Da'40: The Baby Steps Forward

[pappy]

Let's nail this down. Is there anybody available on Saturday, mid-afternoon, say around 1:30 or 2:00? I have a little program to give at 11:00, but I should be able to excape by 12:30 or 1:00.

 

[mmw68]

Jon,

Are you in Phoenix? Looks like I've got to be there over the weekend, I would love to help.

 

[pappy]

Nope, in ABQ. I won't be in Phoenix until March when I pass through on my way to Baja.

BTW Mark, nice 2F tee-shirt. Make a 3FE, please.

 

[evanz80]

Let's nail this down. Is there anybody available on Saturday, mid-afternoon, say around 1:30 or 2:00? I have a little program to give at 11:00, but I should be able to excape by 12:30 or 1:00.

Hey Jon -

I can be there Saturday at 1:30-ish. How many guys will you need?

Evan

 

[pappy]

Hey Jon -

I can be there Saturday at 1:30-ish. How many guys will you need?

Evan

Sounds good. 1:30 it is. Diesel Dan agrees that the body is a four person job.

 

[Rudical]

Unfortunately, work decided to rotate Saturdays for us once a month. This one is mine. If I can get out of there by 2:00 (it just depends when the guys come back in), I can swing by after if you still need the help.

 

[pappy]

Remove the rear bumper and finish welding. I needed to add an antenna mount, and do some misc welding. Remove the sliders. The sliders and the bumper are in the 4Runner for a trip to Kaehr on Monday after work for black powder.

Done deal. Check that off the list.

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Evan:

Don't know how long you're planning on staying, but I'll be driving to Jon's Saturday (with the engine hoist in the faux-lux). You're welcome to a ride one or both ways if you want.

Dan

 

[pappy]

I'm ready for you boys.

• Radiator is out.
• All body mounts are out.
• Steering gearbox is off.
• Brake lines are disconnected at the front.
• Battery is out.
• Fuel lines are disconnected.
• Engine mounts are unbolted.

Rock and roll. See ya at 1:30.

 

[evanz80]

I'm ready for you boys.



Rock and roll. See ya at 1:30.

Sounds good Jon. Dan and I will be there. Will three of us be enough or is there anyone else coming over?

 

[pappy]

Reduction!

Many thanks to Diesel Dan, Evan, and Greg.

 

[DanS HJ-45]

T'was fun. I came home and did a little bit more bodywork. I'd rather lift heavy things and use hoists than deal with more 18GA.

Your bumpstops are cleaned. I can try to drop them by on Monday perhaps, on my way to the airport. Unloading the engine hoist was much easier than I had anticipated. Good to know I can unload it myself now.

Dan

 

[evanz80]

That was fun. I never helped dismantle anything down to the bare frame before.

I'm looking forward to seeing the frame and tub come back good as new...

and then on to the trail!

 

[DanS HJ-45]

That was fun. I never helped dismantle anything down to the bare frame before.

I'm looking forward to seeing the frame and tub come back good as new...

and then on to the trail!

It will probably go back together nearly as fast as it was broken down. Maybe quicker, because it's pretty motivating to see it all go back together.

When I'm getting to that stage of a project, I really do lose sleep because I'm so excited to get it back together.

Dan

 

[pappy]

It's nice to see this one major hurdle over with. For the most part, I'm taking the day off Da'40. I'll work on a few little things, but today is a vacation day.

Thanks again guys.

 

[pappy]

Your bumpstops are cleaned. I can try to drop them by on Monday perhaps, on my way to the airport.

Dan

Dan, Monday is a late day for me. I'll probably be at work until 8pm. You can drop them off at the garden, or on the door step like last time. Thanks!

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Dan, Monday is a late day for me. I'll probably be at work until 8pm. You can drop them off at the garden, or on the door step like last time. Thanks!

The bumpstops are on your welcome mat.

Dan

 

[pappy]

Yippee. Tub is at Kaehr. Frame will be delivered tomorrow.

 

[pappy]

Baby Steps

Dinking around ...

Rear bumper powder coated and dressed.

Tire mount.

Back-up light.

UHF antenna mount.

Front axle painted.

Front axle painted, second view.

Tomorrow, paint the rear axle.

 

[evanz80]

Looks good!