Good looking rig! Looks modern, maybe it's the paint color and that it's not 2tone? The tinting helps too.
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what power steering setup does it have?
Did you put those wheels and tires on?
Looks very solid. Take care of it, they rust VERY quickly, quicker than 40s and 60s. Even washing it will cause water to get into places you never dreamed it could.
Did you put those wheels and tires on?
Looks very solid. Take care of it, they rust VERY quickly, quicker than 40s and 60s. Even washing it will cause water to get into places you never dreamed it could.
Looks GREAT & SOLID !
Just goose her on the ass, she'll jump right in!
On a more serious note, does that spare tire carrier push on the tailgate? Be careful of that if it does...
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It does. funny you bring that up. Not sure what cautionary advice you have (interested to know), but i did see that the stress at the mounting point on the door has caused the paint to crack around it. Sucks! I've taken the tire off in the meantime. One of several areas I'll have addressed over the coming year. That probably sounds odd to say, given how good the truck looks and how new the paint is, but there are already a couple of similar spots where the paint has cracked a bit or was thin to begin with that will be troublesome if not dealt with in a timely manner. I know this all to well having restored a 70's, pre zinc, bimmer over the last 8 years.
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Not sure of the power steering pump. I have the service record for the work when it was done but no specifics on the unit. can take a picture of it though if you are curious. I did put the wheels on. 15 x 10 Level 8 Trackers wrapped in 12.5 x 33's.
It actually mounts on the tailgate? I would not use that. I did see you had taken the tire off. I would either put the spare in the cargo area, or use the spare tire carrier underneath. If you really want the tire mounted on the rear bumper, you will need a bumper capable of carrying that load on a spindle mount. I had a nice rear bumper built for my Pig. Let me know if you want details...
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yeah, it mounts to the gate. not sure if its practical to put it in the rear cargo area. at least not the 33" spare. i'd planned on just mounting one of the 31" wheel that came with the truck underneath until I can do it right. Would love to see what you've done to your rig!
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Awesome thread! Excellent read! Will be referring to it for a long time.
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some pics of the frame off job:
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last pic above is of a donor truck that provided a few sections of clean steel as well as doors...
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