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Let the 1 ton fun begin
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Mike Shull
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There was an axle housing under there. What are the plans for this?
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Axle under what ? The blue 40 ? I have a new set of 43s for it so i am thinking just go 40 spline 1 ton right off the bat . The big question is weather i do a comp cut like before Or go all in and make it a 43 . I have a good 3/4 tub i was going to use that i could use .
Mike Shull
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Well you know what route I would go. I was joking before about finding an axle housing hidden under the mass chaos of the donor vehicle.
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So I actually started messing with the wheels . Only 90 more rusted bolts to go 
. Getting the old tires off is less than exciting as well but I got 1 
. So the wheels are great wheels but they have some corrosion on them . They don’t look awful but they certainly don’t look like something I would want to spend my days polishing in between trips 
. Maybe powder coat black with blue rings 
. Thoughts
. Getting the old tires off is less than exciting as well but I got 1 . So the wheels are great wheels but they have some corrosion on them . They don’t look awful but they certainly don’t look like something I would want to spend my days polishing in between trips . Maybe powder coat black with blue rings . Thoughts
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6 lug 1-tons?
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Yes I have a friend that had the 6 lug hubs and brakes on his 60 and when he went to a new 14 bolt in the rear he changed to 8 so he has what i need
Mike Shull
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What rear axle are you using?
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As of right now i have a 9 inch for it
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And it begins
Mike Shull
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I think I have missed something or you have been holding out on us. Where did the yellow Cruiser come from?
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Project Old Fart 1960 FJ25 softop
Had to evacuate Tuesday because of a nearby forest fire, Project old fart and a few others are out of the shop. What’s the story with the purple cruiser?
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Sorry was driving Yes that is. John P Super nice 40.
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I think a few weeks in rehab should begin lol. Who does this to themselves 
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I saw the donor tub when I visited John in August. It’s just right for this truck. Not too nice 
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It’s a perfect tub for what I will do . I have built a few trucks that started off not looking to nice that turned out being pretty niceI saw the donor tub when I visited John in August. It’s just right for this truck. Not too nice
. We shall see how this turns out .
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Half doors are done. i just need to paint them . I had a oil leak somewhere ? not sure really so i figured just change everything while i am in there . I wanted to change the cam and well that lead to changing the heads and on and on . As far as the wheels go. We got the new 43s And i really hate to put new tires on wheels that look a bit rough so just going to make them look good again . My radio. is fine. I have the rugged radio but when i am on the street with no top and the bikini top making noise its hard to hear when someone is talking so i got the headphones. and with the headphones i can bluetooth my phone for music or even talk on the phone . As far as the top I think the 40 looks good with the top on and i can go snow wheeling
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She is in her spot for a bit.