Post by: xtremjeepn on November 07, 2006, 10:11:00 am
I wanted to build a project with a purpose. Something that might benefit the 4x4 community. So this last spring I bought an old Chevy truck with the plans of making it into a dedicated "Clean Up" truck. (I never have enough room in my Jeep to haul much trash). While I want the truck to be good for hauling trash, I also want it to send a message that we are not just out there tearing up trails. I want people to know that people and companies care enough about the sport to build trucks specifically to clean up and maintain our trails.
I have a whole plan for the trucks build up and then how I am going to show it to get the message out. I am still open to ideas and still have a lot to do.
I have been a bit slow building the project. Mainly becasue it is only me working on it.
Here are a couple of pictures. It is still very rough
: and needs lots of work. Just thought I would share.Sorry for the picture size.
This is a long way from being complete.
I would like to thank the following companies for caring enough about the message and helping me out with this to this point. (Holley,Weiand, Flowtech, Allied Racing, Superlift, KC Highlights, Bushwhacker, Tuffy, Hobart)
The truck is a 1974 Chevy 3/4 ton longbed "Camper Special" has a 454 with a valve rattle(motor needs some love), TH350 that I want to convert to a 700R4. I have no idea on the t-case 203 or 205. 14bff rear/D44 front.
Edited by: roundedline at: 1/31/07 5:00 pmPost by: roundedline on November 07, 2006, 02:02:00 pm
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
Post by: xtremjeepn on November 07, 2006, 07:18:00 pm
Post by: roundedline on November 08, 2006, 01:19:00 pm
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
Post by: xtremjeepn on November 08, 2006, 07:41:00 pm
You know Mike?
Cole Ford
Post by: roundedline on November 08, 2006, 08:13:00 pm
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
Post by: xtremjeepn on November 08, 2006, 08:25:00 pm
I have been having a lot of fun building this truck. I am usually building Jeeps and cars. I feel like it has been a little hard finding a good forum for the truck.
I am on ColoradoK5.com. Obviously a good place for 4x4 stuff. But I am always looking for good ideas on interior, etc.
Cole
Post by: xtremjeepn on November 12, 2006, 06:10:00 pm
: I have all these cool KC lights for the truck. 2 Driving, 2 Off Road and 2 floods for the rear bed area.
The "bumper thumper" that came on this beauty when I bought it does not have enough space in it to fit the 6" round lights. So I drilled holes in the bumper for the driving lights.
Then I ground off the existing light tabs on the bumper thumper and they still would not fit. (drilled more holes in the bumper with no luck). Then I decided I would just have to drill holes in the side of the bumper thumper thingy. Man....that thing is tough!!!:hail: I have a monster drill and a whole collection of bits and it took me nearly an hour to get the first hole done!:shrug:
Then only 1/4 the way into the next hole I snapped a bit off.......time to quit for the day
eer: eer: I will revisit is later.(Time for a fancy custom front bumper
)
Edited by: roundedline at: 1/31/07 4:58 pmPost by: xtremjeepn on November 16, 2006, 02:54:00 pm
These are 2003 VW GTI seats. (fronts and part of the back seat used for the center section) I still need to finish the center. Thinking about using a Tuffy Console instead. There is a 20" span between the seats
: Two Tuffy consoles? : 
Edited by: roundedline at: 1/31/07 4:57 pmPost by: 79ChevyK20Guy on November 21, 2006, 02:40:00 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on November 21, 2006, 03:03:00 pm
Anyone else have this problem?
Post by: roundedline on November 22, 2006, 04:24:00 pm
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
Post by: xtremjeepn on January 31, 2007, 01:13:00 am
Here is a pictures of the new grill on the way. You really should check out their website for some very cool grills. www.hartleytnt.com/
I will post more pictures when I get it and get it installed.
www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo12/be/82/d8fa4990d0c9.jpg Edited by: roundedline at: 1/31/07 4:54 pm
Post by: roundedline on January 31, 2007, 08:50:00 am
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
Post by: xtremjeepn on January 31, 2007, 01:15:00 pm
I did put a link in to the grill.
Post by: roundedline on January 31, 2007, 04:07:00 pm
I also think the size has a little to do with it possibly, in addition to EZBoard.
For images on EZ you need to use EzCode Parsing Error: noborder] not [i
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
Post by: VileZambonie on January 31, 2007, 06:12:00 pm
Edited by: VileZambonie
at: 1/31/07 6:15 pmPost by: Lt.Del on January 31, 2007, 08:08:00 pm
SgtDel
aka "Andy"
www.delbridge.net
1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 13, 2007, 02:20:00 pm
I am a bit undecided on the color. I just received a Hartley TNT grill for the truck and need to make a choice on the final color of the truck.
Thinking of Rescue Green(2007 Jeep Color), OD Green (mroe modern metallic version, Leaving it tan, Bright Silver, Charcoal Grey.
Thoughts?
Post by: roundedline on February 13, 2007, 02:54:00 pm
Do you want it shiny?
how about CUCV green?
steelsoldiers.com/index.p...4&viewkey=
I like the rescue green also.
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
Post by: VileZambonie on February 13, 2007, 05:30:00 pm
My next truck I build is gonna be Lime Green and everything is going to be blacked out. Even the engine is gonna be green!
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Post by: xtremjeepn on February 13, 2007, 06:17:00 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 17, 2007, 05:58:00 pm
They donated this to my "Trail Clean up" project. KC Highlights donated the lights you see mounted in the grill.
Since I am not sure what color I am going to paint the truck yet I am also not sure what color to paint the grill. So what you see here is bare metal. I just wanted to test fit it to make sure everything was going to fit right.
I was also curious how it mounted before I got it so I included a quick mounting picture. Just have to drill 4 quick holes and its done.
I like it!! What do you think?
