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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 4:29 pm
by Phillippi
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.

Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 12:51 am
by FatMan
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.

Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 1:16 am
by Phillippi
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.

Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 1:24 am
by FatMan
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.

Back from the dead!!!

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:00 pm
by Phillippi
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.... :D

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:36 pm
by Phillippi
Update, Donor bronco is GONE! All parts taken off that I think (i hope) need. I will post more as the build up progresses.

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:58 am
by FatMan
good on ya now let's get HOT!!! :finger:

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:59 am
by FatMan
hey by the way are doing all this at once, or are you doing the axle swap first?

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:05 am
by Phillippi
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...

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:13 am
by DBrown
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 :cool:

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:55 am
by Phillippi
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.

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:42 pm
by DBrown
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?

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:12 pm
by Phillippi
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.

Re: SWAP start (finally)

Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:53 pm
by Ranger Dave
any finished pics

Re: SWAP start (finally)

Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:21 pm
by Phillippi
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)