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first off this is a full frame off refurbishing. i do not call my work restorations since they are not and i have yet to see ANYONE do a true restoration (although there is one in the classifieds that comes pretty darn close).
unless every spot weld in in the factory location, every seam exactly like it was from factory, color is the same code then it is a refurbish. unless the engine, tranny, t/case, front end, rear end is completely rebuilt using ONLY FACTORY parts it is a refurbish NOT a true restoration.
hence the term "refurbish".
this build will have the 1HZ, H55F, 2 piece t/case, 7* series rear disc unit with elock, 78 40 front diff. it will have the 60 series power steering conversion and a full custom fiberglass body with enough goodies to tickle anyones fancy.
the goal is a unit that is practicle for an everyday driver, a medium duty off road truck, the ability to tow 3000 lbs comfortably and return high 20s for fuel milage but still be able to lug down to 400 rpm when needed. it needs to be quiet, reliable and yet powerfull.
so for the tear down and install of the drivetrain i will post this here. the body rebuild will be posted in the 40 section.
if anyone has any concerns with this arrangement then let me know.
if anyone has any questions, pointers, suggestions or comments feel free to post up. if they are worthy of a comment i will respond... this should be an interesting and informative thread to those thinking of such a swap, it will be relative to a HDT isntall, a PZ install or the 1HZ...
lets get started...
unless every spot weld in in the factory location, every seam exactly like it was from factory, color is the same code then it is a refurbish. unless the engine, tranny, t/case, front end, rear end is completely rebuilt using ONLY FACTORY parts it is a refurbish NOT a true restoration.
hence the term "refurbish".
this build will have the 1HZ, H55F, 2 piece t/case, 7* series rear disc unit with elock, 78 40 front diff. it will have the 60 series power steering conversion and a full custom fiberglass body with enough goodies to tickle anyones fancy.
the goal is a unit that is practicle for an everyday driver, a medium duty off road truck, the ability to tow 3000 lbs comfortably and return high 20s for fuel milage but still be able to lug down to 400 rpm when needed. it needs to be quiet, reliable and yet powerfull.
so for the tear down and install of the drivetrain i will post this here. the body rebuild will be posted in the 40 section.
if anyone has any concerns with this arrangement then let me know.
if anyone has any questions, pointers, suggestions or comments feel free to post up. if they are worthy of a comment i will respond... this should be an interesting and informative thread to those thinking of such a swap, it will be relative to a HDT isntall, a PZ install or the 1HZ...
lets get started...