CTENG_TowRig: The Beastmaster has gone to a new owner.

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CTENG in KS

#90
June 21, 2007, 06:38:30 PM
There is good news and there is bad news that I hope will turn into good news.
First the good news.  I got a couple coats of paint on the center console and it didn't turn out half bad.  Little unsure about the color though.  HammerTone, supposed to be brown, but it is turning out more bronze/grey.  Will have to see how it looks in the truck I guess.
Before and afters: :dunno:
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

CTENG in KS

#91
June 21, 2007, 06:43:11 PM
Now the bad news
I found what is likely the source of SOME of my bad gas mileage.  I was wondering because I am reading about folks with RV's getting better mileage than me.  Anyway, started it up to look for the exhaust leak at manifolds and started smelling gas as usual so I look underneath and fuel is CASCADING down over the motor.  Shut her down wit a quickness and pulled the cover off the engine.  Turns out the hose for the fuel line is split nearly the entire length...old POS.  It pumped about 6 ounces out in the 60 seconds I had it running.  At that rate I'm lucky to make it to the next gas station!

Hopefully this turns out to be good news for my mileage.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

79coyotefrg

#92
June 21, 2007, 06:54:49 PM
theres  your problem   you just went  up  to  12-15 mpg  area :yesnod:
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

CTENG in KS

#93
June 21, 2007, 07:11:10 PM
That might be a little optimistic.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

BLACKDOG

#94
June 22, 2007, 03:13:59 PM
Quote from: CTENG in KS on June 21, 2007, 06:38:30 PM
There is good news and there is bad news that I hope will turn into good news.
First the good news.  I got a couple coats of paint on the center console and it didn't turn out half bad.  Little unsure about the color though.  HammerTone, supposed to be brown, but it is turning out more bronze/grey.  Will have to see how it looks in the truck I guess.
Before and afters: :dunno:

:reg:

My parent's conversion van has a lot of the same type of trim.  when the wood started drying out real bad, my mom stripped it, and varnished it.  You might want to try that?  :dunno:  I think you'd be a lot happier with it.  I'll try to take some pics when my brother gets back from wherever he is.
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Duffil

#95
June 22, 2007, 06:43:22 PM
 :eye: :eye:

79coyotefrg

#96
June 22, 2007, 06:56:30 PM
what mileage did you get when you drove it home ???
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

CTENG in KS

#97
June 22, 2007, 07:37:23 PM
I got about 9.8 mpg.
No go on the strip and varnish, she is some particle board masterpeice.  Looks better now that I got it out in the light and such.
Got the nasty carpet out...other than surface rust, there is no big problem on the flr boards.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

SACD_Runner

#98
June 23, 2007, 04:24:19 PM
nice lookin tow rig. I guess to make up for that thing i'll have to buy a hybrid. :) hehe, Why not just go Rustoleum flat balck on the whole interior. It's worked for me so far. :) keep up the good work!
Starting from scratch again...

CTENG in KS

#99
June 23, 2007, 06:50:11 PM
Flat black might be the exterior color, but it ain't no fun inside!
Fixed up the gas leak, nice hose!
Found the exhaust leak, third cyl. back on dr side, the gasket is toast.  Look at all the soot on the plug wires.
Couldn't figure out a better way and need to clean teh tub anyway, so I tossed the upholstry from the inside engine cover in with some detergent.  See what I can get out of it.  WAter is already NASTY!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

79coyotefrg

#100
June 23, 2007, 07:06:27 PM
in the BATHTUB   :rofl:    we  know  you aint married  :rofl:
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

CTENG in KS

#101
June 23, 2007, 07:27:28 PM
Just rinsed it out, it actually looks and smells pretty good!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

Duffil

#102
June 23, 2007, 08:40:14 PM
the tub or the fabric? lol

Tice

#103
June 24, 2007, 09:56:55 AM
Quote from: CTENG in KS on June 23, 2007, 06:50:11 PM

Couldn't figure out a better way and need to clean teh tub anyway, so I tossed the upholstry from the inside engine cover in with some detergent.  See what I can get out of it.  WAter is already NASTY!