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 24, 2007, 10:18:00 am
Figured since we were going to tear the whole truck down to do paint and body anyway we may as well do it on the crew cab and eventually swap over the other parts. I could use all the help I can get if anyone wants to work on it. (Or would like to buy the other shell when I am done)
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 02, 2007, 09:19:00 pm
I know! Crazy Project.
Here it sets in my garage with the original trail clean up project truck. I will be swapping everything over in the next few weeks.
Cutting out the old floors to put in the new floor pans.
The hood stripped of all the paint and bondo that was on it.
The pimpin' seats. There are two sets of these front and rear. They are actually in pretty good shape.
My assistant:whip:
Post by: roundedline on March 03, 2007, 12:17:00 am
I think it is cool. I would love to have a crew cab. It would complete my collection.
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 03, 2007, 11:03:00 am
I really wished the original project had been a crew cab. I went looking for parts and found this truck so I am now going to swap everything over to this one.
It needs a bit of love!
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 06, 2007, 11:50:00 am
http://a454.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_7d2efa91767cf370510757adb6c05eb5.jpg Edited by: roundedline at: 3/7/07 5:53 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 11, 2007, 09:30:00 am
The disater! Moving the old tired 454 from the old truck to the new.
Post by: CruzinHigh on March 11, 2007, 11:09:00 am
Enjoying the pics, keep us updated!
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 13, 2007, 02:46:00 pm
(although it is in 1,000 pieces : )
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 19, 2007, 08:55:00 pm
Scott keeps coming over and cutting chunks out of my truck. Hopfully soon he will start putting some metal back in it. We also did some cleaning of the frame and front clip prepping it to go back together. (the rest of my crew bailed on my this weekend, and then they wonder why it won't be ready for Moab EJS?
Doesn't look too bad from this angle and lighting. Check out that new tailgate, Superlift Rockring and I'm sure a few other things.
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 29, 2007, 10:13:00 pm
I'm VERY excited about this. This will make a huge step toward reliability and functionality.
Sorry for the quick camera phone pic. I will take more as we get this stuff installed.
-Complete 18 circuit replacement harness.
-700R4 tranmission harness
-6 pack relay bank
-6 switch panel. (KC set us up with 3 sets of lights so this will be good for this)
Post by: xtremjeepn on May 16, 2007, 08:32:11 pm
I need to wire it, paint it and assemble it. Scott still needs to finish up the body work. (I have been welding and grinding on the body.........You should NEVER let me near your truck with a welder:D )
(http://a389.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/46/l_860f54868bf620db9563ecc6a9c614c4.jpg)
Here are some updated pictures. New floors, new drivers rocker, bedside patch (..cause a full replacement bedside was WAY over priced):shrug: RAAMat sound deadening.
(http://a994.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_0301330607b64242477c834efef42f99.jpg)
(http://a976.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/62/l_223af3bec2399c63b523a279298afa3f.jpg)
(http://a890.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/43/l_2c826c95177be3f5cddc261851d25279.jpg)
Post by: Captkaos on May 16, 2007, 10:21:01 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on May 25, 2007, 10:56:36 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on May 26, 2007, 08:34:42 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on July 17, 2007, 06:21:46 pm
Post by: CruzinHigh on July 20, 2007, 08:32:06 pm
Bodywork has been much slower than expected.
;D
Boy.. Can I ever relate! My K-10 bodywork and resto. project ended up taking YEARS more then I'd originally imagined it would! I couldn't believe how long the details and minor stuff ends up taking. I've learned just how much patience and talent bodywork truly takes, mine was certainly a learning experience!
The truck looks awesome, this is a killer project.. I have been following this thread and can't wait to see it done!
Post by: xtremjeepn on July 21, 2007, 10:42:16 pm
We put a bed patch in where the 5th wheel had been. Patched up the last of the rockers. Just need one spot on the back of a rocker and a small section of the passenger floorboard and it will be 99.9% rust free and all steel again. ;D
Also completed a bit more of the wiring harness. Getting closer to a running truck that we can paint.
Post by: xtremjeepn on September 15, 2007, 07:04:07 pm
Need to finish the cab wiring which will include all the Nodskog gauges and Painless 6 switch panel.
Need to wire the back of the truck and the Bulldog winch on the back of the truck. Both winches have been outfitted with Synthetic rope from Winchline.com. Very sweet stuff!! I will get pictures up soon. Still need bumpers to mount them in.
Jeska cleaned the sweet 80s seats that came with the truck and I think I will have to keep those for the moment.
Post by: Blazin on September 19, 2007, 12:09:55 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on October 28, 2007, 11:32:56 am
Well, our plan was to have this truck together before last Moab EJS. That obviously did not happen for varios reasons.
I would really like to make this a nice rolling billboard/kiosk to show the public that some 4wheelers care about out environment and trails and are doing things to help that.
It was farily important to me to "recycle" an old truck. (that and it is fun). The bodywork has just taken a bunch more time then we had planned.
I really appreciate all the companies that have donated parts for the truck. And those couple of local guys that have donated wrenching time.
Our hurdle at the moment is juts getting paint and graphics on the truck. Our budget contraints have just slowed the progress. To accomplish the ultimate end goal is going to cost a bit of time and money.
Several people have offered to send parts they have laying around if I make a list of stuff I need. I would say save the shipping cost and just paypal a couple of bucks if you want to help.
Here is a basic list of what I still need to do if anyone has ideas, resources or just wants to chip in a couple of bucks.
---Bodywork, Need to finish mudding and painting(need paint, paint work, mud work,)
-Want to put a 91 style grill/lights on the truck. Have none of the parts yet. 9just gives it a much more modern look)
-I would love to "wrap" the truck in graphics showing people in their 4x4s cleaning up the trail. Wrapping is pretty expensive but I think it will show the point much better. Need good high quality pictures of people and their rigs cleaning the trail.
-Ramsey and Bulldog have both donated winches to the truck. Winchline.com donated rope for both winches. At this point I have no bumpers for the truck to mount these on.
