(edited with the full story, since it's kinda funny)
After 12 years, I got my old 60 back. Bought it bone stock with 203k miles in 1998(!), and sold it in 2006 to a buddy.
Good news is, nothing's changed. Bad news is, nothing's changed, lol.
back story.
I just turned in my leased BMW and was looking for another driver besides my Tundra. It's great, but not the best thing drive in DC. Started looking at 60's (cause I'm practical) and was shocked at the prices! $25-$30k wasn't unheard of. Damn.
So, I think "Hey, maybe I can get my old truck back! I can probably put $10 or $15K into that and have a decent truck."
So, about a month ago I called up the friend I sold it to and asked if he was ready to sell her back to me. He said sure, but he hadn't driven it in 2 years bc the e brake was frozen. Hmm...OK. I go over there, pull the brake pins, and we're rolling. He then tells me it's impossible to steer. ok...
He's right. After I give him the $1500 to buyer back, I pull out and it's a mess. Won't steer at all. F me this is a problem. So, I hit a gas station to fill up and check it out. Turns out the hubs are locked (an issue if you have Detroits front and rear), and there is ZERO air in any of the tires. Well, s***.
As I'm sure any of you familiar with the SSR's know, they have very thick sidewalls. as a result, they'll keep their shape even without air in them. So, after unlocking the hubs, adding 30lbs a corner, and topping off the PS steering fluid, she steers like a dream. I checked the oil, noticed it was a low, so added a quart of marvel mystery oil, just to free things up a bit.
Drove home no problem. 70 MPH on the beltway. Loud and smelly, but fine. Drove it from Manassas, VA to Davidsonville, MD (about 60 miles). zero issues.
Funniest part is, when I sold it, it needed a new exhaust system. I had bought the parts and given them to my buddy, thinking he'd thrown them on. Nope. He handed them back to me (along with all the other parts I had given him) and shrugged. Sure enough, when I got home and parked it, it back fired once, and then the exhaust fell off.
The upshot? She's in decent shape for 350+k miles. Body and frame need work, but after that many miles, which one doesn't?
Specs (as I built her and as she still sits)
2F/4 speed with 85+ split case.
head was shaved .100
SOA with custom springs
Axles are 4.88's with Detroit lockers
37" Interco SSR's
ARB front and IPOR rear swing out carrier.
She's getting a tear down soon. I'll post progress on the rebuild.
Glad to be back!
Cheers,
Rob
After 12 years, I got my old 60 back. Bought it bone stock with 203k miles in 1998(!), and sold it in 2006 to a buddy.
Good news is, nothing's changed. Bad news is, nothing's changed, lol.
back story.
I just turned in my leased BMW and was looking for another driver besides my Tundra. It's great, but not the best thing drive in DC. Started looking at 60's (cause I'm practical) and was shocked at the prices! $25-$30k wasn't unheard of. Damn.
So, I think "Hey, maybe I can get my old truck back! I can probably put $10 or $15K into that and have a decent truck."
So, about a month ago I called up the friend I sold it to and asked if he was ready to sell her back to me. He said sure, but he hadn't driven it in 2 years bc the e brake was frozen. Hmm...OK. I go over there, pull the brake pins, and we're rolling. He then tells me it's impossible to steer. ok...
He's right. After I give him the $1500 to buyer back, I pull out and it's a mess. Won't steer at all. F me this is a problem. So, I hit a gas station to fill up and check it out. Turns out the hubs are locked (an issue if you have Detroits front and rear), and there is ZERO air in any of the tires. Well, s***.
As I'm sure any of you familiar with the SSR's know, they have very thick sidewalls. as a result, they'll keep their shape even without air in them. So, after unlocking the hubs, adding 30lbs a corner, and topping off the PS steering fluid, she steers like a dream. I checked the oil, noticed it was a low, so added a quart of marvel mystery oil, just to free things up a bit.
Drove home no problem. 70 MPH on the beltway. Loud and smelly, but fine. Drove it from Manassas, VA to Davidsonville, MD (about 60 miles). zero issues.
Funniest part is, when I sold it, it needed a new exhaust system. I had bought the parts and given them to my buddy, thinking he'd thrown them on. Nope. He handed them back to me (along with all the other parts I had given him) and shrugged. Sure enough, when I got home and parked it, it back fired once, and then the exhaust fell off.
The upshot? She's in decent shape for 350+k miles. Body and frame need work, but after that many miles, which one doesn't?
Specs (as I built her and as she still sits)
2F/4 speed with 85+ split case.
head was shaved .100
SOA with custom springs
Axles are 4.88's with Detroit lockers
37" Interco SSR's
ARB front and IPOR rear swing out carrier.
She's getting a tear down soon. I'll post progress on the rebuild.
Glad to be back!
Cheers,
Rob
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