xxxtreme22r's 1987 Pickup Build-Up Thread
Jun 20, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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Just saw the pics.... Wow... When I saw them I heard a scream, and realized it was me.
I thought my 4ruster frame was bad, but that there above beats it!
Glad to here you'll have her in operation for the weekend.
I thought my 4ruster frame was bad, but that there above beats it!
Glad to here you'll have her in operation for the weekend.
Jun 20, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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ETA should be tomorrow afternoon. Just got off the phone with him. Passenger side shock mount and bump stop complete. Both sides are now boxed in but he does have to shore up one of the shackle mounts (I knew I shoulda just ordered new ones from wabbit. 
) I have now about a 1/2 left on the compression stroke on the passenger shock. But he's not gonna get to the drivers shock mount so I think I am just gonna shim the bump stop for now to limit the up travel some. 1/2" or so isn't gonna hurt me. He's still got to finish weld some things and put the rear body mounts back on and get the bed back on.
I did finally ask about a cost as the original estimate was $400. And he's said hes got alot more time into it then originally thought but he's gonna stick to that estimate.
Now that's a stand up guy. He basically said I helped you out and you help me out and I said that's no problem I've been documenting it from the start just too bad I couldn't get some more in between photos, but I do have those good start photos as well. I'll try to get down there to get some more with the bed still off. I am sure that's the last thing to go on anyway.
) I have now about a 1/2 left on the compression stroke on the passenger shock. But he's not gonna get to the drivers shock mount so I think I am just gonna shim the bump stop for now to limit the up travel some. 1/2" or so isn't gonna hurt me. He's still got to finish weld some things and put the rear body mounts back on and get the bed back on.I did finally ask about a cost as the original estimate was $400. And he's said hes got alot more time into it then originally thought but he's gonna stick to that estimate.
Now that's a stand up guy. He basically said I helped you out and you help me out and I said that's no problem I've been documenting it from the start just too bad I couldn't get some more in between photos, but I do have those good start photos as well. I'll try to get down there to get some more with the bed still off. I am sure that's the last thing to go on anyway.Far as those suggesting you might have gained more flex due to one of four sides of your frame left, .... meh, maybe, but I think 85GIJUNK has ya beat on the bend! lol. Love that truck, haha.
Dang, I can't get over that deal....that's pretty much incredible in the bargain dept., yeah?
Jun 20, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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As long has the frame holds to my punishment I am gonna say yes very good bargain. I am beginning the think the guy said $500 and not $400 we will see tomorrow though.
Jun 20, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Is POR-15 spray-able or can you only brush that stuff on? I have an old siphon feed spray gun and compressor I can use. I got to protect my $400-500 investment. hahaha.
Jun 20, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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Try searching?...sorry had too!
Yes it is, but there are specifics, i cannot recall right now. You will need a nozzle that can handle thick paint, like hi-build primer, and you want to 'dust' or 'fog' it on. POR-15 likes to run.
Yes it is, but there are specifics, i cannot recall right now. You will need a nozzle that can handle thick paint, like hi-build primer, and you want to 'dust' or 'fog' it on. POR-15 likes to run.
Jun 21, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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$500 less in my pocket but both sides of the frame from the spring perches back are now boxed/plated with 1.8".
Pics will come eventually, he took several with his cell phone while doing the job. But my baby is back in my possession. I just got to tighten up the bump stop extensions.
Pics will come eventually, he took several with his cell phone while doing the job. But my baby is back in my possession. I just got to tighten up the bump stop extensions.
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Jun 22, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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pics???....better yet, bring it to my house NOW. I am off today, have to take the boys to the dentist at 2 would LOVE to poke this motor back in...
it's OK....I'll see it on saturday
it's OK....I'll see it on saturday
Jun 22, 2011 | 04:47 AM
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What I should do is make a road trip to RBX's and get his arse in gear and get his tranny in. lol.
Hmmm did I just use RBX, arse and tranny in the same sentence? why yes yes I did.
Hmmm did I just use RBX, arse and tranny in the same sentence? why yes yes I did.
Jun 22, 2011 | 04:55 AM
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Yup. generally I don't like other people wrenching on my truck, let alone someone I don't know at all. lol. But I tell ya what, it was worth the wait. I still need to put new shackle hangers on though. He kinda band-aided the one side, but did say, it's not pretty but it should hold for now.
I am no welder, but most of his weds look pretty good. Some on the bottom of the rails looks like a little left over lag, but it can't be easy practically welding upside down. And I really don't care what it looks like as long as the penetration is good.
Boy I am on a roll this morning with the suggestive talk aren't I. LMAO. Just woke up, ned more coffee.
I am no welder, but most of his weds look pretty good. Some on the bottom of the rails looks like a little left over lag, but it can't be easy practically welding upside down. And I really don't care what it looks like as long as the penetration is good.
Boy I am on a roll this morning with the suggestive talk aren't I. LMAO. Just woke up, ned more coffee.
