1979 Scottsdale build

[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

That'a where my driveway built AOL set-up comes in handy. About 25psi & you'd have been good to go (one trip ).

Yep. I was also going to ask you if you had to shorten your driveshaft. I had a strange scraping noise when it was fully loaded, but the truck still had a good bit of travel left. I had the tailpipes put on with it loaded, and got a good look underneath. I didn't notice any obvious marks, and I had blacked everything out here at the shop. It would still get a little bit of that noise hitting bumps loaded. It was more of a hollow, ringing noise. No noises unloaded, though.

[SCOTI]

Anything new?

[Jonboy]

Not much new yet. I have cleaned up and painted my new intake, getting all of my fuel rail cover parts rounded up. I need to schlep my inner fenders to the house too, and swap them out. I thought putting the intake on yould be a quick deal, but I am sure I can find a way to drag it out.....

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Not much new yet. I have cleaned up and painted my new intake, getting all of my fuel rail cover parts rounded up. I need to schlep my inner fenders to the house too, and swap them out. I thought putting the intake on yould be a quick deal, but I am sure I can find a way to drag it out.....

If you need help draggin the length of a project out, I'm ready help (I'm a pro @ the task) .

[Jonboy]

I understand that. I seem to be pretty good at that, too.

I was going to call you anyhow. Do you want those vent windows I have? I need to run over to the shop anyhow, I can pick them up if you do want them.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

I understand that. I seem to be pretty good at that, too.

I was going to call you anyhow. Do you want those vent windows I have? I need to run over to the shop anyhow, I can pick them up if you do want them.

If you think they're in decent shape & don't plan on using them..... sure, I'll put them to use.

[Jonboy]

the frames and glass are in pretty good shape, they just need new weatherstripping. I'll grab them up next time I am over there.

[joe231]

say it ain't so!!
you sold it?

[Jonboy]

It really is so. But, it looks like it has a good home. I've seen Matt on here asking quite a few good questions, so I think he will do it up right. I sold it so I could pick up my old '81 Trans Am, that I regretted selling almost instantly. It's up there in red dirt world with you right now, waiting to come back home.

[joe231]

Well darn!
How are you getting the TA home?

[Jonboy]

The only way. Gotta drive it. We are going to see my parents over Labor day, and I am going to try to bring it home then. We don't actually move into our new house until the 17th of September, so I may have to wait. it's going to be a long wait, too....

[joe231]

Right on!
Got any pics?

[JohnC]

If you need help getting it down there before then let me know. I have a trailer, and maybe a few of us could make a road trip out of it.

I hate to see your truck go, but like Joe I wanna see pics of the TA

[Jonboy]

All of the old pics I have are in storage now. I will definitely post some when I get it here. If we don't pick it up Labor day weekend, I guess a road trip is in order to OKC, and I can hang out a bit. My buddy lives in Tuttle, so it isn't too far from you guys. He has a diesel truck shop in El Reno (I think that's where the shop is), but does mobile service too.

[JohnC]

There are several guys over in Tuttle. We'll for sure have to all meet up when you come up here. Like I said though if you want it home sooner, and I can help just let me know.

[ERBSIX]

I don't think you're supposed to ask this, but how much did the parts cost total for just the drop you did on this truck, not including wheels/tires?

[Jonboy]

It was a little over $500 shipped. I bought shackles too, but did not use them. That would save ~$55 or so. Jeff at CPP hooked me up. The only variable I could think of may be shipping; I had them shipped to me at work to save a little $$$.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by ERBSIX

I don't think you're supposed to ask this, but how much did the parts cost total for just the drop you did on this truck, not including wheels/tires?

Inquiring about costs for certain things is ok. Asking 'what's it worth' (vehicle or parts) or soliciting/selling parts w/o being a 'site supporter' is not ok. You can respond to any classifieds 'for sale' ad regardless.