Yes. All American.

At the moment, just kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nb2pedd7zJOzYYk.html and kzfaq.info?o=U&video_id=o_YDrdRQEVU

It was intended when we did this one and the truck is finished with a new bed and a 12,000 lb winch, but the owner/builder has been serving his country in the USAF and we haven't done another... yet.

Well... first of all if someone is considering _this_ swap, XJ's don't have frames. They are unibody construction, so there is no choice to be made. Additionally, and it's a personal thing, I'm not a fan of frames that don't match-up with the underside of the body, especially on lifted vehicles where the frame is so visible. It's a small matter I guess, but if you've ever looked at something that was put on a Square Body Blazer frame you look at it and immediately think, "It's on a Blazer." because of all the weird gaps. A lot of really fun stuff has been built that way... just a matter of personal preference. The argument for the other side would be newer frames are usually already "boxed" in from the factory and therefore stronger just as they come, but we like welding.

I'm sure you've figured it out by the time we've gotten around to replying, but for future readers we did measure how much the XJ came up when we removed the powertrain to accommodate a like amount but forget the actual number by now.

Nope. We used what was available to us at the time and fabricated/adjusted accordingly.

Sure did! We expect a lot of "shoulda done this" or "shoulda done that"... we've gotten it along the way in from people who drop by regarding the engine choice, and some other components too. As it is, it's a great platform to start with and he'll be able to upgrade this thing however he desires as life goes along.

Sure did! The builder-man used what was available to him at the time and makes updates as time goes on. Meanwhile... he's driving it! :^D

Maybe one of those will be next... and you'll see it being redone while in a Jeep shirt. ;^}

WOW! That kid has incredable talent.Nice to see a kid useing his hands and mind!Need awhole lot more like him.Bet he would be agreat Marine!

Shame you don't get information before forming an opinion.

Trust me, even with the old 6 cylinder Super Hurricane motor, the Jeep truck is too slow and heavy on gas, making it unusable. Been thinking of stripping my 4.0 WJ to do the same!

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Agree to disagree.

The funniest thing about Mr. Newkirk;s offhand comment is the Willys engine failed and was replaced by the original owner at only 53, 442 miles, less than a 1/3 of what was on the donor 4.0 before our rebuild and less than a 1/4 of what was on the owner's replacement 1954 Flathead Chrysler Spitfire 6 when we pulled it (50+ years later in still running condition) at 1:25+ in the video... BUT hey, anyone is entitled to spread all the misinformation they want without proper investigation in the name of fact these days.