trdwssrs's 1985 truck build up thread

trdwssrs · 2009-02-12 12:29:26

here were mine: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/ocdropzone/006-1.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/ocdropzone/005-1.jpg

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Mar 8, 2011 | 10:27 PM

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here were mine:

Mar 8, 2011 | 10:33 PM

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That paint and body look sexy, sexy, sexy. Where did you get those taillights from?

Mar 9, 2011 | 03:23 AM

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here were mine:

Not bad...Do they hold up good to hwy speeds?

Mar 9, 2011 | 03:27 AM

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That paint and body look sexy, sexy, sexy. Where did you get those taillights from?

Thnx Mr. Woods...

I got the tails from ebay. searched for a long time before I found them.

Mar 9, 2011 | 03:40 AM

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Anybody know much about upholstery? I have SR5 seats, but thought about getting them recovered or steam cleaned...anyone ever cleaned theirs? I love the SR5 pattern in the middle and didn't want do get rid of that if I didnt hav too...

Mar 25, 2011 | 09:35 PM

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ok...here is a video clip of my truck. any ideas why its is smoking?

I don't think its burning oil or a blown head gasket. has new k&n filter, wires, plugs, dist cap, headers, thats all i can remember at this late hour...

http://s1107.photobucket.com/albums/...ent=85YOTA.mp4

Mar 26, 2011 | 04:57 AM

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Did it smoke before? Timing could be off, burning the "new" off your header etc.

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Mar 27, 2011 | 09:37 AM

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it could be the timing...don't think its the headers, bc Its been driven enough where the new should be burned...

WAB, what oil do you recommend using in the new diff for break-in?

Mar 27, 2011 | 10:07 AM

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I always use cheap stuff for first 500 miles for break in then switch to synthetic.
I prefer Royal Purple as I have a local dealer who keeps it in stock.

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Mar 27, 2011 | 10:13 AM

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yeah, thats the good stuff...its pricey, but its worth it to me...Thanx

Apr 4, 2011 | 12:59 PM

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progress...

shipped from WABFAB!

from LCE

NOW to put it all on....pics to come after this weekend. I HOPE!

Apr 19, 2011 | 10:20 AM

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parts on the way..

New 3rd from WabFab (ARB Locker/4:88), Chromoly axles, etc. going in Thursday/Friday...

pics to come...

Plus ordered some goodies from Marlin today...

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Apr 19, 2011 | 06:50 PM

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did you just screen print my marlin wish list?

Apr 20, 2011 | 03:03 AM

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did you just screen print my marlin wish list?

If your list is like mine...thats only the begining!

Apr 20, 2011 | 07:09 AM

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this is going to be a nice truck Ill definitely be watching

May 3, 2011 | 10:34 AM

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kick the tires and lite da fires

Got new tires

...waiting on the 4th from Interco

36x13.50 R17

May 3, 2011 | 10:47 AM

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Wow, did you just get your tax return or something......please tell me that you aren't going to put turtle stickers on that brand new shiny paint.

May 3, 2011 | 10:50 AM

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Wow, did you just get your tax return or something......please tell me that you aren't going to put turtle stickers on that brand new shiny paint.

there something wrong with turtle stickers?

May 3, 2011 | 10:53 AM

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there something wrong with turtle stickers?

Nope, just that it would be a shame to put any stickers on that gorgeous new paint IMO.

May 3, 2011 | 11:13 AM

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turtle stickers

I agree with nothing wrong with the turtle stickers, but I plan to do what bigmike did, and stick em' on the diff once I rebuild them and get protection welded up.

...and my tax return came, but wouldn't pay for all this. notice the date on the start of this build...be saving my dollas.

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