xtiaan2000

That is an alternative headliner. It’s setup as a framework to attach an overhead console, interior lights, stereo speakers, whatever. @scrapdaddy built the first one for his rig and I copied most of his design. @xtiaan2000 built and installed...

And speaking of paint, I guess that will pick back up today. Going to start with finishing off the sides of the cargo area before moving to the externals of the rear quarters and back end. Drove it out to the front for a couple more pics😁

Ha, yes, thanks Jim! It won’t be anything near Target Carrier, Mud Hen, or Rear Body Mounts level, but it’s everything I ever wanted to do, especially once the paint is done. Back in the early days it used to take quite a while to save up money...

Get her out yesterday! Time for some cleaning, rust treatment, prime and painting the engine bay.

Had my first frustrating day yesterday. Intended to finish exhaust piping and run new fuel pump. Two tack welds into exhaust work, I ran out of wire. I transitioned to fuel pump, and realized I didn’t have anywhere near the right fittings...

Boy! She’s almost ready to dance!!!

Well, you already have the saddle 😘

So funny! When I first bought that thing I had another buddy say the same thing! I am still waiting!!!!

Watch out, driving that hot wagon, those Vegas girls will be all over you.

I am going to go to the Solid Axle Summit. So my friends convinced me that a trip to Las Vegas drivinging the Cruz at the end of July would be a good shake down trip! I don’t think I am going to argue with that. With all that no drinking...

So, I haven’t been drinking lately, but after two of these… And a little platter of broccoli… This view ain’t bad! Psyked!

I would love one for the next time your down in California.

In for a penny in for a pound, found a 72 parts rig a few hours away. My 16 yo son at the time drove me and the flatbed over to the west side through I5 traffic and got this home in a day. It has 5 factory rims, a disc brake front axel, the whole...

Found this gem in the Nile Valley outside Yakima and there was no question it was coming home. Its a 73 with original F paired to the 3 spd, rust in the usual places and of course we couldn't get it started. Seller towed it out of its hole it...

I would send it off to Red-head Steering Gears for rebuilding. Will cost you around $500 IIRC but they do a great job and are very fast.

Pighead, you don’t wheel!

coming up

Thanks man. Funny how much you can get done when you have a big run coming up

I ran out of donor pipe so the passenger side isn’t quite done, but I was able to get out over the frame with this racked welded piece. I’ll definitely post pics of the finished piece when complete.

Okay now I have added.

Lots of pics of the progress please!

Been kicking around the idea of converting my parts pig to a nice trailer I could tow behind Marge for camping trips. Picked up this bad boy yesterday to get a jump start on the project. @LCMoneyPit was kind enough to throw it on his trailer and...

Found a new upper radiator hose. Had to trim off a little, and wham bam. 10 bucks later its got coolant. Mounted the transmission cooler, and one of the e-fans. second fan will be a push on the grille side. LKQ had two of the driveshafts I needed...

I have not had any time to get any work done on the Cruiser, but I did manage to upgrade welders with a good score on marketplace today.

Great update!