Very impressive work Sir. I have read your complete thread two times now and have learned a lot that will help me restore mine. I also intend to use the Hell Creek Suspension. What is your first impression of the ride of those springs. Would also be interested to find out how the ride is later after they have had a chance to break in a little. Again....excellent work.
Builds Intro: Ugly Betty(so far)
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Great looking truck, looks brand spanking new. Any pictures with the hard top on?
Looking great Theo, keep it up, we love those pics!!
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Thanks guys, much appreciated ! 
A buddy gave me a set of full doors a while back. They were badly rusted and warped but I decided (against all advice) to use them to make some half doors. They got almost the same treatment as all the other panels ...
..and came out looking ok, BUT because I had to cut them without being able to measure the height for the latches, I had to modify the latches quite a bit in order to get them working. The latches also influenced the alignment adversely and so the general fitment is very poor and I will try to find another set of donor doors. Once I realised that the doors would not look good , no matter what I did , I decided to rather concentrate on making them rattle-free by using some serious rubber. However the doors definately made the vehicle feel safer and
is much happier ..
Now to make a plan about that open rear section ...
A buddy gave me a set of full doors a while back. They were badly rusted and warped but I decided (against all advice) to use them to make some half doors. They got almost the same treatment as all the other panels ...
..and came out looking ok, BUT because I had to cut them without being able to measure the height for the latches, I had to modify the latches quite a bit in order to get them working. The latches also influenced the alignment adversely and so the general fitment is very poor and I will try to find another set of donor doors. Once I realised that the doors would not look good , no matter what I did , I decided to rather concentrate on making them rattle-free by using some serious rubber. However the doors definately made the vehicle feel safer and
is much happier ..
Now to make a plan about that open rear section ...
damn that looks great, love it, I would like to get some hard half doors myself, you putting hardtop back on anytime soon?
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Question!
I coudn't remember if I read it the first time through and just missed it this time, but what size tires are those? 33x10.50-15? And again, nice work!
I coudn't remember if I read it the first time through and just missed it this time, but what size tires are those? 33x10.50-15? And again, nice work!
I just spent three hours of my life reading this entire thread. Best time I've spent in a while.
Absolutly fantastic Theo. The craftsmanship and attention to detail has been superb.
I think you convinced me to get that lift and add some 33s". Some new seats too.
I cordially invite you and your family to come stay with my family in Texas if you ever make it to the US. We'll show you some Texas sized hospitality and I'll promise you that all y'all will gain a few pounds.
I look forward to the rest of the build.
Absolutly fantastic Theo. The craftsmanship and attention to detail has been superb.
I think you convinced me to get that lift and add some 33s". Some new seats too.
I cordially invite you and your family to come stay with my family in Texas if you ever make it to the US. We'll show you some Texas sized hospitality and I'll promise you that all y'all will gain a few pounds.
I look forward to the rest of the build.
Fantastic build. Amazing how nice these rigs can turn out. Thanks for all the pictures, it is great motivation! I will continue to watch in awe!
those half doors look perfect on your rig!
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Huge thanks guys !
As soon as I can replace the old gutter with the new one I got from SouthbostonFJ, it will go on.
Yep, 33 x 10.5 R15 BFG Baja
Get those Hellcreeks, you will not regret it. My 4" still needs to settle a tad, but it was much better than what I had from the start. Last weekend I drove a friend's BJ 42 with the 2.5" Hellcreek lift and his 40 drives like a Limo, compared to mine !
I am gobsmacked by your kindness and words escape me. The entire family says THANK YOU and that you are on, if we ever make it there.
Now see what you have started .. 
Today we took her on a 200+ km leisurely drive ....
As soon as I can replace the old gutter with the new one I got from SouthbostonFJ, it will go on.
Yep, 33 x 10.5 R15 BFG Baja
Get those Hellcreeks, you will not regret it. My 4" still needs to settle a tad, but it was much better than what I had from the start. Last weekend I drove a friend's BJ 42 with the 2.5" Hellcreek lift and his 40 drives like a Limo, compared to mine !
I am gobsmacked by your kindness and words escape me. The entire family says THANK YOU and that you are on, if we ever make it there.
Now see what you have started .. Today we took her on a 200+ km leisurely drive ....
twoturtlesracing
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very Nice!
Once again, I would like to say very well done!
Also, I'll bet your son likes driving that! I wish I could!
Once again, I would like to say very well done!
Also, I'll bet your son likes driving that! I wish I could!
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Once again, I would like to say very well done!
Also, I'll bet your son likes driving that! I wish I could!
Thanks again !
Yes he does and now he wants his own ! Maybe we should do a 45 when this one is completely done
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Just some lame posing shots from today ...
The new Hell Creek springs are still a bit stiff but they are getting better with each flexing session. The shackle angles are also much better. I think it is time to extend the OEM bumpstops and to then take her out for some more serious stuff ?
The new Hell Creek springs are still a bit stiff but they are getting better with each flexing session. The shackle angles are also much better. I think it is time to extend the OEM bumpstops and to then take her out for some more serious stuff ?
Theo
how is that exhaust outlet doing for you right before the tire? Not sure if I already asked you this? I am going to do the same thing for if it is too much fumes then it is easy to cut off and keep going straight back to rear
Rob
how is that exhaust outlet doing for you right before the tire? Not sure if I already asked you this? I am going to do the same thing for if it is too much fumes then it is easy to cut off and keep going straight back to rear
Rob
Just some lame posing shots from today ...
I love the pics! Keep em up! Video?
thanks Theo, I will go with it. Looking great, I have to get some half doors now, thanks!! Enjoy! Mine engine is almost back together again, we will see?
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Thanks again !
Yes he does and now he wants his own ! Maybe we should do a 45 when this one is completely done
I would like to see that! That's my plan too... If I ever finish my 40.
Soooo nice!
