Dropped off some parts for sushi roll. She's getting the Big Red treatment. Wider axle housing, 4.88 lockers with lunch box lockers, IFS hubs, chromoly axles, upgraded brakes front and back, traction bar.... On the interior end, I'll be replacing the heater core and HVAC system.
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I'll be around, we'll meet up at some point. It hailed like crazy and had thunderstorms for a good chunk of the event. I think that's why many did not go.
I've been distracted with so many projects that I've been neglecting Big Red for a while. I intend to come back to it in full force after I'm done traveling for work. But in the meanwhile, Sushi Roll and Penelope Cruiser are getting upgrades left and right.
Penelope got some welding done on her...
I didn't have any real issues other than I had to tighten the belt for the steering pump. Most folks couldn't believe I drove my 40 there while towing a loaded trailer as many had their rigs on a trailer.
I will be getting her ready for solid axle summit this August, the dream is to drive her...
Made it to round up with a fully loaded trailer. Managed about 11mpg with an average speed of 65. Hit the mid 70s a few times. Not too impressed but better than what I was expecting. We'll see how the Sniper efi improves it if at all.
Penelope is a ready as she can be for round up. I got the master and slave cylinder replaced last night. Added the LED lights but it's been plagued with electrical gremlins.
The LED on the drive side seems dim and turns off when in high beam. Additionally the brake lights aren't coming on...
Picked it up today. The rear tow hitch is reinforced and stout af. The brake line was rerouted and a trailer lights wiring installed.
And the LED lights I ordered have arrived.
Tomorrow is more prep work for round up. I'm going to see if I can get the clutch master and slave cylinders...
She's got an entirely new brake system from the brake booster to the calipers. Runs great and is back with her cousins.
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I'm going to be rerouting that brake line.
I just dropped off at Krawltex for some welding work on the tow hitch and some gussets. She should be ready before round up.