im quoting you in my argument to the
I am glad I didn't waste the beer....I was just so excited to only loose $600 and not $1000 on my swed disaster
jsosh26.....76LandCruiser...SHUSH......
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im quoting you in my argument to the
I am glad I didn't waste the beer....I was just so excited to only loose $600 and not $1000 on my swed disaster
Well I think mine has seen better days since it was a DD. I don't think it would benefit you at the point it is at now (although it will soon have a new radiator and starter). Maybe you could trade it for somebody's 80.
no I want a 40 and 80....so the equation is this
40 + volvo x 3.14 / guilt trip x deployment = 40 + 80
All good math includes Pi.
This is a great formula. Make it work!
and yall had forgotten about my thread....
well it's been 4 months, but the truck is one color again. I know yall were all wondering and anxious
In the middle of measuring for the install of the icon seat and I attempted to install my DUI but that didn't go well so now im studying TDC, timing, and starting from scratch
here's where I was and where I am (no i didn't trim the fendors as I want as much original metal for down the road as possible)
EDIT" The current photo is from a distance for a reason...she is still a 20 footer, but way better than it was
well it's been 4 months, but the truck is one color again. I know yall were all wondering and anxious
In the middle of measuring for the install of the icon seat and I attempted to install my DUI but that didn't go well so now im studying TDC, timing, and starting from scratch
here's where I was and where I am (no i didn't trim the fendors as I want as much original metal for down the road as possible)
EDIT" The current photo is from a distance for a reason...she is still a 20 footer, but way better than it was
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Excellent...
thanks Nolan.....LONG way from this! what you can't see in the picture comparisons is my knowledge..... it'll be a year in Sept that I bought it and im amazed at what CLC, Mud, and time in the garage have taught me.....thanks guys and gals!
What was the original purchase price on that pile?
$3500, it had new 31 in tires, cd player, best top bikini, redone seats, aisin rebuilt carb (extra and with Mark rebuilt air intake stuff), running 38 webber on truck, extra mech fuel pump, the electric pump I have since removed, the cow catcher front, etc.
I thought and still think it was a good deal.....it runs solid.....when im not down working on the fuel system or dizzy
what do you think it's worth ....honestly?
I thought and still think it was a good deal.....it runs solid.....when im not down working on the fuel system or dizzy
what do you think it's worth ....honestly?
Good purchase price. Its a $5000 truck all day long.
that's good to hear!
well I have new shackles in the garage and Georg sent me a knuckle rebuild kit so when it's a little cooler I will be "refreshing" the entire front axle, steering, and suspension. I also plan to paint the doors, top, and reassemble all by OCT for the winter.
Jeff, did you notice the "mod" on the windshield? I want some more stickers for the top once it's back on.
well I have new shackles in the garage and Georg sent me a knuckle rebuild kit so when it's a little cooler I will be "refreshing" the entire front axle, steering, and suspension. I also plan to paint the doors, top, and reassemble all by OCT for the winter.
Jeff, did you notice the "mod" on the windshield? I want some more stickers for the top once it's back on.
Bodean
Hot Damn
Holla and we'll help with the knuckle rebuild. Messy but easy.
Bomar
SILVER Star
Looking good...shush.
very nice Shush.
thanks fellas, I know it's just paint, and a few tweaks but it's big for me. I hope the paint will last 2 years since it's garaged and will buy some time on a better paint job. The real reason to paint was the tub and putting RB on the rust.....atleast it wont get worse now.
Will definitely need help, tools, and advice when I do the knuckle rebuild and, with the way it's going, probably need help with this dang dizzy.....it's infuriating me.
Will definitely need help, tools, and advice when I do the knuckle rebuild and, with the way it's going, probably need help with this dang dizzy.....it's infuriating me.
Lookin good you should feel good about how it came out but more importantly how much you've learned from doing the work yourself. Good job, john!
Thanks Lenny.
Well the edumucation on painting/ other little projects/ work so far has taught me alot:
1. Ive learned about how all the sheet metal fits together, the original design, what tends to rot and why (for future purchases), read about welding equipment, learned I have no business welding yet, took yalls advice and treated it with RB for now, and to get it safe and driving then do cosmetics.
2. I have redone the fuel system from gas cap to the carb so I understand that alot better (learned about the cam, piston wear, electric verse mech fuel pumps, how the eccentrics and firing order work, how the fuel is lit, etc etc.)
3. have read LOTS of 40 build threads and familiarized myself with ground up restos to refresh jobs...learned about things like body mounts, various types of suspension upgrades, cutting axles and turning axles, all the power steering options, why I dont want or need fuel injection, regearing, etc..
