Jeep J10 Build, 25 Years Off the Road, with a Bonus 5-speed and Engine Swap!

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2 жыл бұрын

This Jeep J-10 was last on the road in 1996, completely disassembled, and then sat for years. I piece it back together, adding a more modern engine and transmission in the process. I had a Dodge Magnum 5.2/318 with a NV3500, 5.9/360 with a 46RH, or a Ford 4.9/300 with a ZF 5-speed to choose from. Not much of the original Jeep worked, but I take a crack at getting it running and driving anyway!

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@jdubs-56 2 ай бұрын

This channel is a recent discovery. It's just genius, pure genius.

@juanpabloflores8179 2 ай бұрын

Same for me. It was the 2 u$s Wagoneer video that was recomended by YT, and from there I've been binge watching his videos.

@davestark2015 9 ай бұрын

A t shirt in November . As a Canadian i dream of that.

@1marcelfilms 4 ай бұрын

dont they wear tshirts even when its not even 15c there though?

@FixingWithFriends 4 ай бұрын

@@1marcelfilms Yes, and shorts

@jkutyna 3 ай бұрын

What the heck is so special about November? Every month is fine for a t shirt.

@johnwesner3935 4 ай бұрын

I bought a 1964 F100 about three years ago. My cab was on the chassis but everything else was in parts. Last registered in 1992. No motor or transmission. The guy I bought it from was the third guy to realize it was too big a project for them. I hauled it home Father's day 2021. I had a driving chassis by October 2021. My body was a rust belt nightmare. The outer skin was solid but everything else was a disaster. Body supports and floors, gone. Box floor, all box cross member supports and tailgate, gone. No motor, trans or driveshaft. The motor and transmission cross members, gone. No brakes. It did have cool retro Superior aluminum wheels!!😊 Found a 351 M with matching C6. Tore the engine down to make sure it was rebuildable and then bolted engine and trans together to mock up and fabricate cross members and make sure rad support and cab would fit. While the engine was in the machine shop, .030 over and head rebuild, I rebuilt the cab floor and front body supports. So far pretty easy!😊 A friend rebuilt the C6 and after engine reassembly they were mates and a driveshaft made. An aftermarket disc brake conversion had been installed poorly so that took some work. Anyway, I did have a driving chassis by October but it took the winter to complete the the remaining rust rebuilding. The outer shell looks like a "survivor" but the guts are anything but. Nice driver except the 8 mpg😢 I really enjoy watching your videos! Rhanks

@MrMopardude1988 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best channels on KZfaq by far! Thank you for the awesome content.

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! I sure appreciate it!

@MidnightPolaris800 2 жыл бұрын

Agree!!!

@rsprockets7846 2 жыл бұрын

@@LowBuckGarage sheesh what a messy shop! means you get work done .....looks good!

@georgeanglin4038 Жыл бұрын

Nice trick with the pilot block and hole saw.

@bobleeswoodshop7919 4 ай бұрын

I have subscribed , I have been watching A lot of your older videos ! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

@davidbeer 2 жыл бұрын

Jingoes ya been a busy bloke🇦🇺

@mikekemsley1531 4 ай бұрын

The best truck engine ever built for sure. Love your postings, its so much easier watching you do stuff than it is doing it myself. Thanks bunches!

@easydeon 2 жыл бұрын

LBG the master of make do with what you got or bodge one together.....my type of channel.

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 2 жыл бұрын

12:40 Fan? What do you need a fan for? Who needs a fan? You've already got all of us!

@michaelranasinghe3774 2 жыл бұрын

This was a thrill to watch. Please keep us posted with a part 2. A 300 powered j10 is just wild

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm working on the next video already!

@kingfloopy 2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting Jeep didn't change the radiator support from the Gladiator days and it still has all the cutouts for original light configuration.

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and apparently you can install the old grill right into it. Just cut off the spot welded tabs that hold on the new grill, and the old stuff (or reproduction parts) fit right in. I might do that someday...

