zack231's 4x4 CCSB, Project "Learning Experience"
 

I just picked up this beast.
It has a 6.2L diesel, 700R4, rear SF 14 bolt, front 8 lug 10 bolt, and I'm not sure on the T-case. The front floors are pretty solid, the rockers, wheel wells, and rear tail gate are super rusty.
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I met a guy up here that bought a similar burb to use the rear diff and trans T-case. It has a nice gate and many other parts that I need, so hopefully i'll be getting some of that stuff in the near future. I'm also planning on running some 33-36" tires on it and upgrading the running gear as needed, i.e. after breakage ;)

When I got it the glow plugs didn't work, the batteries were dead and the drag link was about to fall apart. I replaced the drag link, got the glow plugs working, and swapped batteries. Now it starts right up whether it is hot or cold. The boys and i took it out for some light wheeling and fishing yesterday, it did great!
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it is still idling rough and some white/blue smoke at idle, but runs great off idle. I have been doing lots of 6.2L research since this is my first and have figured out a couple things to check out. I'm going to check my IP timing and the injectors(I'm hoping it isn't a compression problem). I'm about to head out and check them now.

Any of the 6.2 guys out there, feel free to give me your input.

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well I got it running much better. I advanced the IP timing a smidge, and found a loose injector line connection at the IP. I also fixed a major exhaust leak. Turns out about everything the PO touched is loose or has the wrong bolts in it :banghead: I guess it is a blessing in disguise, if it weren't for bad mechanic-ing i wouldn't have gotten it so cheap. I also got the passenger wing window replaced, that was pretty funny, the PO used 2 pieces of thin wood paneling and sandwiched the window frame with them then used finish brads to hold it together. Bent the brads over and duct taped over it all :lol:
It is much quieter and smoother now :thumbs:

I think it's time to go fishing again.....

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Cool burb. Catch any fish?

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Thanks Adam!
The oldest boy caught a silver salmon yesterday.
We are back out now with no luck so far.
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I picked up some 35's tonight.
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and met a forum member who is restoring a 1980 short bed 4x4, his name is KC. I can't find him on here though, maybe he will pop in and say hi :)
I need some 8 lug 15" wheels now, KC is gonna look and see if he has some.
He tried to buy my crew, he had seen it on here. Small world :lol:
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Well....
I guess no one is interested in my old crusty Burb, eh?
I'll keep posting anyway :confused::ito::lol:


I picked up some crusty spoke wheels. Wire wheeled them and painted them with rustoleum hammered finish. I love that stuff, it covers up any imperfections and rust pitting.
I mounted up the 35's

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My oldest son, Zack, cut out the fenders to clear the tires. I used the same black hammered finish paint on the wheel wells. I didn't have any masking tape so I just free handed it :lol:

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The pics are kinda shaded, I'll take some better ones in the sun soon ;)
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the new shoes give it a mean look..

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Thanks!
Night and day huh?
I think I might buy a gallon of satin black rustoleum and give it a cheap roller job :)
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It looks sweet. Very mean Keep up the good work

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Thanks man!
I dig it!!

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Sweet truck, its very "alaskan" I was up there a couple weeks ago I love the style of the trucks up there - very utilitarian.

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Thanks man!
This truck is definitely a beater, and super fun!

What were you doing up this way?
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We went on a lame cruise, but did get to go fishing in Juneau and do a little hiking.

I vote for painting the whole thing black.

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Oh cool
Juneau is a cool place!!

I'm pretty sure I'm gonna black it out...
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6.2, 4WD, and Alaska, what more could a man ask for?! :D Nice truck!

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:metal:

Thanks Bradley!
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Burban is lookin good Joe!

Is the intake going on this?

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A beer!

Love the burb'! I wish my wife would let me get one. I'd love a 4x4 diesel burb' for camping! She thinks they are ugly though, yet she likes my truck... :uhmk:

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Looks good Joe! Im glad you bought a 4x4 instead of making your crew one lol

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Way too cool, the new shoes made all the difference.

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Thanks Art!
yep its going on here, the current intake has one ear broke off of it.
I may repair it after I replace it

Thanks!
:lol:
my wife thinks most of what I drag up is ugly, but she just lacks my "vision" ;)

Thanks Willie!
it ain't over yet, the driving force behind me looking for a cheap burb was for the 4x4 crew conversion....but this one is too much fun to rip apart :lol:
I think the crew would be cool as a 4x4 with a 6.2 diesel......

Thanks John!

it did make a huge difference, even the wife likes it better now :lol:

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thats a good lookin burb. id like to have one myself. my wife seems to lack my "vision" as well

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buy big tires.....remove annoying sheetmetal......I like it
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:lol:

Me too, I got rid of a bunch rust in the process :metal:
I need to add an easy inch (zero rate) to the front to raise it up a smidge.

It is certainly fun to take out wheeling, doesn't matter if it gets trail rash or dents. It just adds character ;)
I still want to "murder it out"
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Just say you want to paint it black! :lol: I never understood the "Murder" saying.

The beast is looking good man. I haven't been on much so I didn't know you had a thread going for it. Subscribed now though!