IF you have not pulled the windshield fully off you just cant tell how extensive this is. If you plan on keeping the vehicle I personally find the doing it right once and being done with it approach to yeild happier results than tempoary patch...
Remember that guy that drilled out the plug in cylinder head - went threw the cooling jacket into the intake port - Moral work slowly and carefully if you aren't sure of what you are doing. Power tools can ruin things quickly - if you just use...
I would look at how much you could roughly get parting out the major components (engine, trans, tcase, axles, "used" new 3/4 tub, random odd and ends), and that would be my offer assuming you want a big project.
If it was mine I would do some inside tank cleaning chemical treatment. Then tape up all the holes and apply some air pressure with a soapy exterior wash looking for bubbles. I'd also make sure the drains work and don't leak after teflon tape...
It does come with a new steel 3/4 tub. Not sure how makes the replacement tub so if anyone can shed some light on the tub, it would be great.
If that is a typical Colombian tub, it may require massive rework to get it to fit the hard top (and...
This girl has 112K miles and runs like the preverbal sewing machine. She has been sitting in a hot garage on the west side of the house for four months. The temperature during the day is 120 degrees plus. This will be the fourth year I've had to...
More recently came on this forum and have met quite a few people in the community locally in NC already. A long time friend of mine has had a 1987 all original 60 sitting in his driveway for the ages not running. Its beyond sun baked and I've...
Anytime you connect a battery terminal wire to a modern truck, you will typically see a small spark from the battery to the cable, just at the moment they touch. I'm just suggesting you watch and be sure that when you hook up the battery, this...
I'd look over the entire truck very carefully for rodent damage, especially the air filter and wiring around the engine. Also, when you connect a good battery (with the ignition off and the doors closed), be ready for a small spark, and if you...
Did a little mod to preserve that razor thin tailgate edge when transporting long things.
Found some super-durable reinforced rubber edging. The upper tailgate weatherstrip seals against this when it’s all closed up.
I bought more than I...
After 2 months of the kit sitting in my garage, waiting on some other parts to arrive, I will be installing this next week. I will post some in depth photos, measurements, etc.
Sleeve installed
Had to use double timing gear to get it on
Seal was a little tight getting on but no issues
Will finish tomorrow hopefully getting everything back together
Got the soft top frame finished up this afternoon and draped the canvas over top. I love the color combo. Really excited to get this wrapped up. I think it looks perfect!
Meh. Kind of what I had been thinking really.
But, I unloaded it for 4k as is. Kept the hood and bumper and sliders. I will sell the sliders and bumper kit locally and get another 1k or so back. Hood I will sell dirt cheap to get the big box out...
@0DG Any kind of liner on the roof is susceptible to lifting in the rain gutters, and rust will start. If you park the truck indoors, it might be ok, but every truck I see with bedliner on the roof (of any kind) invariably has issues at the...
Happy to report the seat covers arrived and I installed them today. Very happy with the end result. I have not attempted upholstery work before but the process was pretty simple and took me about 4 hours to complete both seats. I was even able...
To me, that sounds like a 4500 truck, so ask 5500 or more. Aftermarket mods (unless really well done) don't add much to the price. It sounds old and a little tired.
Perhaps a great 'wheeler for someone, but many will want to spend a few...