My 1st gen face lift
07-24-2010, 08:48 PM
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My Rear shaft Is only one I have at the moment. I cut off one end and had to weld end of a chevy shaft in due to the gm style drive flange on the axle. I'll get a picture of it tomorrow. For paint I used rustolium high heat engine primer and paint. Can pick it up at autozone or most auto supply stores. The only rust that was on this truck when I got it was in the original bed. Other then that have yet to find any rust on it. And its been in salt water and the dunes.
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07-25-2010, 08:22 PM
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Made some decent progress this weekend. Changed out my front tube's, finished roof bars and interior is finally all buttoned up.
Before
What I plan to do
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The finished roof bars
Few Photo's out of the shop
Here is were I cut my drive shaft right before it necked down and I slipped the chevy drive flange in and welded it up.
Before
What I plan to do
After
The finished roof bars
Few Photo's out of the shop
Here is were I cut my drive shaft right before it necked down and I slipped the chevy drive flange in and welded it up.
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08-03-2010, 05:19 PM
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Yeah. The last sump got demolished by a front axle truss an no bump stops. Never thought bout it when I put truss on. Ran great for a year an a half with smashed sump and the pick up was smashed just a but as well. Was actually shocked. As far as i know its a 4wd pan as well but could be wrong. Sure looks exact same as my old one.
08-04-2010, 05:14 PM
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Well half of Christmas came early. I knew I loved Santa (UPS GUY). Chromo shafts be here Friday. 5.38's, Spartan Locker, Gear install kits and a new carrier for the D44.
08-06-2010, 03:23 PM
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Just over a year in build time right now, kind of depressing but, I'm a month or 2 away from having it completed. Oh an that's one year of just building on weekends minus a few weekends lol.
08-07-2010, 01:02 PM
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11-07-2010, 05:46 PM
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oh and i think the difference between the 4wd and 2wd pan is that the 4wd has this little plate on the bottom of it, thats what i was told
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...art:Oil+Pan%29
the one on top is the 2wd
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...art:Oil+Pan%29
the one on top is the 2wd
11-14-2010, 09:49 PM
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HAHA I wish, progress is slow. Talking to the drive line shop this week. A lot of finish welding to be done. Need to find a front window and a left side fender. Cage should be finished tacked and pulled next weekend if goes to plan.
Gears installed
Rear disc conversion complete
Got a new toy for the shop so spent the day installing. 2 post A symmetrical Rotory hoist
If work is slow this week I'm going to try shooting some paint on the flat bed and getting the frame preped to get a better coat of paint on.
Need suggestions for a decent 14in travel shock that isnt going to break the bank at the moment( I'd like bilstein 5150s) but dont got the coin at the moment
. Hopefully I get a sweet deal on my drive lines
Gears installed
Rear disc conversion complete
Got a new toy for the shop so spent the day installing. 2 post A symmetrical Rotory hoist
If work is slow this week I'm going to try shooting some paint on the flat bed and getting the frame preped to get a better coat of paint on.
Need suggestions for a decent 14in travel shock that isnt going to break the bank at the moment( I'd like bilstein 5150s) but dont got the coin at the moment
. Hopefully I get a sweet deal on my drive lines
12-12-2010, 09:33 PM
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We'll finally made good head way. Cage was finished pulled off an welded. All the small little ends got welded up. Rear 2.5x1/4 DOM drive shaft was put in. Front shaft is on back order till 1st of January. Even took her out and played in the mudd a bit in the field. Looking for a sweet deal on some 14in socks then its paint and play
12-14-2010, 01:52 PM
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very nice truck. love to see a 1st gen off road. but i only have one question. please do not take this the wrong way or get offended by it. i am only asking for my knowledge. why did you go with half ton front axle? or full widths at all?
Really nice truck.
