i would rather mod the mount now rather than the day i get it running and find out my brakes are non-op
thanks
Ryan

[ryanroo]

progress pics.

as i stated i mounted the hydroboost

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715135.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715136.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715137.jpg

had to make a new shifter for the NV4500 so the stick wouldn't hit the steering wheel

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715138.jpg

got this from the man in the big brown truck

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715141.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715140.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715139.jpg

Not a LoMax, but i found this on ebay and decided to buy it and save some money for the engine.
Ryan

[ryanroo]

got everything cleaned up and put all the hard parts back in. should have seals/gaskets on monday or tuesday.

on to pictures
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715142.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715143.jpg
the dodge case that happily donated its 32 spline front output to the cause. now my case is 32 spline input/output/output. probably not neccesary, but it was free so why not. also snagged a 1410 rear yoke off the dodge case
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715144.jpg
all ready for seals/gaskets
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715146.jpg
i did a little massaging to the shift rails in hopes of having nice easy shifting.
i have some friends coming out from iowa for the weekend of my birthday so i got a free ride for my 454 shortblock. now i have to buy heads/cam/intake/etc. that will take a while to collect. hopefully the new plugs i ordered for the other M715 i am trying to get running will fix the problem(the old ones looked like dog poo). so i can get paid for that and put it towards engine parts
my AA spacer for the t-case should also arrive on monday so i can bolt it all in and cross my fingers that the underbelly structure clears the case with it further back than it was mocked up for
ryan

[Gambler68]

Awesome work Ryan!!!

Dang that shop looks fun to play in :thumbsup:

[1983 j10]

welcome abord
nice fab work.

[ryanroo]

well i haven't updated this lately since not much has been going on. but i have a few new pictures and some new parts in the shop to show.

my birthday was the end of september and a couple of buddies came out to visit from iowa, and brought me one of the big blocks i had there. a nice 30k core, fresh 454 shortblock that has speed pro 9:1s and just needs finished.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715147.jpg

got the t-case finished up and installed then redid the tubes since they looked funny from when i had set up to do a lomax.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715152.jpg

new tubes

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715151.jpg

tranny mount
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715153.jpg

now for the good stuff. i scored this '86 K30 the other day. comes with a running 454 4 speed and another round pattern 205. add to that the front 60 and 14 bolt rear, and the fact that i drove it on the trailer and for 1300 buck i don't thing you can go wrong.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715158.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715167.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715166.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715163.jpg

so now its dissasemble the chevy, make new sprng mounts for the kaiser, and sell the 454 shortblock. anyone want a 454 shortblock? :)

[sportsidedan]

man i wish i was that far with my m715 project... soon soon... but i keep it simple. i want the m715 body on a j10 frame... should be easier i guess.

good work, ryan, love to follow that post!

keep the good work up...
greetz from europe

[Gambler68]

Nice score!! That thing is going to be burly!

[fulsizjeep]

Nice work! Keep it up!

Got any plans for the stock wheels off the K30?

[manimal]

Nice score! Youre doin some very nice fab work. Keep it up!
-Lance

[ryanroo]

thanks guys. more pics as soon as photobucket gets done loading.

my plans for the k30 wheels are to use them as roll around wheels untill i get wheels and tires for the 715
Ryan

[ryanroo]

this is what i left yesterday.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715170.jpg
earlier today
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715173.jpg
engine is gone
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715174.jpg
found it
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715172.jpg
in the kaiser
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715178.jpg
very tight everywhere. i am glad i took the time to fit the firewall and everything very close when i built the crossmember. the engine is as far back as possible without major surgery, and it looks right at home there.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715175.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715177.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715176.jpg
eventually this engine will get yanked and rebuilt/rodded. but for now it runs and that is good for the time being. it stinks that i don't have the money to do it now so it could go in all pretty and painted like all the rest of the driveline but oh well
Ryan

[ryanroo]

pics of the hydro clutch set up

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715189.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715191.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715192.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715194.jpg
Ryan

[ryanroo]

also yesterday i got some work done on the front axle swap
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715196.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715195.jpg
:confused:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715200.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715197.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715198.jpg
happy little dana 60 getting accustomed to its new home
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715199.jpg
Ryan

[ryanroo]

got some spring mounts made
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715205.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715201.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715214.jpg

with a stripped 14 bolt housing in the back and sitting one stock chevy front springs
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715210.jpg

decided to move the axle forward an inch after the last picture. and made it permenant
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715218.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715219.jpg

got my rancho 2.5 inch springs in the mail yesterday and had to put them on
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715217.jpg

then i swiped the tires for the rock buggy we are building to have a look.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715215.jpg

the thing is taller than i had expected. the springs need to settle and then i think it will be ok
Ryan

[FSJ Guy]

Wow!