Thats awesome,  :gap: I once (just once) cleaned a K&N filter in the bath tub, wife wont let me do that again!! :(
I don't need a winch, I wheel a TOYOTA!!!!!!!


www.wheelingarizona.com

CTENG in KS

#104
June 24, 2007, 11:58:56 AM
Yeah, no wifey for AJ!
It is outside hanging over the porch rail drying...interestingly, the colors are actually brown and white, not brown and tan like I had originally thought.
It was REALLY dirty.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

brainlessfool

#105
June 24, 2007, 02:59:16 PM
sweet find, have not seen one of those in a long time. around here they were used by the cowboy to pull there horse traliers around.

10-12mpg is about all you'll get with a 460 and a C6. not bad tho and tons of pull!












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A good day working, that's just sick :reg:

CTENG in KS

#106
June 24, 2007, 05:48:26 PM
WHatchu think of the name?? good? No?
I have come to the conclusion I hate the paint color on the console...wil have to search for something better.
Look how clean the upholstery got!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

CTENG in KS

#107
June 25, 2007, 07:08:19 PM
Some new color choices...the rustoleum for outdoor plastic seems to be just the ticket for dashboard type stuff.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

Tice

#108
June 25, 2007, 07:57:10 PM
Man I wish I had that kind of patcients (sp :headscratch:)  :thumbs:  I started painting my 80 ( rattle can ofcourse :gap:) last weekend and still have not finished!!! Probly wont anytime soon either. :smack:  Lookin good.
I don't need a winch, I wheel a TOYOTA!!!!!!!


www.wheelingarizona.com

CTENG in KS

#109
June 25, 2007, 08:03:14 PM
Patience?? I am spraying everthing in sight, trying to get this stuff done, the carpet in, the 4Runner done...crap, I should be out there right now instead of getting ready for bed!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

CTENG in KS

#110
June 27, 2007, 07:18:39 PM
mmm these colors are better...
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

DTB

#111
June 27, 2007, 08:26:09 PM
i think it needs a few more coats. you missed a spot :talkingn:
RIP KYOTA
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CTENG in KS

#112
June 27, 2007, 09:52:45 PM
Actually the final coats went on after that picture.  Just gotta put the new insulation/sound dedener on the inside and the upholstry back on the outside and it is all done.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

8D3TOY

#113
June 28, 2007, 10:29:59 AM
http://www.ridoutplastics.com/index.html

We had the wood cup holders and stuff in our RV and boat done by these guys,we sent them the measurments and drawings and they cut and shipped it.  This was done 10+ years ago so I don't know if they still do that sort of thing but it was the cutting board material done in black came out good.

CTENG in KS

#114
June 28, 2007, 05:42:07 PM
Got the sound dampener crap in the mail today...this stuff is a PITA!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

Duffil

#115
June 28, 2007, 08:08:16 PM
Quote from: CTENG in KS on June 28, 2007, 05:42:07 PM
Got the sound dampener crap in the mail today...this stuff is a PITA!
but well worth it!

dizzydevil

#116
June 29, 2007, 05:32:07 PM
looks nice can't wait to see how it tows

*** YELLER ***

#117
June 29, 2007, 08:08:56 PM
Dude that thing is SWEEEEEEEEET just saw the thread (kinda slow) and thats bad a$$



:usa: :beerwhack:
MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

CTENG in KS

#118
June 29, 2007, 08:11:50 PM
The beastmaster is gonna get me and the runner to Cali in September!
We just need a little luck and some elbow grease!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

4Runner: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=4580.0
Beastmaster: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=34339.0

Duffil

#119
June 29, 2007, 11:33:26 PM
 :whip:
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