Meet Roland the 'Headless Thompson Gunner"
 

Meet Roland, a parting gift from a great friend, who has moved on to new adventures in a new realm.
Roland worked hard and needs some upgrades
I'll add more pictures as I get them transferred from my computer. Looking forward to learning as I go on
Roland is an 85 LWB 4wd pickup, roaming the interior doing chores and is kinda the commuter (although he's not happy with all the pavement time lately)
Work to date:
Rattle can paint job at the spa- temporary(?)
new fuel pump- had to temp install and electric to drive him up onto the trailer- nothing that would fit in town
different camper shell (used, but new to Roland)
leaf spring refurbishment (until funds allowed new springs), rode like a beet truck after that
Skyjackers on all 4 corners
2 alternators- drowned the first one
rebuilt long block, oil consumption was getting out of hand- think mosquito fogger, and power (it is a 22R, but..) was going downhill- low compression, etc...
Weber 32/36 carb
Offenhauser intake- didn't survive the removal attempt-a couple of the bolt hole tabs/flanges (?) broke during removal
Trail gear Rock Ripper header - stock manifold cracked during the drowning event
new exhaust from LCE I think - can't remember the brand right now
Used front bumper from parts rig
New OME leaf springs on all 4 corners=3" lift or so with Ironman grease able shackles, Rough Country shim blocks- to regain the rake, 16" rims with 235/86 16 Toyos- well used, from the Tacoma
Rancho shocks coming soon
fuel pressure regulator- Weber carbs like low pressure I discover.
Installed some HID lights so that means GM alternator upgrade this year

Unplanned tasks- replace ignition switch

These are of Roland getting a facial at the spa, about 3 months after being trailered up the AlCan.
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Post rattle can camo- some of it didn't last the winter- primer time..
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Hanging out at the cabin after hauling some fuel barrels

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Roland post spring work out at the lake, on the way back home, hanging out with the big kids. Refurbished the springs with some leftover AALs from a parts rig
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Heading out to work the week after the landslide a couple weeks before

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Opening up, first shift of the summer, another reason Roland got a new engine. Roland hates towing like any other Toyota
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Doing chores- hauling water -35 gallons and fuel -25 gallons tools- 250# of tools and groceries after a winter's hibernation. Testing out the new springs
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Unloading

Welcome, Roland!