Builds Back in a 60 series - 1HZ Swap

[davegonz]

Started to cut out some of the cancer. It looks like this truck was driven through a couple of river crossings. I pulled out lots of red silt and rusty pieces in there. Right now, I'm leaning toward doing a small rear quarter chop. Maybe...

 

[davegonz]

Some choppity-chop this morning.

 

[doug720]

I like the 1/4 chop.

You may have already heard/thought about placing some kind of drain holes in the 1/4 bottoms like stock. I looked at a 60 years ago with a similar chop, and it was rusting out again. The seller said he did not think it needed drains when he chopped them, but that water finds its ways in and has no exit.

Just something to consider.

 

[davegonz]

Yes, I kept some of the plastic plugs and will drill some drain holes.

 

[IslandJ]

How are those wheels working in the rear for you? I put a set on my 60 and the front cleared by about 1/2" but the rears are rubbing when articulated.
Ordered 1.25" spacers for all 4 corners

 

[davegonz]

I also have spacers in the back.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Yes, I kept some of the plastic plugs and will drill some drain holes.

Dave, the metal work looks great. Missed seeing you at the pizza joint earlier today.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Looks good. Being a 60 series dummy I had to look at another photo to see how much was cut.

 

[davegonz]

Ha. Yeah it wasn't much, but it sure takes time to do

 

[davegonz]

Good enough.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

What is the thing in front of the trash can?

 

[davegonz]

Magnetic pickup tool. Makes it easy for me to pick up tools or hardware under the truck or engine bay.

 

[Bleu62]

I wish I had been keeping up with this thread better. My local pic and pull has a very solid 60 that has been stripped and just a solid body sitting there. I’m probably going to grab a few thing soon when everything starts thawing.

 

[davegonz]

I opened up one of the openings in the inner fender wall and rerouted the hose to the air cleaner. I now have a functional dorkel. I'm not a fan of them, but at least it's hooked up now.

 

[davegonz]

Got the second stainless battery tray installed. I had to relocate the overflow bottle, but it wasn't too difficult.

 

[davegonz]

Just an update. I drove my crusty diesel to Roundup last month and had a blast. She was pulling my Bantam trailer with the RTT strapped to it and didn't skip a beat.

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[davegonz]

I also ordered one of @Fourrunner 's rear bumper DIY kits. I'm going to use some Southco latches similar to what's on my 40 for this project. Should be fun. Now all I need is some free time to weld it up!

 

[davegonz]

I almost forgot. I ordered these $55 JW Speaker LED headlight clones off of Amazon. Man, these are great for the money. I did have to use a cheap ground switching conversion harness that I also got off of Amazon to make these work.

Links:
Lights: Amazon product ASIN B07FZVCWW7
Harness: Amazon product ASIN B07M6W1PMK

 

[davegonz]

Just checked the LED light link. Looks like Amazon prices have gone up. Damn demand pricing!

 

[MANUCHAO]

Looking sharp Dave !!!