Build Back in a 60 series - 1HZ Swap

[Hojack]

Dave are you using a grinding or flap disc?
I love the clean finish of a flap disc.
I really liked the Krylon all in one spray paint.

 

[davegonz]

Flap disk.

 

[davegonz]

Probably some laying around on the floor somewhere. I can’t really talk because my garage looks like a yard sale also.

It's always a mess when I'm working on a project.

 

[boots4]

It's always a mess when I'm working on a project.

I know what you mean. The only problem for me is that since I always seem to be working on a project my shop is always a mess.

 

[Hojack]

It's always a mess when I'm working on a project.

I spend a day when things get too disorganized and get it all back together. Then the kids and wife see all the space and clutter it up again. I got it cleaned this winter just in time for my son to get 4 chickens to raise in there. All the sudden my work shop is a barn

 

[davegonz]

Probably 99% of this pile of dirt is steel. I can sweep it up and pick it up with my magnetic pickup tool. You should see my black snot when I'm welding/grinding!

 

[davegonz]

Painted the rear bumper and installed some backup lights. I'll install the pivot and arms next month when I have more time.

The lights were dirt cheap on Amazon and are built nicely. Good light output too.

Link to the lights: Amazon product ASIN B07G96L4RR

 

[davegonz]

Pics of the bumpity bump.

 

[davegonz]

I really want to level out the truck or maybe lift it up a bit more. I might try to swap the shackles from front to back to see if things level out. Hmm...

 

[davegonz]

I should email him to see if he can make a Krusty but Trusty version.

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[TLC Norway]

Oh, nice and krusty!!

 

[brownbear]

You should see my black snot when I'm welding/grinding!

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LOL I've had that soo many times. But now I'm wearing a dust mask when I weld etc. The fumes are incredibly bad for your health. I'm welding inner shield MIG and after a day of welding you literally feel ill. Glad I don't weld much. Or I'd have a fresh air system.

 

[pandasfj]

Wow, you worked pretty quick on that cruiser. Came out very nice! I think the way it sits now looks really good.

 

[biocruiser]

This build/swap is awesome Dave! This is inspiring me to clean my HJ60 up and fix all the s*** that started to wear out while down in Old Mexico!

 

[davegonz]

What's up Cameron!

 

[biocruiser]

Dude, I'm back from 12 years in Mexico and my diesel is a bit smoky, radiator toast, some electrical gremlins, glow plug relay evaporated... not to mention it's stuck behind a locked gate at a shop where I am currently in a dispute with the owner, my "friend" who insisted on helping me fix her up... anyway I'm gonna break her out because she still runs and come to the next meeting, reconnect with you guys, and bring her back to life!!!

 

[davegonz]

I decided to put the gauges back in the radio pocket location. I really like the Icon gauges, so I modeled and 3D printed a three gauge holder. Came out OK I think.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

What about tunes?

 

[davegonz]

That's going in the Tuffy.

 

[davegonz]

I keep forgetting to post this up, but I've been noticing a lot of rear end "wag" when I hit the gas hard. I thought it was due to not having a rear sway bar, but I installed a new set of extended sway bar links with the old bar and the rear still still swings out to the left. It's not like I'm going to lose control or something, but it's definitely noticeable. Any ideas?