10-13-2008, 05:05 AM | #176 |
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Re: Got Rust?
Hope your parts don't sit on the shelf as long as mine have.
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10-13-2008, 06:40 AM | #177 |
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Re: Got Rust?
Unfortunately that's all they have done so far...is sit there.
This weekend was the big Halloween weekend at the local campground so that killed Sat. And Sunday was dedicated to fixing crap soooo...nothing got done. How about your progress on the manspace or the remodeling?
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10-13-2008, 07:27 AM | #179 |
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Cool! Don't forget to keep us updated on the progress.
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10-13-2008, 08:31 AM | #180 |
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My parts were here fitted up 5 or 6 times, my son came up with the solution, and now they are in transit back to DIY4X. No time to collect dust, they're accrueing frequent flyer miles
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11-06-2008, 07:59 AM | #181 |
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Haven't had much going on with the build for a while, but today she goes to the blasters. The frame, axles and springs are loaded on the trailer and ready to go.
Progress...coming soon!
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11-06-2008, 08:14 AM | #182 |
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Without going back through the thread...how's the drive train? Ready to go? What are the plans there? Stock parts or are you adding/modding it? Do you know what the axle gear ratio is? |
11-06-2008, 08:33 AM | #183 | |
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Once the frame comes back I will start in on it and figure out the axle ratio. As far as mods, the shackle flip and all new grease-able bushings will be about the only mods right now, I just want to get this thing drivable. But who knows what the future will bring with more cool mods. 700R4? TBI?
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11-20-2008, 07:22 AM | #184 |
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Well...I picked up the frame from the blasters yesterday and I have my frame coating stuff from PM Industries, so it's time to get to work. Fun is on the way!!
I was surprised of how good of a job that they did. I'll definitely use them again.
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11-20-2008, 07:46 AM | #185 |
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Nice,good place to start...even the workshop is clean. Now I can watch you and Kurt get some work dun. Did you say you were goin' to replace the rear shock mounts?
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11-20-2008, 07:52 AM | #186 |
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Actually I already replaced the one that was bad, thanks to Yukon Jack. It was a PO handyman special.I do have to install my shackle flip and all new greasable bushings. But first I have to get my frame painted before Mr. Rust shows up.
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11-20-2008, 08:02 AM | #187 |
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That's why I asked, I didn't see anything wrong with itAxles look sweet all clean and rustfree
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11-20-2008, 08:13 AM | #188 |
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Finally, I got something put together instead of torn apart.
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11-20-2008, 08:29 AM | #189 |
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Yeah well. I've got everything torn apart I'm at a point where I have to stay focused on one area, which is gettin' the motor runnin' rite now, but today's plan is to seal up the garage door and organize and clean the basement/ workshop
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Staying focused for me gets tougher every day...do you think it's an age thing?
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Playin' with these trucks, is what relaxes me Does that paint ya got go rite over the sandblasted frame or is there a primer?
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Hopefully everything will be good until Sat. Looks like the first chance I'll get.
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As long as the moisture is low in your garage you'll be ok. Keep the doors closed, don't be opening and closing them a bunch. |
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11-20-2008, 01:03 PM | #196 |
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That's what I was thinking. I've got the heat going now to keep it dry and somewhat warm.
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Looking sharp, I can't remember the rest of the build but did you have the tub blasted as well?
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I'm going to do a firewall swap, inner & outer rockers, a little bit of the floors, etc. I guess I need to get crackin'!
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I'm looking forward to getting it done. I've read the directions over and over and I think I have everything in place.
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