71 4X4 Frame off Restoration

[swamp rat]

And also your not alone in the setbacks, there only temporary.

[DWilbur]

good news I picked up my high steer parts from my power coater and stopped by Sky's shop he started priming the bed this week.
Bad news another delay that happened Friday last week my house was flooded Friday afternoon when I got home. Today I was told they have to remove the marble bathroom floor do to moisture issues and I only have 1 bathroom so I won't be living at my house for the next 2or 3 weeks. my house cleaner left the shower on not realizing the city was working on the main water so when the water was turned on the shower sprayed water out side on the floor. water went down the hallway (hardwood floors) the 3 bedrooms and into the kitchen.

[Dieselwrencher]

Man, sorry to hear about the flood issues!

[swamp rat]

Oh man that sucks......

[cmabolt]

What a bummer! Hopefully that won't keep ya down for too long.

Chris

[7dee2]

Oh crap, sorry to hear this. Hope the repairs go smoothly.

[DWilbur]

My nephew is helping me stuff my engine in the Satellite Saturday. I finished up the mods to the oil pan today and the new engine mounts came in this afternoon. Sunday I'm going to try and work on the truck. If I need a bathroom I will have to use the out house. You know the back yard. Ha Ha Ha. The adjuster was out looking at the damage yesterday. hopefully they will start fixing the damage next week. I might have line on the marble I installed back in 2008 keeping my finger crossed.

[DWilbur]

Managed to get the engine install in my Satellite on Saturday along with some complications the fuel tank did not come with gaskets the flex plate TCI sold me was universal one they said would fit and hit the starter motor had to fix it. broke the reverse switch when stuffing the engine and trans at the same time. Forgot to remove a bracket on the old trans. Next week end should be able to finish it up. Finally got some work done today on my truck and installed the rear end. Now that the rear end is out of the garage I can start working on the D60 front replacing bearings and seals.

[mud.man.rj]

Good for you, getting a lot done on both projects. Dana 60 front, nice.

[swamp rat]

Perseverance pays off! Didn't know you had a D60, nice!

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

I received my cross member from Dirty Dingo Motorsports Thursday. everything was well packed in 2 boxes. only thing no instructions but they have pictures on there web site that explains a lot. If my nephew stops by this week end we will install the mount and engine check the fit of the engine to fire wall, headers and power steering pump. I'm going to work on fitting the floor patch panel today.

Hey Dwilber,
looking good man....
Can I ask why you went with Dirty Dingo over Pacific Fabrication?
I have asked this question in both the 4X4 section and LS section with no response
thanks
Scott

[DWilbur]

look at what I found in my side yard today left rear 1972 door panel. I knew I had one and it is very clean, now I have 2.
Hi Scott
The Dirty Dingo mount was the only one I found when searching at the time that fit 4X4 and it looked good not realizing it sets the engine lower than 2 wheel truck frame by 1.5" and making headers an issue.

[First c10]

That is the reason I asked about them. Pacific fabrication is in gilroy but haven't heard much about them from actual users I have asked to see the benefits or problems with each. Not much response. What is the reason for the movement or location change?

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by First c10

That is the reason I asked about them. Pacific fabrication is in gilroy but haven't heard much about them from actual users I have asked to see the benefits or problems with each. Not much response. What is the reason for the movement or location change?

Are you asking about the 1.5" difference in-between the 4X4 mount and the 2 wheel drive mount. I think it's how Dirty Dingo built the mount. I did move my engine forward about 1" to clear the coil pack on the right side.

[swamp rat]

I tried painting my origional green set using the adheasion coat and plastic paint but the paint is already rubbing off in places. I have 2 black sets waiting in the wings.

I like the statement "my side of the yard" pretty much what my wife and i hsve worked out.

Kinda odd seeing a rear one with no holes for the arm rest or open lever.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I tried painting my origional green set using the adheasion coat and plastic paint but the paint is already rubbing off in places. I have 2 black sets waiting in the wings.

I like the statement "my side of the yard" pretty much what my wife and i hsve worked out.

Kinda odd seeing a rear one with no holes for the arm rest or open lever.

The left rear does not open no door. the arm rest mounted to the seat. just window crank.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Are you asking about the 1.5" difference in-between the 4X4 mount and the 2 wheel drive mount. I think it's how Dirty Dingo built the mount. I did move my engine forward about 1" to clear the coil pack on the right side.

No I just wanted to find out anything regarding installation of either mount before I ordered one.

The comment you made about moving the engine forward after using the DD mounts to clear the coils is what I am talking about.
I didn't want to order one over the other without hearing from someone that used either one of them.
Thanks
Scott

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by First c10

No I just wanted to find out anything regarding installation of either mount before I ordered one.

The comment you made about moving the engine forward after using the DD mounts to clear the coils is what I am talking about.
I didn't want to order one over the other without hearing from someone that used either one of them.
Thanks
Scott

Hello Scott
The problem I noticed is the headers that are offered are built for 2 wheel drive 67 to 72 truck. The cross member in 2 wheel drive holds the engine up about 1.5" higher than the LS engine mounts that are being offered for 4X4 frames. I do have a set of block huger headers from Headman that do fit. I'm going to see what I can do the modify the Doug Thorley headers. I know the right side hits the frame. left I think will fit with the NV4500 trans do to the slave cylinder being on the right under the starter motor.

[First c10]

Is there a reason why the motors are so much lower on a 4x4 than a 2wd?
Sorry to ask this on your build tread.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by First c10

Is there a reason why the motors are so much lower on a 4x4 than a 2wd?
Sorry to ask this on your build tread.

The cross member on 2 wheel drive supports the front suspension and A arms. it is much larger than the cross member in a 4X4 frame only holding the engine.

[First c10]

What is the reason for he height change?

[DWilbur]

Saturday my nephew Travis help me clean up and I finally got my garage cleaned out and moved things around so I can get the frame in the garage when I'm not working on it after the D60 is back together. Sunday I fixed my kitchen table and took the D60 apart. found broken spindle nut so I will order new on. Every thing else looked good. The lower king pins took some beating with a hammer and chisel to get them off. Started cleaning up some part and painting. All in all good week end.

[DWilbur]

Got some more work done on the d60 axle today. The break pistons and calipers were very dirty in side so I took them apart and cleaned them up. I used my air compressor to remove the pistons and the first one almost took my head off when it shot out of the caliper and went flying across the garage. The 2nd one I turned it over to push it out with air on the bench and it was a lot safer. Got the axle housing painted too. should be able to start putting it back together end of next week. I had to ordered 2 new spindles both of them looked like metal chunks were galling up the bearing and seal surfaces.

[ryanroo]

thats a pretty axle housing!

[swamp rat]

Least somebody's making some progress!