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11-01-2017, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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Once the box was on, the scissor portion of the lift was within millimeters of the top of the pumpkin on the rear end. Can't have this. Adding leaf springs for weight and a 4.5 inch block to create separation This will do the trick. Moving the box either way was not an option because of weight transfer during dumping. Yes the box at the rear end will be higher, but I do have fold down sides all the way around if loading is an issue. (I just had a thought of adding four-wheel-drive which would level out the truck some… That's another day/year project, no promises on that one.) Enjoy the pics.
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11-01-2017, 09:20 PM | #2 |
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I had my wife pick this up for me at Harbor Freight. I hope it works well.
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11-11-2017, 03:40 PM | #3 |
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Here are some better pictures of the hinge mechanism and welding that was done.
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11-13-2017, 07:58 PM | #4 |
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Looking even better now, I love the long stalk side view mirrors. Next welding project might be a plow frame, haha
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11-13-2017, 10:37 PM | #5 |
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Thanks 68panelman...and actually, and I will try to get a picture of it soon, I have a frame all set with a plow!
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11-13-2017, 10:34 PM | #6 |
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Should do fine plowing with a couple yards of dirt on board
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11-13-2017, 10:38 PM | #7 |
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Nice build, looking forward to whats next . . .
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11-18-2017, 06:32 PM | #10 |
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Sealing up the bare metal.
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11-18-2017, 07:11 PM | #11 |
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Funny, I just went through 9 cans of Rust-Oleum rust reformer on my late model's frame, had great weather here for it, still have to do the inner frame, ugh
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Yeah, I cleaned out Home D, then got the remaining cans at Lowe's. Must be a popular product, or just not well stocked
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11-18-2017, 10:26 PM | #14 |
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Cool trucks! I love functional toys. I have thought how cool it would be to have a lil dumper like Dolly but it would be hard to justify its existence as I live in town. Id probably only use it 2-3 times a year and the rest of the time friends or family would want to borrow it. lol.
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11-26-2017, 04:52 PM | #16 |
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The bed sides on Dolly were stuck, so a little elbow grease and penetrating oil did the trick.
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11-26-2017, 04:57 PM | #17 |
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I decided to clean up the air intake and oil filler cap.
The semi-gloss black hadn’t quite flashed over when I took the last pic. |
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Great progress!!!
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Thanks!...Just trying to keep busy with it while I am looking for more parts. I have to do some wiring in the back, and with some melting temps coming this week, I may be able to get a pic of my plow frame, plow, and a huge front bumper that carries the plow lights.
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11-27-2017, 12:36 AM | #21 |
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Black Friday results!...Raincheck is good for a month.
12K pound winch for $278 dollars...tough to beat. I guess I’ll “have” to put this on the plow bumper, which has a pocket for winches. Maybe I can get a pic of that on Tuesday. |
11-29-2017, 10:28 PM | #22 |
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I’ve been working on small items...hooked up the rear running lights, but signal portions didn’t work. I replaced the flasher with a known working flasher from one of my parts trucks, and the light turned on but wouldn’t flash. While manipulating the turn signal lever, I notice that the lever will not hold its flash position. The plan is to switch to a new “used” one from the parts truck. What’s holding me up is that I do not have a steering wheel puller. That should be remedied tomorrow.
I still need to get reverse lights hooked up, which are a couple spotlights the previous owner put up. |
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Purchased the steering wheel puller and started work on the replacement part. As you can see, the column is out of the truck.
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12-26-2017, 10:12 PM | #24 |
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That is just way too cold , I will stick with Ga cold .
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12-28-2017, 02:57 PM | #25 |
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Yesterday morning on the drive into work, I read -35 F on the car!! We will be like this for the next week! My nephew from Statesboro says, “why would you live in a place that’s colder than your freezerator?”...sometimes I have to agree with him...
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