Builds Nemesis - a deviant undertaking underway (6 Viewers)

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Prayers are with you Shane.. I'm available night and day for you, if you need to talk brother.

J

 

[Major Nelson]

Shane,
So sorry to hear this...you and your family will be in my prayers.

K

 

[sschruff]

Jorge, J & K-

I appreciate the kind words/thoughts. At a standstill until Monday - went and turned wrenches on the 60 this morning...aka, my therapist. Still angry as **** at the moment, so might go hammer on the axles. Maybe the range will serve as a better outlet. Fcuking hate when fcuktards are allowed to practice medicine with near impunity. Anyway. . .

 

[stayalert]

Sorry to hear that, Positive vibes to you man. 60 therapy for the win.

 

[TLC Norway]

So sorry, my deepest condolences, Shane!
Keep the stamina up and think about the good memories.
Wrenching and other meaningful activities with family is a fine therapy, I know.

Pål

 

[sschruff]

Motors in from the reconditioning shop:

 

[red66toy]

Wow, they look new!

 

[sschruff]

Whether you agree/disagree on the placement of this post in my build thread, it's my build thread, period.

I wrote this for my mom over the past couple of days; couldn't find an outlet for what I needed to say. As a child, my mom gave me the love & strength to be who I am today. I miss her and wish she was here to guide me in on what I feel is going to be a hard crash landing. She was an incredible woman and above all else - she was my lighthouse.


You quenched my need of affection

And quelled my sense of abandonment

Even when I knew no better

I knew someone is this world loved me…for me.


I always felt safe, secure, loved with you by my side

Whether scratch, broken bone or bogeyman

Solstice was found as soon as I saw your face

The reassurance of ‘everything’s going to be ok’ was without fail.


Unlike most, you didn’t try to restrain me or change me

Words of encouragement but keeping silent your fears

You taught me to run, don’t walk, and fear not danger

In lieu of capturing life’s passions and dreams.


And throughout every adventure, every journey I’ve embarked upon

I feared neither the unknown nor the risk of life or limb

For it was with each first and until the very last step I took

I took with your strength and love guiding, protecting me along the way


It was you, bed stricken & mind withering away

That kept me safe and grounded, I remembered the way

It was you, especially then, that taught me life is worth living

The journey is worth the challenges, the pain, and the mistakes made.


I loved you my entire life, often from afar, seldom within reach

But when the time came to be by your side, to meet your needs

I hope that I made you feel safe, secure and loved, shedding no tears

As you so unselfishly did for me, for so many years…



Your loving son,


Shane

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Whether you agree/disagree on the placement of this post in my build thread, it's my build thread, period.

I wrote this for my mom over the past couple of days; couldn't find an outlet for what I needed to say. As a child, my mom gave me the love & strength to be who I am today. I miss her and wish she was here to guide me in on what I feel is going to be a hard crash landing. She was an incredible woman and above all else - she was my lighthouse.


You quenched my need of affection

And quelled my sense of abandonment

Even when I knew no better

I knew someone is this world loved me…for me.


I always felt safe, secure, loved with you by my side

Whether scratch, broken bone or bogeyman

Solstice was found as soon as I saw your face

The reassurance of ‘everything’s going to be ok’ was without fail.


Unlike most, you didn’t try to restrain me or change me

Words of encouragement but keeping silent your fears

You taught me to run, don’t walk, and fear not danger

In lieu of capturing life’s passions and dreams.


And throughout every adventure, every journey I’ve embarked upon

I feared neither the unknown nor the risk of life or limb

For it was with each first and until the very last step I took

I took with your strength and love guiding, protecting me along the way


It was you, bed stricken & mind withering away

That kept me safe and grounded, I remembered the way

It was you, especially then, that taught me life is worth living

The journey is worth the challenges, the pain, and the mistakes made.


I loved you my entire life, often from afar, seldom within reach

But when the time came to be by your side, to meet your needs

I hope that I made you feel safe, secure and loved, shedding no tears

As you so unselfishly did for me, for so many years…



Your loving son,


Shane

Nuff said brother, powerful thoughts there.

J

 

[Major Nelson]

Effin dust in my eyes. Thanks for sharing that Shane. Both you and your mom were fortunate to have each other. Can only pray the memories you have can help you through the one you face now. For what its worth always a phone call away here.

 

[Rellick]

Well written and thank you for sharing. I'm sorry for your loss. Now, I'm going to call my Mom.

 

[87CRUSR]

Good thoughts to carry on in her honor.

 

[sschruff]

Dropped new axle housings off to axle shop yesterday. Going to attempt to pull the axles this weekend to have swapped/rebuilt.

Can that be a engine/engine & tranny swap I hear knocking on the door? Hmm. . .

 

[Major Nelson]

Dropped new axle housings off to axle shop yesterday. Going to attempt to pull the axles this weekend to have swapped/rebuilt.

Can that be a engine/engine & tranny swap I hear knocking on the door? Hmm. . .

Would that mean a trip to Seattle?!?!?! I could check on her after the swap...even drive her around some to make sure everythings set for you. hehe. Seriously Tor's place is a 20 min drive from our new house (i know dangerous). feel like a heroin addict living in damn poppy field.

 

[sschruff]

Have been incredibly busy with work & selling/buying a house.

If you haven't read thru this thread - and you need inspiration/motivation r/t an engine swap - take the time and read thru it:

Builds - 2F Retirement/ Vortec Resto-Fresh - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/2f-retirement-vortec-resto-fresh.838931/



Shane

 

[FJ60Cam]

The 5.3 is a nice upgrade. The 6.2 should be

The six speed auto would be sweet behind that.

 

[sschruff]

The 5.3 is a nice upgrade. The 6.2 should be

The six speed auto would be sweet behind that.

The price difference between the two is basically negligible - 6 SPD auto? I thought it was too long to fit without major mods?

 

[FJ60Cam]

I found a pic that shows them at least to be similar. I don't know what length the adapter adds though.

The pan on the 6L80, though, has much more front driveshaft clearance than the 4L60.

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

The price difference between the two is basically negligible - 6 SPD auto? I thought it was too long to fit without major mods?

I'm just getting used to having 300 HP from the 5.3l. It's awesome and torquey. More power than I ever imagined in an FJ60. Can't imagine what the 6.2 would feel like....AMAZING!?!

Great thread, keep it coming.
-Ed

 

[SNLC]

And. . .omg. . .get the kleenex out:



And get a larger box of kleenex on the ready:

I know what those parts cost, bought some of them myself. You are not holding back, expensive but ohhh so nice!

Cheers