Aaron's "Project Frankenstein" updated w/pics of the runner

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AaronB

December 21, 2006, 06:32:55 PM Last Edit: June 10, 2008, 11:03:34 AM by Aaronb
Quick run down, I picked up the truck for $600 not running brought it home adjusted the valves and got it running, but the compression is pretty crappy across all four cylinders. The front left corner has damage but is fixable. So now Im tearing her apart.







Went up to Fresno today and dropped by Marlins. 5" trail flex kit, ifs box, front and rear axle service kits, and yukon 5.29 gears front and rear.





So the fun will begin tomorrow.
Anybody want to come by and give me a hand?
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

Gittinit

#1
December 21, 2006, 06:37:24 PM
I have a straight driver fender for ya (CHEAP)
Hug your kids, pray for a soldier, and don't sweat the small stuff.

my favorite places:
http://www.flatnasty.net/
http://www.orvpark.com/

– fortysixandtwo – sorry, i prefer marlin because aside from gittinit, no one is a know it all a hole

79coyotefrg

#2
December 21, 2006, 06:41:24 PM
it will cost over 100  to ship Michael,  i had one i was gonna send him  but  they said it was "oversize"  :shake:


Aaron  you got that  $  back  i assume
AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/    32/36weber, :driving: Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears    RIP Nitro 9-29-07 :(  I sure miss him :down: MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way

Gittinit

#3
December 21, 2006, 06:58:38 PM
Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on December 21, 2006, 06:41:24 PM
it will cost over 100  to ship Michael,  i had one i was gonna send him  but  they said it was "oversize"  :shake:


Aaron  you got that  $  back  i assume
100$  WOW thats crazy for a little sheetmetal!
Hug your kids, pray for a soldier, and don't sweat the small stuff.

my favorite places:
http://www.flatnasty.net/
http://www.orvpark.com/

– fortysixandtwo – sorry, i prefer marlin because aside from gittinit, no one is a know it all a hole

DTB

#4
December 21, 2006, 06:59:16 PM
what happened to that purty little yellow truck u had?
RIP KYOTA
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AaronB

#5
December 21, 2006, 08:05:17 PM Last Edit: January 12, 2007, 05:39:37 AM by Aaronb
Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on December 21, 2006, 06:41:24 PM
it will cost over 100  to ship Michael,  i had one i was gonna send him  but  they said it was "oversize"  :shake:

Aaron  you got that  $  back  i assume
Yeah I did, thanks

Quote from: Dirt Toy Boy on December 21, 2006, 06:59:16 PM
what happened to that purty little yellow truck u had?
You mean this one



I sold it. finally, it was too nice to wheel.
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

AaronB

#6
December 21, 2006, 08:10:49 PM
I was just measuring up the frame and it looks like its treaked about a half inch from the front end damage. So tomorrow my neighbor is coming by to see if we can get it back straight again. If not I dont know what im going to do.
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

Hottrod81

#7
December 21, 2006, 08:55:58 PM
I might have a free shortbed frame with cab for you in a couple of months if that won't work for you.

AaronB

#8
December 21, 2006, 11:02:49 PM
Quote from: Hottrod81 on December 21, 2006, 08:55:58 PM
I might have a free shortbed frame with cab for you in a couple of months if that won't work for you.

sounds good, let me know how it goes.
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

AaronB

#9
December 23, 2006, 09:45:15 PM Last Edit: January 29, 2007, 06:14:03 PM by Aaronb
frame is no good, but i did find a new truck today with a stripped body so now i have a good frame and good body ill put picks up tomorrow.
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

AaronB

#10
December 24, 2006, 03:32:19 PM
engine pulled

"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

AaronB

#11
December 24, 2006, 03:36:04 PM
pulled the cab and bed to get some measurements on the frame.





and thats when we found out the frame is to jacked up, to use as a DD rig that is. it could be used for a buggy build up, if anybody wants it.


"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

AaronB

#12
December 24, 2006, 03:40:13 PM
And then I found a donor truck (short bed) with a clean frame. picked it up for $200.




then i lined up the bad frame next to the other truck and pulled the white cab off.



and know im prepping the new frame for the lift.

"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

milla85

#13
December 24, 2006, 05:32:28 PM
Looks great! Keep up the good work.  :thumbs:

AaronB

#14
December 27, 2006, 02:29:59 PM
Got the front hanger on last night



The weather got pretty crappy last night so the build is on hold till the snow and rain stops.