@juanpabloflores8179 2 ай бұрын

I guess AMC didn't have the big budget the "big three" had, and had to keep reusing old tooling. That truck as cool as it is, looks dated for being a 1980 model (look at the roof line).

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 2 жыл бұрын

Rats on the glass......the rest looks absolutely perfect! This is going to be fun watching........loads of work for you. (But watching is a skill too)

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Its not work at all when its playing with toys, just lots of fun!

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 2 жыл бұрын

@@LowBuckGarage I was just thinking of you. I uploaded a video. A friend has a pile of these Hondas...may not be your cup of tea but for some reason I imagined you having a blast with one of these cars.

@OldCarGarageUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Cool build, always love watching your videos to see how you engineer solutions to problems.

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that!

@MidnightPolaris800 2 жыл бұрын

This guys a fricken legend

@andrewdiez8353 2 жыл бұрын

Legit J10s rule

@FixingWithFriends 4 ай бұрын

Even unassembled this is so much better condition than mine! hahaha 🤦‍♀

@kamoboko86 2 жыл бұрын

I love this guy! Make it work, and have fun doing it. Job done

@kennetholiver5933 2 жыл бұрын

Wow way to save another great one look forward to see the next episode!

@ronjones1077 Жыл бұрын

My basic problem is lack of mechanical/ electrical knowledge. Also I don’t understand females, but that’s a different story. My strong points are paint and design. I’m pretty good slinging mud too. Put together a Frankenstein something and venture “North to Alaska” and lend a hand. That big old bus would work dandy. I’ve got around 50 vehicles from a 1936 Cord, 47 V12 Continental, 59 Cad limo, 40 Packard limo and 11 t-birds and some Vettes and Pontiacs. Take your pick on what comes first! Love your channel.

@jarednichs3450 2 жыл бұрын

Loving this project, i have to get ready for school now but i will continue the video when i get home👍👍👍

@shawnmrfixitlee6478 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best trucks ever made was the J10 & to find one that low mile and rust free is awesome ! .. ENJOYED

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it! I was just in the right place at the right time and willing to take on a project in many pieces scattered across two states...

@shawnmrfixitlee6478 2 жыл бұрын

@@LowBuckGarage Well worth it , Great old truck !! Thanks again..

@bobbates7343 8 ай бұрын

You sure are an innovative guy. I sure would like to see that truck be totally daily driver ready . Would be cool to see that. My first auto. was a Jeep J 10

@ronnythompson9115 2 жыл бұрын

@Low-Buck Garage - Very impressed how you cobbled together most of the parts you had and made a run and drive out of a pile of parts. Really wish to a little wire wheeling, degreasing and a light sprits of black paint. But I guess if you live in the desert it really doesn't matter much. You had perfect access before the body was on.

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It probably didn't show well on camera, but the previous owner had done some painting on the frame a decade or two ago. It was covered with years of dirt and was getting some surface rust, but its in good shape and now that its covered with a body it won't get any more rust here.

@RobertFay Жыл бұрын

*- James, your stuff is way more fun than any other 'garage' channel. This puzzle piece job is super.*

@stevevogelman3360 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel. The foot powered valve spring compressor was genius.

@FarmerTed 2 жыл бұрын

Another win congratulations and happy holidays!

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and happy holidays to you too!

@jeffreybrianring6392 Жыл бұрын

Ur inginuity is just amazing, if I had 10 percent of ur knowledge I'd be a lot better off, love watching ur videos.

@StewsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome truck! Body is in really nice shape as well. I had a 75 J10 with the 360, auto, and full time 4 wheel drive. It was a tank but had a fair bit of rust already, even had Flintstone floorboards! Lol, great trucks though, I have fond memories of it (other than the amount of gas it burned).

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm curious how this one will do on fuel, the OD should help, but that 300 is not known for being efficient...

@StewsChannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@LowBuckGarage Probably be average truck mpg. I believe mine was horrible because of the full time 4X4. Mine had air lockers on it as well, the knob for it was in the glove box. I like your choice for the engine, those 300's run forever. Definitely a fun truck though, wish I still had mine!

@printer1105 Жыл бұрын

I dont think there is anything you cant fix. Ive been watching your channel now for about a year and am amazed at the fixes you come up with. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the great videos. From Mckinney Tx.

@Gmcworrior1 2 жыл бұрын

Ok as many pieces as it is, and how great everything looks.... u got a hell of a deal.

@brianholland2916 8 ай бұрын

Love this channel!! Gotta have fun!

@rogerp448 11 ай бұрын

I'am your new fan! I love to watch your videos. You are a master finding solutions for any type of mechanical and fabrication situations. I learn a lot from you. Greetings from Puerto Rico!

@OpieDogie 2 жыл бұрын

Nice truck!! Those old gladiators are beauties.

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn't want to see it being sold for parts, I had to go through the process of getting it back on the road.

@jacobfreeman6625 2 жыл бұрын

It's great to see another J truck coming back to life I have a 80 J10 I'm 1 ton swapping because the AMC 20 "heavy" has lost the axle shaft 3 times so I'm going D60 front D70 rear and call it a day

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I'll keep an eye out for that, what size tires are you running?

@jacobfreeman6625 2 жыл бұрын

@@LowBuckGarage all stock running 31's with the same modular wheels as yours with the spring over to fit the D60 I'm figuring on trying 33's

@jacobfreeman6625 2 жыл бұрын

The first time was due to warn parts second time totally my fault and third time axle slid out of the bearings so it wasn't due to larger tires

@jjock3239 Жыл бұрын

Great project. It was enjoyable watching you solve all the problems associated with doing a swap.

@xijinpingsfavoritehemorrho1328 2 жыл бұрын

My kind of fabrication. Great problem solving, love to see old iron moving again.

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like it!

@user-rw8fy4cf3d Жыл бұрын

You put Stuff together like a Boss! Love the channel! Wish youda kept the International!

@dr.danchallice3888 Жыл бұрын

Just started watching your videos. You are quite the engineer at figuring things out and fixing almost anything. A true budget build show! Not only that but we can call this a comedy show as well, as you throw out some zingers! You kind of remind me of the Canadian duct tape guy Red Green, only your projects become fully functional (well, most of the time!).

@LowBuckGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@vancemacd6315 9 ай бұрын

Your an automotive evil genius. Nice work man.

@oneproudchump8457 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 63 Gladiator and it’s a some assembly required type vehicle. Your video gives me hope in resurrecting it with similar engine options (327sbc, 5.7 hemi, and a MCB W126 Diesel). I don’t want to spend any more than I have to to get it on the road. Point being it’s gonna be built on the cheap for maximum fun. You channel is my favorite. Thanks for post this build. Best-

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that! The diesel sounds interesting, is that the OM603? More power than the OM617, so it would be better for the full size truck. Though if you're going for wheelspin, the hemi would be a lot of fun...

@oneproudchump8457 2 жыл бұрын

@@LowBuckGarage it’s the OM617. Not really looking for a barn burner, but something really cool to drive around on the weekends. I think the OM617 will do the trick. 🤞Anyways, I really like your channel and I wish YT would spotlight more channels like yours. Just dudes talking cars, spinning wrenches and having fun. As for me I’ve had a number of classic cars, that didn’t go very fast. But in my own theory, you don’t have to go fast to have fun! Best to you and your channel. 👍

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@oneproudchump8457 I like your attitude, I completely agree! The OM617 is a great motor, they run forever, but they need to rev pretty high for a diesel. I spent a while with a W123/OM616 (4cyl version of OM617), and I spent a lot of time in the 4K+ RPM range just pushing a mid-size car. FWIW, on a FSJ I'd go with one of your V-8 options. They'll be less work to install (unless you have an oil pan solution already) and probably more fun to drive. But the OM617 in a FSJ would be cool, no doubt about that!

