22REvolution. An 85 Pickup West Texas Build. (1 Viewer)

[BioTex]

I re-installed the bed so I could get the truck inspected. Looks like I'm going to need to order some taillight lenses. With the bed now on I decided to go for a ride other than in my driveway. Even with crappy mismatched tires, the trucks suspension is remarkedly still smooth. Everything appears to be working properly. I'm thinking I will mount up the new tires I just bought for the truck, get it inspected and drive around a bit. One thing that stood out was how comfortable the bench seat is to me. Thinking of keeping it.

Question: Can I run a doubler and keep the couch?

 

[muddpigg]

Question: Can I run a doubler and keep the couch?

a triple shift should allow it

 

[WristPin]

It's 22R not R22.

 

[BioTex]

It's 22R not R22.

I'm Dyslexic from breathing in too much freon...

 

[BioTex]

Started in on some of the rust repair. Figured I hadn't posted up any pictures in a while so here ya go:

Glass removed and all the rubber molding removed.

First coat of All-metal on top of an aluminum mesh for strength. I figure this repair as opposed to welding in new metal, will outlast me. If you have never used All-Metal or even Bondo brands equivalent of it, I highly recommend it. Cost about 1 1/2 times more than a polyester bondo, but worth every penny for rust repairs. I prefer it to fiber hair bondo also BTW.

 

[BioTex]

Installed my new wheels and tire. It's good to have a friend who has a tire machine and a balancer! 3 beers later and they are mounted and balanced. Since the free 12.5 x 33's didn't work out, I bought 10.5 x 31's in an All-Terrain. I sure notice the reduced power and braking, but do like the looks and feel of them.

Still working on the rust repairs, will get some pictures posted up soon.

 

[BioTex]

Pictures as promised. All I lack to get it inspected is to install the windshield. I put on a new muffler today.

 

[Toast]

How well does that metal filler sand?

 

[BioTex]

How well does that metal filler sand?

Sands pretty much like polyester bondos. I used 180 grit and it shaped up nicely.

 

[Toast]

Bitchin!

 

[BioTex]

Went out to the shop to contemplate my next move and was pissed to see a large puddle of oil underneath the engine. I put the truck up on the lift to check her out and was happy to see it was just the steering damper seals that let loose. I have a spare ready to bolt on so no big deal. There was also a small puddle of anti-freeze but I think it is coming from the top radiator hose clamp. it is still the original style one that is most likely worn out. I'll address that also. Tomorrow I intend to install the windshield. Then off to get an inspection.

 

[BioTex]

Well, today I set the windshield in place. A dry fit with the universal rubber molding proved to not be what I wanted, so I simply bedded it in with the black butyl caulking that is routinely used on glass. Once it cures, I will tape off the edges and put on a nice final "pretty" coat. It looks pretty good and shouldn't leak, so I'm happy with it. Hopefully the truck will now pass inspection and become drivable.

 

[BioTex]

Passed inspection, so It's drivable now. Going to order a new radiator and finish up the body work.

 

[Toast]

Any progress??