Author Topic: OLD#7 1983 4X4 REBUILD (Read 41200 times)

loctupdave · « **Reply #120 on:** Jun 28, 2012, 10:29:36 AM »

Most outstanding, makes me reconsider my bed, that i have not built yet.

gmack192 · « **Reply #121 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 05:53:34 PM »

Quote from: ocdropzone on Jun 28, 2012, 04:35:34 AM

i would love to get those turbine mags from you..loved those since i was little but probably couldn't justify the shipping....

I traded them for a crossbow. I really liked the turbo's, but they're to narrow for the Gumbos....

gmack192 · « **Reply #122 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 05:55:17 PM »

Quote from: loctupdave on Jun 28, 2012, 10:29:36 AM

Most outstanding, makes me reconsider my bed, that i have not built yet.

The bed came off a golf course tractor, don't know what kind..I found it a field years ago.. the fenders are Sturdybilt trailer fenders....

gmack192 · « **Reply #123 on:** Jul 02, 2012, 06:02:42 PM »

Finally back on the road......Can't wait to get OFF the road again....

Butt shot, I like the squatted look....

The bed set up....I still need to mount a shovel & axe..

And a couple of outside pics....

The CAVE all cleaned up again..

gmack192 · « **Reply #124 on:** Jul 06, 2012, 05:07:30 PM »

Got a few things finished up this weekend, actually have room in the cave for 2 of the trucks at the same time....

Fixed up a lockable console/cup holder....

And got the interior done, including working seatbelts....

I also mounted the front rail for the bikini top... Hopefully I will be able to get the top & doors finished the next time I'm off..It sucks hopping in on a wet seat....

81 toyota · « **Reply #125 on:** Jul 07, 2012, 06:10:59 PM »

dang that is a nice truck youve done a great job keep up the good work i look forward to seeing the progress on this biuld

gmack192 · « **Reply #126 on:** Jul 08, 2012, 03:56:59 PM »

Quote from: 81 toyota on Jul 07, 2012, 06:10:59 PM

dang that is a nice truck youve done a great job keep up the good work i look forward to seeing the progress on this biuld

Thank you, it is an on going project....someday when I get rich & famous, I would like to get dual cases...lol

81 toyota · « **Reply #127 on:** Jul 08, 2012, 05:27:37 PM »

Quote from: gmack192 on Jul 08, 2012, 03:56:59 PM

Thank you, it is an on going project....someday when I get rich & famous, I would like to get dual cases...lol

haha ya im running a single case i wana do triple if i do a multiple case set up.

gmack192 · « **Reply #128 on:** Jul 11, 2012, 08:06:40 PM »

In case it rains while parked outside.....Hey don't laugh, nothing is worse than driving home with a wet a$$...

While I was off (Mon&Tues) I mounted the shovel & axe.. The mounts are modified hangers from Lowe's with velcro to hold the tools in place..It works but I'm not real happy with it..I need some kind of mounts designed to hold a shovel and axe..Any ideas???

Then i put in some anchors for my cooler...

I also installed my CB...I needed to raise and move the CB back so I could open my console (ammo box) and the plugs would clear the floor....Cabnet slides worked fine..

Then I got to thinking, what if I get caught in another downpour??? So I yodarigged a cover for the CB.

While test fitting the cover, I thought it would make a good arm rest....I had one from one of my old patrol cars....I will recover it when I do the top and doors...Gonna try this weekend if I don't get OT...

MRHilux87 · « **Reply #129 on:** Jul 11, 2012, 09:09:33 PM »

truck looks awsome. Time to spend some time on a real suspension and wheel it. Bed looks cool, color is perfect. Hope this engine lasts for you. Put a diesel in it next.

gmack192 · « **Reply #130 on:** Jul 12, 2012, 12:23:14 AM »

The suspension has been working pretty good for what I do..But the front springs are starting to sag....It's just a toy, something to tinker with....I don't like to spend money on, but would like to ad crossover steering and better front springs...Or I'll just play with it the way it is....If I can ever get time....OT this Fri. and double OT Sat.

gmack192 · « **Reply #131 on:** Jul 19, 2012, 10:55:50 PM »

Not much new to post...

Never let your buddies fix the drive shaft on your HEEP......A friend of mine broke a u-joint and didn't have the time to fix it. So another friend & I took it on ourselves to fix it for him...

Got tired of having no rear view mirrors and I had a Trooper stare me down the other day...So I yodarigged this...

