So yeah, I did this. AMC 258, TF-727, right-hand drive. Runs and drives nicely. Could use a brake job. I think it's drums all the way around, so maybe the brakes are just crappy to begin with. Still has the mail tray up front. Manual steering.
Short term: put a couple more seats in it. Long term, maybe drop in a narrow track Dana 30 and convert it to four wheel drive. If you have any Jeep seats sitting around, let me know.
1978 DJ-5
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Re: 1978 DJ-5
Looks like a fun project.
It's hip to be square!!! []lllll[] NVRDUN9 93 YJ SOA XJ spring stretch, High pinion 9" rear Detroit locker, Dana 44 front ARB locker, 4.56 gears, Sanden OBA, Warn M8274 winch, 36" Iroks, Turtle enterprises swing out tire carrier