Re: Rotten Lime, The verdict is failure.

zippo · March 27, 2010, 11:32:50 PM

So. I finally got my frame back from the powder coaters! Looks like they did a great job. http://www.tacomapowder.com/ The owner even trailered it to my house for me! What service! It is semi-gloss Black, with the primer coat.

Didn't take me long to get the front bolted on. The rear bolted on. The gas take and skid plate bolted on. It's greased and ready to go!!!!!!

Its sitting on 31's now, Just imagine her on 38's!!

Gittinit · March 28, 2010, 07:56:48 AM

Thats gonna be a show winner!

TacoRunner · March 28, 2010, 08:51:46 PM

I dont know about this, I smell Mall Crawler.

zippo · March 28, 2010, 10:13:16 PM

What? Wooooooo!

Thats' cold!!!! I don't even go to the mall!!!!! Grumble Grumble.

It's called rust prevention! Can I have a nice looking truck, that i beat the crap out off.

Cold just cold....

I can't imagine spending this much time on something to not have fun in it...

TacoRunner · March 29, 2010, 06:48:18 AM

That thing is way to pretty to be on this board, you need some spider webs and oil on that frame. Its just such a far cry from the norm. It's

Dont worry Im only insanely jealous.

zippo · March 30, 2010, 11:20:24 PM

It had enough oil on it when I brought it home! perhaps it should be the norm? :-p

Don't be jealous. you can look. I'de even let you take it for a drive if you were around!

TacoRunner · March 31, 2010, 07:25:37 AM

Diddo $Beer Chug\'n$

P-DiseToy24 · April 01, 2010, 12:12:40 AM

Yeah wow man that thing is beautiful and its only a frame...

zippo · April 03, 2010, 11:12:05 PM

Got some good stuff done today. Its going slow but going. I feels good to bolt something on for the final time! GET IT DONE!

Bought V6 front brakes from NAPA. These things look nice. They are painted and clear and bolted right up. Gotta figure out what todo about the brake line, but that will some with time.

Put my 3rz in and bolted the mounts in. SOLID!

Bolted up the rear shocks and Front steering stabilizer.

Where did this come from? I guess I will bolt it on.

I noticed a little leaking from the rear. Nothing worse then a leaky rear. I took it off and cleaned everything up. I also spent about 10 min running a tap in the Fly Wheel bolt holes to clean em up. The Fel-pro seal came with a crappy looking gasket so I used Ultra Gray. Good Times!

IT SO SHINNY!!

So the FSM called for 19ft Lbs plus 90* turn. In the end it was about 75ft Lbs

I guess at some point in life I will have to by a Slid Hammer, But who needs em when you have a 22re head bolt, grinder and a massive socket. MUHAHAHAHAH!

Next thing is a New clutch then I can bolt up most of my drive train. You want to buy me one?

TacoRunner · April 04, 2010, 07:16:19 PM

When are you going to change the oil pan?

You should chrom the new one too

zippo · April 04, 2010, 07:49:34 PM

Har Har. I need to get one. Its on the list. You have one you could give me? :-p

I'm not a big fan of chrome on most things.

Got some more done today, Cleaned the rear axle got it ready to go. A few other odd and ins, cleaned up.

Remember, only you can prevent forest fires!

potter85 · April 04, 2010, 07:51:23 PM

nice nice... i like the attention to detail you dont see builds like this very often

Yota87Truck · April 09, 2010, 10:47:26 AM

Nice clean build. How much did the powedercoating set ya back?

zippo · April 09, 2010, 06:43:00 PM

Woot got the drive train in! Thanks to my wonderful wife.

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Quote from: Yota87Truck on April 09, 2010, 10:47:26 AM
Nice clean build. How much did the powedercoating set ya back?

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About 600... It's a little pricey I know. But totally worth it.

