The Rebuild - Page 4

bpenn1980 · 04-30-08, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PKP80

Thanks for the words, they go a long way.

The garage is a mess of cables, tires, bolts, brackets, and misc. parts. I've kept it pretty clean and will run through it and toss the junk and start compiling the for sale list of items. So be ready for that.

Yes Flipflops are awesome, but I never work in them (at least not when I'm doing anything substantial or involving heavy items) If you haven't had the pleasure of a 1/2" ratchet and socket drop on your foot keep it up and you'll always throw on the boots. I wont even mention the the feeling of a 38" tire mounted and slipping off the hub onto my foot feeling.

5'8" on my good days, lol. Mind you the 4th tire is not even stacked. I'll bring brad over and have him stand next to that for a pic lol (he's like 6'3").

Thanks guys hope to run a trail or two with each of you at some point this summer.

I was gonna let it go, but I cant allow you to grievously short change me like that....I'm 6'5"

btw, my offer is still out there, need help anytime just gimme a call

PabloVTA · 05-02-08, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PKP80

I'll leave the bling to you Pablo.

I keep wanting to mount a bottle opener to the BBQ. Does that count?

Speaking of Que....when you hosting? I'll bring my blinged out BBQ flipper to go with that beaut you have on the side of the rig.

Slomo · 05-02-08, 11:40 PM

That tire and wheel combo is going to look sweet Sammy! I am looking forward to hearing how those Nitto's do on an 80. Hopefully they will do your rig justice.

No pics of the wheels? Are they a true beadlock version of your old wheels? They have to be black, but let's see them! Jealous, er I mean inquiring minds want to know.

Pablo that has to be the most tricked out BBQ tool I have ever seen. Do you really have that and the flamed hot rodded gold metallic BBQ to go with it? If so I have got to see them in person some time.

PKP80 · 05-03-08, 06:51 PM

[quote=Slomo;3285628]That tire and wheel combo is going to look sweet Sammy! I am looking forward to hearing how those Nitto's do on an 80. Hopefully they will do your rig justice.

No pics of the wheels? Are they a true beadlock version of your old wheels? They have to be black, but let's see them! Jealous, er I mean inquiring minds want to know.

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They are indeed black and they would have been true beadlocks, but after reading several articles on the whole beadlock thing it seems that unless you are running them on 15" rims or your have the double beadlocks (front and back) they don't help very much can in case of blowing a bead on the trail on the inside wall, they would cause a lot more trouble and headache than a regular rim. Therefore I went with a simple rim, steel, strong, and affordable. I

If anything I'd go with the Staun internal beadlocks. They actually work for the larger rim sizes.

Slomo · 05-04-08, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PKP80

They are indeed black and they would have been true beadlocks, but after reading several articles on the whole beadlock thing it seems that unless you are running them on 15" rims or your have the double beadlocks (front and back) they don't help very much can in case of blowing a bead on the trail on the inside wall, they would cause a lot more trouble and headache than a regular rim. Therefore I went with a simple rim, steel, strong, and affordable. I

If anything I'd go with the Staun internal beadlocks. They actually work for the larger rim sizes.

Good points indeed. They do require regular maintenance, like we need anymore of that.

I have heard nothing but good about the Stauns.

Ian Rogers · 05-12-08, 07:53 AM

up dates

PKP80 · 05-12-08, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Rogers

up dates

Pending...I can say this. I ran into the sales rep at TLC out here in Van Nuys who happened to have an entire 80 body that he was parting.
(The story behind that is that a guy out in Florida put the 60 body on an 80 frame and sus with american muscle power.)

I pulled the A-Pillar to the C Pillar section and the windshield. So luckily there will be no need for Plexi or lexan front window, which after doing my research was niether cheap nor desirable when compared to factory glass.

Slomo · 05-14-08, 10:49 PM

Looking forward to seeing how the cage turns out.

Pacer · 05-15-08, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PKP80

Pending...I can say this. I ran into the sales rep at TLC out here in Van Nuys who happened to have an entire 80 body that he was parting.
(The story behind that is that a guy out in Florida put the 60 body on an 80 frame and sus with american muscle power.)

You know that is LowTideRide's, Project Uranus? He is here on mud.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...ct-uranus.html

Loving this thread by the way!

PKP80 · 05-17-08, 05:51 PM

If you mean that Al's doing the same thing, I'm totally aware, but the 60 I saw was white and in california.