-need rocker protection for the truck. Something that people can step up on to put trash in the truck would be perfect.
-Need to build a rack for shovels/rakes and trashbags for the back of the truck. Can't go over cab high and obvioulsy want to make some thing that looks cool. Remember this is for the public to see as well as be a good work truck.
-Drivetrain- Truck as a tired LS6 454 in it. Holley donated a truck avenger carb, wieand intake and flowtech headers to help me get it up and running. Still a tired old motor. Would love to run this off something cleaner. Propane or even a diesel swap. This stuff just requires us to throw some money at it.
-I have a 700R4 (K case) and 208 in the truck. Really want the overdrive so that I can drive this thing across the country to 4x4 events. I have no idea the condition of the transmission yet. Guy I bought it from claims it is good. Painless dontated the overdrive kit to run the 700r4. (not installed yet as wer are still wiring the truck).
-Front axle is a D44. Not sure why, but it is. I don't plan on the truck seeing any REAL heavy wheeling but it would still be nice to have a D60 up front. (anyone have a spare they want to ship me). Gearing is currently 4:10 but would like a more appropriate ratio to turn the 37s.
-Rear axle is a 14bff with drums. Want to swap this to disks. If for no other reason it will give more people a reason to explore the truck. Better stopping would be nice also. Truck needs to be able to tow and haul.
Interior- Truck came with some very retro 80s seats. We cleaned them up and they will work. Obviously somethings cooler and more comfortable would be nice. I plan to haul groups of guys/gals up to clean up days
-Needs carpet, headliner, trim pieces, Charcoal grey would be perfect. RAAMat Audio donated full sound deadening for the truck. Should help keep the noise down.
-Radio-One guy gave me an old head unit for the truck but still missing speakers, Need a CB.
-Nordskog donated a great set of gauges that I still need to build a custom dash for. Open to suggestions, help.
-There are a couple of big expenses that would speed the process up a bit. I would love to get this thing done by MOAB EJS next year.
If anyone just wants to help out for $5, $10, $100 or whatever it would be greatly appreciated. When we do the graphics I want to find a way to put the names of everyone who has helped on the truck.
paypal is cford@rockcrawler.com
I am open to other ideas, suggestions and help. This project is designed to be for the community by the community.
There it is, my recent update. Now off to the garage to finish wiring the truck.
Post by: werewolfx13 on October 30, 2007, 09:51:44 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on October 30, 2007, 11:04:30 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on November 03, 2007, 07:04:49 pm
Got a chance to work on the truck some today. Opened up the 700R4 to install the Painless Wiring Torque Converter Lockup controller. Pretty simple Job all and all. Also changed the filter and fluid. Old Fluid looked pretty clean so hopefully this transmission will work pretty well. (or at all).
Also did a few misc things. Got the vaccuum lines hooked up for the transmission, tranfer-case brace, one cooling line, one heater hose, got new grade 8 bolts installed for the front 2 body bolts, bolted on the hood (even though it is bare metal, make it easier to work on), fixed the broken spark plug, installed the painless brake switch and vaccuum switch, and then rotated the tires on the Jeep.
Post by: xtremjeepn on November 10, 2007, 05:35:30 pm
Shawn, (smalltowncowboy) is an Amsoil dealer up in Oregon. He took money out of his own pocket to ship me some oil for the truck. This is great stuff!!!
Brigham (5280k5) came over the other night and brought two 12 packs of Fat Tire. Not really sure what we did after that!...........just kidding. He helped with the Painless wiring kit. We got the headlights and taillights working and the ignition. So technically if I turn the key now the thing could start. (we actually have a bit (ton) more work to do before that point)
Baby Steps.
Post by: xtremjeepn on November 27, 2007, 07:09:07 pm
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo23/2a/dd/aebd4ec67c91.jpg)
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 01, 2007, 06:34:04 pm
I got 1/2 the carpet I ordered from "Stock Interiors" and it looks to be short on one side. So far not real impressed with them.
Spent most of today finishing up the first layer of RAAM Audio sound deadening on the floor.
(http://a791.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/54/l_005c479b3b5bad0dc0f86d9f2204721e.jpg)
Took out one of the sweet 80s seats to work on the floor. The pups are ready for the truck to run too I guess.
(http://a138.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/43/l_019a05c289ad396a3a7c4afceb49d951.jpg)
Post by: Captkaos on December 01, 2007, 09:44:39 pm
(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6411.0;attach=1018;image)
(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6411.0;attach=1020;image)
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 02, 2007, 11:46:46 am
Post by: Captkaos on December 03, 2007, 11:28:53 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 09, 2007, 12:06:49 pm
Anyone want a patched up, cut up short bed? I need to get rid of the other one now. (and I have 2 perfect tail gates too)
(http://a448.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_d77ad339a516a0af025ebe051f5139c7.jpg)
(http://a388.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/4/l_6fd4596c9c609eb8f49577fc439614db.jpg)
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 10, 2007, 11:53:03 am
I can get you any color that ACC sells.
I could use a headliner and all the trim pieces to hold it up. Have a source for that?
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 10, 2007, 11:58:33 am
Option 1:
Bob the back off of it, reweld it to the front half (eliminating the wheel wells) and make a "Garage couch" out of it.
Option 2:
Cut it down so that I can mount the back half to the garage wall with a working tailgate and make it into a fold down workbench that could be used for welding small stuff etc.
Hmm.......Evil thoughts.
Post by: Captkaos on December 10, 2007, 12:19:20 pm
I could use a headliner and all the trim pieces to hold it up. Have a source for that?
Unfortunately not. I am trying to do the same thing to mine. A pickup can provide the front window surrounds and the rear panels and surround. A suburban will give you the pieces over the 2 doors, but there is a piece that goes between the rear pillar and the back door that is only for a crew, haven't found one.
