05-19-2010, 07:51 PM | #1 |
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The Fuse is Lit...
Okay, I guess it is time to get this show on the road. I am building this truck to be my daily driver. I need to try to keep the budget as under control as possible, but I have a hard time letting things be sometimes, ya know? Yeh, I know you do. Here is my new girl... |
05-19-2010, 09:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
First thing I had to do was get her in the garage, got kind of exciting when the already poor brakes went to the floor. I almost remodeled our bedroom closet but got her stopped in time.
Start the teardown...I am pretty good at this part...it is the putting back together that gets me stumped. Pull the cab and what was left of the bed... Shes stripped now By the way, yes I realize there is a very pink bike in my photos, I live with three women... I am just used to pink things in my life. If it helps, just think of it as a restored Softail. |
05-19-2010, 10:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
After a little frame cleaning, and a whole lot of reading here, I cut the frame. Thanks to everyone that posted on how they did this. I can't tell you how much I learned.
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05-19-2010, 11:05 PM | #4 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
Following along!
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05-20-2010, 10:02 AM | #5 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
this is mike from siloam springs ar , did you buy this truck from sellers equip here in town ?? it looks like the same one, anyway love the truck and if you are going to sell the air breather i would like to buy it ??
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05-20-2010, 10:55 AM | #6 | |
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I sold the entire motor to a buddy, but I will check on the breather for you because he may have other plans for it, |
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05-20-2010, 10:59 AM | #7 |
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that would be great thanks, and nice find w/factory air looks like its going to be a great build are you going wood or metal in the bed ??
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05-20-2010, 12:49 PM | #8 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
Making quick work of it so far! Looks good, I think I am going to start cutting mine down this weekend.
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05-20-2010, 03:49 PM | #10 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
be careful with your seatbelt buckles i had no idea when i was younger that the 67 buckles were a one year only thing, i lost them some time over the years and they were expensive to replace
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05-21-2010, 12:33 AM | #11 |
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05-21-2010, 12:36 AM | #12 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
Found some jeep springs on Craigslist, $25 for both front and rears
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05-21-2010, 01:12 AM | #13 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
cool truck and project!
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05-21-2010, 12:49 PM | #14 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
That truck is beautiful! It looks like it could be a Cherry Bomb project vehicle the way it sat when you picked it up
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05-21-2010, 03:05 PM | #15 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
Damn fast work and that truck looks really solid..
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05-22-2010, 04:29 PM | #16 |
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I already posted this in another thread but I picked up a 2005 Sub for $1000.00
It has a 6.0L with the 4L80e, has all the wires and computers, should make for a fun ride. Maybe I will be able to part out the remainder to cover the cost of buying the vehicle. Now that would be a blessing. |
05-24-2010, 03:57 PM | #17 |
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Out with the old...
In with the new (well, newer anyway) I had a buddy that owed me a favor. I was able to get the frontend, rearend (3.42) and the brake setup out of a 1991 Sub he was ready to crush. I'll try to get some pics of the swap. Thanks for looking |
05-24-2010, 04:04 PM | #18 |
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nice progress... keep the pics coming
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05-26-2010, 02:04 AM | #19 |
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Got a little more done.
Got the frontend situated. Amazing that it bolts up this closely, two holes to drill and two that need some small widening. Now...about that rearend. |
05-26-2010, 09:15 AM | #20 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
cool, keep at it. What was the reasoning on not painting the LCA's with the rest of it? Just going to deal with them later?
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05-26-2010, 10:07 AM | #21 |
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Actually the only thing painted is just the top of the frontend. I wanted to make sure the Rustoleum paint was gonna make me happy. I know its not POR-15 or anything close, but it ended up looking nice. I think the best thing about it will be the ability for easy touch up work. IMHO
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05-26-2010, 10:20 AM | #22 |
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that crossmember looks like it will give you a little more ground clearance , is that correct or does it hang down as low as the original ???
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05-26-2010, 10:54 AM | #23 | |
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05-26-2010, 10:54 AM | #24 |
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It is actually jacked up in the pic. I may be wrong but I think the clearance may be a little higher but should be close to stock.
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05-26-2010, 11:05 AM | #25 |
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Re: The Fuse is Lit...
Well, I think your build looks great, so if that is rustoleum, I think I will be very happy.
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