Recent content by t6dpilot

Been a while…. Focusing on other things. So I decided that for now the front bushings with that special bolt will have to wait. I want to get this truck finished and off the lift and driving. I can work on that later. So the right rear is finished and looks great. Time to tackle the left rear...

Hmmm thats a good idea. They seem too small to break that free though. I did try using two nuts on the other end to get the bolt to break free. No go and I did not want to strip the threads torquing too hard. I’ll probably have to cut them to get the job accomplished.

Thanks guys. The bolt may be junk, but in case it’s not I’d still like to keep the factory hardware. I did not think of the flats on the flange side. I’ll check it out and retry at some point. Great info!

Bouncing away from my 1981 New Owner thread, I thought I would ask here. I am replacing all my bushings (or attempting to anyway) and am able to get the rear double shackle ones done easily. Those front ones are probably original to the truck and WILL NOT budge. Best method on all the others...

Cruiser, not Charger. Oops. I’ll keep it for the next owner. The person I bought it from installed Mastercraft Courser MSP 235/75R15. I think that’ll fit in the spare tire spot. The Snow Cruiser is H78/15. So the bumper is all cleaned up to the degree I am going on this truck and the chassis...

So I lowered the spare down to create more room for refinishing the frame rails. What an ingenious little system. Anyway, I get the wheel down and am surprised by the upper half not exposed to the ground. Factory white paint! And the tire has never been used. Still has the little nubs that you...

Thanks @thetoyotaman, that connects the dots for me on why I could not find rear bumpers in the parts diagram. Very interesting... OK so I at least have a dealer installed rear chrome bumper with the correct dealer brackets. The headlight surrounds are smooth and not pitted from rock chips...

So I’m curious about the headlight surrounds. They are speckled with silver and I wonder if that’s a factory decorative feature. Never noticed this on these before, so I am not certain it is. Primer overspray? But I could not imagine that poor quality control or customer acceptance. I’d like to...

Photos of the crusty rear bumper and brackets.

Haven't updated in a while, but the work continues at a slow steady pace. Started work on the rear diff and that area. Cleaned that up to the shock mounts and painted. Pulled the drums off to maybe replace, but the are within spec and the rear brakes had relatively recently been worked on...

Decided to see if I can figure a way to remove the ugly but useful winch rack. Cannot believe I was able to get all the bolts out! Those were a real challenge with a small frame hole and weird angles to get to the bolt heads. But whatever I did, it worked and it’s off. It sure as H isn’t going...

Nice truck @thetoyotaman. Love the blue since I am partial to that color. Hey, if you want a pattern to the fender apron seals, let me know. I am happy to make one of the front while its off and send it to you. I can then make one of the rear when I get those off. So I decided to hook up...

Yes @thetoyotaman has been very helpful to me. Much appreciated! So I got the paint off the drivers side tailgate latch. Looks much better. Guess they didn’t bother to mask everything properly. Sheesh. I eve took the screws out of one of the inspection panels and cleaned paint off of the...

@Dedtruk your post was entertaining. Sneaky bolt - I like that. I'll have to look for that book. You guys are awesome with your responses and advice! Thanks for that, you all have been very helpful. First goal in the engine compartment is to get it all cleaned up and drive to see where...

And look at those clean doors with pretty yellow zinc plated parts. Nice. I also did a quick buff of the left side of the truck to get a feel of how the paint might turn out. Looks pretty good after a fast first pass. There are some sap droppings or something that will need closer attention...