As for the headliner, I only can get the bow style, but you would really want the other pieces to make it look right. I am trying to get someone to make one, but haven't had much luck yet...
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 10, 2007, 02:29:35 pm
I considered using some expanding foam (soft kind that won't buckle sheet metal) and filling the cavity in the roof through the running light holes. This would help kill road noise and kill the tin can effect of the roof.
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 15, 2007, 07:34:17 pm
So the whole point of using an old scrapped truck was to "recycle" it. I just can't seem to win with this truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brigham and I took the old bed off the other night and noticed a crack rasied up out of the 14bff. You have to understand that I powerwashed this diff several times before you could even see it like this.
(http://a237.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_03a60e958770cbec879489828a42e164.jpg)
This is what I found when I popped the cover off!!!!!!!!!!!!
(http://a480.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/119/l_78ffef30a6db5049c507640615bd6dbf.jpg)
I was really hoping to NOT have to put time, energy and money into the axles!!!! Can't wait to pop open the front now.
You would be absolutly AMAZED at the wierd random stuff I have had to deal with on this truck.
Anyone have some extra 14bff parts, complete 1 ton rear, etc etc laying around????? (Anyone want to come rebuild this???)
I know many of you would think this is a complete truck at this point. (those of you surfing the net from the couch on the front porch).
(http://a288.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/11/l_d0b62e64d9af4764fa6094bbbcc9b387.jpg)
Time to try it out and ponder the broken axle. (Cheers!!!)
(http://a903.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/40/l_2c4ca52cdff2c18e1325b7049c74e316.jpg)
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 20, 2007, 08:19:35 pm
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo23/36/09/2abe50357da9.jpg)
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 26, 2007, 06:28:31 pm
Post by: Redneckchevy on December 26, 2007, 07:58:34 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 27, 2007, 09:42:48 am
Post by: Captkaos on December 27, 2007, 11:12:40 am
Well, I decided to just throw some cash at the problem this time.
I use that technique often. Kills the wallet though.
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 30, 2007, 12:18:58 pm
Carrier is fine. Detroit is on it's way. :D Ground down and welded the crack shut mostly just to keep water out.
We also took the drums off and got the DIY4X disc caliper brackets mounted. Waiting on the calipers and discs to arrive!!
Post by: xtremjeepn on January 05, 2008, 06:46:29 pm
I also got the Detroit Locker in. Looks like we may have a working rear axle again soon.
Couple of quick pics for fun.
(http://a202.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_18e5f66bd2e560c08bd2c6df86296161.jpg)
(http://a695.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/80/l_0665a5a3c0b6cf38fc3bba9f830591f6.jpg)
Post by: 76_Scottsdale on January 07, 2008, 12:04:27 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on January 07, 2008, 03:24:12 am
I just made the brake lines today.
Post by: xtremjeepn on January 15, 2008, 11:15:16 pm
The crew cab had a full headliner board and trim so I picked those out of it too for just a few bucks.
I bought some "microsuede" in charcoal to redue the headliner. Might do all the trim and doors in it too. (not sure yet).
Anyway here is a picture of the before and after of the headliner work. Sorry for the bad camera phone pics. It is late. Just need to finish it up and install it now.
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo11/72/da/9e92ec1a6bf4.jpg)
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo21/98/79/7c69bed17b6f.jpg)
Post by: Redneckchevy on January 16, 2008, 12:12:23 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on January 16, 2008, 12:22:15 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 08, 2008, 11:45:30 pm
-Have the carpet abotu 80% in.
-Have the headliner about 80% in.
-Actually have the front set of seats 1/2 bolted in.
-POR 15 on the frame to get it ready to put the bed back on.
(http://a201.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/54/l_23a52fa52904eda12731db71bb931790.jpg)
(http://a58.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/85/l_52415cde7f44ab52bbd31ff3577735c1.jpg)
(http://a997.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_a18aae348ddb3c55e97e41e2fd9cd914.jpg)
In this picture you can see where the frame is spliced. Many people have asked me for the measurements. The frame was cut 7" from the back of the cab. The center hole on the crossmember directly behind the cut is 8.5" back. Then the tail of the frame was cut off for the last part of the bed. Hope that helps.
(http://a408.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/12/l_b0450ccd1c38b4bea8e9cce9014dcacf.jpg)
(http://a597.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/3/l_234ee24b843c73c8b7b8411e22cd282c.jpg)
Post by: VileZambonie on February 09, 2008, 07:07:43 am
Post by: 77c15 on February 09, 2008, 08:43:18 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 09, 2008, 09:42:03 pm
I picked micro suede because it repells dirt and stains really well but looks high dollar and adds some comfort.
The "rock ring" on the front and rear differential are from Superlift. I "think" they are about $130 each. Superlift wanted to help build the truck so they donated the covers along with the lift, shocks, and brake lines to help me get the truck together and on the trail.
Hope that helps some.
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 10, 2008, 08:01:07 pm
I got a little work on the truck today. Mostly got the garage cleaned out in the nice weather so I have a clean place to work on it again.
Pushed it outside to clean out the garage...........I have been PUSHING this truck around for nearly a year now........I will be sooo excited when I can just turn the key and drive it back and forth. :p
(http://a28.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/95/l_ee4f81a274bf3207ab6ed5a74516ac7b.jpg)
(http://a721.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/9/l_7029be4fbff684c28a949ef7d1058bf0.jpg)
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Post by: JRConnieK10 on February 10, 2008, 08:17:00 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 16, 2008, 11:06:31 am
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo33/ac/20/8214f979f0d0.jpg)
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo34/d8/0f/dbeee2b59274.jpg)
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo31/a8/b4/cc9606b594c4.jpg)
For some reason Foster just decided he wanted to hang out under the truck with me. Turned into a petting fest and I did not finish much.
