- City
- Galivants Ferry
- State
- SC
The CJ8 that I purchased has a 4 cylinder lightweight 4 speed. The drive train runs good no problems. Still trying to have a plan. (Frame is #1 on my radar now.)
My wife ask about wanting an Automatic transmission (cringe), but what the heck. Its just gonna be a Beach buggy.
So I've been looking at swaps..... I keep telling myself KISS.
Would a 258 engine with paired automatic swap be the easiest? I'm thinking yes.
If so what years and what vehicles to look for in wrecking yards that would be simplistic since electronic are not my best subject.
Once I get a frame I plan on building rolling frame ready for my body, so engine and transmission would be installed in frame before body installed.
My wife ask about wanting an Automatic transmission (cringe), but what the heck. Its just gonna be a Beach buggy.
So I've been looking at swaps..... I keep telling myself KISS.
Would a 258 engine with paired automatic swap be the easiest? I'm thinking yes.
If so what years and what vehicles to look for in wrecking yards that would be simplistic since electronic are not my best subject.
Once I get a frame I plan on building rolling frame ready for my body, so engine and transmission would be installed in frame before body installed.