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[camcruiser13]

what ps pump bracket you got on there?

 

[scouthead]

Great lookin 40... reminds me of my buddy's high school ride. I'm gonna go kick his ass and make him get it out of storage.
How do you like the scout power steering? I think the 55 I'm building is gonna get it... why the T-100 lower column? Some sort of advantage to it? Does it work on a saginaw box (scout II), or did you just have one laying around? Did you use stock u-joints/rag-joints, or something else? Looks cool anyways.

 

[Alz Toy]

Nice looking truck. Way better shape than either of mine. Looking at the picture that shows your front driveshaft, it looks to be extended about the same as mine. When I picked up front end of my truck by the bumper the driveshaft almost came apart. I suggest you try it, you might be suprised. Flexing isn't a problem because when one wheel goes down the other goes up (relative to the frame) and the slipjoint doesn't move much. With a SR the axle moves forward when it moves away from the frame, so the front driveshaft usually has to lengthened. Try not to get any front end air until you check it out.

I hear what your saying on the d/shaft. Had the truck on a lift, with the front end hanging down I shook the d/shaft and it still felt tight. But I'll keep an eye on it. Al

 

[Alz Toy]

Great lookin 40... reminds me of my buddy's high school ride. I'm gonna go kick his ass and make him get it out of storage.
How do you like the scout power steering? I think the 55 I'm building is gonna get it... why the T-100 lower column? Some sort of advantage to it? Does it work on a saginaw box (scout II), or did you just have one laying around? Did you use stock u-joints/rag-joints, or something else? Looks cool anyways.

Mainly 'cause it was only $10.00 from the boneyard, and about the right length. U joints from Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters, also has a bearing that goes in the steering colum to stabilize the shaft that comes thru the firewall. As far as the Scout box, I like it. Just wish it was a little faster at times, as its roughly a 4.25 turn lock to lock box. Al

 

[Alz Toy]

what ps pump bracket you got on there?

Home made. Having fun with a welder, some 1/4" plate, and the brain. Al

 

[camcruiser13]

Home made. Having fun with a welder, some 1/4" plate, and the brain. Al

that what i was thinking, man i really dont wanna build one, but i guess ill stop being lazy and just do it,

thanks

 

[mustardfj40]

Your truck looks pretty clean and that's no laughing matter

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Tell me about that aux gas tank filler? Did you put that in and if so, did you buy it or make it? Looks like a decent setup.

 

[Alz Toy]

Tell me about that aux gas tank filler? Did you put that in and if so, did you buy it or make it? Looks like a decent setup.

Some PO had installed the tank before I bought it, so I don't know if it came as a " kit " or not. In reality, it sucks when you try to fill the rear tank as it spits fuel back REALLY bad unless you just trickle it in when filling it up. Its mainly due to where the hose goes between the body and frame, its pretty squished in that area, not allowing alot of flow. Someone ( I want to say Wantatlc ) had a writeup where they put the filler door on the backside, using an S-10 setup that looked alot cleaner. HTH, Al

 

[KOOTENAY KRUZER]

On my '79 the aux tank fuel filler is in approximately the same position but on the other side. It fills with no problem. Do you have a filler vent hose installed so the air can get back to the top of the filler neck when the fuel is going into the tank? When I went back to look at your pic of the filler I noticed that your anti-inversion shackle is upside down. The 3rd bolt (the one that doesn't go through a bushing) should be on the top front. This bolt will hit the frame if the shackle is forced too far forward and prevent it from inverting when it is on top, the way it is on your vehicle it won't do anything.

 

[lunyou]

No laughing here....I have seen this truck in person.....looks even better then in the pictures.

Al, You have PM.

lunyou

 

[Alz Toy]

On my '79 the aux tank fuel filler is in approximately the same position but on the other side. It fills with no problem. Do you have a filler vent hose installed so the air can get back to the top of the filler neck when the fuel is going into the tank? When I went back to look at your pic of the filler I noticed that your anti-inversion shackle is upside down. The 3rd bolt (the one that doesn't go through a bushing) should be on the top front. This bolt will hit the frame if the shackle is forced too far forward and prevent it from inverting when it is on top, the way it is on your vehicle it won't do anything.

Its vented, but not to the filler neck. Good catch on the rear shackles, makes sense. Al

 

[tmbrtmr]

rear fuel tank

I have the same tank i bought it from AERO Enterprises in Corona Ca,. in 1999 for 395 shipping included i have the same issues with the fill up process but have found if i put the nozzle in up side down it seems to work better plus i am using a radiator hose one of those universal hoses since know fuel really sits in the hose any way i change the hose every 5 years or so , tank was 288 skid plate welded to tank was 69 shipping was 38 , probaly want 500 now or more

 

[Alz Toy]

I have the same tank i bought it from AERO Enterprises in Corona Ca,. in 1999 for 395 shipping included i have the same issues with the fill up process but have found if i put the nozzle in up side down it seems to work better plus i am using a radiator hose one of those universal hoses since know fuel really sits in the hose any way i change the hose every 5 years or so , tank was 288 skid plate welded to tank was 69 shipping was 38 , probaly want 500 now or more

Yea, this thing came with alot of Conn-Fer goodies, among others. I think it was mostly setup like it is LONG ago. Hell, my winch has something about Jeep Corp on it, hard to say how old it is, or even what model. Its not the " perfect " Cruiser, but its mine . Al