Are you into the 22RTE version or know of anyone who is?

 

Not sure what you mean by 22 rte

 

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Now that I've done that, I would say don't worry about painting the rig until everything else is done. Or at least everything but the bumpers. But getting the lift and drivetrain squared away will be easier without having to worry about scratching the new paint ya know? ..I made that mistake, though when I painted my truck, i was only interested in a restoration kind of project, but now I have all kinds of plans for it, so It'll be going back to the paint shop once thats all done.

Speaking of lift ideas...Anyone know if Blazeland is still selling the Long Travel kit? O.o

 

Not sure about which direction to go. Depends on how bad you need the garage. Alot of what controls the directon I go is of course monneyyy. Which is the big hold up on most projects.

You got the engine bay painted. I would be tempted to put the rest together so as you can move it around. It might be extra work, but upgrading the Master Cylinder isnt to bad to get back out later when you do get the funds to replace it. You can use it til those parts or funds come around.

Im not a lot of help as far as lifts and dual transfers, but what I have read they can be done with everything still in for the most part.

I think if you get it driving and do one upgrade at a time, you can enjoy it and at the same time you drive it you can see the difference of each upgrade.

I dont think what really matters though as long as you keep wrenching on it, like Chef said. One day it will all come togehter.

 

thanks moze yea paint is taking a b ack seat for now I do need to get some sealer on it becouse I have alot of bare metal and its starting to scale already.

 

thanks terry you and I have discussed this befor as have I with others, and the one commen with everybody has been "just get it running first" so that is my plan, after haveing started doing some priceing on just the things I need for that it could be awhile, Im hopeing to at least get what I need to set the engine back in for me that would be a huge step foward. I will be seeking your help soon for what we talked about, everything is cleaned up and ready so maybe next time Im home.

 

Just holler when you are ready. Just getting it running I think will be a big boost to you. That pricing things can get scary and can slow down things.

If I had an endless budget and time, it would be nice to tear things down and upgrade on the way back up. But in the real world here. I have to aquire the parts then do it.

Have a safe trip and will be looking forward to helping.

 

Yea this time and $ thing can be a real bummer funny how plans change when the real cost of things starts to become a factor. I'll get it just gonna be smaller steps than I had hoped.

 

GET'M! lol.

Can't wait, ..wish I could help!

BTW, SORRY MAN, ... stupid phone, and the last 24 hours has been NON STOP, ....literally, man, ... bout 3 hours sleep and just sat down right now! lol. Givin ya a call later

 

Mark you have helped, and I will be looking to you for more so don't go into hiding or anything LOL. And get some friggin sleep man.

 

hey man just wanted to stop in and see how things was going money will always get in the way but the nice thing about a project like you are doing is there is always something to do that doesn't cost as much or its free except for time keep your head up you have done a great job at what you have done just remember its not a race its a build up and the only way to win is to be truly happy with the end result

 

Hey man! .... yeah, I hear ya, but I just love helping other people fix stuff in person! lol..... Plus, it always seems to work out GREAT FOR THEM! hahha.... Maybe I'll have something work out great this time for me, lol. Actually, no... I AM DETERMINED THAT IT WILL! hahaha.

Take care,

Mark

PS> Saw this near me, with AFM, ............

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...377970403.html. Pretty good deal for including the AFM.

 

Thanks NV, I just need to calm down and really focus on getting things I've started finished up, the engine should have been finished 2 years ago I know what needs done just have to focus and really make the most out of the time and money I have

 

focus is always a problem for me so i use a white board and make a list and it helps make it less of a scattered daunting task just a thought

 

I have a note book that I've been trying to get a list going in and trying to prioritize everything, it about all I can do not being home and all but atleast I should have a good to do list when I get there LOL.

 

that's the plan things happen with a plan even if its a change of plans its still a plan that is moving forward

 

Hey Jason just throwin in my word of encouragement, looks like you excel where I'm not even willing to try to: bodywork. I'll be following your thread. Can't wait to see pics of your paint job.

 

Oh, and I'll have to hit you up for some tips on doing my own paint job sometime, I seriously have no experience in it, and if my project truck rusts through the paint like my daily driver did after I bought it I will honestly shoot myself. Maybe just in the toe or something because I'm semi young and plan on seeing grandkids in my truck someday, but yeah, all drama aside I'm really worried I'll screw it up.

 

haha dutch I dont know about "excel" but Im learning I have a good freind that has pointed me in the right direction and pointed out my mistakes. I'd be glad to help in anyway I can tho. Its going to be awhile befor this things see's paint but it will get there. I just have very little time to do anything.

 

thanks NV Ive got along list of parts to get but at least I have finaly takin the time to right out a list, hopfully I can start marking them off alittle at a time.