76 j20 pickup, any Idia what its worth?

[cambam]

Does anyone know anything about this truck? Will the axels work in my cj? is it a good swap? Or should I just sell the whole truck?

 

[Tacoma]

it's worth a little, sure, if it's in good shape. They've got dana 60 rears, 44 fronts, 8lug... maybe a 401 if you're lucky, uhmmm a TH400 or some reasonable manual... you can sell the bed if it's in good shape to the FSJ guys.....

pics? details? details AND pics??

 

[cambam]

It has the 401, and runs great. The tranny is an auto. the guy I bought it from said a turbo 400 (or something). I really bought it for the axels. I wanted to put them under my 81 cj7, but now I think they may be to wide. the body is rusted, and not in very good shape. I will try to get pictures posted soon

 

[Tacoma]

The axles ARE too wide. Dont' let that stop you though, seriously.

The TH400 can be rebuilt w/a GM output shaft, say a nice 32spl, very cheaply.


want to sell the engine?

 

[bobdog]

At least the body is in bad shape. I hate seeing all the Jeep trucks being thrown away just so the axles can be put under CJ, YJ or TJs. I cant remember the last time I saw a nice J truck on the road and it is sad. I say sell the truck whole to someone that would like to fix it up. The 401 would be a great swap for your CJ the axles would be fine if you want that width but any common mid 70s 3/4ton Chevy will provide pigs that are better.

 

[hammerhead]

J-20s do have the larger 3 1/2" Saginaw steering box compared to the more common 3 1/8". Bolt on steering upgrade if you have Sag PS.

 

[cambam]

Will this trans bolt up to my dana 300 t case?

 

[Tacoma]

It miiiiggght... do you have the Quadratrac POS or a Dana 20?

The Quadratrac trucks will have a useless 10spline TH400 ouput, the Dana 20's are supposed to have 32spl. I can't confirm that because I've never seen one.

The new shaft is like $60 or something, plus either paying someone to do it or pulling the trans subassemblies out to swap it.


so... Dana 20 or Quadratrac???

 

[cambam]

It has the quadratrac.

 

[Tacoma]

well there ya go. You'll have to swap output shafts at least. I am not sure if the Dana20 and Dana 300 adapters are the same or not. If you look around for a late 60's/early 70's (like, pre74) Wagoneer, most of those were automatics, and had the Dana 20. I'll keep my eyes open around here.

 

[cambam]

Thhanks for your help! now you've got me thinking about putting the motor, and trans in my cj. What do you think?

 

[Tacoma]

I think yeah, take care of that tranny issue, and have at it!

if you've got a manual in the CJ now, you might have some length-related issues. Check all the trans lenghts and go from there.

 

[cambam]

I took the truck to my mechanic to have him check the compression. It came back good, all but one cilender mesured 115. The other was like 95. ( Is that good?) My only question is, If I swap the motor, am I going to be kicking myself for not just spending the cash, and putting in the fuel injected vortec? Or should I just buy the fuel injection for this motor? BUILDING A JEEP IS SO CONFUSING!! I am just trying to figure out the best option for the cash I have.

I have also thought about selling the whole truck, and putting the money into other things. (Like axels that arent so wide.) is it worth $1000. ?

Lets hear Everyones input.

 

[Tacoma]

It might be, running.

401's go for $500 and up on Tha Ebay, though your's with the jacked up cylinder might have some trouble getting there.

 

[cambam]

I would sell it for a grand, but otherwise I think I will just take what I want, and part out the rest.