Author Topic: 1980 build 2 year update!! HYDRO, Axles, seats and more (Read 106472 times)

rcbro · « **Reply #60 on:** Feb 01, 2008, 11:37:53 PM »

can't flex it cause rear tires will rub, need some offset rims or spacers first... its got like 2 inches of gab between tire and frame.

skipnrocks · « **Reply #61 on:** Feb 02, 2008, 05:36:13 AM »

Cool truck, I love the old beds with the lip up top!!

rcbro · « **Reply #62 on:** Feb 03, 2008, 02:34:08 PM »

Well took it down to the park today for some day light pics. Got some stills by the river and flexed it a little until the tires rubbed. Once I get the spacers on i'll be able to flex a lot more.

DeadlyPeace · « **Reply #63 on:** Feb 03, 2008, 10:23:01 PM »

Looking real good. Looks almost like my 73, but a lot cleaner.

THE ROCK · « **Reply #64 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 04:54:47 PM »

nice! I have the same truck! same color, int/ext, year! $Beer Chug\'n$

Yota87Truck · « **Reply #65 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 10:11:48 PM »

Looks like a good quality build. And its a nice clean looking 1st gen.

rcbro · « **Reply #66 on:** Feb 10, 2008, 12:55:10 AM »

got the marlin front driveshaft in yesterday. Rear spacers are in the mail. And hope to get money for my exhaust soon..

rcbro · « **Reply #67 on:** Feb 12, 2008, 08:43:33 PM »

well since we got the driveshaft installed I decided to pull out the pressure washer and hit the bottom of the truck. Then I cleaned with some brake cleaner and hit it with some paint. Nothing blingin just some flat black. Still makes it look better though!

Then I went to go 4wheelin but it started to rain, so I ditch the quad and decided to go in the mountains. I stayed in the low elevation away from the snow, but still hit alittle mud. yes I know mud, woopy-di-doo! But it was the first time the truck has seen off-road sense the lift.

THK Matt · « **Reply #68 on:** Feb 12, 2008, 08:46:34 PM »

very nice truck. WOW!

DeadlyPeace · « **Reply #69 on:** Feb 12, 2008, 10:37:46 PM »

Quote from: rcbro on Feb 12, 2008, 08:43:33 PM

Nothing blingin just some flat black.

What!!! No spray on chrome?

Looks great. Did a nice job.

skipnrocks · « **Reply #70 on:** Feb 13, 2008, 04:45:42 AM »

How did your truck ride after the lift while offroad?

rcbro · « **Reply #71 on:** Feb 13, 2008, 08:05:35 AM »

rides great

rcbro · « **Reply #72 on:** Feb 18, 2008, 03:01:20 PM »

Me and a buddy both have the same year trucks. We built him a tube bumper yesterday and plan to build mine next weekend. Then sliders!

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #73 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 09:02:36 AM »

very nice!

Not A Toy · « **Reply #74 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 11:06:48 AM »

lookin sweet man, glad to see your not afraid to get that beauty dirty!

Doof · « **Reply #75 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 11:34:22 AM »

thats tits... are you going to bob it or keep the long?

sry if you already answered this ?, im in class and just browsed through the pics

rcbro · « **Reply #76 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 01:33:04 PM »

bob soon, just need $$ lol.

Doof · « **Reply #77 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 10:01:55 PM »

money for a bob? go to harbor freight and buy a 10 pack of cut off wheels and get some tape... cut the beezy and weld her back up... its gunna look pretty

when you bob it

topar · « **Reply #78 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 10:51:51 PM »

This is one nice first gen!

rcbro · « **Reply #79 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 10:53:45 PM »

I want the paint to match lol. Brand new paint job! I did think about nascar black striping it though..

jimbo74 · « **Reply #80 on:** Feb 19, 2008, 10:55:15 PM »

nice looking truck... very clean

rcbro · « **Reply #81 on:** Feb 25, 2008, 01:59:38 PM »

Well started on the bumper yesterday. Didn't finish but got a good base to bend up some tube when I get the chance.

With the help of a buddy and his tools I went to town. Cut out some plate with the plasma cutter and added a flat cross member and mount to the front of the truck. Welded bolts on the inside so the bumper can be removable.

Then measured out some plate and cut my winch mounting plate and welded that up. It's amazing how much better I can weld with a good welder.

Then mounted that to the truck

Then before I called it a night, well morning it was 3:30am when I quit lol we bended a pipe to cross the bottom.

hopefully plan to finish it next week If I can.

Not A Toy · « **Reply #82 on:** Feb 25, 2008, 02:05:30 PM »

Lookin good man, I need to build a rear bumper for my rig. cant justify spending 600-700 bones for a quality bumper.

TheCookieMonster · « **Reply #83 on:** Feb 25, 2008, 04:56:18 PM »

lookin good man $Beer Chug\'n$

Yota87Truck · « **Reply #84 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 11:25:44 AM »

I like the pipe below it.... it makes it look smoother

rcbro · « **Reply #85 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 07:56:16 PM »

Yeah the whole bumper will be tube, the plate is just made to hold the winch itself. Still got some bending to do.

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #86 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 12:09:12 AM »

you've got one of the cleanest 80's ive ever seen!!!! how many miles are on that cream puff of yours??

rcbro · « **Reply #87 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 08:33:18 AM »

has 105,000 on it

Yota87Truck · « **Reply #88 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 08:40:19 AM »

Holy Crap!!! thats it... my 87 has 230K, where did you find such a mint cond?

TheCookieMonster · « **Reply #89 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 11:23:20 AM »

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has 105,000 on it

holy

....that thing is almost new still

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