4. After my volvo debacle I learned enough about 80s to do some soul searching and realize I dont need 2 trucks as I dont have the funds for both.....but realized I want one one day for an expedition rig (I believe my true calling)
5. redone my dash cluster lights and some of that wiring so it all works
6. what tools are must have's for all of the above and various liquids and cuss words for rusty bolts and body parts
7. from our threads in CLC I have learned that if it's for sale Nolan will probably buy it, patience pays off (Gregs recent buy), if I ever put in a pool who to hire, where to eat in Jackson, what goes in a cooler for Moab, why the Cherokee is so great, how to name a truck (esp if it's a Dirty Girl looks like a catfish), what weapon to pack depending on where you are in Memphis, and last but not least...... Jeff's cryptonite is a diving board
it has all given me a good BASIC knowledge.....enough to know where to go for more info. before doing various jobs.
I am really looking forward to the knuckle rebuild....the exploded view of the front axle is ridiculous but it's simply putting the layers, gaskets, nuts all back in with the proper amount of pressure and fitting when you break it down.
The current fight.....driving me nuts......is the timing and DUI....
looking forward to the rear main seal job too......still leaks occasionally.
CLC and Mud have been tremendous resources in all this.......now if it weren't 95 degrees in my garage I could go work!
Well the edumucation on painting/ other little projects/ work so far has taught me alot:
1. Ive learned about how all the sheet metal fits together, the original design, what tends to rot and why (for future purchases
), read about welding equipment, learned I have no business welding yet, took yalls advice and treated it with RB for now, and to get it safe and driving then do cosmetics.2. I have redone the fuel system from gas cap to the carb so I understand that alot better (learned about the cam, piston wear, electric verse mech fuel pumps, how the eccentrics and firing order work, how the fuel is lit, etc etc.)
3. have read LOTS of 40 build threads and familiarized myself with ground up restos to refresh jobs...learned about things like body mounts, various types of suspension upgrades, cutting axles and turning axles, all the power steering options, why I dont want or need fuel injection, regearing, etc..
4. After my volvo debacle I learned enough about 80s to do some soul searching and realize I dont need 2 trucks as I dont have the funds for both.....but realized I want one one day for an expedition rig (I believe my true calling)
5. redone my dash cluster lights and some of that wiring so it all works
6. what tools are must have's for all of the above and various liquids and cuss words for rusty bolts and body parts
7. from our threads in CLC I have learned that if it's for sale Nolan will probably buy it, patience pays off (Gregs recent buy), if I ever put in a pool who to hire, where to eat in Jackson, what goes in a cooler for Moab, why the Cherokee is so great, how to name a truck (esp if it's a Dirty Girl looks like a catfish), what weapon to pack depending on where you are in Memphis, and last but not least...... Jeff's cryptonite is a diving board
it has all given me a good BASIC knowledge.....enough to know where to go for more info. before doing various jobs.
I am really looking forward to the knuckle rebuild....the exploded view of the front axle is ridiculous but it's simply putting the layers, gaskets, nuts all back in with the proper amount of pressure and fitting when you break it down.
The current fight.....driving me nuts......is the timing and DUI....
looking forward to the rear main seal job too......still leaks occasionally.
CLC and Mud have been tremendous resources in all this.......now if it weren't 95 degrees in my garage I could go work!
7. from our threads in CLC I have learned that if it's for sale Nolan will probably buy it, patience pays off (Gregs recent buy), if I ever put in a pool who to hire, where to eat in Jackson, what goes in a cooler for Moab, why the Cherokee is so great, how to name a truck (esp if it's a Dirty Girl looks like a catfish), what weapon to pack depending on where you are in Memphis, and last but not least...... Jeff's cryptonite is a diving board
Bible.
Lookin good John.
so the problem was the DUI itself.....well it was the DUI after the MSD system was removed and Rob found a hot wire.....the saga continues.
ICON Seat
Dad came over for the afternoon so we got the seat installed in the back. It ROCKS. I can remove it in about 5 seconds and just leave the feet bolted down. It's off set slightly to the driver's side so I can step around if needed to snug my daughter in her car seat (or to put a hi lift jack along the floor).
Many threads on rear benches suggest lining them up to take advantage of the few inches in leg room you get where the floor drops (pic 1 and 3). Also when the seat is folded forward it sits down in that nook very well. (pic 2)
I have to get some metal to use as an anchor for the seat belts and it'll be ready to go.
Dad came over for the afternoon so we got the seat installed in the back. It ROCKS. I can remove it in about 5 seconds and just leave the feet bolted down. It's off set slightly to the driver's side so I can step around if needed to snug my daughter in her car seat (or to put a hi lift jack along the floor).
Many threads on rear benches suggest lining them up to take advantage of the few inches in leg room you get where the floor drops (pic 1 and 3). Also when the seat is folded forward it sits down in that nook very well. (pic 2)
I have to get some metal to use as an anchor for the seat belts and it'll be ready to go.