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Hi Gang, sorry it’s been so long🙁 I’ve just dug myself into the shop since the stupid virus began. I’m long overdue to post something. Oh, yes, it’s me Dne’ your hostess, author, DIY’er, painter, fabricator etc, with the start of a blog series on my recently acquired 1968 JEEP cj5 with the Dauntless V-6 (bought 2-8-2020). I specifically wanted the V6 for extra power vs the Hurricane F134 4 cylinder as what is in my brothers ’62 Willys. A bonus on my build is that it also has POWER STEERING~ of which I don’t think was a stock thing back in the day.
Let’s get into it!!!!;)
I don’t know what happens to things during their lifetime, but neglect comes to mind! This pic was a pic taken by the seller, still in New Mexico at this time.
Don’t worry, it will look much better in a few blogs! 😉
The fella (super nice guy), Curtis delivered the jeep to our home. He pulled a large trailer from New Mexico(Albuquerque) on his way to Atlanta. I paid an extra 350 for the service. At that time, it did run(poorly) but did made into my awesome CC&T shop where I immediatley began tearing it down.
Project began February 8, 2020 for this JEEP, that engine compartment and engine looks aweful!!
I already had a really nice engine stand ready and worked effortlessly to rotate the engine with the model T type handle. My Little MuIe II had no problem moving it as I needed it to;)
I wasn’t going to work on the engine right off as there was much to do before even getting to the engine. Like having nothing better to do and having a little left over scrap metal, I fabricated this engine stand to roll the long block around~ you know, a one time fabrication thing.
On March 24, 2020, I loaded it up using my ever so awesome Gantry crane into the back of my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500~ also an awesome vehicle~ beginning to be classic truck;) The machine shop had the engine back to me in about 14 days;)
The same machine shop did the overhaul on my engine as my brothers F134. They do really good work~ for about 1400 I know the engine will be ready when I’m ready for it;)
Below is my brother’s ’62 Willys F-134 engine. Probably weighs in about the same, but the V6 has an amazing amount of power!!
I won’t go into detail, but the bracketry for the power steering was fabricated using whatever I guess whomsoever could find! I spent the money to get the original(re-fabricated) power steering bracket and “other” to make it look like it’s supposed to be there~ right??
When I say the engine overhaul was 1400, that does not include break-in oil, water pump, new alternator, etc, let’s not forget the Novak headers of which will have its own blog;)
The two barrel carburetor was pretty messed up, but I did overhaul it and used some paint from Eastwood.com, carburetor paint and freshened it up like “new” or nice n used;) These carbs are quite expensive, even used/non-overhauled!
At this time, it’s obvious that the body/paint I have pretty much done with, but I’ll get into that later on. The engine is not running at this time neither cause the exhaust is not on yet.
I tell you, a project is never done even when it’s “done”~ I still have yet to make the air cleaner look new~
The distributor here is a factory Delco but I installed a Pertronix system and discarded the points and an upgraded coil. I did try an HEI (the large distributor), but did not like the look~ AT ALLLLLL~ It may be a fine distributor, but wasn’t slim n trim~ uh, like me! 😉
I can tell you, my precious viewers, the engine runs like a Bat out of Hell! It’s incredible! Ok, the garage is calling me so I have to say goodbye for now, but I’ll be back soon! Until then, have a super day! Just respond and let me know you all are still out there! 😉
dne’ of CC&T
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Great update as always. Don
Thanks Don! I hope to get a few more blogs out soon! Thanks again! dne’
Forever a fan. Love your project picks and the posts.
Thank you Ron, you really made my day!!!
dne’ 😉
The power steering bracket looks excellent! As does the rest of the project.
Thanks Gary, yes, that PS bracket is pretty cool, the original ones were aluminum prone to breaking, and almost impossible to find. The one pictured is crafted out of steel and should last, well, forever! 😉
dne’ 😉
keep them coming I am working on a 66 cj5 and need all the help i can get
Thank you Stephen! I recommend you join me on the EarlyCJ5.com (Ecj5) which talks about early jeeps, builds and questions and general discussion, Dauntless included, lots of great information, plus I’m on the forum fairly often;) Please join the site and introduce yourself and perhaps start a build thread on the site, you’ll get a lot of info! And mention me “Dne”, I’m pretty well known on the forum.
dne’ 😉
Love the Dauntless build. Would you mind sharing the engine paint used/brand? Looks beautiful.
HI Todd, thank you for the wonderful compliment! As for the color/brand, first off the color I chose is not the factory color for the engine. When I bought my Champion compressor, I liked the color on it so much that I painted my engine, and my brothers engine in that color. In fact I’ve painted a lot of my things here that color! 😉 Anyway, it’s name is following and can be bought on Amazon for a reasonable price.
dne’;)
Detroit Diesel Alpine Green Engine Enamel with Ceramic
Thank you so much. One more question if you don’t mind. When you had the overhaul as said on the Dauntless what did the machine/engine shop do, refinish the whole core? I love both the Hurricane and V6. Thanks
Hi Todd;) again;) I love answering questions~ The machine shop where I take my engines(see below) they do what they call a “refresh”, typically~ valve jobs, turn the crank, new pistons, bore if necessary. I really never ask! lol It’s basically a Long block; about 1400.00. They don’t put the entire engine back together, of course they install the heads, but didn’t adjust the valves for some reason this time. I had my intake blasted, got a new oil pickup tube, used the old timing cover, etc. They painted it a color that I didn’t like thus I painted the color you asked about previously. Just curious, but what is your Dauntless in?
dne’ 😉
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Thank you. It’s going into my 1959 Universal CJ5. Currently has the F-134. I’m familiar because I have a 53 CJ3B with a overdrive. Like you I wanted a little more speed for the hills around here and figured that would be the best swap. I love keeping it as close to stock as I can but with a few upgrades. Plus I love that V6. Thanks again.
Well, you’ve got a lot going on! I don’t think the V6 will just bolt up to a chassis which has the F-134. I’d like to invite you to join me on the http://www.EarlyCJ5.com forum. I’ve been on there for several years. A lot of good people with super information. I’m known as Dne007 and right now I’m in what’s called the Quitter club due to working on a ’72 Bronco. So, please join me on there and start a build thread when you deem ready for it;)
dne’
Yes, I will join up. For my CJ I plan to use the conversions offered by advance adapters to bring the T-90 and the Daunless together. I’m sure there is the muffler, radiator, motor mounts etc. I have see a lot of folks discuss this swap. I’m sure there is a lot more to it. All the more reason to join up haha. Thanks again.
Good luck Todd~ hope to see on the forum! look me up when you do.
dne’ 😉