But WAIT...there's MORE!!!! - Page 2

orangefj45 · 07-17-09, 10:55 PM

bezel police!

nice score keith. that rig is pretty much exactly what you need for a platform to build your project.

i'll reply to your pm.

georg

chicago · 07-18-09, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty_tlc

Who could have guessed there would be issues under the diamond plate.

Have fun in Chicago, I heard they have some pretty good Pizza there.

Yeah, I knew it going in.
That is the only reason someone would put that crap on there.
But a CAN!?!?!?!?!?
Im so glad I can handle the repair myself though, and Ill most likely and up chopping a lot of it off anyway. Well see when I can grind the paint off to reveal the full extent of the damage.
Pizza...YEAH!
Lou Malnatti's here I come (www.tasteofchicago.com)

They even ship here!

K

DesertLake · 07-18-09, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chicago

GET THIS...there was a FU*KING PEPSI CAN used IN THE GLOB OF BONDO for spme backing....WTF do people think....SERIOUSLY!
K

Sounds like someone who has done a few sheetrock repairs....

Bbumbl40 · 07-23-09, 11:25 PM

Kewl, another 40 to play with. We're going to have to hook up. I can give you the info on getting steel braided lines off the shelf from Summit for all your plumming. I'm curious about the drum breaks on a '76 though. I thought the conversion to disc was a federal madate in '75.

Any way, you'll have to find a set of knuckles, discs, birfields, and hubs off of a straight axle mini truck.

Rusy's right about the hard top. Don't bother. It's about 250 lbs that sits REALY high on the rig. It's also REALY hard to find frieds to help dead lift the thing up onto a SOA rig.

rusty_tlc · 07-24-09, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bbumbl40

Kewl, another 40 to play with. We're going to have to hook up. I can give you the info on getting steel braided lines off the shelf from Summit for all your plumming. I'm curious about the drum breaks on a '76 though. I thought the conversion to disc was a federal madate in '75.

Any way, you'll have to find a set of knuckles, discs, birfields, and hubs off of a straight axle mini truck.

Rusy's right about the hard top. Don't bother. It's about 250 lbs that sits REALY high on the rig. It's also REALY hard to find frieds to help dead lift the thing up onto a SOA rig.

I think he plans to swap the stuff off his 62 into the new truck.

spressomon · 07-24-09, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbumbl40

:Rusy's right about the hard top. Don't bother. It's about 250 lbs that sits REALY high on the rig. It's also REALY hard to find frieds to help dead lift the thing up onto a SOA rig.

What are you talking: Keith could press that by himself; no problem

rusty_tlc · 07-24-09, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by spressomon

What are you talking: Keith could press that by himself; no problem

I've walked the top off of my 40 solo, it's an awkward weight.

Shawn is right, it's like a gunfight scene from an old western when you start unbolting the top on an FJ40, complete with tumble weeds. None of your neighbors are anywhere to be found, at least after the first time.

locrwln1 · 07-25-09, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty_tlc

I've walked the top off of my 40 solo, it's an awkward weight.

Shawn is right, it's like a gunfight scene from an old western when you start unbolting the top on an FJ40, complete with tumble weeds. None of your neighbors are anywhere to be found, at least after the first time.

Yeah, you want to find out who your real friends are, ask them to help you remove a International Scout Hardtop. Now that thing a one heavy/awkward POS. And I had two different friends with them and we removed and installed those things numerous times.

Jack

Bbumbl40 · 07-26-09, 08:24 AM

I didn't realize you planning on scavinging parts of the 62. You should be wheeling in a couple of weeks.

chicago · 07-26-09, 06:00 PM

Hey all!
Just got back for Chi town...
Ill be scrapping the hard top idea and stick with the softies for the 40.

Shawn,
Ill be calling you soon (Rusty, you too). Im planning on buying an uncut harness from Reno Auto Wreckers and make a good SOLID attempt at doing the wiring myself, but I WILL NEED some skilled people to help me do it as I know virtually NOTHING about electronics.
I figure that it will be a good thing to learn if NOTHING else and at BEST, Ill save myself about 500 bucks.
Ill be pulling the stock running gear soon...in the next couple of weeks and do a good clean up of the frame and tub etc...the within the next month get the Vortec etc. mounted. Im hoping that this goes rather quickly and be ready to wheel before spring.
The biggest hindrance right now is of course the DOUGH to get it done...However, if I can get the harness done myself, that will free up a lot o cash to do other stuff. However, its a pretty spendy nut to have a harness built. 750 bucks with emissions stuff, and 250 for the computer re flash...

First things first though...Ive gotta make or get wheel dollies, and I HAVE to get Mark's doors done BEFORE I can start on my junk.
Someone mentioned that they wanted a bumper too in the mix...

Espresso...Ive got a BUM SHOULDER! Im not benchin ANYTHING right now. Im keeping up with the 40 oz curls though!

K

DesertLake · 07-26-09, 07:23 PM

Let me know if you need a hand, I don't know EFI all that well but I know how to prevent electricity leaks...

chicago · 07-27-09, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertLake

Let me know if you need a hand, I don't know EFI all that well but I know how to prevent electricity leaks...

Score!
Thanks man! Ill definately take you up on that.
Im thinking that the stock GM harness will have TONS of crap that I WONT need. I was looking at the wiring diagram last noc, and from what I can gather, there will be a LOT of stripping.

BTW, Ill have to get BOTH GM fuse boxes too, wont I?

Keith