SM420's

[Lyle]

Hey Tim,

There's two SM420's out on ebay right now, and one is in PA! Check here --> cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?viewItem&item=1856254287

Also, came across this site with good info on the swap. You probably already have this link, but thought I'd pass it along just in case:
www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/sm420.htm

Lyle

[Lyle]

What about the U-Wrench-It place in Va Beach? Big J, have you noticed any pre '67 Chevy trucks out there on your visits?

[BIG J]

i'll check next time i go out there; probably sunday or monday

BIG J

[A "CJ"]

I saw them, thanks.

tim

[jeeepxj]

That's still the deepest 1st geared tranny, I believe. But I think the parts are getting harder and harder to find, according to other boards and magazines. I think someone would be better off scoring a SM465. Just a thought.

craig

[A "CJ"]

true, don't remember off the top of my head but the 465 is considerably longer than the 420. Your right about the parts being scarce, sure would be cool to get a hold of one with the 7 to 1 first gear....

[Lyle]

Hi Tim,

Take a look at that Novak link in the first post in this topic. Lots of info in their Knowledge Base link. Looks like the 465 is 12"L x 18"H while the 420 is 10.4" x 17". Lots of info there about conversion considerations depending on what you're mating it to.

[BroknCJ]

I lucked out and picked up a sm465 not too long ago. You can find them if you look around...still need to find a bell housing for it...Tho I'm considering selling the TJ and going back to a CJ-7. Especially after the fiasco I went thru at the dealership last week.-Ken

[BIG J]

that's the way to do it; sell the TJ then you'd have 10Gs to build a CJ and an Early Bronco

[BroknCJ]

Exactly ;D

[jeeepxj]

Which one will get built first, Mel's EB, or your CJ ??

craig

[BroknCJ]

Mine of course