Builds Introducing Oliver

[mr jits]

Some pics.

 

[Elk Hunt]

Are those painted toe nails??

 

[mr jits]

Are those painted toe nails??

Yes, the wife gets a kick out of it, but I only allow her to use blue or gray. With all the wrestling I do it keeps the crud from eating my feet.
You wouldn't have a spare TH350 would you?

 

[Elk Hunt]

I guess it gives your opposition something to look at while you set up to kick him in the face!

 

[mr jits]

Well thanks to Elk Hunt, I have the GM automatic transmission overhaul manual. I have a new spud shaft on order so plan on tearing in to the transmission this week. Time to learn something new!

 

[BionicCruiser]

do it! I have learned that nothing is too complicated to learn and do well. I rebuilt an auto trans and a manual as well. with hand tools to boot. takes longer, but worth the learning...

 

[mr jits]

Dropped the transmission today and will hopefully have the new spud shaft and rebuild kit by Friday.

 

[mr jits]

Rebuilt the transmission and and installed the new spud shaft today. Honestly not a bad job as long as you're very organized.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

I give it 6 months before it breaks...

 

[QuackAxel]

Is your front bumper welded to the frame?


...via IH8MUD app

 

[mr jits]

Is your front bumper welded to the frame?


...via IH8MUD app

It is, although I wouldn't so much call it a bumper as I would a winch/shackle mount with attached recovery points.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

LOL! I need to make it over there one of these days and check out your winch mount. I need to do something with mine. It's ugly...

 

[mr jits]

I ordered up an adapter for the np203 to land cruiser case this morning. Advance adapters is fantastic. I called to see if they had any promo's going on for the 4th and the sales guy didn't know for sure. Instead he hooked me up and I was able to save a good bit of coin. It's nice to do business with a company that'll do that sort of thing.
The sales guy also gave me some advice on the install and warned me of some typical install issues that a lot of people run into (mainly having to do with shifters).
Shocks are on order and I saved some money on those and I've also ordered up all the steering linkage. The saginaw box on my rig is a beast, so I figure I'll wheel it a bit with regular steering before I pick up a ram and tap the box for assist.

 

[handcannon]

The sales guy also gave me some advice on the install and warned me of some typical install issues that a lot of people run into (mainly having to do with shifters).

I've got a 60 series 4 speed I'm planning on someday mating up to a 203 ( I already have a "used", but new, adapter for it). Does any of his advice pertain to my tranny choice?

Don

 

[mr jits]

I've got a 60 series 4 speed I'm planning on someday mating up to a 203 ( I already have a "used", but new, adapter for it). Does any of his advice pertain to my tranny choice?

Don

I really don't know, but the guys at AA will certainly help you with any questions you may have.

 

[mr jits]

Called FROR this morning to get links cut for the steering. What great customer service.
I initially had July 12th as my date for getting the truck on the trails (we have a local rock crawl "competition" that day), but with the holiday and still needing to make a front driveshaft and have a rear made, it looks like August will be the first time out.

 

[mr jits]

Shocks are installed and hopefully I'll have the transfer cases in today (had some trouble with the 203 shift fork last night).

 

[White Stripe]

So those are just hummer rims with different centers and custom bead rings right? Are they 16"?

 

[mr jits]

16.5", 24 bolt H1 wheels.

 

[White Stripe]

They look pretty cool. Wish they had kits to do this to other size rims.