Builds Noah's Ark 80 Build Thread (1 Viewer)

[1973Guppie]

Got an RTT!

pics and some more info here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=8722537&postcount=60

also decided to get another flat style bajarack, it is being made for me now and should be picking it up here shortly. The RTT will fit much better on the new bajarack. Here is the one:

http://www.bajarack.com/lc80-ut

existing rack will be for sale in a few weeks, local only, $450 firm.....


Noah

 

[rabbit91]

Any led pics ???

 

[musthave]

Do you have any pictures of the rack that is for sale?

Tim

 

[Madness]

pics and some more info here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=8722537&postcount=60

also decided to get another flat style bajarack, it is being made for me now and should be picking it up here shortly. The RTT will fit much better on the new bajarack. Here is the one:

http://www.bajarack.com/lc80-ut

existing rack will be for sale in a few weeks, local only, $450 firm.....


Noah

Where is local?

 

[1973Guppie]

I am in San Diego, the baja rack has been sold......

 

[1973Guppie]

updated with some pics from june lake....

 

[1973Guppie]

Metric TLC stickers

saw these one night on their website and grabbed a few neat things. Had a few moments today so put on the stickers. Thanks Shane!

 

[1973Guppie]

New Bajarack and RTT

have had this on for a few months, but just got around to taking a few pics. I am very happy with the new bajarack. The low profile is much quiter than my old bajarack and looks like they have upgraded the clamp design quite a bit.

 

[1973Guppie]

so a major update, have been lacking on updating this thread. Have done a TON of work on the cruiser, here is a list from memory and I will update with pics once I am done with the engine work.

- Rear cargo inverter setup and center console setup
- Rear ARB fridge slide installed with ARB specific plug
- Rear cargo air system installed with underboard air tank
- Headgasket replaced, Head to machine shop full valve job done
- Supercharger Installed
- Sequoia alternator conversion
- Aluminum aftermarket radiator
- Leaks Fixed: disty oring, oil pump cover w/torq screws, front crank seal, oil pan seal
- Transgo shift kit installed in tranny
- Rear lower control arm modified with Angle Iron to beef them up and straighten them (bent in moab)
- Trail gear heavy duty upgraded tie rod / drag link kit installed
- Front axle rebuild (again) and deleted marlin seals, all oem now
- Front brake pads replaced with EBC greenstuff pads
- Front and rear swaybars completely rebuilt, new bushings, etc.


more pics to come once the truck is running!

 

[1973Guppie]

well I am an idiot. Officially. Was working on the truck and got to the point of installing the supercharger serp belt. Well, I used the supercharger wrench I got from a mudder here and torqued to one side and leaned in below the radiator to route the belt. Whack! the wrench let loose and caught me right below the eye. I forgot what it feels like to get hit. It's been awhile. First pic is right after and 2nd is tonight. Sister's wedding is this weekend, I am hoping it will be gone by then. My wife wants to kill me.

 

[CoffeeGeek]

Ouch! that sucks.

 

[bmac1996acc]

Wow so you don't actually look like your avatar . My most recent mishap was splitting my own lip when pulling a ratchet toward me and the bolt broke. I hit myself with the head of the ratchet.

 

[NLXTACY]

well I am an idiot. Officially. Was working on the truck and got to the point of installing the supercharger serp belt. Well, I used the supercharger wrench I got from a mudder here and torqued to one side and leaned in below the radiator to route the belt. Whack! the wrench let loose and caught me right below the eye. I forgot what it feels like to get hit. It's been awhile. First pic is right after and 2nd is tonight. Sister's wedding is this weekend, I am hoping it will be gone by then. My wife wants to kill me. View attachment 923583 View attachment 923584

What do you tell a dude with a black eye?

Nothing, you've already told him once.

 

[warezdog]

Noah where is that post of yours that shows the seal stuff for windows? Searched high and low for it and can't find it now and the name of the stuff escapes my feeble memory now!

 

[newtomelx]

Would that be Gummi-Pflege by chance?

 

[1973Guppie]

yup, gummi pflege, actually finding lots of uses for that stuff, it will restore any type of plastic or rubber nicely, just used it on the plastic top piece of my 80 valve cover, slathered it on and left it overnight, lightly buffed with a white towel in the morning, it basically soaks into the plastic and renews it, stuff works great, will use it as well on the 40 dash pads, etc....

 

[jwilliams]

What center console are you running? Any pics if it is a non-custom built unit.

 

[UnderDawg]

Oh s*** that's sucks dude!! Truck looks good.. eye not so much.

 

[1973Guppie]

pics of the console upcoming once I am done getting the truck tuned, will post pics of all mods done with a list......

 

[1973Guppie]

Ok, so got the truck all buttoned up and it runs great! It actually drives like an SUV now. For now I gotta stop working on the 80 and finish the 40 and get it sold. I did a ton of stuff on the 80 but here is a list from memory of what I got done and some pics of everything.

- Supercharger / Headgasket / Top end valve job rebuild
- 160 AMP photoman alternator coversion
- Aftermarket AL radiator
- replaced water pump
- Sealed leaks: transfer case oring, fuel pump gasket, disty oring, main front crank seal, engine pan seal.
- Transgo kit done on transmission, pan seal redone.
- F & R sway bars completely rebuilt
- Front end axle serviced with all OEM parts (removed leaking marlin seals)
- EBC greenstuff brakes up front
- Inverter project done. Inverter mounted in rear quarter panel. AC plugs in center console and rear cargo area.
- Viaair setup installed, pump in cargo area, viaair solenoid installed in kick panel, tank installed under cargo area.
- ARB slide with ARB plug installed on cargo panel
- Center console fitted with remote inverter switch, AC plugs and DC plugs
- Rims painted black
- Front TEQ and TLCA emblems installed
- Front Trailgear heavy duty steering kit installed
- Rear LCA's beefed up with 3/16" angle iron
- Installed ax and shovel mount to rear ladder using quickfists.
- Installed new ARB long awning to baja rack.

That I think it everything although I probably forgot a few. Upcoming stuff is going to be snorkel, air to air intercooler, redo herculiner on side of truck higher, rear quarter panel hoops to protect quarters, subaru wrx hood scoop, hood air vents.

Noah