Chop Top II

[CheapThrillB2]

New Project....not for me.

started life as a 84 or 85 B2, not sure. It came pre-chopped. No engine, trans or tcase.

Here it was as I started it today.

I installed the leafs and rear axle just to get the frame mobile.

Installed 4.0L (which turns out the left frame motor mount isn't where it needs to be for a 4.0L when it orig had a 2.8L). A m5ord and a 1354M.

Body and frame connected. Its getting a 3" BL as well.

And the engine bay currently

This gonna be a quick build, I am doing this part. Then my buddy is taking posseision and he'll do the brakes, susp, and axles.

 

[94Rangeron37s]

yes i was working on posting as i was told this was posted.. soon to have tons and 37" or bigger tires..

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Was hoping to get the wiring done today and the dash swap. But I've been sick the last few days fighting off a cold but woke up this morning with it full blast.

But did manage to get some done, got the old stuff tore out and just need to install the explorer dash, wiring, column, and bracket.

 

[CheapThrillB2]

Forgot to take a pic, but the 91 explorer dash is installed and the steering column etc is as well, under hood wiring set-up. Engine starts and runs.

94Rangeron37s picked it up tonight to bring it home and start the susp/axles install.

 

[94Rangeron37s]

home safe and sound almost lost the gas tank on the way but i caught it just in time to get it strapped in and made the long drive home.. will post pics of its current state tomrrow

 

[alboy79]

this project sucks.

 

[94Rangeron37s]

this project sucks.

now that is some Jackassery right there its just began...

 

[alboy79]

how do i get those cool SAS bars under my name.... and send me a sweet pic of my ranger for my avitar... not that gay one thats in yours...

wait i got one nevermind.

 

[94Rangeron37s]

didnt get any new pics but its in the garage and ready to start the build pictures soon..

 

[alboy79]

now get my truck off your avitar...

 

[alboy79]

seriously

 

[CheapThrillB2]

 

[94Rangeron37s]

not much time for up dates its still sitting in the same spot it was after i got it home. the diesel needs my attention before the snow flies. also with going back to work im limited.. i really need to get the diesel squared away and then once i get my front end i can go to town..

 

[94Rangeron37s]

finaly an update not really much of one but some pics i took of the b2 in its current state in my pole barn with the front 60 mocked under it with the rear stretched to where i will end up with a 102-103" wheel base on 60s and 37-40 inch tires

 

[NMB2]

you dont need that dana60 dude. your'e only unning like 30's. Just give it to me instead

 

[7.5L_STX]

thats a nice shop you got there, i would love to work on my truck in there instead of outside in the snow, and on special occasions in a cold ass garage that is too short for my truck.. gotta put 31's on it just to get it in there.

 

[7.5L_STX]

oh and nice progress by the way, keep up the good work.

 

[SnC RangeR]

thats a sweet lookin project i luv chop tops i wish there were more!

p.s. haters gunna hate

 

[94Rangeron37s]

update with bigger tired pics for the haters of my 30's

 

[kemicalburns]

looken great. i so badly want to get a B2 and build like this. keep up the good work