I got exhausted just looking at all the work you've done. Sure looks like it'll be a nice rig.

[red mistress]

Those are strong & beautiful looking welds.

Wish I had that skill.

I like the patina of the Green 715 just like it is.


.

[pineymike]

As before NICE WORK DUDE!!! thanks for paint'n the trans case satin black!

[Mikel]

Those are strong & beautiful looking welds.

Wish I had that skill.



I would avoid that "tack-tack-tack" technique as much as possible. They tend to compromise penetration quite a bit.

[ryanroo]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Mikel, those are continuos welds not a stacked tack method. before i was an offroad fabricator, i was a professional welder. i can assure you that penetration is not an issue.

i am not the biggest fan of the asthetic, but my employer likes it, and i don't hate it. since its his shop and he pays my salary i just make em look like he says to
Ryan

[ryanroo]

a few pics of the new stuff
bell housing is all shiney and new
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715233.jpg
clutch fork is where it ought to be. ordered the slave cylinder braket from AA last week. was going to make one, but it was only 24 bucks, so i just hit the Buy It Now button
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715229.jpg
welded the underbelly and painted it
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715223.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715222.jpg
had to finagle the u bolts to make them work
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715228.jpg
and as always, support your local brewer
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715237.jpg
ryan

[ryanroo]

did some work gusseting the spring hangers tonight.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715238.jpg
drivers side
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715239.jpg
passengers side
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715240.jpg
put these little tube angles over the bolthead/nut to have something to land on
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715243.jpg
added some dimension to the outer plates
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715245.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715247.jpg
shot from the front
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715242.jpg
ryan

[Gambler68]

that's pretty freakin wild :D Nice!

Where do you plan on wheeling this thing? Moab?

[ryanroo]

i plan on taking it to Moab, and the local SW CO stuff. the passes, engineer, stony, ophir etc. its duties will be mostly daily driving and firewood hauling/collection mixed with wheeling and high country camping excursions as well. its going to have to be an all around use vehicle otherwise i couldn't justify the money spent. maybe later in life i will be able to afford strictly toys but for now i can't.
ryan

[Gambler68]

i plan on taking it to Moab, and the local SW CO stuff. the passes, engineer, stony, ophir etc. its duties will be mostly daily driving and firewood hauling/collection mixed with wheeling and high country camping excursions as well. its going to have to be an all around use vehicle otherwise i couldn't justify the money spent. maybe later in life i will be able to afford strictly toys but for now i can't.
ryan

sweet, you'll have to bring to Ouray for our big meetup in July, check the events section. I'm hoping to have my 68 J3000 ready for it.

[ryanroo]

i had planned on it. the idea is that it will be on the road by or before the snow is gone this coming spring. i got the truck in may of this year. almost a year to do an engine swap and axles seems like a doable goal. just a matter of finding the money to waste.
Ryan

[Gambler68]

i had planned on it. the idea is that it will be on the road by or before the snow is gone this coming spring. i got the truck in may of this year. almost a year to do an engine swap and axles seems like a doable goal. just a matter of finding the money to waste.
Ryan

I hear that man! Not having luck finding anything close enough to work where I'm at, building the jeeps one bit at a time. Plenty of time to figure stuff out though that way :thumbsup:

[AlsChopShop]

i don't know how i missed this thread..... but wow!!! :thumbsup:

Al

[ryanroo]

thanks

finished up the hangers the other day. shot some flat black on the fresh metal to keep the rust gremlins at bay.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715249.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715250.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715251.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715252.jpg

[sportsidedan]

awesome... you don't want to come and spend some holiday in belgium? you seem to be found of beer? (belgium = coutry of beer). i could trade you some of the greaters beers for good learling lessons on m715 transformations...