Slomo · 05-18-08, 10:29 PM

Sammy, still waiting on the tubing but I should have a stick by next Sat.

I will let you know when I have it in hand.

PKP80 · 05-19-08, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Slomo

Sammy, still waiting on the tubing but I should have a stick by next Sat.

I will let you know when I have it in hand.

Sounds good. I should have an idea of when she'll be done by next week.

Pacer · 05-19-08, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PKP80

If you mean that Al's doing the same thing, I'm totally aware, but the 60 I saw was white and in california.

Yeah, I was referring to Al's build.... guess the Florida, American mussel part got me confused.

Keep up the good work.

PKP80 · 05-26-08, 10:46 PM

I paid a visit to the truck while she's being taken care of by Bob at BENGELS Offroad in SD. The work on the truck is AWESOME. I'll let the pic speak for itself. One is all you get for now. Anyone contemplating any work on their rig needs to pay a visit to Bengels.

Bluetribal · 05-27-08, 07:47 AM

I think you are the only one that calls them Bengels Off-road. Everyone else probably calls them Bengels Street Rod from the looks of it...

Oh and that was no where near enough of a teaser shot.....

e9999 · 05-27-08, 09:31 AM

ah, it's finally starting to look like a convertible.... neat!

the window frame of the doors looks a bit out of place for a sport coupe, IMO

how you gonna hold the windshield in?

Brentbba · 05-27-08, 10:08 AM

Truck is looking great...and you're getting uglier as you age Sam!

PabloVTA · 05-27-08, 10:51 AM

here's the panel material I was talking about.

(crappy lighting inside) but I have clear .090" thick Lexan too, if you wanna show off those sweet welds. It'd be rock resistant and sticks wont go thru it. But when you scrub it against a tree it'll scratch.

you could attach it with rivets, and then seal the edges with silicone and make it water proof.

OR!
you get a dozen of those clamps for flashlights, and we just clamp it straight to the tubes. That would be sweet!

(i'm gunna need more pics to see what size material you need!

)

Metal Twister · 05-27-08, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PKP80

I paid a visit to the truck while she's being taken care of by Bob at BENGELS Offroad in SD. The work on the truck is AWESOME. I'll let the pic speak for itself. One is all you get for now. Anyone contemplating any work on their rig needs to pay a visit to Bengels.

Dude, What are you doing? you promised no pics! And next time you take a pic of the shop we will pull out the Crawlers... your going to give us a bad rep. with the street rods and all!

... But Im glad you like the work.

I will try to wrap it up for you this week, you need some play time before the Rubicon.

Boston Mangler · 05-27-08, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluetribal

I think you are the only one that calls them Bengels Off-road. Everyone else probably calls them Bengels Street Rod from the looks of it...

No, i call it "Uncle Bobs Magic Shop"

Also, Sammy my friend, it looks as if you will need a phone book OR TWO to see over the hood!

bpenn1980 · 05-27-08, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston Mangler

Also, Sammy my friend, it looks as if you will need a phone book OR TWO to see over the hood!

Brentbba · 05-28-08, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston Mangler

Also, Sammy my friend, it looks as if you will need a phone book OR TWO to see over the hood!

Ouch!!

PKP80 · 05-28-08, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston Mangler

No, i call it "Uncle Bobs Magic Shop"

Also, Sammy my friend, it looks as if you will need a phone book OR TWO to see over the hood!

Dude I'm already sitting on like 3 in that pic

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Originally Posted by bpenn1980

I'll make sure to leave off the tube padding for those of you who wont need phone book assistance. lol.

And it's DEFINITELY a magic shop

05-02-08, 11:40 PM	#93
Slomo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Inside the Orange Curtain TLCA# 15819 Posts: 2,524	That tire and wheel combo is going to look sweet Sammy! I am looking forward to hearing how those Nitto's do on an 80. Hopefully they will do your rig justice. No pics of the wheels? Are they a true beadlock version of your old wheels? They have to be black, but let's see them! Jealous, er I mean inquiring minds want to know. Pablo that has to be the most tricked out BBQ tool I have ever seen. Do you really have that and the flamed hot rodded gold metallic BBQ to go with it? If so I have got to see them in person some time. __________________ Mo 97 FZJ, Tillie dog, locked, 6" Slee'd, Hanna'd, Mo'd, Bilstiens, upper/lower arms, DBAs, Mojave's w/ 315s, ARB w/ winch, synthetics, flareless, Extreme aire, XM, CB, 2 meter, George's LEDs,Optima, other crap, work in progress. "Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. " www.4x4upgrades.com ___________________________________www.esmetalman.com