I have to finish welding it, but its up there at least.


and my new welder I picked up last night.



"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

79coyotefrg

#15
December 27, 2006, 03:00:11 PM
sweet

i dont think you need to knotch the body mount  :dunno: never heard of anyone doing that
AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/    32/36weber, :driving: Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears    RIP Nitro 9-29-07 :(  I sure miss him :down: MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way

Gittinit

#16
December 27, 2006, 05:04:56 PM
Notch the body mount? why?  It looks like ya removed the body mount when removing the cab. :dunno:  Is that a flux core welder, I used a flux core welder to fix my frame/steering box mount on a blazer I owned. I shure am glad to have a mig now.
Hug your kids, pray for a soldier, and don't sweat the small stuff.

my favorite places:
http://www.flatnasty.net/
http://www.orvpark.com/

– fortysixandtwo – sorry, i prefer marlin because aside from gittinit, no one is a know it all a hole

AaronB

#17
December 27, 2006, 08:46:16 PM Last Edit: January 29, 2007, 06:16:31 PM by Aaronb
The front body mount I had to cut off because it was all messed up so i have to cut off the one from the bad frame and weld it back on this one. Its a flux core and mig welder
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

AaronB

#18
December 28, 2006, 10:41:00 PM
picked up some goodies today from Marlin and TAP

1200lb




22re motor, wiring harness, gas tank and lines



If anybody has any pointers on doing the motor swap (wiring in particular) please chime in.
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

AaronB

#19
December 29, 2006, 07:40:40 PM
Got the front end mocked up today


"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

topar

#20
December 30, 2006, 06:31:58 AM
:biggthumpup: Looking good so far!

AaronB

#21
December 30, 2006, 06:07:36 PM
got the rear end mocked up and the body back on




"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

AaronB

#22
December 30, 2006, 09:42:18 PM
What do you think about the rear shackle angle? I didnt move them back at all.
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

toybuilt

#23
December 30, 2006, 09:52:33 PM
Once you have all your wait on there the will probably be good. I'm likin the first gen build :thumbs:
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Treat every day like its your last, because you never know when your time is up. In loving memory of Judstin.

6.72:1

#24
December 30, 2006, 09:59:02 PM
Quote from: toybuilt on December 30, 2006, 09:52:33 PM
Once you have all your wait on there the will probably be good. I'm likin the first gen build :thumbs:

I'm with Toybuilt on this one!
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BUDDERS

#25
December 30, 2006, 10:10:20 PM
So are you gonna use that shortbed on there, hack up that clean long bed, or flatbed it?
"A friend will help you move.  A real friend will help you move a body."

"They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken"

"Hopefully, if I crap in a gopher hole, one doesn't try and nibble at my taint"  - my freind Fat Tony

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6.72:1

#26
December 30, 2006, 10:15:03 PM
I like the name of this build.

I knew a German restaurant one time that was called "Frank-n-Stein."

It was quite humorous...lots of sausage and beer.

Anyway, leave it to me to be off-topic.

Continue onwards...
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AaronB

#27
December 31, 2006, 10:28:56 AM
Quote from: BUDDERS on December 30, 2006, 10:10:20 PM
So are you gonna use that shortbed on there, hack up that clean long bed, or flatbed it?

Im going to use the short bed possibly, It has a lot of rust spots so hopefully it will sand out. If not I might just go with a flat bed.
"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...

BUDDERS

#28
December 31, 2006, 04:37:48 PM
I hope that shortbed  will finish out nice.  I don't see too many shortbeds around here - especially clean ones.
"A friend will help you move.  A real friend will help you move a body."

"They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken"

"Hopefully, if I crap in a gopher hole, one doesn't try and nibble at my taint"  - my freind Fat Tony

"I once read somewhere that drinking causes violence, so I quit reading"

AaronB

#29
January 01, 2007, 07:07:46 PM
got a little more done. I decided to hold off on the 22re swap. so I put the stock motor back in for know. I also got the front axle torn apart and cleaned up, I just have to rebuild the knuckles now.





Also got the cases back in.

"Never make your passion your occupation. it will loose it's luster and become work. that's why i never wanted to become a gynecologist!"

Quote from: skipnrocks on November 08, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
I also taught him how to put in 5min of hard work and then spend 15min staring and admiring what you have done...
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