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**special-K** · 05-18-2018, 08:05 AM

Any market for these set-ups? I think most guys want to put a stronger set-up in their rigs, but there mist be some who want to stay original. I'd think those folks would like to have a spare set-up since parts are hard to find. I acquired a complete set-up that I don't need and wondering what the best route for offering it up would be. Heck, it's all you need to make anything smaller a 4wd with a Chevy engine. I have bellhousing to back of transfer case including front driveshaft.

I also have a set-up out of something else. The bellhousing and transmission look to be one piece and the driveshaft is smaller diameter. I'm thinking Jeep or Scout? I'll have to get pictures. I believe the trans is also a Saginaw.

Mike C · 05-20-2018, 06:06 PM

What did it come out of? The Dana 300 only came in the Jeep or Scout as far as I know so another application is interesting news. The 300 is the best of the Dana 18/20/300 series and can take some pretty good power.

If it was cheap and you were closer, I'd own it!

**special-K** · 05-22-2018, 08:55 AM

I'm not sure. I rescued a bunch of drivetrain stuff from a building at a place that was going up for sale. I am getting ideas for a fun small/light/fun 4wd. Need a front axle now.

Mike C · 05-22-2018, 09:25 PM

Cool. The Dana 300 is a great case for a lighter vehicle. Just find you an intermediate CJ-5 (72-75) which is the red-headed stepchild of jeep CJ's. Should be able to get a non-runner cheap. Swap in a Chevy motor with your trans and T-case combo and go to town!

Or if you get an early flat fender find a V6 or 153 to swap in. I have a 3.0 liter Mercruiser for my '52 at some point. It is a bored and stroked 153 FWIW. Still available in boats, welders, generators and forklifts!

**special-K** · 05-23-2018, 06:24 AM

I'm thinking 4-banger. Maybe an old mini-truck or other light commercial. A friend had a Samurai he put an Alpha Romeo motor in. That thing ripped!

05-18-2018, 08:05 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	3spd/Dana300 Any market for these set-ups? I think most guys want to put a stronger set-up in their rigs, but there mist be some who want to stay original. I'd think those folks would like to have a spare set-up since parts are hard to find. I acquired a complete set-up that I don't need and wondering what the best route for offering it up would be. Heck, it's all you need to make anything smaller a 4wd with a Chevy engine. I have bellhousing to back of transfer case including front driveshaft. I also have a set-up out of something else. The bellhousing and transmission look to be one piece and the driveshaft is smaller diameter. I'm thinking Jeep or Scout? I'll have to get pictures. I believe the trans is also a Saginaw. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-20-2018, 06:06 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,730	Re: 3spd/Dana300 What did it come out of? The Dana 300 only came in the Jeep or Scout as far as I know so another application is interesting news. The 300 is the best of the Dana 18/20/300 series and can take some pretty good power. If it was cheap and you were closer, I'd own it! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-22-2018, 08:55 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 3spd/Dana300 I'm not sure. I rescued a bunch of drivetrain stuff from a building at a place that was going up for sale. I am getting ideas for a fun small/light/fun 4wd. Need a front axle now. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-22-2018, 09:25 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,730	Re: 3spd/Dana300 Cool. The Dana 300 is a great case for a lighter vehicle. Just find you an intermediate CJ-5 (72-75) which is the red-headed stepchild of jeep CJ's. Should be able to get a non-runner cheap. Swap in a Chevy motor with your trans and T-case combo and go to town! Or if you get an early flat fender find a V6 or 153 to swap in. I have a 3.0 liter Mercruiser for my '52 at some point. It is a bored and stroked 153 FWIW. Still available in boats, welders, generators and forklifts! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-23-2018, 06:24 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 3spd/Dana300 I'm thinking 4-banger. Maybe an old mini-truck or other light commercial. A friend had a Samurai he put an Alpha Romeo motor in. That thing ripped! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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