Builds Nemesis - a deviant undertaking underway (5 Viewers)

[sschruff]

So, I'm cleaning my garage and found two boxes of parts that I forgot I ordered, and a powder coated diff cover. Christmas, early, woo hoo. E-brake rebuild parts (minus the damn NLA handle) and axle hardware:

 

[sschruff]

And some dash ideas that I'm bouncing around with a certain master fabricator:

My initial sketch...I mean, my friend's 5 y/o's initial sketch (lol):



Google search images:

 

[Wallygator]

Drum Roll...shop just called. Wheels powder coated, check. 5 BFG T/A KO2 285/75/16's to store, check. Mount and road force balance, check. Call customer, wheels & tires are ready for pickup, check.

Be back shortly with pics. . .

Woo hoo. . .

Are you going to need spacers with those non US rims? If not, where did you get them? Will eventually need 16's for Billy and I don't want spacers. Thanks.

EDIT: Never mind, went back to page 10, I see you have spacers

 

[sschruff]

Are you going to need spacers with those non US rims? If not, where did you get them? Will eventually need 16's for Billy and I don't want spacers. Thanks.

EDIT: Never mind, went back to page 10, I see you have spacers

The spacers were for the original set of rims I put on the rig but I'll need to run them to fit the 80 non-US spec wheels. Not ideal but it'll work just fine.

thanks

 

[Wallygator]

The spacers were for the original set of rims I put on the rig but I'll need to run them to fit the 80 non-US spec wheels. Not ideal but it'll work just fine.

thanks

Oh yeah they are going to look awesome!

 

[sschruff]

Oh yeah they are going to look awesome!

Thanks man - it was a hard call to get the wheels powder coated but I didn't like the grey OEM color as a wheel color. I might add a red pinstripe to them...or change them to a dark space grey. We'll see. . .going to roll with them for a while and see if they grow on me or not =)

 

[sschruff]

And just to let you guys know what some of our most beloved vendors go through with my 'gotta have it now':

Onur sends me this pic:



I'm like...oh....can't wait....but how am I going to justify this expense....ask Onur to hold them for a few days...

Then, I can't take it any longer - which, yes, is all the justification I need, lol:



Anyhoo - was cleaning my IMs this morning and saw that msg - thought some of you would enjoy the exchange =)

Shane

 

[sschruff]

Some rims, some tires, some parts. . .

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I like the new BFG sidewalls. Looks very nice Shane.

J

 

[sschruff]

I like the new BFG sidewalls. Looks very nice Shane.

J

Mucho Grass-E-Ass =) Pics don't do them justice. . .I'll get some better pics when it's cleaned & brighter outside.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Them wheels and tires look sweet Shane!
Goes great with the color of truck!

 

[Major Nelson]

I like the new BFG sidewalls. Looks very nice Shane.

J

Agree with J...those rims and tires look great....

 

[OGBeno]

I'm going to dissent and say that keeping the OEM silver/gray would have been ideal.

 

[NCFJ]

I'm a fan of black wheels, good looking truck!

 

[sschruff]

I'm a fan of black wheels, good looking truck!

Thank you. . .much appreciated

 

[TLC Norway]

Sweeeet! Solid look!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Shane, your order has shipped.

Lockstrip for all glass, stainless LED bracket for rear carrier and antenna mount.

Thanks again,

Jason

 

[Major Nelson]

Shane, assuming you won't be installing the WLS until after you get the rig respray done. I've got a WLS tool sitting around I could send out to you when you're ready to install it. I had thought of installing it the KR method (old screwdriver)...but was paranoid that I'd either slip and scratch the paint or break a window. Not too tough to do...just need a lot of the silicone spray when you're doing it. won't be able to do it at the paint shop....the silicone spray and paint don't mix well.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Shane, assuming you won't be installing the WLS until after you get the rig respray done. I've got a WLS tool sitting around I could send out to you when you're ready to install it. I had thought of installing it the KR method (old screwdriver)...but was paranoid that I'd either slip and scratch the paint or break a window. Not too tough to do...just need a lot of the silicone spray when you're doing it. won't be able to do it at the paint shop....the silicone spray and paint don't mix well.

I only needed silicone spray for the liftgate glass. The cargo and windshield were installed in less time combined than the lift-gate.

J

 

[Major Nelson]

Seriously...i was the absolute opposite....cargo windows went right in...cargo, pretty much the same. the lower corners of the windshield...man, I used every swear word I knew, plus a few others I just made up....can't remember being more pissed/frustrated in a long time.

Also, make sure to leave the WLS a little long when you install and kind of squish it in there. It'll suffer some shrinkage.