Got a temporary exhaust on the truck. The mufflers were brand new from Flowtech. They were mounted at a funky angle in the other truck and conflict with a cross member on this one. Just sawzalled off the ends and can at least fire the truck up now and drive it to an exhaust shop to get them remounted and have tail pipes made.
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo33/99/3f/79dc333423d6.jpg)
Post by: BIGK30 on February 20, 2008, 05:17:03 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 24, 2008, 05:55:35 pm
Tossed the new bed on the truck. Kinda like the color, maybe the whole truck should be that color. Strange thing is that the bod holes are off from the original short bed. (??????)
Couple of quick pics.
(http://a865.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_78fd8229ceb25899d7aa2fa818bccc90.jpg)
(http://a724.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/92/l_9d935d0f880179652e33358196be9aa3.jpg)
(http://a563.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/41/l_2ea4697aafe37aef4628f620a21fd4f2.jpg)
Post by: VileZambonie on February 24, 2008, 06:22:58 pm
Strange thing is that the bod holes are off from the original short bed. (??????)
How so? Did you compare the two? Was one of the beds a modified 8' bed?
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 24, 2008, 06:26:29 pm
The rear holes seem to be off by about 1/2 inch. I compared the two and they are indeed drilled differently. (I know...strange). For the moment I redrilled the rear two frame holes to at least bolt it down.
Post by: choptop on February 24, 2008, 09:19:16 pm
Post by: ssgoodman on February 25, 2008, 04:54:50 pm
Post by: Captkaos on February 25, 2008, 05:07:14 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 25, 2008, 07:13:07 pm
Find front leaf springs, weld in shackle mounts, find front axle, transfer case, shifter, driveshaft, steering etc. (easier to keep looking for a 4x4)
Post by: red4wd on February 25, 2008, 07:35:44 pm
Post by: CruzinHigh on February 29, 2008, 08:31:38 pm
I hear ya with the comments about the weather! I always find myself begging for some decent weather right around this time of year but at least these make it tolerable....
Frozen tundra... UGH...
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/Highpsi/Winter%202008/DSC04627.jpg)
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 09, 2008, 07:14:37 pm
The brand new electric pump makes noise but does not actually pump!! The cam lobe on this engine must be just flat enough to not pump the mechanical pump enough.
Bought a block off plate today, exchanged the bad electric pump for a new one. Wired it all up and it fired right up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT'S ALIVE!!!!!! For the first time in a YEAR I pulled it forward into it's storage spot UNDER IT'S OWN POWER!!!!!
I still have lots of things to do before trying to drive it. But that was enough for today.
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 10, 2008, 02:29:42 pm
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/MrK5/Signs/Trail-Clean-up.jpg)
Post by: Captkaos on March 10, 2008, 03:08:53 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 10, 2008, 03:20:02 pm
Here is the original pic.
(http://rockcrawler.com/submissions/cole/rcblog/stjohn.jpg)
Post by: Captkaos on March 10, 2008, 04:30:23 pm
Post by: CruzinHigh on March 15, 2008, 11:40:27 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 16, 2008, 12:48:34 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 16, 2008, 08:41:25 pm
(http://a620.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/96/l_7a226393a32e2c9ab05b72fdf7ba5b73.jpg)
(http://a79.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_c88435c3402c78ebb7b97b6081abe35e.jpg)
Post by: 76_Scottsdale on March 17, 2008, 01:07:10 am
Thanks.
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 17, 2008, 10:20:59 am
Most if not all of the clunkiness goes away when you install them in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. (The auto keeps a constant pressure on it so it never releases and bangs like in a stick). You will still get the occasional pop or clunk but for the most part in a big truck with an auto you should never really notice it.
I only drove the truck a few miles yesterday and did not notice it at all.
Post by: Captkaos on March 17, 2008, 11:57:42 am
Post by: 76_Scottsdale on March 17, 2008, 04:18:16 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 17, 2008, 09:00:35 pm
Soooooo much more work to do, but at least I can move it around now and run it down the road if I have to.
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 18, 2008, 09:49:51 pm
-Fully sound deadened the front two doors with RAAMat BXT and Ensolite. (Thanks to Rick at RAAMaudio for donating the stuff to the project)
-Installed an old Sony stereo I had laying here. (Radio only, CD broken).
-Bought some 6x9 speakers to fill the holes in the doors and have some sound.
-Figured out that I am missing a "Heater Relay" under the dash so I can't get the heater to work.
-Installed the front cab vents. Passenger side works great, driver side is broken.
-Sparyed the hood to keep the raw metal out of the elements for the moment.
-Replaced one of the two rear windows that were broken. Need to replace the other one and have them tinted.
-Temp install of the Nordskog GPS Speedo. VERY VERY COOL STUFF. Now I just need to do the rest of the gauges.
-Installed front seat belts. They are blue........ugly but safe.
-Have a pretty big oil leak from the oil pressure sender.......guess that will be next.
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo34/cd/a4/1c04cda70b43.jpg)
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo31/c1/fc/225815b5dd74.jpg)
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 21, 2008, 03:03:46 pm
So here are some camera phone pics of the temp set up. These Nordskog gauges are WAY too nice not to be in a cooler dash. (I can post better pictures later)
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo34/07/e0/f17d4ba1f7fd.jpg)
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo34/fa/56/32414ee02b4b.jpg)
Post by: VileZambonie on March 21, 2008, 04:17:59 pm
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on March 24, 2008, 08:40:17 am
The main reason was due to the Nordskog gps priced at around 380-400 while the Cyberdyne tach/speedo was 120ish. Speedo only unit would have been around 60-70.
In retrospect, i probably should have gone with the gps unit---much simpler wiring.
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 24, 2008, 03:41:34 pm
The only real drawback is that it stops working under over passes and in tunnels. ;D
Cool for me and the 4x4 though to be able to run different tire sizes at will without having to change speedo gears, etc to have an accurate speedo.
