81 Truggy build

[Hoodlum]

Well I finally got the truck over to cc89iroc's shop and got started.I removed the bench seat which turned into a PITA.Whoever installed this just used what ever they could get a hold of because not one nut and bolt matched.I had to use everything from 12mm to 17mm to get them out.I rigged the fuel tank so I can move the truck around until I can get the temporary fuel cell set-up.I also gathered up all my parts that were stored at several different places.This week I'm going to remove the flares and finish installing the bucket seats.I'm also going to cut the hole for the second t-case shifter.Here's a few picks of were it's at.







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[Hoodlum]

The bucket seats are done.I got the frame primered.I also got the motor dialed in a little better or at least I can fire it up without the use of starting fluid anyway.The flares are finally gone and I started to sand some of the body panels to be ready for paint.

[Hoodlum]

Well all I can say is "I have some kickass friends" With the cost of fuel these days I don't get to work on my rig as much as I would like to because it's about an hour drive to the shop.But my friends Bill(cc89iroc),Eric(rocktoy),4xfred and Tim got bored and did some work on my rig.They got the doublers installed removed the BL and mounted the fuel cell,and fabbed up the rear driveshaft

This past weekend was spent traveling in the mid-atlantic area picking up parts.I got a set of 35x14.5 Swamper TSL's from Pete in Haymarket VA. Then I headed over to southern MD to Solomon's Island and picked up a dual t-case x-member from our very good friend Grandpa(trailtoy).On Fri I oredered the cab mount bushing I needed and they arrived today.So now I can finish the drivetrain,secure the cab to the frame.I still need to finish the damn sliders.lol All I need for that is to make 2 mounts then they're ready to be welded on.And I need a few fittings and fuel line then thats finished.I'm getting there and the to-do list is getting smaller.

[seth999]

It gets smaller and smaller but it seems Like never ends

[rocktoy]

Is it done yet ;D

[Hoodlum]

Getting there.Bud sent me a hardware kit so I so I should have the x-member mounted tomorrow night.

[Hoodlum]

Jul 21, 2008 15:49:31 GMT -5 seth999 said:

It gets smaller and smaller but it seems Like never ends

That's for sure.And it's a damn good feeling when you make a lot of progress.

[seth999]

Yeah we need some picks when the x-member is in

[Hoodlum]

Jul 22, 2008 12:55:41 GMT -5 seth999 said:

Yeah we need some picks when the x-member is in

Since I was able to get out of having to work this Sat. I should be able to get something accomplished.I do need to get a few more pics posted up.

[rocktoy]

Good hop on it now sucker ;D

[Hoodlum]

Aug 7, 2008 21:20:11 GMT -5 rocktoy said:

Good hop on it now sucker ;D

So what are you up to this weekend. ;D

I plan on getting the cab mounts done,x-member and do some more sanding. And if Tim or Dillon have the piece of metal I need I may also get the sliders done.I can't finish the suspension until I get the shackles from Bud next week.

[rocktoy]

I'm going to see Stone temple pilot's tonight. Sat and sunday I work


I got alot to do on my rig before next weekend yet

[Hoodlum]

That's def a better plan.lol Bill took the family camping anyways.I did some clean up stuff like getting rid of the front swaybar and that gay as hell truss set-up on the front axle.I also changed out the filler on the fuel cell. I did half ass moch up of the x-member and I'm going to need some very thick angle steel to make it work.

[rocktoy]

I was at bill's tonight. Truck looks good with the new wheels on there

[Hoodlum]

Aug 12, 2008 1:30:36 GMT -5 rocktoy said:

I was at bill's tonight. Truck looks good with the new wheels on there

Which one's the rear 35x14.5's or the 33's from my tacoma. ;D

I'm gonna throw the pizza cutters on there.I need the 33's back on the taco for the Sweaty Balls run this weekend.I need different rims for the 35 AT's will fit without doing any more cutting(I hope).

[Hoodlum]

I haven't gotten much done here lately but me and Bill did get the cab mounts done.But then we ran out of gas for the welder

I just bought a set of thirds with 4.88 gears and Detroit lockers. I also got the extended brake lines that I need and a spare set of Birf's which sometimes you just can't have enough of. ;D

[seth999]

to bad you all are so far away...we should all have a wheelin get together sometime for all the tor ppl

[rocktoy]

Sean tomorrow sometime your 3rds and other stuff will be at bill's shop. I gota take the truck and motor over anyways

[rocktoy]

FYI your parts are still in my tow rig.... I forgot to take them out :shootme:

[Hoodlum]

That's cool. I don't need them until I can get the suspension done.The truck is hard to move around as it is without the lockers in. ;D I can only turn the steering wheel just a little bit or else I'll be ripping the fenders off.

I got the tank filled for the welder and got a 33lb roll of .035 wire and some tips so we shouldn't run out for quite a while. ;D

This week I'm going to order the front U-Bolt flip kit and the adapter for the twin stick.