I have probably asked something about this before. But, basically, the series is just sitting in the driveway - nearly perfect, even runs well.... but the transmission is dead, and the overdrive is very loud.
Option #1: rebuild or buy a cheap working trans and continue as always
Option #2: get the new high ratio gear box with a rebuilt trans = $3000 -$700 for overdrive. Still running on an "old" trans
Option #3: Buy a wreck of a Range Rover for around $1000, install the 5-speed or auto with the V8 into the Series truck and have LOTS of fun.
Is option #3 completely do-able? I know you can put a V8 into a series, I have seen it several times. I am really wondering about the viability of myself doing a frame swap - which I have also seen done, but in a shop. I need to know if I can do it, and if it would be worth the $$? I know the end result would be awesome, but I only have so much $ to spend on an old truck - you know, reality and all.
Option #1: rebuild or buy a cheap working trans and continue as always
Option #2: get the new high ratio gear box with a rebuilt trans = $3000 -$700 for overdrive. Still running on an "old" trans
Option #3: Buy a wreck of a Range Rover for around $1000, install the 5-speed or auto with the V8 into the Series truck and have LOTS of fun.
Is option #3 completely do-able? I know you can put a V8 into a series, I have seen it several times. I am really wondering about the viability of myself doing a frame swap - which I have also seen done, but in a shop. I need to know if I can do it, and if it would be worth the $$? I know the end result would be awesome, but I only have so much $ to spend on an old truck - you know, reality and all.