@scottgm321 Жыл бұрын

What a great video. I’m glad I found you. Awesome truck.

@LowBuckGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you like it!

@jdfmfb03 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video👍🏁🇺🇸

@deepbludude4697 2 жыл бұрын

You should have that back together n purrin by Friday beer call (desert time) Love that 300=6 and zf5 nice job!

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think this drive train will make it a good workhorse, I'm looking forward to putting it to use...

@MidnightPolaris800 2 жыл бұрын

You channel is quickly becoming my favorite one. Watched the whole thing

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm glad you like it!

@bradkay9538 Жыл бұрын

Great job Love the truck.

@anthonysalazar2283 2 жыл бұрын

Nice J-Tank I'm sure you bought that truck in Las Cruces NM I've seen it before and congratulate you on buying it. Was sad to see it sitting there. Cant wait to see what you do with it!

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It probably is the one you saw, most of it was there, but I had to go to Colorado to pick up the rest of it. It ended up arriving on two different trailers and a pick-up bed full.

@corydriver7634 2 жыл бұрын

It actually does make sense, that’s what scares me.

@brianholland2916 8 ай бұрын

I wish my i had a guy like this for a dad!

@dirk4926 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to have one as clean as that

@rcpmac Ай бұрын

When you put the fender and door on and did a test closing, I realized that your panel gaps were closer and more even than a new Cybertruck!!

@krafty65 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent episode, as always. Love your projects!

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@cmac956 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, that 300 ford 6 cylinder is a good motor . there" s alot of after market support for it .you could hop it up some ,cam fuel injection ect .and make more power , and torque, good job, I like those trucks .

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I've never actually had one before, but from the reputation I think I'll like it. I'm looking forward to getting it on the road!

@cmac956 2 жыл бұрын

@@LowBuckGarage have fun with it

@CasperRc81 2 жыл бұрын

You have a brilliant mind sir thank you for sharing

@daviddamico4288 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@landontesar3070 2 жыл бұрын

Good call on the Ford motor and a great transfer case. That was the original combination for Jtruck.

@stantilton2191 3 ай бұрын

you hit that one out of the park. Love the old Jeeps!

@lloydernst992 Жыл бұрын

Very good amazing to see it all come together, well done.

@LowBuckGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@davechambers5387 2 ай бұрын

you sound northeastern . but clearly , you are somewhere out west . cool channel . i love it .

@robertburns3014 5 ай бұрын

That old Jeep pick-up looks like a truck ought to look!

@Mattmazz77 Жыл бұрын

It would be crazy if that's how all cars are sold.

@vintagetintrader1062 2 жыл бұрын

You usually don’t get such a easy run with doing a complete engine/gearbox swap, well that’s my experience.

@SpinandThrowDiscGolf Жыл бұрын

That is insanely cool

@mickwtaylor438 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff again!!! Been binge watching your vids :)

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@johnsmart3587 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks.

@Iowa599 Жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah! Half-way assembled!

@larryalexander4833 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving . Going to be a cool truck ! Keep us posted ps fill in those cut corners lol 👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏🙏👍

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too! I think brakes are my next step, as I almost hit the fence on that drive...

@coleguisto6916 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Very inspiring.

@kirbyhans5261 5 күн бұрын

We both said " It looks like A.T.F." at the same time....😂 *edit* the hole saw trick was genius.

@dustytrailscactusron 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@talltom1129 4 ай бұрын

This FINALLY got into my feed, 2 yrs late! Had to comment so your monetization thingy kicks in, and am looking forward to your latest. Let's see what else KZfaq sends me of yours, since I'm a subscriber for a while now.