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 03, 2008, 04:49:50 pm
Taking the truck to get the bed Rhino lined at MaxAir by Park Meadows Mall.
We were talking about Rhino Lining the rockers too.
My question is how far up would you line it? There is no real break in the body lines.
My first idea would be just the area below the doors.
Second would be to follow the line at the bottom of the stripe on the back door. It should flow all the way back to the line at the bottom of the tail light.
Thoughts.
(http://a79.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_c88435c3402c78ebb7b97b6081abe35e.jpg)
Post by: Captkaos on April 03, 2008, 05:31:50 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 04, 2008, 10:20:27 am
We are going to paint it. I asked the guys at the paint shop and they want it lined first. ??? Guess it is easier to tape it off and takes less paint/bodywork.
Post by: Redneckchevy on April 04, 2008, 10:29:52 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 04, 2008, 10:36:08 am
My problem is that you can't stick decals to Rhino. Since I am building the truck to not only clean up the trails but dleiver a message I need clear painted space to display that message on.
I have considered doing the old school two tone paint scheme but using Rhino for the top and bottom.
Post by: Redneckchevy on April 04, 2008, 10:40:26 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 05, 2008, 10:17:21 am
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo35/bd/29/5904c22bf652.jpg)
These are the same guys that did my Jeep about 7 years ago for this article on Rockcrawler.com. They did an AWESOME job on the TJ.
http://rockcrawler.com/techreports/rhino_tj/index.asp (http://"http://rockcrawler.com/techreports/rhino_tj/index.asp")
(http://rockcrawler.com/techreports/rhino_tj/teaser.jpg)
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 10, 2008, 08:34:52 pm
Love the guys over at MaxAir
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo19/5d/6e/a959764a0060.jpg)
Post by: VileZambonie on April 10, 2008, 09:32:02 pm
Post by: Dragon on April 11, 2008, 12:44:54 am
What are they doing? Spraying the bottom and then you are going to paint over it? How are you going to have your paint layed on if you rhino line it first?My Guess is that they are spraying the Rocker Gravel Areas first(Hopefully they will do the lower inner door jambs as well, then say good bye to rotten rockers in the future 8)), then it will have those areas masked off at the next paint booth, and that shop will paint all or most of the surfaces with regular paint..... A combination that I would like to eventually have done on my truck when ready, along with another area or two Rhino Lined as well, before the actual paint is applied.....
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 11, 2008, 09:46:07 am
Not to mention the Rhino should hide some of the body work much better than paint. Meaning we don't have to have it absolutely perfect under the Rhino. (Which is where most the work was)
Post by: lowbucktruck on April 11, 2008, 05:14:26 pm
I asked the guys at the paint shop which should come first. They wanted the Rhino sprayed on first. Guess it is simple enough to just tape it off and only paint the rest.
Not to mention the Rhino should hide some of the body work much better than paint. Meaning we don't have to have it absolutely perfect under the Rhino. (Which is where most the work was)
Rhino-lined rocker panels... sweet! ;D
Now you just need some armor plating...
Post by: Dragon on April 12, 2008, 02:05:37 am
Rhino-lined rocker panels... sweet! ;DNah too Bulky! He just needs to have every remaining surface Line-X Paxcon Coated :o
Now you just need some armor plating...
http://www.paxcon.com/
And then his Gas Tanks Coated with Rhino Liner Battle Jacket
http://www.designnews.com/article/CA6380745.html?ref=nbra
Okay so I think about Military Style Trail Proofing when building a truck, doesn't everyone ;D
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 16, 2008, 06:34:37 pm
MaxAir got the bed shot. Bottom and bed are done. (paper masking is still on the truck). They also did the inside of the rear fender wells.
Couple of bad camera phone pics.
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo04/2d/01/f4a5e453c653.jpg)
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo27/06/24/e46cffa47e95.jpg)
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 20, 2008, 09:39:02 pm
Bed is all done, they did the rockers all the way down the truck and the inside of the front and rear fender wells. Amazing how much quieter it made the truck. Combined with the tons of RAAMat sound deadening I put in this truck it is actually really quiet to drive.
They did the bed a little extra thick since we were going to be using the truck for real work. Also did it over the bed rails.
(http://a743.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/90/l_0a9e30a549c39c386cbd956ccbaaa8ee.jpg)
Still ugly as can be. But the Rhino looks nice on the bottom. Now it just needs a little real paint on the rest of it.
(http://a525.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/111/l_45ccf07a5136a83930a94bdba4991de4.jpg)
Post by: Dragon on April 20, 2008, 11:41:33 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 21, 2008, 09:02:21 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 21, 2008, 10:28:09 am
But as far as the build goes here is what is on the list.
-I need bumpers front and rear to hold the 2 winches. (15k Ramsey and 12K BulDog both with rope from Winchline.com) I also have 6 lights that KC Highlights donated that I need to mount.
-Need some rockers/steps. Want to do something that runs back to the bed that you can step up on to throw stuff over the side. Plus it could be easier to get into
-Need to fix some oil leaks. (valve covers, oil pan, oil pressure sender)
-Need paint obviously. But first I need to do some prep work, need to fill in the cab light holes on the roof with either cab lights or just weld them shut.
-Need to find a stock hood, (personal preference)
-Want to build a rack for the back to hold rakes, shovles, trash bags etc. Hoist for big items into the bed.
-Oddly enough one of the first items I have on "my" list is to convert the front two doors to power windows/locks so that I can get the rear door windows to work (they were already power). I can't roll down the rear windows at this point and that is turning into a big deal with the dogs. So they are pushing this item. I have all the parts I need, just need to do it.
-I have a 1991 style radiator support I need to install so I can put a 1991 grill on it. I just think they look cooler so it will help with the over all presentation.
-I need to hook up the 4x4 shift lever before next weekend and make sure 4x4 actually works.