GONZO97 · April 09, 2010, 06:50:38 PM

That frame came out clean man i like it... like my dad always says if your going to do something you should do it right lol

zippo · April 12, 2010, 10:16:34 PM

Oh yeah I just ordered me a full float rear from FROR.

http://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/nfoscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=94&osCsid=12681b55cdd87e1ddcc8b1ef25af26b7

I threw up when I had to pay for it. It's a spendie. But nice.

zippo · April 27, 2010, 01:56:02 PM

Ok, nothing new bolted on, to be honest I've even took a few steps back, having removed and in the process of selling my front and rear axles...

I also cancelled my order for the FROR full float rear and ordered custom diamond axles. 62" in the front with 5* of positive caster and 61" in the rear. Also with the full float rear using 1980's Supra rear calibers. Turn around is fours weeks for nothing todo but wait. And work lots of overtime to pay for these little spendy jewels.

.375 wall 3.5" tubing with ¼ inch plate making up the pumpkin. These things are massive! And I hope the only axles I will ever have to buy...

HDcruiser · April 27, 2010, 02:16:38 PM

Wow bro, i cant wait to see the new axles... your build is looking good

zippo · May 11, 2010, 06:59:17 PM

***Sigh*** Another two weeks minimum on my diamond axles. Nothing todo but work to pay for em.

Slowly assembling everything todo my 3rd and paint and everything... Good Times!

P-DiseToy24 · May 12, 2010, 09:48:40 AM

WOW!!!!!

zippo · May 16, 2010, 08:37:50 PM

Dang it. Wrench slipped and nice gash and blood all over the floor. :-/

TacoRunner · May 20, 2010, 07:47:01 PM

What... Only two... Oh do a better job next time. It better be 5 or more next time.

TacoRunner · May 27, 2010, 07:49:37 AM

Zippo did they show up yet??? Where are the Diamonds???

chim · May 27, 2010, 09:59:06 AM

Looks great, but that motor needs a detailing to match the rest

AaronB · May 27, 2010, 11:18:40 AM

Quote from: zippo on April 12, 2010, 10:16:34 PM
Oh yeah I just ordered me a full float rear from FROR.

http://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/nfoscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=94&osCsid=12681b55cdd87e1ddcc8b1ef25af26b7

I threw up when I had to pay for it. It's a spendie. But nice.

should have looked for a fj60 rear end.

zippo · May 27, 2010, 05:08:12 PM

Quote from: TacoRunner on May 27, 2010, 07:49:37 AM
Zippo did they show up yet??? Where are the Diamonds???

No I called they are supose to be mailing them out this week! But i might not have enough $$ to get it all :-/
We will see.

Quote from: chim on May 27, 2010, 09:59:06 AM
Looks great, but that motor needs a detailing to match the rest

I know right. Im waiting will I can roll it outside and wash it.

zippo · June 14, 2010, 01:55:51 AM

Well progressed has slowed down. I always seem to take one step forward, two steps back and then three steps forward. Dunno what it is about me.

Im still waiting for my diamond axles. And I am looking at Tacorunner's links. Dunno yet.

Redid my inner finders look 100 times better. My garage is a mess. I need to clean it up. I'lle get it done one of these days.

zippo · June 22, 2010, 02:45:11 PM

New shinny parts. LOOKS AWESOME MARLIN! you did it again, as always!.

I called and got status on my Diamond Axles. I will be paying and they will be shipping on Friday! It's slowly starting to come together. To bad I will be working everyday for the next 17 days in a row. Suck!

These things are MASSIVE. If i break one i'm doing something horribly wrong.

zippo · July 05, 2010, 01:26:32 PM

I hate waiting for a package. I was in a dead sleep and heard what sounded like a knock at the door. Thinking it might be the UPS guy, i sprung from bed and ran to the door, flung it open, and my f'en cat playing with the door. Then I couldn't go back to sleep. F'en cat.

86bobbedtoy · July 05, 2010, 06:28:25 PM

thats bout right.
everything sounds like that dam@ ups truck.
school busses get me everytime

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