1964 Kaiser Wagoneer 2dr Chassis swap and Diesel implant

[pratty85]

Hello all!
I am the proud owner of a 64 Kaiser Wagoneer 2dr Factory 3 on the tree manual, factory IFS 4wd. And I am going to do a chassis swap and stuff a Cummins 4bta in it!!

I bought the vehicle from Minneapolis, MN.....Rust bucket!!! The front floor was completely destroyed along with seat mounts. But the rear floor, front clip, hood, dash were in great shape and it has all the original glass too!

I had my doubts whether to take on this rusty of a project, but I love the 2 doors! And this one is a crown jewel. Someone needed to save it! So I am completely taking everything apart.



One thing about this vehicle that intrigued me was the front 4wd setup. First every IFS????? and the steering geometry....wow


I decided that I wasn't going to be able to use this setup for what I wanted...So I decided to do a rolling chassis swap from a 1977 Wagoneer that has factory D44's and leaf springs front and rear. It had a 401 in it but I pulled that out and gave it to the owner as part of the deal since I will be using a 4bt. I am also going to be using the floor out of the 77 because its in amazing shape!! as well as all the factory steering and brakes etc.

I have already pulled the 64 body(I welded it braces to ensure integrity due to the floor being completely gone), off the rolling 64 chassis and it is complete!!! 1964 factory 4wd IFS wagoneer chassis so if anyone is interested shoot me a pm. I will have more pics coming soon, this is going to be a huge project with a lot of fabrication and I am looking forward to it!

Final plans:
Go anywhere Expeditionary rig
6" spring-over lift
35" tires
custom made bumpers w/front and rear winches
Intercooled 4bt swap with NV5600 and NP205 Tcase
Roof rack

[jaber]

WOW, what a find.

Thank you for sharin pics. Dont get to see those very often.

[Stuka]

Bummed to see such a rare waggy not restored (2dr with IFS), but should be a cool rig.


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[pratty85]

Bummed to see such a rare waggy not restored (2dr with IFS), but should be a cool rig.


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I wish I had the money to restore it to original condition and find another later model 2 door. The floor pans were rusted all the way to the top of the trans housing, and was spread all the way under the back seat.....rear quarters are completely shot. I will do my best and try not to disappoint

[carnuck]

Warning! That IFS won't stand up to a diesel!

[REDONE]

Warning! That IFS won't stand up to a diesel!

He knows!

[jeep ranch]

Hello all!
I am the proud owner of a 64 Kaiser Wagoneer 2dr Factory 3 on the tree manual, factory IFS 4wd. And I am going to do a chassis swap and stuff a Cummins 4bta in it!!

I bought the vehicle from Minneapolis, MN.....Rust bucket!!! The front floor was completely destroyed along with seat mounts. But the rear floor, front clip, hood, dash were in great shape and it has all the original glass too! I have already pulled the 64 body(I welded it braces to ensure integrity due to the floor being completely gone), off the rolling 64 chassis and it is complete!!! 1964 factory 4wd IFS wagoneer chassis so if anyone is interested shoot me a pm. I will have more pics coming soon, this is going to be a huge project with a lot of fabrication and I am looking forward to it!

Final plans:
Go anywhere Expeditionary rig
6" spring-over lift
35" tires
custom made bumpers w/front and rear winches
Intercooled 4bt swap with NV5600 and NP205 Tcase
Roof rack

wow, very cool, never seen one, but heard they existed.........

[pratty85]

Thought you guys would like a better look at the side:


I like how the inside is just like a 4 door....but with no door. And the window rolls down all the way

[pratty85]

And if you guys are curious about what this project is going to turn out like....here are the last 2 projects I have done, the van is my current. Both were diesels with 6" lifts and 35's

[66stepside]

Wow, very nice- keep plugging away, I want to see where you take it!

[fulsizjeep]

With the addition of the new Chief, I am curious where this project is now.