CJ-7ga gets it's heart transplant, finally

[Tex_50613]

well tonight I started putting the 468ci GM Performance big block in the CJ-7ga after 2 years on the engine stand and 4 years of the Jeep being torn down, got the motor and trans hanging in the engine bay and ready to build mounts
Here's a build sheet of what's going on with it:
vehical: 1970's (actual year un-known licenced as a 79 but there was no vin anywhere on it) Jeep CJ-7
Motor: 468ci GM Performance big block truck motor, Edelbrock Performer intake and matched cam,
Trans: SM 265 (?) 3 speed + granny
T-case: NP 205 Devorced (Drivers side drop, un-known oragin)
Front axel: Ford Dana 60
rear axel: Sterling 70
Tires: used 38/12.5/16.5 Super swamper tsl bias
other Distinguishing features: the inside and outside of the body tub is plated with 7ga AR steel
anyway here's a couple of pics of the mess

[Tex_50613]

the angle iron bolted to the front is just a safety because I had to adjust the cherrypicker