Resurrecting an old beast 1986 GMC Wrangler

[Elpresidente]

Nice truck, that's probably the cleanest original old Chevy I've ever seen especially up here. That's a ton of work you got, do you have any pics of the bent frame? Good to see another Canadian on here, apparently there's not that many of us on the forum lol. Welcome to the forum, keep us updated on the project.

[frotosride]

I noticed that you just did a straight cut on the frame. Are you planning on welding a backing plate to the inside of the rails. I only bring this up because that is a high stress point of the frame and with the small surface area of a straight cut I would hate for you to run into cracking or breaking down the road. Typically a horizontal "z" cut provides more strength due to the surface area and load spread. Highly recommend a strength palte inside the rails. But coming along good. Oh, and as you are into audio, consider upgrading the wiring to the fuse box to ensure the cab isn't starved for power. An easy upgrade is simply removing the main power supply from the starter solenoid to the battery and possibly switching to a 3 wire alternator. Good luck with getting rest and keep plugging away at it.

[Gooderum]

Nice truck, that's probably the cleanest original old Chevy I've ever seen especially up here. That's a ton of work you got, do you have any pics of the bent frame? Good to see another Canadian on here, apparently there's not that many of us on the forum lol. Welcome to the forum, keep us updated on the project.

I have some pictures some where yes lots of work has even done and will be done. More to come just moving into a new place right now!

[Gooderum]

I noticed that you just did a straight cut on the frame. Are you planning on welding a backing plate to the inside of the rails. I only bring this up because that is a high stress point of the frame and with the small surface area of a straight cut I would hate for you to run into cracking or breaking down the road. Typically a horizontal "z" cut provides more strength due to the surface area and load spread. Highly recommend a strength palte inside the rails. But coming along good. Oh, and as you are into audio, consider upgrading the wiring to the fuse box to ensure the cab isn't starved for power. An easy upgrade is simply removing the main power supply from the starter solenoid to the battery and possibly switching to a 3 wire alternator. Good luck with getting rest and keep plugging away at it.

Thanks for look out but that frame that was cut is long gone. I just had limited room so that's how I got rid of it. I have a new 3/4 ton frame we are working on right now that's what the fresh primer was laid on. And all the electrical was perfect for the setup before the accident. And will be again! More pics to come guys thanks for the interest!

[Irish_Alley]

cant find it anywhere, but where you from?

[Gooderum]

cant find it anywhere, but where you from?

Sorry buddy I think your the only one who can't.

[Gooderum]

Well everyone here is a sneak peak! Thanks to my powder coating sponsor!   Colour is black chrome he said pictures don't do it justice!


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More pictures coming soon!

[Gooderum]

Well hello everyone we are back on track! I had my first hiccup which lasted a week but everything solid now. The fabricator doing my shaving flopped so I didn't wanna wait any longer so I brought the frame from outside and cleaned off the primer. I cleaned off one side of the garage so that way we can start putting this beast back together!!! Here are some pictures of the cleaning!

The cab was ready to be put on really quick once I was told the frame isn't being done!



THIS FRAME IS BEAST!
We had to deflate the tires in order to put the cab on, with four (Not Tall Guys) lifting it wasn't easy the first time to bye bye air!

After the air in the tires were out it made it so much easier!


Yes I know it not all the way on I have not finished everything that I wanna do yet. To its just sitting on the back hump.

[Irish_Alley]

cant find it anywhere, but where you from?

Sorry buddy I think your the only one who can't.

well with that attitude i must say your a cunuck lol, no but really you only talk about where you got into a accident then after stalking your pictures the paper clippings are from Toronto

[Gooderum]

cant find it anywhere, but where you from?

Sorry buddy I think your the only one who can't.

well with that attitude i must say your a cunuck lol, no but really you only talk about where you got into a accident then after stalking your pictures the paper clippings are from Toronto

I didn't mean any attiude I'm sorry. I am from Toronto.  And what were you trying to find?

[Irish_Alley]

lol was just joking. but your tags looked like Maryland from some of the pictures. so i was just wondering if you where close to me. but Canada aint really that close