irab88's 1993 PickUp Build-Up Thread
09-12-2021, 11:23 AM
#2561
Oof. It's been a while. Adult responsibilities took precedence, but I'm back at it:
This weekend's progress:
Was about to test fit the mounts, then realized they weren't painted, and probably wouldn't want to take them off once I had them mounted.
Primer, followed by some burgundy I wanted to try out.
Test-fit nicely, I purposely didn't paint the bottom because I knew I would have to weld under there. Once it's all done, more paint!
And finally, tacked in with the mig (FC) and fitted with all hardware (not tight yet).
I have a few washers for the bottom coming this week. I still have to do the driver's side, but now I know how to go about it. Cut the old mounts off, clean up, new mounts in, tack weld, new hardware. I don't have confidence in my abilities to TIG upside-down yet, so I may look for some outside help on that. For now, it'll support its own weight.
Damn I miss driving this thing.
This weekend's progress:
Was about to test fit the mounts, then realized they weren't painted, and probably wouldn't want to take them off once I had them mounted.
Primer, followed by some burgundy I wanted to try out.
Test-fit nicely, I purposely didn't paint the bottom because I knew I would have to weld under there. Once it's all done, more paint!
And finally, tacked in with the mig (FC) and fitted with all hardware (not tight yet).
I have a few washers for the bottom coming this week. I still have to do the driver's side, but now I know how to go about it. Cut the old mounts off, clean up, new mounts in, tack weld, new hardware. I don't have confidence in my abilities to TIG upside-down yet, so I may look for some outside help on that. For now, it'll support its own weight.
Damn I miss driving this thing.
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09-18-2021, 03:27 AM
#2562
And on to yesterday's progress. I actually got everything done Friday that I planned to! That's a first!
As long as I'm working on my truck, no one can say NOTHIN' about the mess.
And old bolts out! Spent a good deal of time with the oscillation tool and HF-Dremel clone. The bolts spot-welded on the bottom were persuaded to vacate the area by Mr. Hammer and Mrs. Chisel, surprisingly easy.
The rear one had different nuts and bolts than the other 3; It had flanged hex nuts spot-welded in 3 places, as opposed to the others with square nuts tacked in 4 places.
Eh, I think I could get another 100k out of these bad boys...
I'm not doing the front mounts due to how they're a hair different, and they aren't taking a brunt of the weight. I did want to change out the hardware, and found out that the 7/16-20 grade-8 bolts I already had fit nicely. A 7/16-20 x 5" would be perfect for a 2" lift, but I ordered 6" and 4" for the main mounts. So I'll see if I can get the 6" to work for now.
Maybe this weekend (doubt it, but we'll see) I can get this side tacked in. That'll be some good progress.
As long as I'm working on my truck, no one can say NOTHIN' about the mess.
And old bolts out! Spent a good deal of time with the oscillation tool and HF-Dremel clone. The bolts spot-welded on the bottom were persuaded to vacate the area by Mr. Hammer and Mrs. Chisel, surprisingly easy.
The rear one had different nuts and bolts than the other 3; It had flanged hex nuts spot-welded in 3 places, as opposed to the others with square nuts tacked in 4 places.
Eh, I think I could get another 100k out of these bad boys...
I'm not doing the front mounts due to how they're a hair different, and they aren't taking a brunt of the weight. I did want to change out the hardware, and found out that the 7/16-20 grade-8 bolts I already had fit nicely. A 7/16-20 x 5" would be perfect for a 2" lift, but I ordered 6" and 4" for the main mounts. So I'll see if I can get the 6" to work for now.
Maybe this weekend (doubt it, but we'll see) I can get this side tacked in. That'll be some good progress.
10-20-2021, 01:01 AM
#2563
Both sides got tacked in and torqued this weekend. Engine is back together and front back on. Today I'm stopping by to get a new battery (old one went to the celica) and finishing a few last things. The goal is to drive it before the weekend.
pictures soon
pictures soon
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10-21-2021, 09:21 AM
#2567
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Brake light is connected to the parking brake and brake fluid level circuit. Either a switch is bad on the park brake or you’re low on fluid. Not sure if the light will stay on if you have a wiring issue, or something not plugged in.
12-26-2023, 12:02 PM
#2568
Not much on the truck in a while. It's still driving fine, and even helping with a move. I need new tires, and I think I'll be going 31's or 30's. Other than that, the goal is to get it more reliable. I have the steering all squared away, now I'd like to lower it a little and clean it up.
however
I've taken on a new muse:
1937 SS100 Jaguar modified replica
Build will be happening here:
https://regolith100.blogspot.com/
however
I've taken on a new muse:
1937 SS100 Jaguar modified replica
Build will be happening here:
https://regolith100.blogspot.com/
12-26-2023, 12:13 PM
#2569
Registered User
Not much on the truck in a while. It's still driving fine, and even helping with a move. I need new tires, and I think I'll be going 31's or 30's. Other than that, the goal is to get it more reliable. I have the steering all squared away, now I'd like to lower it a little and clean it up.
however
I've taken on a new muse:
1937 SS100 Jaguar modified replica
Build will be happening here:
https://regolith100.blogspot.com/
however
I've taken on a new muse:
1937 SS100 Jaguar modified replica
Build will be happening here:
https://regolith100.blogspot.com/
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