CJ2A to MB Conversion

[ken]

I have an MB that my late uncle gave me. Unfortunately, only certain parts were salvagable. The engine is good but the T-84 transmission is shot. The chassis is rotted and too much welding was done to the front to add a very heavy snowplow. I saved all of the guages, the horn, steering and pedals and the front grill and lights are in good condition. The body and pretty much everything else is gone. I bought a whole mess of CJ2A parts, including a fairly good chassis and axels with hubs. I also got a good T-90 transmission and hood and fenders.

I really want to get an MB body because of the look (gas tank, glove compartment, rearseat, etc. I learned that I need to move the top shock absorber towers and two of the outrigger body connecterson the chassis. I also know that I need to cut larger holes in the floor for the T-90 transmission because it is longer and higher. A fellow named T. Thomas Carson wrote up conversion instructions that included these modifications and several others.

Does anybody have experience with a conversion like this and any advice?

Ken

[wesk]

Hello Ken,
Where did you find Carson's conversion notes?

[ken]

Jay, from Willys Overland sent them to me. I could send you a copy if you tell me how to get them to you...

[wesk]

The easy way would be to scan them if they are on paper and then email them to me. My email link is at the bottom of each of my posts.