Builds Work In Progress aka: Badass (40 Viewers)

[MarkBC]

As an aside, have you removed the vinyl covers over the rear wheel arches?

I see some blistering in the lower wheel well which starts from the inside and is linked to those brackets on the arch. They all seem to have it.

 

[Hojack]

I always thought oil leaks were the best way to stop rust.

 

[Gretsch]

I always thought oil leaks were the best way to stop rust.

Pretty sure that's how mine has avoided rust all these years.

 

[Gretsch]

I appreciate the tips on welding tho.
Matt said similar. I’ll check my flow, grind the junk down and try again.

I am not a welder but I thought that looked pretty damn good. Better than I could do, of that I am certain. And certainly better than a gaping rust hole in your frame. Awesome work @NeverGiveUpYota.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

I am not a welder but I thought that looked pretty damn good. Better than I could do, of that I am certain. And certainly better than a gaping rust hole in your frame. Awesome work @NeverGiveUpYota.

Thank you. Like my build name I am a work in progress too.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Was back to welding frame patches but ran out of gas.
They look vastly better after improved prepped surface. Flow far more the way I’d hope to see from a gas welder. Took notes too as I went so my old lady brain doesn’t forget when there are weeks between wrenching.

So the shop had told me anaerobic gasket sealer for the freeze plugs. Then I googled and found a YouTube video of a guy saying ‘most recommend anaerobic sealer but I prefer regular sealer.’ Any one have an opinion to share? I’ve got a tube of anaerobic that’s unopened and been around for a few years. I’ve got it and honestly if folks think it’s doesn’t lose its effectiveness then I’ll go w/ it.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Purdy.
Thanks to a wise mudder, #1 wont be visible so my OCD won’t be freaking out.

 

[Hojack]

Was back to welding frame patches but ran out of gas.
They look vastly better after improved prepped surface. Flow far more the way I’d hope to see from a gas welder. Took notes too as I went so my old lady brain doesn’t forget when there are weeks between wrenching.

So the shop had told me anaerobic gasket sealer for the freeze plugs. Then I googled and found a YouTube video of a guy saying ‘most recommend anaerobic sealer but I prefer regular sealer.’ Any one have an opinion to share? I’ve got a tube of anaerobic that’s unopened and been around for a few years. I’ve got it and honestly if folks think it’s doesn’t lose its effectiveness then I’ll go w/ it.

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That gasket sealer if unopened and in a controlled environment not close to freezing and not too hot should be good for about a year.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

That gasket sealer if unopened and in a controlled environment not close to freezing and not too hot should be good for about a year.

Welp they’re all in so I won’t go admitting to the conditions the tube was in for the last few years.... thank you tho. Some add them dry so I think since most are only millimeters from being perfectly flat just behind the bevels, I’ll be good.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

And now here I am two beers in, stretching out my nickel copper brake and vent lines next to the stock lines.
The used in good condition fuel lines from Tommy (I’ll find his mud name) are minus a bend. Must be a year difference. Anyone have any words of wisdom on them? Should I try to clean and paint?
Did I mention that this weekend I took vaca time so am giddily chuckling that while I work on my truck I’m being paid.

 

[Hojack]

And now here I am two beers in, stretching out my nickel copper brake and vent lines next to the stock lines.
The used in good condition fuel lines from Tommy (I’ll find his mud name) are minus a bend. Must be a year difference. Anyone have any words of wisdom on them? Should I try to clean and paint?
Did I mention that this weekend I took vaca time so am giddily chuckling that while I work on my truck I’m being paid.

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Tommy @tmxmotorsports...

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Ah, I didn’t forget.... how to make the flare but yes, gloves.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

What’s this bump in the line called. I have the two lines from Tommy (I believe both fuel), I made the brake line w/ it’s flares and nuts on either end. The last is I think a vent line w/ those bumpy ends...

 

[FJACS]

Some of the $$$ flaring kits can do those fuel line flares. Using what you have, you could do the first step of a double flare, using the die and call it good. It might be a bit more effort to get the hose on, but it will work.

The second “ridge” in the line, about an inch from the end is just to tell you how far to push the rubber hose on. You could make the line with paint for the same result.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

@FJACS thank you!

 

[tmxmotorsports]

F those bends in the fuel and return line are for the transmission xmember on the 84fj60 the transmission bolts to the inside of the frame and further forward than your 60

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

F those bends in the fuel and return line are for the transmission xmember on the 84fj60 the transmission bolts to the inside of the frame and further forward than your 60

I figured it was something like that. I test fit the brake line to get the final length but hadn’t w/ those. I will. Regardless I’m sure they’ll be fine.

My neighbor delightfully informed me that the old lady neighbor next to me was griping about my canoe being on the ground. So after my initial annoyance I internally agreed and found a rack I could manage (internet photo below) for it and my kayak and am almost finished.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

So I was all proud of myself for copying a photo for the boat rack and then realized it was too narrow for the canoe! Talk about bummed. And all that I did w/ wood I had in my garage, I only spent $10 on 4” wood screws. But I got wise and worked around it. For now, this will do.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Picked up a small pile of parts from the dealer at TPD prices. Waiting on a tapered ring compressor to arrive from eBay.
That’s it.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Ring compressor in hand. It came a week early from eBay. Bummer I picked up this weekend but I can’t say no to extra hours.
After work today ran a few beads of weld on a fresh full tank of gas and very pleased w/ the outcome.