fantastic work. keep it going!

d

[ryanroo]

it sure wouldn't hurt my feelings to come across the pond and lend a helping hand. i'm just not sure i could afford the time off work. if we could my wife would jump at the chance. and i really do enjoy a good european beer. last time i was over that way i was quite a bit younger and didn't drink tastefull beer so i didn't appreciate it. but for working on 4x4s i have to keep my belly full of swill otherwise i can't think :D

ryan

[ryanroo]

built some brake lines the other day
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715259.jpg
then decided to make a shifter for the 205
in low range
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715260.jpg
bracket for the pivot. caught two of the cover bolts as well
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715261.jpg
the whole thing underneath
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715262.jpg
painted OD. not sure i like the OD. in 2WD right here
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715263.jpg
the underside painted
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715264.jpg
ryan

[ryanroo]

didn't really do much, but for the first time since may when i took it apart the front clip is all back on the truck. so i snapped a few pics since it looks like a truck again. i wanted the hood on so if it has to go outside it will be sort of protected from the winter weather.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715265.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715266.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715267.jpg
hood clears everything. there is easily 3-4 inches between the hood and air cleaner. the PS resevior is about an inch away. i am excited that it all clears since i built everything with a mock up block
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715269.jpg
Ryan

[Gambler68]

thats so freaking awesome :thumbsup: Hope to see it in person sometime before it gets a few feet of snow on it.

[ryanroo]

spent some time in the last few days trying to make the radiator fit.
this is what i am making fit. it came from a 77 chevy 3/4 with a 454. should be adequate for my 454.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715276.jpg
had to remake the body mounts because the old ones were cramping my style
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715280.jpg
this is the core support after i worked it over with a sawzall
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715277.jpg
another look
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715278.jpg
the radiator was much wider than the stocker and a little taller. so i had to make room for it
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715274.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715275.jpg
the hood clears. barely.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715281.jpg
i am gonna have to figure out how to make the turn signals work now
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715283.jpg
the clutch on the 7 blade clutch fan has .75-1" of room. i wouldn't mind seeing more, but for what i am working with i am ok with it
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715282.jpg
i also grabbed the fan shroud from that same 77 3/4 ton and it looks like it will fit after i trim a little off of each fan blade. that is nice, since i wasn't looking forward to making a shroud.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715284.jpg
the air line from the compressor to the shop was freezing up so i couldn't run the plasma. next time i get the chance i will be plating those giant holes in the frame back in
ryan

[FSJ Guy]

SWEET!!! Nice update, thank you!!

Are you sure you did those perch welds by hand? They look like computer controlled robotic welds! :thumbsup:

[ryanroo]

well i did have a few PBRs that night, but i am pretty sure i welded them :) hopefully the updates will be coming in faster now that the holiday is past and the boss has lifted my fun money restrictions. goal is still aprilish to have it on the road
Ryan

[Gambler68]

You should bring it to our Moab Invasion..little after EJS happens..

[ryanroo]

You should bring it to our Moab Invasion..little after EJS happens..

not at all a bad idea. i kind of wanted to do EJS if i have it ready and feel comfortable with it by then.


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715285.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715286.jpg
i will be adding some form of movement/vibration reducer to take up the extra space and keep the radiator from moving and flexing next week.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715287.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715288.jpg
gonna have to do some hose searching at the parts store but thats nothing new. also just enough room to turn the petcock
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715289.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715290.jpg
nice to finally see something in there
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715291.jpg
the wife wanted to pose with our (my) pride and joy :oops:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715292.jpg
ryan

[ryanroo]

i kinda forgot that i had posted over here, so i have forgot to update this thread for a long time. so here are some more pics of what has been done.

installed headers. kooker comps designed for a 67-72 chevy 4x4 BBC

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/RyanM715018.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/RyanM715017.jpg

built some shock hoops

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/RyanM715014.jpg

buttoned up the disk brake swap and all of the brake plumbing

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/RyanM715010.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/RyanM715006.jpg

made some rocker protection

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715309.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715304.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715313.jpg

[ryanroo]

made a battery box thing

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715326.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715324.jpg

scored a free detroit for the 14FF.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715316.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715317.jpg

cut parts for a fuel tank

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715339.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715346.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715347.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715344.jpg