-Eventually I would like to find a D60 for the front. Not critical since it will never be a hardcore wheeler but I feel the D44 subtracts from the trucks cool factor.
-I need to hook up.fab up the parking brake.
-Still need to wire the heater, wipers, hazards. Need to rewire the fuel tank selector and rerout the fuel lines again.
-I have a 6 switch control panel from PainlessWiring too that needs to be installed when some of the other items (lights, winches etc) get installed.
-Need to order a oil pressure sender and get the oil pressure gauge working.
-Need the carb REALLY tuned. I still get a little stall from time to time and it bogs under hard throttle. To compound the problem the neutral safety switch only works in PARK right now. So if it dies I need to come to a COMPLETE stop to restart it.
It still needs LOTS of little misc things worked on in the interior too.
I'm sure the list is actually longer than that but that is all I can think of on a Monday morning.
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 22, 2008, 07:37:31 pm
Toyo liked what we were doing with the truck and stepped up with some tires. I had to pay a few hundred bucks in shipping, but nothing to complain about really.
I know some of you are going to hate me for this but I'm putting 35x12.50R17s on the truck and the 37s that are on it now can finally go back on my Jeep where they came from in the first place.
While I think the 37s were cool. I think the 35s will be a touch more practical for a rig meant to be loaded with trash on a trail and not really a hard core trail rig. Trust me when I say that it took a very strong fight against my own testosterone to put smaller tires on it.
I only had time to mount one tire tonight. This is going to be a project all by itself. The Allied beadlocks have 32 bolts per wheel and I have 10 of them to mount......yes.....10! I have to take the 37s off the beadlocks and mount them back on the Allieds for the Jeep. So that is 320 bolts just for the beadlock rings. Now throw in the 32 wheel bolts on the truck and the 20 on the Jeep and you get a fun day playing with 372 bolts!!!!!!!!!!(not counting spare tire lugs, valve caps etc)
(http://a484.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/83/l_4cadd324824d2fb1d01f59fbb5b6baeb.jpg)
Here is one of the 35" Toyos mounted next to the 37" MTR on the truck now. (also a neat shot of the Rhino lined rocker)
(http://a280.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/33/l_7f5a0d515f84389a1fd1ded12572e6d7.jpg)
I finally got tired of the Red/Black/Blue/Silver/Grey paint job and did a temporary black paint on the front of the truck. Still debating what color to really paint it. If anyone wants to photoshop this picture with some suggestions feel free. (hint hint)
(http://a610.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_9498f3ffedfa716d1e6291a213522719.jpg)
Post by: NevadaNeal on April 22, 2008, 10:44:16 pm
If your going to switch to a 91 grill setup,are you not going to use that sweet in grill light setup?
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 23, 2008, 06:34:59 pm
(http://a35.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/49/l_c4650766222411ef498d204b149182aa.jpg)
It was made by Larry at http://www.hartleytnt.com/ (http://www.hartleytnt.com/). He only makes them for the older style trucks at this point. He was going to make me one for the newer style truck but then seemed to drop off the face of the Earth. ???.
I shipped the original one back to him because we were going to trade it out for the new one. That was about a year ago. He seemed like a great guy, just got busy with other things I think. You can contact them at their site above. Maybe if he knew there were others out there interested he would develope more of them.
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 26, 2008, 06:20:35 pm
Four of us hopped in the crew cab with our rakes and shovels and made our way up to Boulder.
For the most part the truck worked great.....low range works but for some reason the front end does not turn. With the 14bff having been broken when I got the truck there this a large chance the front D44 has a broken R&P or spiders in it. (time to find the missing D60).
We hauled more loads than any other truck there. Filled 2 giant roll off dumpsters.
Couple of quick camera phone pics. (sorry, next time I won't forget the camera).
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo23/82/04/f265d16efeb0.jpg)
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo07/12/13/b33c0b06fddd.jpg)
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo35/14/ef/e9a4142ae9a7.jpg)
Post by: Captkaos on April 27, 2008, 10:14:30 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 28, 2008, 02:33:25 pm
Here is a decent picture taken from the clean up day by Chad Clavel (Chad06TJx on Colorado4x4.org)
(http://a226.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/44/l_5b0a60a92a17bb67a336025a82f56381.jpg)
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on May 03, 2008, 11:52:28 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on May 04, 2008, 02:44:50 pm
Here is a quick picture from Shawn Pagans article on Allied Beadlocks from Rockcrawler.com
(http://rockcrawler.com/techreports/allied_rockathon/images/rock_flex_280.jpg)
Many times air pressures are run lower than 10psi. With a tire wedge in between rocks you can run into a couple of problems. First the tire can have more grip on the rocks than on it's own rim, so it can spin inside the rim. Secondly it can pop the bead off since there is a very low psi holding it to the rim. Beadlocks prevent this. A tube would not at the same psi.
Here are a couple of examples for you.
This is my Jeep in Moab a few years back. You can see it has the same Allied Beadlocks on it as the truck. With 37" tires. All of the weight is pushing downward on the drivers front tire. Without the beadlock there would be a good chance of pushing that bead right off of it's seat.
(http://rockcrawler.com/features/cover_gallery/covers/cover7.8.jpg)
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on May 05, 2008, 11:40:41 am
i don't know or really care about 4x4---it's sort of like a different dimension for 73-91 trucks. Yet, somehow i'm curious about it all.
So.....what exactly are you cleaning up? Junk left by other 4x4's or nature?
Post by: xtremjeepn on May 05, 2008, 09:34:37 pm
There are a couple of problems that get associated to the recreational 4wheelers. Most of the problems are created by new wheelers, campers, kids partying in the woods, and shooters all leaving trash behind. All of these groups use 4x4 vehicles to get into the back country and get lumped in with the recreational 4 wheelers.
It becomes a case of mistanken identity and a few bad apples giving the rest of us a bad reputation.
