The
project as it sits was Larry Rathburn's final project before he passed.
It was at Bruce Elder's showroom for a long while, before I got talked
into buying it last month by Brian Rhodes of Antique and Classic Automobiles. To be honest though, he didn't need to do much convincing. Larry did a nice job on the frame, body structure, and sourcing parts. It's an excellent starting point. There are very few areas that need reworking, and I'm excited to put my own ideas into it. One of the biggest changes is where Larry was modeling it after a 1939 production model, I'm going for the 1937 rally style of car DYL 469, often number 15.
The first step I'll be tackling is the engine and drivetrain. With the Jeep 4.0, I have ample information and parts to begin a minor teardown to asses its condition. Once I build it back up and clean it, I'll move to mounting the transmission, driveshaft, and rear differential. Once I'm confident in the placement, I'll move to the suspension and steering. I think that's a good starting point for my "to-do" list, which grows every day.
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Background and Plans
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Front Suspension
I've shifted focus now to the suspension. I figure I'd like a rolling chassis before anything else. I was told the front and rear ar...
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The project as it sits was Larry Rathburn's final project before he passed. It was at Bruce Elder's showroom for a long while, bef...
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I've shifted focus now to the suspension. I figure I'd like a rolling chassis before anything else. I was told the front and rear ar... -
As it sits, this is the intake that Larry began to fabricate. It's a double throttle body intake, custom made out of some flat stock a...
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