05-03-08, 06:51 PM	#94
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,702	[quote=Slomo;3285628]That tire and wheel combo is going to look sweet Sammy! I am looking forward to hearing how those Nitto's do on an 80. Hopefully they will do your rig justice. No pics of the wheels? Are they a true beadlock version of your old wheels? They have to be black, but let's see them! Jealous, er I mean inquiring minds want to know. QUOTE] They are indeed black and they would have been true beadlocks, but after reading several articles on the whole beadlock thing it seems that unless you are running them on 15" rims or your have the double beadlocks (front and back) they don't help very much can in case of blowing a bead on the trail on the inside wall, they would cause a lot more trouble and headache than a regular rim. Therefore I went with a simple rim, steel, strong, and affordable. I If anything I'd go with the Staun internal beadlocks. They actually work for the larger rim sizes. __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end/Custom shock mounts KING shocks/ other goodies, but you get the idea. Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi

05-12-08, 07:53 AM	#96
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05-14-08, 10:49 PM	#98
Slomo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Inside the Orange Curtain TLCA# 15819 Posts: 2,524	Looking forward to seeing how the cage turns out. __________________ Mo 97 FZJ, Tillie dog, locked, 6" Slee'd, Hanna'd, Mo'd, Bilstiens, upper/lower arms, DBAs, Mojave's w/ 315s, ARB w/ winch, synthetics, flareless, Extreme aire, XM, CB, 2 meter, George's LEDs,Optima, other crap, work in progress. "Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. " www.4x4upgrades.com ___________________________________www.esmetalman.com

05-17-08, 05:51 PM	#100
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,702	If you mean that Al's doing the same thing, I'm totally aware, but the 60 I saw was white and in california. __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end/Custom shock mounts KING shocks/ other goodies, but you get the idea. Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi


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05-18-08, 10:29 PM	#101
Slomo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Inside the Orange Curtain TLCA# 15819 Posts: 2,524	Sammy, still waiting on the tubing but I should have a stick by next Sat. I will let you know when I have it in hand. __________________ Mo 97 FZJ, Tillie dog, locked, 6" Slee'd, Hanna'd, Mo'd, Bilstiens, upper/lower arms, DBAs, Mojave's w/ 315s, ARB w/ winch, synthetics, flareless, Extreme aire, XM, CB, 2 meter, George's LEDs,Optima, other crap, work in progress. "Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. " www.4x4upgrades.com ___________________________________www.esmetalman.com

05-26-08, 10:46 PM	#104
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,702	Photo and update I paid a visit to the truck while she's being taken care of by Bob at BENGELS Offroad in SD. The work on the truck is AWESOME. I'll let the pic speak for itself. One is all you get for now. Anyone contemplating any work on their rig needs to pay a visit to Bengels. __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end/Custom shock mounts KING shocks/ other goodies, but you get the idea. Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi

05-27-08, 07:47 AM	#105
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,760	I think you are the only one that calls them Bengels Off-road. Everyone else probably calls them Bengels Street Rod from the looks of it... Oh and that was no where near enough of a teaser shot..... __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

05-27-08, 09:31 AM	#106
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,190	ah, it's finally starting to look like a convertible.... neat! the window frame of the doors looks a bit out of place for a sport coupe, IMO how you gonna hold the windshield in? __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD and souped up DR650

05-27-08, 10:08 AM	#107
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,944	Truck is looking great...and you're getting uglier as you age Sam! __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420; KI6SGO

05-27-08, 10:51 AM	#108
PabloVTA beside La Caja China Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ventura Ca. USA TLCA# 15996 Posts: 950	sunroof here's the panel material I was talking about. (crappy lighting inside) but I have clear .090" thick Lexan too, if you wanna show off those sweet welds. It'd be rock resistant and sticks wont go thru it. But when you scrub it against a tree it'll scratch. you could attach it with rivets, and then seal the edges with silicone and make it water proof. OR! you get a dozen of those clamps for flashlights, and we just clamp it straight to the tubes. That would be sweet! (i'm gunna need more pics to see what size material you need!) Attached Images __________________ Pablo '94 FZJ80 215K 6M1, Optima Red Top, Bilstien'd, Mobil 1, DBA DnS front Rotors, 285/75 Revos, George's LED's, MetalTech Sliders, Slee Short Bus Front Bumper, OME 850/863