Author Topic: OLD#7 1983 4X4 REBUILD (Read 41152 times)

gmack192 · « **Reply #30 on:** Mar 13, 2009, 06:11:27 AM »

found the lights on Ebay

I'm still waiting for the engine to come back from the machine shop

I've been working on the interior and cleaning engine parts

(had the flu this week) So I haven't got much done. hopefully I can work on it more this weekend

SEMPER FI

gmack192 · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 13, 2009, 06:13:52 AM »

Quote from: greeny on Mar 12, 2009, 05:24:29 PM

like the truck but whats with the moto tags?

"moto tags" huh??

gmack192 · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 09:22:46 AM »

UPDATE: The engine is still at the machine shop ( head has at least 2 cracks and the crank shaft is toast) Soooo I've been working on the interior Ranger seats, rubber floor mat and made a new dash insert out of tread plate ( the orginal dash was trashed, only the heater controls were there) I think the dash and rest of the interior came out pretty good. seats,

, dash,

,

hotrod · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 30, 2009, 11:28:31 AM »

Dash looks good!

Reminds me of mine!

gmack192 · « **Reply #34 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 06:03:05 AM »

sharp

gmack192 · « **Reply #35 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 06:04:28 AM »

I was going to mout my gauges like yours ( my sons truck is like that) but I don't like looking down to see them

hotrod · « **Reply #36 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 09:47:00 AM »

i agree. i hardly ever remember to look down at them, if i ever have a charging problem or oil pressure problem i probablly wont realize it till its too late.

. . unless im real off camber then ill check the oil pressure pretty constantly.

gmack192 · « **Reply #37 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 10:48:38 AM »

I had the oil and temp guage mounted there on my 85 blew the oil line while mudding didn't see it right away I spun the #1 rod bearing thats why I like to see the guages

any more pics of your truck?

hotrod · « **Reply #38 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 12:02:28 PM »

Dont have any recent ones but here's my piece,

now has some black steelies and round headlights

gmack192 · « **Reply #39 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 12:06:41 PM »

I'm going to put round headlights on mine I have some that I had in my old 79 I forget what kid they are replacable bulb high projection type (super bright) plus I think the round lights look better

gmack192 · « **Reply #40 on:** Mar 31, 2009, 12:07:00 PM »

and nice truck

gmack192 · « **Reply #41 on:** Apr 23, 2009, 07:34:08 AM »

finally bit the bullet and ordered the parts for the engine
I had to order a crankshaft (the 2 I had were bad) the parts stores wanted $225. plus core ($150.00) for a reman crank
I ordred a "NEW" crank from japan engines.com $110.00 plus shipping
I also ordered the pistons, connecting rods (new) and gasket set
Now I'm waiting for the "big brown truck" then the machine shop to finish up, so I can get started.

gmack192 · « **Reply #42 on:** Apr 29, 2009, 06:43:36 AM »

the big brown truck dropped my engine parts off Monday
I couldn't wait to get home and open my box of goodies
imagine my dissapointment when I open the box and saw the WRONG parts.
Mike @ Japan Engines was very helpful and is shipping the right parts ASAP

gmack192 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 12, 2009, 07:43:58 AM »

finally got the right parts, dropped the pistons off @ the machine shop, still waiting.

LilChief87 · « **Reply #44 on:** May 12, 2009, 04:11:45 PM »

what other plans you got props for buildin a 1st gen i love em. haha have a

point

gmack192 · « **Reply #45 on:** May 13, 2009, 05:57:31 AM »

the block & head will be ready Friday, after the engine is finished and the truck is driveable, I'm going to regear it with 5.29's, & Aussies. For tires I plan on running Q-78 Swampers or Buckshots.

gmack192 · « **Reply #46 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:02:45 AM »

I did some more stuff to the truck while I was waiting the machine shop

1st I added some BLING lol

Then I added to the front bumper, the tag folds up, there's a 2 inch receiver for the winch mount or hook

and here's a picture of the engine parts, the pistons are at the machine shop, I pick the block & head up Friday

cberg · « **Reply #47 on:** May 15, 2009, 12:30:50 PM »

The rubber floor mat, is it a one piece insert? If so where'd you get it? Nice work btw too!

gmack192 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 18, 2009, 09:20:30 AM »

www.metropartsmarket.com

I tried to copy the link but couldn't get it to work.
I hope you have your old carpet or floor mat to use as a pattern.

I didn't and once you cut it you can't return it.
I had to cut almost a foot off the back 6 inches off of the front, and trim the sides.
But it's worth it.

I had a 85 that I covered the floor with bed liner. I still had a lot of road noise and the floor was always hot. Hopefully the mat and insulation will take care of that problem and be easy to clean up.

Got the engine back from the machine shop, started cleaning and painting, I will try to get some pics. up soon.
I'm also porting and polishing the head.

cberg · « **Reply #49 on:** May 18, 2009, 10:10:42 AM »

Awesome! Thanks buddy! $Beer Chug\'n$

gmack192 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 18, 2009, 11:24:52 AM »

no problem

gmack192 · « **Reply #51 on:** Jun 24, 2009, 07:34:07 AM »

Its been a BUSY month, I have only been out to the shop a few times. I sold the tires off the truck last week. I also ordered the camshaft from ENGNBLDR.com, 261C and new head bolts. Last night I installed the crankshaft in the block.

I will try to get some pics. tonight

gmack192 · « **Reply #52 on:** Aug 11, 2009, 06:30:05 AM »

Well it has been a long busy summer (at work) I didn't get to work on the truck as much as I wanted too. I did get the engine built and installed. I still have to get the carb. header, and tune up goodies. Need some $$$$$$$ my camera crapped out so no new pics. I will try to get some this weekend.

gmack192 · « **Reply #53 on:** Oct 14, 2009, 12:56:31 AM »

IT RUNS YEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWW now I have to get busy on the lift moooooore money lol

axled89 · « **Reply #54 on:** Oct 14, 2009, 01:01:22 AM »

glad to here it runs, now we need the pics of the other stuff your doing to it.

gmack192 · « **Reply #55 on:** Oct 14, 2009, 08:43:11 PM »

my computer crashed (its gettin fixed now) using the wife's hopefully mine will be fixed soon I will try to get some pics then. the grill and head light doors came today ( still waiting for the buckets)

hopfully I will get the springs next week and I'm talking to a guy about third members & tires. I hope to have the truck on the road before it snows lol

gmack192 · « **Reply #56 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 06:42:45 AM »

my PURTY engine fired up and runs GREAT

on the way to the muffler shop

I will try to take a few more pics tues. or wed.
I had to repaint the truck I used krylon the first time... it was 5 different shades of kahki. I WAS PISSED. I repainted it last weekend with rustoleum kahki, its a little lighter, but I think it came out ALOT better now. the rustoleum layed down real nice with zero runs.

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #57 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 10:31:33 AM »

SEMPER FI

NICE WERK BUD

gmack192 · « **Reply #58 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 09:41:45 PM »

Thanks for the support. I'm going to start on the suspension this weekend ( Tues. Weds. are my weekend) hopefully I can order the springs next week. Then I'm going to order the gears and tires. I would like to have it on the road by Christmas ( or sooner ) but I don't think it will be.

4XFlyin · « **Reply #59 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 09:53:35 PM »

Your pictures hurt my eye balls

Semper Fi Hoorah

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