[ryanroo]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715362.jpg

made tank straps out of some 14ga 308l SS

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715360.jpg

plumbed in the fuel lines

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715355.jpg

got a wiring harness

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715382.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715384.jpg

routed the wires using the stock underbody tabs

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715393.jpg

the wiring harness is still a work in progress. so hopefully it will get done sooner rather than later


made a fan shroud

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715398.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/m715399.jpg

the shroud is not installed yet either. i have inlaws in town for a week, and i am sure that will slow me down.

i also had to change jobs and that has left me with less time, but fortunately a little more money to spend, so progress is going slower than previously. i am also a little behind where i figured to be at this point since i quit buying parts for a month and a half at the begining of the year. avalanche closed and i got layed off, i knew it was likely going to happen, so i had kind of quit spending any extra money. luckily i found a good job very quickly.

sorry i forgot to update this thing for so long

Ryan

[Chris P.]

Excellent work!:thumbsup: Very professional looking.

[Gambler68]

Awesome!

Wow I hadn't heard that Av closed but we pondering that possibility of that a few weeks ago at my buddys shop. Glad you found new work quick..another shop I hope!

That beastie is really coming along nice!

[Carleysjeep]

Just found this thread and read it start to finish at one sitting. AWESOME fab work!! :thumbsup: The quality is unbelievable, very nice looking rig!

[ryanroo]

Thanks guys.

Gambler, i ended up at Holt sheetmetal as a welder/fabricator. its not rock buggies, but it is more stable and i am really enjoying it. they also have alot of nice tools
Ryan

[Gambler68]

Thanks guys.

Gambler, i ended up at Holt sheetmetal as a welder/fabricator. its not rock buggies, but it is more stable and i am really enjoying it. they also have alot of nice tools
Ryan

that's awesome! As long as they letcha drink your PBR and work on your rig afterhours, it must be all good :thumbsup:

[HD_JEEP]

Nice lookig rig you got . Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[newtojeeps]

Nice to see professionals at work. I myself am a club and stump man. Wallowing out in the back yard in dirt without power tools. I manage to keep em running.:fsj:

[Gambler68]

Nice to see professionals at work. I myself am a club and stump man. Wallowing out in the back yard in dirt without power tools. I manage to keep em running.:fsj:

x2!! It's awesome to see these built right the first time :thumbsup:

[J.J.]

Great looking truck. Keep it up.

[ryanroo]

Thanks for the kind words guys

that's awesome! As long as they letcha drink your PBR and work on your rig afterhours, it must be all good :thumbsup:

actually my truck is still at avalanche and i work on it there. and drink PBR. i have built a few things for it at holt, but for the most part i do everything at the avalanche shop. i just have to kick in a little $$ for electricity and consumables

ryan

[ryanroo]

this happened the other day...
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/th_m715411.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/?action=view&current=m715411.flv)

[pineymike]

Congrats on gettin' her runnin',new job ect... praised your work before,Thanks a bunch for posting updates & such.Too many times guys who do great work like yours(no wonder you got a good job so quickly) don't care to post so much thanks again Dude!

[ryanroo]

thanks

this weekend proved much more fruitful than most.
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/th_m715418.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/?action=view&current=m715418.flv)
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/th_m715419.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l84/ryanroo/m715/?action=view&current=m715419.flv)
sorry about the rowdy exaust noise. that is still on the list

[Gambler68]

Wow that came out nice!!

So ready for Ouray?

[ryanroo]

Wow that came out nice!!

So ready for Ouray?

its almost ready. i finally ordered a front driveline for it. that should be in monday.

i also converted it to TBI and that was a long winded ordeal. but its done.

i should be ready for an ouray run for sure. provided i can keep myself from taking it apart again to redo something or modify something :)
Ryan

[Austin 4x4]

hey, very nice build i have folowed it over on pirate. glad to see you are here too!

[ryanroo]

hey, very nice build i have folowed it over on pirate. glad to see you are here too!

Thank you.

i havent been updating any of my threads for a while. the camera data cord vanished, so i have no pics. not to mention nothing really fun happened, mostly me fighting with the TBI swap for a long long time. i promise there will be more interesting stuff in the future.

Ryan

[mike12]

big jeeps are cool to . nice work :thumbsup: mike 12