Field Crust - Reviving an 1982 Pickup (2 Viewers)

[The Machinist]

Almost forgot, but while I was waiting for engine parts to show up I put on a set of slightly longer shackles and relocated the front axle forward by 3/4" to help accommodate the 35's I test fit on the truck previously. Once the engine is replaced, tires are next on the list.

 

[Beams37]

Great work man !!

 

[The Machinist]

Got the dead engine pulled out today.

@mattressking convinced me that I needed to scrub down the engine bay or the new engine would look out of place. I can only imagine that this was payback for me convincing him that the faded paint on a free air compressor he got a couple of years ago needed to be buffed to a mirror shine.

He was right though, it looks a million times better now that its all cleaned up!

Just need to clean a few parts that I am going to be transferring over from the old engine to the new one this week. If everything goes smoothly and the new clutch kit shows up this week, I might be able to get it installed and running by the end of next weekend.

 

[84 yota dude]

Awesome!

That's a badass lineup in the driveway too.