Been out driving most of the day, it handles real nice even with drum brakes up front. The 383 Chebby Motor is off the hook...just needs a 4 speed trans now.
Very, very happy.
My FJ40
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Been out driving most of the day, it handles real nice even with drum brakes up front. The 383 Chebby Motor is off the hook...just needs a 4 speed trans now.
Very, very happy.
phishtaco
Cincinnati
Looks Good! Hows the rust on the repaint? Get the plasma out and start cutting! and take off that heavy ass top.
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phishtaco said:
Gonna leave this alone and enjoy it for what it is...But mods will be done for sure, and need to work on that top. Needs a headliner and some small stuff.
Overall the truck is in excellent shape and solid with some minor rust to repair but we checked it out pretty good.
Can't wait for the convertable on Weds after the top comes off. Really proud of this and getting some Historical Plates..
phishtaco
Cincinnati
I should have picked up some historical plates last week, but didn't have the paperwork so I've got regular ones for the next year.
I guess it runs pretty good then? You probably have enough minitruck parts to do the disc brakes up front.
I guess it runs pretty good then? You probably have enough minitruck parts to do the disc brakes up front.
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phishtaco said:
Amazed at how well it drives and handles. Just awesome work by the previous owner and don't want to abuse this ride and keep it nice or nicer.
Definately doing a front disc brake conversion and whatever it takes to keep it a functional DD..
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dbarrett said:
Ya'll can call whatever you want except...yours! LOL! Finally feel like full member now.
Nice Mark....
So when's the comin out party?
-o
So when's the comin out party?
-o
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zetasig said:You can have my plates when they expire in Oct.
That would be cool...how would they transfer? Like a normal plate deal?
I like that..my other choices were MYFJ40 and 1BIG40 (already purchased new meats...need the lift now.
)Mark, I couldn't be happier that you're the new owner. Thanks for making the whole process as painless as possible. Can't wait to see the pics as you do the mods!
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beno said:
Sorry I missed this Onur....damn...need to pay closer attention. I'd say the coming out party will be the Badlands next month and will have some of the mods take care of like the roll cage, seats and harness, new meats. Other than that...drive it and enjoy.
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wmhunter77 said:
Thanks Bill...proud to keep the heritage goin for sure and can't thank you enuff either for a great transaction and meeting a new contact--future friend.
mark
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Got some new shoes...
35x12.50x15s.....need some OME Springs and some longer shackles...but will keep it spring under no matter what.
35x12.50x15s.....need some OME Springs and some longer shackles...but will keep it spring under no matter what.
phishtaco
Cincinnati
lookin good...what kind of springs does it have
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phishtaco said:
3" Ranchos right now. It would be cool to find a simple AAl and toss it in there. Need to do some homework.
phishtaco
Cincinnati
The Ranchos are know for being stiff and thick....
If I was gonna buy new springs for my sua, I really think I would look at the CCOT HFS springs just because of the shackle angles they provide.
If I was gonna buy new springs for my sua, I really think I would look at the CCOT HFS springs just because of the shackle angles they provide.
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phishtaco said:
Thanks Marty, I'll look into that for sure. These are VERY stiff...like a log wagon actually.
Mark,
Ranchos' Do ride rough and are stiff. Personally I like them, I have used their products on a few different vehicles and reccomended them. A buddy of mine built a Fiberglass 1980 CJ about 6 years ago and he is still running them . I know that the ride isnt super smooth, but the upside is you can beat the living crap out of them. I have never seen them sag kink or break. I'd keep em on them and see how you can get them to work when you start loading the thing down with more weight. Thats my .02
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Ranchos' Do ride rough and are stiff. Personally I like them, I have used their products on a few different vehicles and reccomended them. A buddy of mine built a Fiberglass 1980 CJ about 6 years ago and he is still running them . I know that the ride isnt super smooth, but the upside is you can beat the living crap out of them. I have never seen them sag kink or break. I'd keep em on them and see how you can get them to work when you start loading the thing down with more weight. Thats my .02
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Tripower389 said:
well, saving coin is always a good thing especially considering the cost of springs for this vehicle.
Might look for a AAL setup for an extra inch of lift.
Thanks Jason..