SWAP start (finally)

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 4:29 pm

I saw that kit that you mentioned on all those shifters, but I could not find what that kit is. I would like to see what it takes to make it work.

FatMan · Post by **FatMan** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 12:51 am

so phillippi how are you coming along with your rig? any new pic's? i know it's probably cold as hell up that way.

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 1:16 am

Well work, cold rain/snow for 3 weeks, sick in bed a week and then normal family stuff have caused meto be a slacker. The axle is cut down and all i need to do is pound it back on and weld it. I did finally find the info on a local guy who cuts down and resplines shafts.

The 5.0l is ready to be pulled. I have both upper and lower mustang intakes, oil filter relocator, b2 5.0 headers.

SWAT has been busy lately, but thats no complaint. Thats fun stuff. And yes its cold. 40s high/ 20s low. 25 right now.

FatMan · Post by **FatMan** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 1:24 am

i love the cold weather was'nt to cold in the mid west but it's kinda chilly out here in central cali. i saw alittle snow on the sierras when i flew in on saturday. hopefully we'll see some more cold weather and snow in the mountain's so i can go play. well keep us posted cant wait to see that bad body up and running.

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:00 pm

Ok, I know everyone has been asking. To update, im a slacker at times and busy as hell the rest of the time. Currently, I have the 5.0, tranny, tcase all pulled, the d44 cut down and welded back together, the cut down long axle is cut and re-splined, all wiring and computer is taken out of the donor. The donor will be gone either monday or tuesday.

Then starts the rebuild of the b2. Its taken forever, but I truely see the end in sight....

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:36 pm

Update, Donor bronco is GONE! All parts taken off that I think (i hope) need. I will post more as the build up progresses.

FatMan · Post by **FatMan** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:58 am

good on ya now let's get HOT!!!

FatMan · Post by **FatMan** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:59 am

hey by the way are doing all this at once, or are you doing the axle swap first?

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:05 am

I will be installing the axle first then the motor. I have everything I need, its just a matter of getting it all setup and sliding it under...

DBrown · Post by **DBrown** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:13 am

the good thing is you will probably make quick progress with everything gutted and all your parts laying there. the axle will probably go in in about a day or two so that will make you feel like you are making good progress. any ideas on when you are going to get under way?

man, I am getting excited for you. I know how it feels to be on the verge of making the larger steps in a project

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:55 am

Well, I was going to start on it today and I still may. But I have to go to the airport to pick up my parents as I havent seen them in 2 years. They have been in Cambodia on a LDS mission and are finally back. So this week is kinda busy with visiting with them again. I still will get to some, just not a long time on the b2.

DBrown · Post by **DBrown** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:42 pm

I tend to get frustrated if I don't move fast.........but if you think about it, it is all one step at a time. as long as you keep plugging at it it will get there. when are you shooting to get it done?

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:12 pm

I want to have all the bugs worked out, and registered for the road (if possible, Utah is almost as bad as Ca.) before the easter Jeep Safari in Moab. Ideally this winter would be great so I can play in the snow.

Ranger Dave · Post by **Ranger Dave** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:53 pm

any finished pics

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:21 pm

Many things have happened since the start of the swap. I got as far as the D44 SAS done, and the motor is in place but I have to build the motor mounts. Currently the B2 is in the garage under a mound of stuff. This spring /summer we are set on getting the garage usable and then work on getting it all finished. The bad part is that I dont have the flexible schedule that I used to have at work. When things get back going again, I will finish this beast up.... (or sell it LOL)

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