PROJECT - "Truck No More"

[aweber]

Well, I thought I would start a build-up thread to hopefully motivate me to get my truck build before Spring Fever, So here it it....

What I am working with:

Two years ago, this is what my truck looked like when it rolled out of my garage:

Build Thread is here:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=402170

Basically, after two years of wheeling it the...

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[Buster]

It sure has gained a lot of character

 

[aweber]

Plans

So here is the plan:

I am going to tube the front using the original Scorpion and F-Toy as my inspiration:

Something Like this:

Everything in Dark Grey will be new, built from the existing flat bed forward.

Here are some parts I have bought already:

PRP Competition Hi-Back Suspension Seats:

Optima Yellow-Top:

 

[aweber]

Tear-Down:

I spent 2 1/2 hours this Sunday tearing down the front:

Plans are for the rest of this month is to do some needed maintenance to the motor, such as Head Gasket and Valve Seals, then start bending tube in April.

 

[BillaVista]

Nice seats!

 

[Jimbog]

I think terry is looking for a pair of fenders over in the parts section.:lmao::lmao:

 

[aweber]

It sure has gained a lot of character

LOL, Nice way of saying I can't drive

Nice seats!

You wanna to trade for your Hunsacker's

I think terry is looking for a pair of fenders over in the parts section.:lmao::lmao:

LOL

 

[Twinkie]

I think terry is looking for a pair of fenders over in the parts section.:lmao::lmao:

Thanks, but wrong year! LoL And mine are actually in better shape then those!

 

[aweber]

Just ordered the Head-Gasket from Toyota - part# 11115-42021

They wanted over $7.00 EACH for the valve seals, and since there are 24 of them that is $170.00 for some rubber o-rings LOL.

As usual, Keith came through for me and got me Altrom ones through NAPA for under $2.00 Each.

 

[Joust]

I've got the valve seals here.
my prices are better. trade for old junk
is your drivers door in usable shape?

Let me know if I can help. I'll sure be asking for your help

 

[aweber]

I've got the valve seals here.
my prices are better. trade for old junk
is your drivers door in usable shape?

Let me know if I can help. I'll sure be asking for your help

Well, I will take you up on that According to the online guide to replacing the seals it is a two man job.

I was hoping to get the head off this week and cleaned up, then back on sometime over the easter holidays.

As for doors, I have a whole bunch, some perfect, some not so much

 

[Joust]

cool
I'll bring the :beer:

 

[Joust]

Oh. are you using stock head bolts? or ARPs?
I have a bunch of bolts. You can have Jeff's old ones.

 

[aweber]

Oh. are you using stock head bolts? or ARPs?
I have a bunch of bolts. You can have Jeff's old ones.

I was going to use the stock bolts, I have no real intention on Turbo'ing it so should be fine.. If you can bring some extra, would be good...

Damn, now I keep remembering I have that turbo manifold sitting around :lmao:

 

[Mini-T]

Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Twinkie]

Turbo it....you know you wannnna!

 

[Joust]

Turbos are fun and all but why the hell would he want to complicate it with that.
just more to break

 

[Buster]

I was going to use the stock bolts, I have no real intention on Turbo'ing it so should be fine.. If you can bring some extra, would be good...

Damn, now I keep remembering I have that turbo manifold sitting around :lmao:

I can hear it now.....Sounds sweet going up Death hill!!!!!!

 

[Mini-T]

Turbos are fun and all but why the hell would he want to complicate it with that.
just more to break

Because its a well known fact that:

power = fun

If we have to do the same operation to both sides of the equation then you can see that:

MORE power = MORE fun

 

[kbrousseau]

Because its a well known fact that:

power = fun

If we have to do the same operation to both sides of the equation then you can see that:

MORE power = MORE fun

MORE power + More fun = V8