Dropzone's 1981 Trekker Build-Up Thread
Jan 28, 2013 | 07:57 PM
#1101
My new favorite tools for getting into tight spaces..the offset wrenches kick butt
Finally got time to pull the transmission and transfer cases from burning up the clutch a few weeks ago, flywheel will get resurfaced...trashed
Finally got time to pull the transmission and transfer cases from burning up the clutch a few weeks ago, flywheel will get resurfaced...trashed
Feb 4, 2013 | 12:02 PM
#1102
Operation Headlight Upgrade will hopefully commence this afternoon:
Hopefully this thingy will help my POS tires be more efficient in the snow
Hopefully this thingy will help my POS tires be more efficient in the snow
Last edited by dropzone; Feb 4, 2013 at 12:06 PM.
Feb 4, 2013 | 12:09 PM
#1103
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Denver CO
Can't wait to see the lights!!!!!
I got all excited and ordered them this morning should be here by Friday I would imagine
How are they looking and feeling quality wise?? Man I'm stoked can't wait to see yours firing up the night!!!! Pics of them flaring up when your done please!!!!!
I got all excited and ordered them this morning should be here by Friday I would imagine
How are they looking and feeling quality wise?? Man I'm stoked can't wait to see yours firing up the night!!!! Pics of them flaring up when your done please!!!!!
Feb 4, 2013 | 02:14 PM
#1104
Should be able to get them mounted tonight. One of my headlight surrounds is kind of FUBAR, can't get the parking light lens off
so will need to find another one.
The lights themselves feel extremely well built. I am happy with them.
Since I know someone will ask I went with the 5x7's instead of round headlights so that if I ever get a newer truck (want a 3rd Gen x cab) I can swap these over..
so will need to find another one.The lights themselves feel extremely well built. I am happy with them.
Since I know someone will ask I went with the 5x7's instead of round headlights so that if I ever get a newer truck (want a 3rd Gen x cab) I can swap these over..
Feb 4, 2013 | 05:56 PM
#1105
Ran into a snag I should have known about, 82-83 head light buckets don't line up on 79-81 so had to head to hardware store for nuts and bolts..
Took the time to clean and paint the buckets
Close up of the light
Lights aren't mounted but want to see what it might look like,
Low beam
High beam
Can't wait to get them mounted.
Took the time to clean and paint the buckets
Close up of the light
Lights aren't mounted but want to see what it might look like,
Low beam
High beam
Can't wait to get them mounted.
Feb 4, 2013 | 07:02 PM
#1108
Feb 4, 2013 | 07:03 PM
#1109
Feb 4, 2013 | 07:07 PM
#1110
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From: Ofallon Missouri
Feb 11, 2013 | 04:59 PM
#1111
Haven't had a lot of time to do much but had a couple of hours today to finish converting my headlights to LED`s. It would have been a 30 minute job if I had stuck with round headlights but oh well.
I went ahead and moved my turn signals down below the head lights, a little obscured but they are plenty bright.
I will try to get some night shots later on.
Should have time tomorrow before I have to head to the fire station for an afternoon class to finish the clutch.
Life just hasn't been cooperating lately..
I went ahead and moved my turn signals down below the head lights, a little obscured but they are plenty bright.
I will try to get some night shots later on.
Should have time tomorrow before I have to head to the fire station for an afternoon class to finish the clutch.
Life just hasn't been cooperating lately..
Feb 20, 2013 | 05:17 PM
#1116
from my misc bs FAQ thread:
there was some discussion awhile ago in a restoration thread about 1st Gen truck parking light lenses.
Last time I called the dealer I struck out but earlier this week I got lucky and got a guy willing to dig into the computer a little ways and ended up with l/r 79-81 and l/r 82-83.
79-81 passenger side 81611-89101 $9.28
79-81 driver side 81621-89101 $9.28
82-83 passenger side 81611-89121 $8.22
82-83 driver side 81621-89121 $8.22
they also still had the lense gaskets in stock, but not the headlight bezels.
I think the price was good, did not expect to find these things new. if you find them in the boneyard they are usually extremely white and cracked like hell.
Last time I called the dealer I struck out but earlier this week I got lucky and got a guy willing to dig into the computer a little ways and ended up with l/r 79-81 and l/r 82-83.
79-81 passenger side 81611-89101 $9.28
79-81 driver side 81621-89101 $9.28
82-83 passenger side 81611-89121 $8.22
82-83 driver side 81621-89121 $8.22
they also still had the lense gaskets in stock, but not the headlight bezels.
I think the price was good, did not expect to find these things new. if you find them in the boneyard they are usually extremely white and cracked like hell.
Feb 27, 2013 | 09:16 PM
#1117
Got my Trans back in yesterday but than my transmission lift took a dump while I was trying to slide the duals back...so hopefully next week will pick up a new one and get this POS back together..
I picked up a couple of sets of wanna be Rigid style lights cheap, I wanted a set of the Dually Fog lights but couldn't justify the expense.
Found a set of Rigid light covers cheap do thought I would take a chance
Drilled a recess in the side for the clip
Fits nice and tight,
I picked up a couple of sets of wanna be Rigid style lights cheap, I wanted a set of the Dually Fog lights but couldn't justify the expense.
Found a set of Rigid light covers cheap do thought I would take a chance
Drilled a recess in the side for the clip
Fits nice and tight,
