Mods
Chevy 366, NP228 transfer case, 4 inch lift, MT's, bumpers that were custom built for the US Forest Service (the rear bumper doubles as an air tank), custom roof rack with train horns
Build story
I got my Wagoneer, also known as "Shaggy" my junior summer of high school. I traded two four wheelers, that I got from fixing up a riding mower, for it. I had no clue what it even was, I just thought it looked cool. I got it running good and drove it for a couple thousand miles, then something in the transmission went kaboom. That started the process of where it is now. I bought a parts Wagoneer from which I planned to swap the drivetrain into mine. I found on Craigslist a "454 and Allison transmission". It ad stated it was in a P30 Van and that was it. I loaded up my tools and drove about an hour and a half and spent 5 hours pulling what turned out to be a Chevy 366 and Allison 545A transmission. Got it back, sold the trans, and that's where the fun began. I adapted the 366 to my original 727 transmission and NP219 transfer case. Never again will I do this but I did it so I wouldn't have to mess with driveshafts and what not. My biggest hurtle was motor mounts. I built "adapters" to use with my stock perches. I built them from motor mount plates I got from a Chevy 4.3 V6 I found down a forest service road, flat stock, square tubing, and a blown out piece of an 18 wheeler tire I found on the side of the road. I also had to figure out the cooling system being as that I could not fit a mechanical fan. The coolest system is Frankensteined from many hoses, steel water pipe, three electric fans, and AC vent hood louvers. The second transmission didn't last but 40 miles, nor did the NP219, it blew a chunk out the side. I'm now on my third 727 (727's are JUNK), and third transfer case, as well as other parts. I like to full pin wheel it. As far as other stuff on it goes, its got a 4 inch lift with 31"s, bumpers, and a roof rack. The bumpers weigh 500lbs and are made from 1/2' steel, the rear bumper holds 4 gallons or air that run my train horns. The roof rack was custom built from Ford van ladder racks and a hanging garage storage shelf someone threw out. It's one heck of a rig to drive, it road trips great (even with single digit mpg, but who cares?) and will go anywhere a TJ or JK will. Seriously, it shocks everyone. It's got 2.72 axle gears so it cruises great but lacks low end power... soon to change. I built this thing on a very tight high school budget; I did a great deal of bartering to get the parts I needed.This Jeep was what got me into the mechanical and automotive world in general, it has taught me most everything I know about cars, trucks, and Jeeps, and it's brought so many great people into my life. The good times and story with Shaggy goes on...