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Go straight for 4*.
Link to that bag?
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Already ordered from the wonderful team at CB/VH along with some longer pins. Just got my shipping label actually
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It was $28 with my AAA discount. Holding it in my hands, it feels solid and a fantastic deal for $28. Will report back on how it holds up after a week at GSMTR.
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Few updates as of late. Been busy getting the truck ready for GSMTR next week.
Completed my desmog with a new BVSV(1) valve from Toyota and plumbed it in. I also replaced the carb secondary diaphragm after talking with @mattressking and it's a good thing I did. My old one was very hard and didn't move too well. When I had it apart originally, I figured that's how they were since the carb was "recently rebuilt" but again, it wasn't really rebuilt, or it was poorly rebuilt. @mattressking also was talking to me about the mechanical opening spec for the secondary and I adjusted mine there also. Mine only opened 1mm mechanically and so I adjusted it to 2mm. I haven't driven the truck yet but between that and the diaphragm change, the truck should drive a lot better!
Then worked on finally wiring in my fuse block and other items. I have a M8000 winch and couldn't find a good amperage rating online so I wired it to through a 250A breaker. If it keeps tripping, I'll change it for a higher rated piece.
I used the @CruiserTrash bracket which is a great piece!
Then I added a *gasp* light bar
The light bar took the place of where the winch controller was mounted so @GLTHFJ60 was kind enough to cut me a relocation bracket on his plasma cutter. (Just test fitting here, yes there will be 4 bolts)
Completed my desmog with a new BVSV(1) valve from Toyota and plumbed it in. I also replaced the carb secondary diaphragm after talking with @mattressking and it's a good thing I did. My old one was very hard and didn't move too well. When I had it apart originally, I figured that's how they were since the carb was "recently rebuilt" but again, it wasn't really rebuilt, or it was poorly rebuilt. @mattressking also was talking to me about the mechanical opening spec for the secondary and I adjusted mine there also. Mine only opened 1mm mechanically and so I adjusted it to 2mm. I haven't driven the truck yet but between that and the diaphragm change, the truck should drive a lot better!
Then worked on finally wiring in my fuse block and other items. I have a M8000 winch and couldn't find a good amperage rating online so I wired it to through a 250A breaker. If it keeps tripping, I'll change it for a higher rated piece.
I used the @CruiserTrash bracket which is a great piece!
Then I added a *gasp* light bar
The light bar took the place of where the winch controller was mounted so @GLTHFJ60 was kind enough to cut me a relocation bracket on his plasma cutter. (Just test fitting here, yes there will be 4 bolts)
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More wiring...
Added a Cruiser Head switch plate from @ChaserFJ60 to the ash tray cutout. Then I wired in some USB ports to replace the old cigarette lighter receptacles which were tacked onto the bottom of the dash. I also added the light bar rocker.
I then wired in my 40W Midland radio. I ran a RJ45 extension cable up to the dash so the handheld can be mounted easily on the dash and unplugged when not being used to clean up the interior a bit.
I still need to clean up and tuck the wiring for some items but it's all in now!
Added a Cruiser Head switch plate from @ChaserFJ60 to the ash tray cutout. Then I wired in some USB ports to replace the old cigarette lighter receptacles which were tacked onto the bottom of the dash. I also added the light bar rocker.
I then wired in my 40W Midland radio. I ran a RJ45 extension cable up to the dash so the handheld can be mounted easily on the dash and unplugged when not being used to clean up the interior a bit.
I still need to clean up and tuck the wiring for some items but it's all in now!
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How’s it drive with the shims?
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I just drove it to an event this evening and it definitely tracks better with much less input needed side to side.
That's awesome man!
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We have AC!
Got the truck converted from R12 to R134A with new o-rings and a fresh charge. Prior to doing this, I verified the compressor engaged, idle up worked, and the light on the dash worked. However, I don't think there was enough pressure in the system to activate. After the charge and conversion, it works great!
Got the truck converted from R12 to R134A with new o-rings and a fresh charge. Prior to doing this, I verified the compressor engaged, idle up worked, and the light on the dash worked. However, I don't think there was enough pressure in the system to activate. After the charge and conversion, it works great!
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First road trip in the 60 since redoing basically every system in the truck. Road tripped 400 miles to GSMTR and truck ran great at 70+mph. Ac works well enough but I may do an electric fan to help it out since it’s still not working as well as it could be but then again it was 100* today.
Also built a rear platform/drawer setup for the trip. One big drawer and dedicated cooler/fridge spot. The board behind the cooler is another compartment as well. Gave it a coat of stain and called it a day. Still need to find a way to do an extended platform to sleep on but that’s a project for when I get back.
Also built a rear platform/drawer setup for the trip. One big drawer and dedicated cooler/fridge spot. The board behind the cooler is another compartment as well. Gave it a coat of stain and called it a day. Still need to find a way to do an extended platform to sleep on but that’s a project for when I get back.
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Day 1 wheeling the truck was a success. With having every system of the truck apart over the past couple months I wanted to do a couple shakedown trails and make sure everything was good to go.
@GLTHFJ60 and I went out and did 2-3 trails and the truck did great! Only issue was a clogged rear diff breather which was an easy fix.
Excited to get more trail time under my belt in this truck as the week goes on.
@GLTHFJ60 and I went out and did 2-3 trails and the truck did great! Only issue was a clogged rear diff breather which was an easy fix.
Excited to get more trail time under my belt in this truck as the week goes on.
Gretsch
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So I just read this thread front to back. I have to say I am super impressed with how much ground you have covered since getting this truck. Really nice work. Truck looks amazing and you have done a great job documenting what you did with part numbers etc. You should be really satisfied with how far this truck has come. Really enjoyed the read. Thanks.
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Thank you!
It’s been a fun project and I’m happy with how it’s come out so far. This trip is making me like the truck even more since it’s finally going wheeling.
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GSMTR was a huge success and a ton of fun. The truck drove over 800 miles at 70mph+ on the highway and did days of trail riding with no issues. I'm really happy with how the truck has come along and how it performed. Was a lot of fun to get the truck on the trail and break in the sliders.
I also got to meet some folks that I'd talked to here on mud and on instagram which was cool. Definitely looking forward to next year's event!
Also didn't hurt that I won a Rigid light bar at the raffle!
Some pics:
Sandy hanging out with Camo and Moonshine at camp.
I also got to meet some folks that I'd talked to here on mud and on instagram which was cool. Definitely looking forward to next year's event!
Also didn't hurt that I won a Rigid light bar at the raffle!
Some pics:
Sandy hanging out with Camo and Moonshine at camp.
That last pic is mag worthy!
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