The Machinist

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What dash pad do you have?

I'm tired of fighting this so I just flexed the silicone tube down a little and cut a hole in the speaker grill for the universal vent. I made an ABS block off cover for the upper opening and called it good. The duct that goes under the steering...

Coming along nicely! I got the axle housing armored, cleaned stripped and painted. I rebuilt the knuckles a few years/k miles ago So good there. Got my Hi-pinion 5:29,MC built Yukon Grizzly locker painted in red pepper( because Clementine is a...

Kept it cool, walked away 4 times, never welding more than an inch at a time. I’m confident I did way more good than harm to this little axle housing!

TG usually has a Black Friday sale. Summit is an authorized vendor and their price has been "so far" slightly lower still during that sale for TG products. That would be a good time to pick up the ARP knuckle stud kit (or the super metal knuckle...

Well… I’m finally workin on the front axle build, Gonna go Hy-steer (AP 306662)Hydro assist 1.5. X 6” PSC Ram (SC2206K) and power flow V6 box( 303951-1). Great deal at Summit! Way cheaper than TG and free shipping! I’ll prolly need a bigger...

Start with a vacuum test using a vacuum gauge. Next would be to check the idle speed. Both of these can be done with cheap tools from harbor freight; vacuum test gage kit and an automotive electrical test meter with an inductive pickup to get an...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll start spraying some brake cleaner around the vacuum lines, etc. Meanwhile, here are some pics of my '83. These pics are from about 2022, when I rescued it from my uncle's field, where it'd been sitting untouched...

You gotta change your tampon, hater. This is an enablement group, get with the program.

I don't have any use for another 60 series. What would I do with it that this one doesn't do?

Made it home from my trip this weekend so time for a quick trip report, i got the truck together and packed up and drove it 700 miles to Tuscumbia AL for Mardi Krawl event on Wednesday. The event was pretty meh but the park is amazing, definitely...

Thanks for fuel info Dincan, trying to learn from others 2H experience—seems on 2H diesels subtle differences in fuel pedal make a big change in mpg. Finally getting the hang of driving it better; 5-sed stick and clutching-hills and such……I...

Thankyou Duncan and Cliff—just finished the trail and back in cell range—quite a drive!—haven’t done that much gravel since driving from Fairbanks Alaska to Circle AK in 78’ (not in the LC). Not difficult but need good tires and watch the single...

First mock up.

Laid down the second skin on the dash and floor, waiting on a couple more pieces to arrive to finish the floor. Dash and wiring is all in. Came out very nicely and looks tidy. Few more little bits, carpet and new windshield should round this out.

New diff/locker step 1: Build a post and mount my new Mark William’s Bench mule This thing is great. Step 2 - get terrible ill the last five days and laid up in bed

Approx 50-60% less.

And now, finally got some color! Was so stoked to pick this up after a 1 year hiatus. Kelly was kind enough to schedule so I could pike it up and then head right up to SAS 10. Nothing like showing up to this event with a fresh coat of paint...

Running this year?? :)

Glamor shot

I NEED TO GIVE A BIG SHOUT OUT TO @samc2447 With out him Id still be lost on the gas tank. This thing is so nice!!

Rear axle

From my first swap that i have driven over 350k miles on - wheeled it from coast to coast and over a boarder or two - motors pushing 500k now, still gets out and about All the way to swap number 19 - all fresh and ready for adventures

Mamabear does Moab. Here’s to the most loyal truck. I think all my leaf spring bushings are dead, and it amazingly didn’t overheat but I had some doubt.