southernZ's 1980 Pickup Build-Up Thread
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Ok time for a update. I scored a set of aluminum wheels for $125 bucks, so i mounted the N's on them while i start restoring the factory steel wheels (I love the way the factory's look). I have also been doing some repairs on some misc. wires that had been chewed on (This was one big rat nest when i got it). I put in a new battery, and while it was out i sanded down the place where the battery sits, and painted it with some rust reformer for the time being. Also put new battery post connectors etc.....Ok time for the pics......
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Here are some interior shots....I have begun the long process of chipping the 30yr old deadening material off the floorboards so i can do some repairs..
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here is some shots of the new battery and power steering components...
P.S: someone needs to sell me a round headlight Black grille, i finished mine off when installing the power steering "cooler". Otherwise i will have to do the square headlight grille/conversion off my '83. (dont really want to do that, i like the round headlights)
P.S: someone needs to sell me a round headlight Black grille, i finished mine off when installing the power steering "cooler". Otherwise i will have to do the square headlight grille/conversion off my '83. (dont really want to do that, i like the round headlights)
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With more progress comes more pics....I could not find any local junk yards that had a '80 black grille in good shape...So i decided to do the front end conversion from my '83. I also decided to start removing the extra 100 lbs of un-needed iron off the winch bumper. I still have to cut the "wings" off.
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Well the wife called and told me that the front knuckle rebuild kit and HD pinion seals arrived from Marlin.....looks like ill start working on it when I make it back in from offshore.
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Updates are coming....I am in the process of fixing the floorboards right now... man that is some thin metal...lol...i will tear down the knuckles when i find a set of front springs to replace my old wore out stockers. Im prolly just gonna pull the front axle, and sand and paint the front axle/frame/springs all at once. Up to date pics coming shortly.
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Im just going to order a 3" suspension lift, shocks, dropped drag link, and steering stabilizer instead or re arching my stock springs. The plan is to pull the front axle off completely so i can clean it up, service the knuckles, sand and paint it and the frame. I also have to install the Marlin HD pinion seals....Time to start lift shopping..