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sm420 floor cover

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 59willys, Aug 12, 2011.

  1. Aug 12, 2011
    59willys

    59willys Member

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    does anyone have any tips or pictures of how to fabricate a tunnel cover over the sm420 tranny in a cj5? Thanks
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    a search should reveal a member who used a T400 auto trans pan if I recall, modified of course.
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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  4. Aug 12, 2011
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Scott Milliner did something like that for an SM 465. I was thinking old baking pans could work as well as many have a flange with a rolled edge for strength and co
    E in all kinds of sizes. Some fab work will still be necessary
     
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  5. Aug 13, 2011
    59willys

    59willys Member

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    thanks for the info guys
     
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  6. Aug 14, 2011
    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

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    I used a pan from a TH350 transmission.
    [​IMG][/IMG]
     
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    jeep67

    jeep67 Member

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    I used the bottom of a large ammo (50-cal.) can to fab one up.
     
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    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I used the side of a home AC unit to fab my T18 cover
     
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