Blackdiamond (Gup-C build-up)

[Volcom]

I painted my block New Ford Grey and it looked great! 


It will show oil leaks in the future which is what I want but not too light in color. 

[turboed_chevy]

Hey sorry for the kidnapping but i think it was well worth it  anyhow i think a black block with a polished top would be killer  and ya im planning on helping as much as possible I just have to make room in the grand scheme of things  and ya I cant wait to start on my 4runner

[gotrocks]

blackdiamond if you didn't already know turboed chevy is going to be getting the old 87 runner from me and doing the SR5 EFI swap from the runner to your/my new ex cab

[gotrocks]

Hey sorry for the kidnapping but i think it was well worth it  anyhow i think a black block with a polished top would be killer and ya im planning on helping as much as possible I just have to make room in the grand scheme of things  and ya I cant wait to start on my 4runner

x2 I totally agree thats what I'm planning on doing for the new motor for the ex cab

[blackdiamond]

 

[gotrocks]

sorry bd didn't get anything done this weekend because I was trying to catch up with being gone the last 3 weeks.  When you come down this weekend we'll get qutie a bit done

[blackdiamond]

 

Alcan Springs OUT FOR DELIVERY!

[blackdiamond]

Delivered @ 3:58 pm PST



I noted in the tracking information that the springs have already been to Moab 

[gotrocks]

haha why on earth would they go south from Grand Junction.  It doesn't exactly seem on the way to Salt Lake like I thought they'd go through

[blackdiamond]

Alcan Spring Update:

The springs arrived but there were some problems with the order.  The rear springs were made stock length instead of the Alcan extended length design and we are still trying to figure out the front springs.  I emailed and called Alcan and so far they are taking great care of me.  The new set of rear springs are in process and they are waiting for gotrocks to give them a call to figure out what needs to be done with the front springs.

It would have been perfect to have the springs this weekend, but 

Props to Alcan for the customer service so far! 

[blackdiamond]

New rear springs should be on the way early this week and the fronts will be shipped back and corrected.

On Friday gotrocks and I started unbolting the IFS and also removed the flares and running boards.  The cancer was more extensive than expected.

[blackdiamond]

On Sunday gotrocks removed the IFS.

[blackdiamond]

more...

[blackdiamond]

While gotrocks was removing the IFS, the mysterious engine master was tearing down the engine.  It had a few internal problems.  I think I heard him say that he had taken apart better looking engines that didn't run.  The last time I visited gotrocks we wheeled the rig.

[olivedrab85]

Those fender flares made you some good lines to go ahead and chop/tub your fenders.  Looks like it is nice to have that motor out for the sas, makes it easier to get to the back side of those brackets.

[gotrocks]

yeah it made it easier to get to the stuff.  The block will be getting worked on within the next 2 weeks and my buddy should be re assembling it hopefully shortly there after.  I kinda am at a standstill until the correct springs arrive.  Until then I'm going to get the rear shackle tubs put in, clean the frame up and build the front hanger. 

[gotrocks]

oh blackdiamond forgot to mention that i think I broke my finger using the mini sledge.  It's almost 2 time the size of my other fingers and it hurts pretty bad.

[BLACKDOG]

Those fender flares made you some good lines to go ahead and chop/tub your fenders.  Looks like it is nice to have that motor out for the sas, makes it easier to get to the back side of those brackets.

Thats what I was gonna say   just hack it off following the rust lines  

Hey gotrocks, what kinda shape are those CV axles in?  bd, you innerested in getting rid of them?  the hubs too? 

[gotrocks]

I got 2 complete front ends sitting at my house.  Tell you what.  25 bucks plus shipping and I'll send you all 4.  I don't know how they all are but they all worked when they came out.  If blackdiamond has an objection I'll let you know but I don't think it'd be a problem

[BLACKDOG]

I got 2 complete front ends sitting at my house.  Tell you what.  25 bucks plus shipping and I'll send you all 4.  I don't know how they all are but they all worked when they came out.  If blackdiamond has an objection I'll let you know but I don't think it'd be a problem

sweet let me know about those hubs too, I need some spares   Its kinda nice wheelin IFS, for some reason there is never a shortage of parts

[gotrocks]

let me get back to you about the hubs but you can consider the shafts yours.  Find out the shipping from 99362 and PM me.

[BLACKDOG]

let me get back to you about the hubs but you can consider the shafts yours.  Find out the shipping from 99362 and PM me.

will do, thanks

I'll check tommorow

[blackdiamond]

will do, thanks

I'll check tommorow

As far as I'm concerned, the parts are gotrocks to with as he wants, I have no use for them.  I would be excited to see BD benefit from the parts.

[gotrocks]

ok

[blackdiamond]

oh blackdiamond forgot to mention that i think I broke my finger using the mini sledge.  It's almost 2 time the size of my other fingers and it hurts pretty bad.

Thats what I was gonna say   just hack it off following the rust lines  

Hey gotrocks, what kinda shape are those CV axles in?  bd, you innerested in getting rid of them?  the hubs too? 

I think the plan is to trim the fenders just enough to cure the rust problem.  I don't need a lot of extra room to run 35's.  I have some ideas to discuss with gotrocks.

[mrsblackdiamond]

oh blackdiamond forgot to mention that i think I broke my finger using the mini sledge.  It's almost 2 time the size of my other fingers and it hurts pretty bad.

Put lots of ice on it!    

[gotrocksgirl]

you should see his finger now... gross!!

[MiniSimp]

you should see his finger now... gross!!

[Snowrunner]

I agree lets seem some gotrocks carniage, hope it getting better

[gotrocks]

oh its not all mangled up just puffy.  Its getting better now. I should've taken one though when it was huge.