1980 build *2 year update!! HYDRO, Axles, seats and more*

[rcbro]

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]

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

[rcbro]

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]

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

[THE ROCK]

nice! I have the same truck! same color, int/ext, year!

[Yota87Truck]

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

[rcbro]

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

[rcbro]

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]

very nice truck. WOW!

[DeadlyPeace]

Nothing blingin just some flat black.

What!!! No spray on chrome?

Looks great. Did a nice job.

[skipnrocks]

How did your truck ride after the lift while offroad?

[rcbro]

rides great

[rcbro]

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]

very nice!

[Not A Toy]

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

[Doof]

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]

bob soon, just need $$ lol.

[Doof]

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]

  This is one nice first gen!

[rcbro]

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

[jimbo74]

nice looking truck... very clean

[rcbro]

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]

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

[TheCookieMonster]

lookin good man

[Yota87Truck]

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

[rcbro]

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

[twistedtoy92]

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

[rcbro]

has 105,000 on it

[Yota87Truck]

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

[TheCookieMonster]

has 105,000 on it

holy ....that thing is almost new still