I am about to resurrect my Heep after sitting for a year, due to multiple issues. This list is both to ask questions/opinion and for me to document what I am going to do.
Soon to be fixed:
1.) rusted frame... Will be replacing the whole inside wall on the drivers side from the firewall back to above the rear axle(where it was repleced before I bought it). What size plate should I use? I know the plates should be shaped, and welded by a certified welder. Will be taking body off to make easier.2.) Replacing leaking(atleast 1 qt of oil per 150 miles), tired(85K miles and a bunch of blow by) 258 with a freshly rebuilt 4.2 out of a '89 Wrangler. Will be using my old carb, and swapping the flywheel.
3.) Rear brakes need refreshing. I know I need atleast shoes, but I also have another idea... Will the brakes from a '75 CJ5 Dana 44 swap over to the Dana 30?(I have a complete Dana 44 in the garage with brand new brakes that I could scavenge) (I would swap it in but it is set for spring over and I am not ready to lift it yet)4.) Possibly painting the faded fiberglass body(supposed to be red but is a nice PINK.) Any prep I should do before I paint it? I will be using rattle cans, so I know it won't come out perfect but don't want it to peel or something becase I missed a simple step.)
5.) Fix leaking T5 Transmission. It leaks due to a broken bolt in the case, and figure I should replace seals while I have the chance. I see a Front Bearing Retainer seal, and a Rear output shaft seal listed. Anything else I should do?6.) Fix leaking Dana 300 Transfer case. Not exactly sure where it is leaking so figure I wil replace the seals also. I see a Gasket & Seals kit listed. Anything else I should do?
7.) Possibly swapping in a used CenterForce clutch. Mine has slipped a bit in the past and figure I might as well while I am in there.8.) Hopefully diagnosing fuel gauge issue.
9.) replace a bad rear brake light that is all corroded inside and not working.Thanks for reading my rambling list...
Oh yeah I hope to get all of this done by winter.
Aaron