1980 Longbed Pickup Build - Epically Slow Style

[Sam Stewart]

Sweet cage.
I'm sure you will feel safer wheeling with that in place. It's something thats on my list of things to do for my truck as well.

Thanks Steve. With your fab skills I'm sure you'll come up with something cool for the cage.

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[Sam Stewart]

Last thing on the list is to put a rear u-joint in. It would probably be fine but it has a little play so I'll probably go ahead and get one in there.

Other than that, I just have to check out the trailer and pack up all the camping stuff and giveaways. It's a good thing I have a big truck. There's a lot of stuff.

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[Sam Stewart]

We put some padding (foam plumbing pipe insulation) on the roll cage bars. You know, just in case I get a little wild and smack my head on it while wheeling.

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[jynx]

We put some padding (foam plumbing pipe insulation) on the roll cage bars. You know, just in case I get a little wild and smack my head on it while wheeling.

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You need me to bring you a helmet?!

 

[Sam Stewart]

You need me to bring you a helmet?!

I have one and I plan to bring it.

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[Sam Stewart]

Picked up a center console/glove box: 7.62mm ammo can. I'll post some pics later.

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[Sam Stewart]

Looks like a combo center console/glove box to me...

 

[OGBeno]

So, any action shots?

 

[Sam Stewart]

Not very many action shots. It started raining after the first run and kept raining through the weekend. There are a few on FB. I'll post the few that I have tomorrow. Here's a couple of the FB ones.

 

[Sam Stewart]

Here's a couple more.

Panorama from the top of trail 24:

Parked right on a snake! I almost jumped out of my truck on that little guy (or girl)!

It was a pretty big king snake. Probably 3-4 feet long. We gently moved him (or her) off the trail so he/she wouldn't get run over.

Trail 2(?) after Josh's truck started overheating. We found a random obstacle so we wheeled it...

Top of trail 15 after Mike, Little Josh, and myself had gone up. This was the day after the rain started so everything was slicker than snot. It's a "difficult" rated trail but it was pretty short. We were all up in a few minutes.

Mike expertly directing while we all just observed.

 

[Sam Stewart]

So the truck will probably sit for a couple of months. I'm compiling a list of future mods. Will post up later.

 

[Mattnatti]

Looks like a great time Sam, sorry I missed it....damn double bypass

How did the mini do? Do you think she will eat trail #4 for breakfast?
She sure does look bad azz!

 

[Sam Stewart]

Trail 4 should be no problem. I guess we'll see for sure in November.

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[Mattnatti]

Trail 4 should be no problem. I guess we'll see for sure in November.

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Looking forward to November already. Congratulations on all that you accomplished with your truck in a short period of time. Many props to you and your motivation.

Well done!!

 

[Sam Stewart]

Looking forward to November already. Congratulations on all that you accomplished with your truck in a short period of time. Many props to you and your motivation.

Well done!!

Thanks Matt. It has really come a long way. Now that I am "done" for right now, I just need to find more time to wheel it! I'm also looking forward to November. That has quickly become my favorite trip of the year and I'm looking forward to hitting the trails at Golden Mountain and seeing what this truck can really do.

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[Sam Stewart]

Here are a few more pictures that were posted by my friends at ACC on their Facebook page:

And a fantastic shot from one of the trails with Matt's 80.

 

[Sam Stewart]

Here's a few from my camera:

 

[Mattnatti]

Nice........

 

[jynx]

Which Matt is that? I don't think I met him. I like that one of the emblem, may have to work that into a screensaver..

 

[Sam Stewart]

Which Matt is that? I don't think I met him. I like that one of the emblem, may have to work that into a screensaver..

Different Matt. He left early on the day you guys showed up. (What is it with you guys named Matt and owning 80s anyway?? )