Okay....so ANYBODY who can offer sound advice. Start throwing out ideas for the driveline.....what can and cannot be done with relative ease. This will be by far my biggest learning curve. I can appreciate the "originality" of putting AMC components in. But I'm sure there are pros and cons....likewise with getting a Chevy small block and trans and retrofitting it. Here's some factors....I'm a little underwhelmed with the specs of the AMC engines. I think the 304 is rated at ~155 HP, I'm unsure what kind of mileage I could expect....And I'm not sure about finding someone locally who can help me in a pinch. If the goal was a full on original restoration to flip for $20-25k that's something I'd find a way to do for sure. But what I really want here is a great looking CJ, tastefully built, that has a nice power to weight ratio that is reliable and will not be hard to get driveline parts FAST, and if it develops drivability issues take it to a local reputable shop get it back on the road quickly. If I go the Chevy route, who makes/sells motor mounts, adapters, etc to make the install as painless as possible. What MUST be custom made? Maybe there's a kit I'm completely unaware of. Generally, what is involved in adapting the drivetrain harness to another vehicle and it's existing harness? This is why I wanted to get out ahead of this build early because this is where I'm most out of my element. So any links, info or literature will be greatly appreciated!