The clean up day pictured above is at a trail just outside Boulder, Colorado. There is a part of the trail where shooters (not 4wheelers) haul junk in, shoot it up and leave it. In an effort to keep the area open to the 4wheelers the wheelers go clean up after the shooters.
Unfortunately areas like this get a bad rap because they show the mess and list it on "such and such" 4x4 trail with no distinction between those who take care of the trail and those that trash it.
Post by: lowbucktruck on May 23, 2008, 11:55:34 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on May 23, 2008, 06:56:21 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on May 29, 2008, 12:36:40 pm
I have a line on a D60 center section for the front but I would need ALL of the supporting parts. Waiting on a list of missing parts. Then I will post details.
I also got rid of the cowl hood and got a pretty straight stock hood on the truck. (cowl was pretty warped)
Post by: xtremjeepn on June 09, 2008, 02:36:58 pm
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo08/76/79/30366f74a2dd.jpeg)
Post by: Fordeatinz71 on June 09, 2008, 07:16:46 pm
Post by: Captkaos on June 09, 2008, 08:30:17 pm
Post by: Toolmaster on June 09, 2008, 08:53:02 pm
Now the light will need some super glue. You did pick up the missing lamp pieces ???
Rock Rash IS expected !!
Post by: Fordeatinz71 on June 09, 2008, 10:55:01 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on June 09, 2008, 11:11:23 pm
I pulled into the alley to unload the stuff only to find that someone had parked a trailer in the alley blocking the exit. So I had to either try to back out onto a super busy street or turn it aroudn in the tight alley.
Well, I tried to turn it around by pulling backwards into a tight yard/driveway. There was a BUSH on one side........that apparently was hiding a much larger and solid object below the sight line of the bed. dang it!!! it was the nice perfectly straight side too.
Post by: Dragon on June 11, 2008, 04:09:21 pm
DOH! :oShouldn't be too hard to massage out, and probably even easier if you could take the bed side off.... Sorry bout the odd area dink though, one of the many reasons why I would like a Burlier Version of Safari Style Guards for my truck(I'm Clumbsy enough on my own, and my Wife Freaks when she can't see behind/ infront of us when I'm driving ::))....
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo08/76/79/30366f74a2dd.jpeg)
Post by: chubby07 on October 08, 2008, 06:26:23 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on October 14, 2008, 03:29:17 pm
Post by: Captkaos on October 14, 2008, 06:08:22 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on October 15, 2008, 12:23:11 am
95% better now and can start working again.
Post by: xtremjeepn on October 30, 2008, 02:49:16 pm
I'm feeling a bit better and thought I would tear into it to see if I could fix it quickly (like broken spider gears) so we could use it to help build the Carnage Canyon Challenge Route this weekend.
Here is what I found.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2987527440_b05bc4363a.jpg)
What this truck really needs is a front D60. Anyone have a spare?
Post by: Captkaos on October 30, 2008, 04:52:29 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on February 03, 2009, 12:17:36 am
My "day job" is as a financial advisor. So you can imagine I have been a touch busy this year.
I plan on getting back to work on the truck and hoping to see it working even more this summer.
Post by: Captkaos on February 03, 2009, 02:36:21 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 10, 2009, 06:41:40 pm
I have been trying to get motivated to do some more work on it. So going out and snapping some pictures may help. :shrug:
These should give you an idea what I still have to do....a small idea.
I want to swap out to the 91 style grill. I have a radiator support, just need the headlights and grill pieces. Also need to build a winch mount for the front, bumper etc for the Ramsey 15K winch with Winchline.com rope on it. Also have 4 KC highlights that need to go up front.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3344687773_5864b4c8c1_b.jpg)
I need some rocker protection with a step, needs to be easy to step up and toss stuff over the bedside right in front of the tire.
Also need a rear bumper. Need to build a rack in the bed to hold shovels, rakes, buckets, 2 more KC lights and a BullDog 10k winch with Winchline.com rope.....and cut out the fenders for the Bushwhacker flares to make room for those 37s.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3344685963_7b3d54c3ce_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3345516452_cdd63b5728_b.jpg)
Roof needs some love. Really need to finish up the body work (which I suck at) and get some paint on it.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3344701081_fe25ba0186_b.jpg)
....and of course my big hurdle at the moment is that the front axle is broken. It NEEDS something bigger than the D44.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3345550514_6353c1b096_b.jpg)
More pictures here. Click here for more pictures. (http://"http://www.flickr.com/photos/28422775@N08/sets/72157615081919120/")
Post by: dirtmod0 on March 10, 2009, 06:51:55 pm
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 10, 2009, 07:23:14 pm
When it is painted we plan on putting something like this on the side. "This truck was recycled from scrap by people and companies that care about our trails. It will be used to take care of our trails so that they may be used by all generations."
Post by: choptop on March 10, 2009, 07:43:21 pm
Post by: Captkaos on March 11, 2009, 12:44:20 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on March 11, 2009, 09:50:14 am
Post by: captain carnage on March 25, 2009, 12:09:55 am
Post by: xtremjeepn on April 11, 2009, 05:37:22 pm
Saw this in Moab!!!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3431058963_77f5dd695d_b.jpg)
.....and you thought this was too 80's to keep.
(http://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo18/9d/77/9cab4f847bdd.jpg)
Post by: eventhorizon66 on April 11, 2009, 05:42:57 pm
Post by: Whitfield on December 03, 2009, 07:37:55 pm
Great ideia for clean up duty.
Wish their were more 3+3 tech articles.
Oddly enough my 1988 4wd Crew (6.2L Th-400 / NP 205 came with a HD D-44 up front too.
Post by: xtremjeepn on December 05, 2009, 07:13:40 pm
I am moving VERY slow with the progress at this point. It has become a great shelf in the garage most of the time. ::)
This is about as close to a recent picture I have of it. ;)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/3724215092_c089821dff_b.jpg)