Ok more updates my replacement panels for the wheel arches came in I'm super excited about that even though I want to get the interior rust dealt with first. I also removed all of the chrome trim on the rain gutters to clean off some rust and get ready to seam seal again. The a pillar seam is...
So yesterday my buddy helped me start restoring the tailgate. It wasn't the worst I've seen but it was pretty rotted at the bottom. It still needs a lot of work more welding hopefully as little bondo as possible and obviously paint. Most of the work will end in some rattle can work until it's...
So I'm sure most people figured I got smart and sold this off but no such luck LOL I've been trying to figure out what to do about the motor and I'm still working that out. So I've ordered panels from Trail Tailor for the rear wheel arches both sides and this weekend I'm hoping to work on the...
Technically I was always thinking motor swap. I was just hoping to ride the 2F into the ground THEN replace it lol.
Lol it's sitting next to the truck. Not sure why but it was removed and all the latches and such taken off. I've found most of it and will hopefully get it back on soon. Sadly...
So this weekend I pulled the valve cover to start seeing if I can get this thing running and got no love LOL So now I'm looking for a pull out 2f and pricing out a 4.8/5.3 swap. I have a bunch of brand new parts for a 2f and for getting it up and running sooner I'm hoping I can find something...
You are right and most of that is my plan but I may get a pro involved at some point. I doubt this will be my only LC but it's a good project to learn on as it just doesn't have a huge amount of value. I don't need a daily driver or even a trail rig as have something that fills both those roles...
Apparently that was the plan the PO had in mind. While those look pretty cool I love the lines of these too much to do that. Plus I will be wheeling with my kids so nothing quite crazy enough to require that level of protection or modification. Honestly @g-man 's build mirrors what I would like...
Thank you sir! People like you are why I feel I can take this on. I appreciate all the help and will grab pics as well. Luckily for me the gas tank is not in at the moment so getting a good look at this area will be much easier. Also the spare tire cross member is removed. I do have a good used...
Yes I agree! However it doesn't have to be perfect and I'm not in a huge hurry. My main focus will be stopping the rot now and work through fixing it slowly. The frame is definitely in better condition than the body. It will might need the c-channel re-enforcement in the rear as I did see a...
Well the body mounts are shot is it possible to just lift the body enough to get the tops of the frame or do you mean a full sand blasting of the bare frame then POR15? I'm completely open to suggestions and opinions as I've never done this before. POR15 is known to me from other friends...
Exactly! I don't want a rat rod but it will never be perfect and honestly who wants a perfect trail rig? Functional and Safe will be the main works to describe the repairs.
Yes and while not super cheap for the price I paid I've kinda built in a bunch of replacement parts. I can't get under it...
That is why this is a sickness. I've walked outside 3 times today to look at it take pictures and such. I just bought it last night and honestly I love the thing already and I've never even sat in it yet. The looks are just killer and classic and I can't wait to dig in. I get so sad when I see...
That it the "saving grace" I paid $1200 knowing I might need to do a motor swap and a ton of metal work. It was a price where worst case scenario if I start to lose my mind I could probably get some if not most of my money back in parts. Even if that isn't the case it's not such a huge loss that...
Yeah I can see the ground through the floor in several places and almost from the front to back on the driver side. Once the rain stops and I clean out all the bits I'll post more. I don't think the wheel wells are rotten but who knows. I do like your blue interior not sure the brown will last...