1983 Chevy John Deere Re-power

[Randallsauto93]

Thanks for the feedback! Some guys I talk to about this project either love it, or think it's silly. Time will tell, haha.

Picked up a John Deere flywheel & GM clutch for the project, but as you can see, the input shaft pilot bearing was looking pretty small compared to the bore in the center of the JD flywheel. Had my local machine shop turn out an adapter, & we are back in business.

[Randallsauto93]

Moving along. After cutting out 2 cross members, fabricating a new front cross member, & fabricating motor mounts, the power plant & drive train are now in their final resting spot. Right away I discovered that with the stock suspension, the engine oil pan was resting on the front deferential. Nothing a lift kit wont take care of! The 1985 cab was pulled off of the frame, & scrapped. Since It was very rusty & had no title, I was on the search for a donor truck to donate a body for this project. stay tuned!

[cochino12]

I'll be following along

[daddyjeep]

Originally Posted by Randallsauto93

Thanks for the feedback! Some guys I talk to about this project either love it, or think it's silly. Time will tell, haha.

Of course it is silly... That is what makes it so great.

Are you putting a top coat over the POR15? That stuff is not UV stable and will turn chalky without a top coat.

[Randallsauto93]

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Of course it is silly... That is what makes it so great.

Are you putting a top coat over the POR15? That stuff is not UV stable and will turn chalky without a top coat.

Yes, I do plan on painting over the POR15, I just have not gotten that far yet. I have heard that this about the paint from a lot of people though. Thanks for the feedback!