@jerrybigrig9475 Жыл бұрын

That's a win.. 😎👍😎

@jhoncho4x4 Жыл бұрын

1980 is a special year for the J trucks; last year for the cab brow and first year for driver side drop front axle. TT Fabworks makes a nice SOA front / shackle bracket flip rear, lift kit. 6" of lift with flat stock springs, that ride nice vs arched lift springs. Crossover steering, completes the conversion. My 76 J20 rode better and retained it's 3/4 ton springs, after conversion.

@staninjapan07 4 ай бұрын

Genius!

@davidcurry9292 4 ай бұрын

I’ve got a 1977 rolling chassis jeep truck ,258 straight six standard transmission, Needs a radiator and steering column. Haven’t got a body or bed though lol

@TXCherokee 3 ай бұрын

Rolling Coal. Love it

@terrysmith8714 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. I like toe 300 I6 Ford as well.

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@randynew758 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't count them but damn there was a bunch of commercials in there, other than that good episode.

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, I don't have control over how many they put in there. I'll try to fit in good enough content to make it worth sitting through them...

@davidwanzer8293 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@larspederson1451 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great project!!! Looking forward to seeing more 😊

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, already working on getting it roadworthy!

@jackrichards1863 2 жыл бұрын

You must have about the best truck in America. It's practically brand new. And not powered by a jeep engine. Win !

@nb7466 3 ай бұрын

I know those have low end torque. We had one in a 95 f150. They run forever. I believe it's a Mazda transmission. It got stuck in 5th gear and I was still able to drive home.

@bootlegviedos4557 Жыл бұрын

0:24 Heh, looks like you got the Jeep, Radar sent piece by piece to the states in MASH.

@j.danaclark2166 4 ай бұрын

Do the 300! They are indestructible.

@terrywebb8636 4 ай бұрын

Nothing to complain about, i would drive it, as a weekend vehicle.

@matthewb8229 Ай бұрын

Someone HAS to have already make a joke about getting this wicked truck from Ikea.

@TSWorks8617 2 жыл бұрын

Please name it the JERD 🤣

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I like that!

@JeanMorisset-ii7hs Жыл бұрын

Bravo 😮

@pomnichowski 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful 🖐

@thehypermoth Ай бұрын

my summer car alternate universe

@4x4ManiacBadTimeGarage 2 жыл бұрын

niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@seanmartinez2332 Жыл бұрын

This guy is macguyer!

@johndii2194 2 жыл бұрын

I keep watching your videos and I keep asking myself "Who the Hell is This Guy?". 😅😁😃

@bah3555 4 ай бұрын

Hello there! My real name is Herbert Flywheel. I get a bit cranky from this content 😂😂

@XUncleBossX 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a windmill made out of a 50 gallon drum on your roof? Would love to know more about whatever it is!!

@LowBuckGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! I originally built it to power an air pump, but couldn't get the pressure I wanted. I've been toying with hooking up a car alternator to it and seeing what it can do...

@CMacT-gq7rb 4 ай бұрын

I'm no mechanic. but I think anyone working on that vehicle would be like "what the heck is going on?"

@markvisconti4507 Жыл бұрын

You find some great stuff in New Mexico!!! Nicely done. I had one of these with a 401, blue & white, and stupidly didn't keep it. BTW, really enjoying your channel and your pragmatic approach. Grew up with Willys/Jeeps, still have 3 now and you are giving me inspiration to get these running again. Thank you.

@rickzauner 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was all for the Ford anyway. It will be a good truck

@dws2313 Жыл бұрын

The TFI module bypass interests me. Could you explain more, please?

@LowBuckGarage Жыл бұрын

Basically the TFI module is an on/off switch, and you can trigger the negative terminal on the coil to get spark. Its a bad idea, though, because those distributors have no advance in them, they need the computer for that. You have just one timing setting, but an engine needs the timing to advance is the RPM increases. It will never run well. I've already swapped that distributor for a mechanical advance one with a duraspark, I just haven't finished the video on it yet.

@landontesar3070 2 жыл бұрын

T18/D20 in mine is quite short