I also got the AC working.....YAAAAAAAAAY

gmack192 · « **Reply #132 on:** Aug 27, 2012, 06:28:41 PM »

Finally got to go wheeling.....
Going in one of several holes on this trail..Buzzards Bluff

Not stuck here..I had what my buddy called a "PRETTY FIRE"...

On the other side..

At the Bluff...Awesome view from here..

The fire was caused by the altenator harness, burnt to a crisp, but the truck made it home...

All in all it was a good afternoon of wheeling...I can't wait to go again...

gmack192 · « **Reply #133 on:** Aug 27, 2012, 06:32:39 PM »

I also finished my top...I think it came out good for someone who didn't have a clue....lol

Drove it to work today, no flapping from the top...I was worried about that..Quieter too..

tgmaul88 · « **Reply #134 on:** Aug 28, 2012, 08:07:39 AM »

nice soft top !

gmack192 · « **Reply #135 on:** Sep 06, 2012, 04:33:53 PM »

Dad finished up the doors for me, I think they came out pretty good.

nisota · « **Reply #136 on:** Sep 08, 2012, 09:30:09 AM »

Ive never seen jeep style doors like that on a yota, lookin good.

gmack192 · « **Reply #137 on:** Sep 10, 2012, 11:21:53 PM »

Quote from: nisota on Sep 08, 2012, 09:30:09 AM

Ive never seen jeep style doors like that on a yota, lookin good.

Thanks.....I just wanted to do something different, while keeping my doors for the winter..

loctupdave · « **Reply #138 on:** Sep 11, 2012, 01:22:47 PM »

Again, this build is awsome

gmack192 · « **Reply #139 on:** Oct 03, 2012, 04:10:04 PM »

I was buzzing down the road yesterday at about 60mph when the truck started growling...Let off the gas and the growl stopped.. Well about a half mile later the truck locked up and started bouncing all over the place....Damn near rolled...I got stopped looked under the truck, but couldn't see any thing obvious....Tried to get it moving, NOTHING but a lot of GROWLING and clanking..Pulled the T-case into 4 high and the truck would move, barely...Limped it to my fathers house (was heading there) then drug it home last night...Started to tear it down...when I pulled the front shaft, oil started pouring out of the front yoke on the t-case....Haven't finished pulling the trans out yet...

Anyone ever had a transfer case crap out??? I have had 10 first & second gen trucks and have never had a problem with the transfer cases......

Slolyfe · « **Reply #140 on:** Oct 03, 2012, 05:21:02 PM »

When you pull the front output flange off it will leak because that helps seal the case. Don't know why it wouldn't move in 2wd but would in 4wd. Because 2wd has to spin in order to give 4wd power.

gmack192 · « **Reply #141 on:** Oct 03, 2012, 05:52:52 PM »

Quote from: Slolyfe on Oct 03, 2012, 05:21:02 PM

When you pull the front output flange off it will leak because that helps seal the case. Don't know why it wouldn't move in 2wd but would in 4wd. Because 2wd has to spin in order to give 4wd power.

Haven't pulled the flange (yoke) yet, just the drive shaft.......Have to work the next 2 nights.....will try to tear it down this weekend...

gmack192 · « **Reply #142 on:** Oct 07, 2012, 06:10:42 AM »

FRIG FRAC FRUG......It is the transmission, sounds like gravel in a butter churn....Gotta get busy, I want to wheel in the snow this year....

Slolyfe · « **Reply #143 on:** Oct 08, 2012, 03:35:41 PM »

That sucks man.

gmack192 · « **Reply #144 on:** Dec 08, 2012, 07:27:46 PM »

It has been a long frustrating 2 months...A friend of mine worked on the trans for me, built one from the 2 junk ones I had...Well we thought it would work...as soon as I tightened down the cover everything would bind up....After several hours of screwing with it, I threw in the towel and bought a trans & Tcase out of an 89..So far everthing looks like it will work...I built a crossmember/skid plate so that handled moving the crossmember..I got the front shaft out of the 89, it fits....I will have to shorten the back shaft & my spare back shaft.. I have a long week at work..Hopefully I can finish everything up next weekend...I will try to get a picture of the crossmember/skid plate...

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #145 on:** Dec 08, 2012, 07:37:01 PM »

Those years trans were the weak links even the 84's had issues they just were not made to take the beating we give them. 5th gear is the cause just can not take the load. My 80 was swapped out for an 85 engine and trans, had to move the trans crossmember for that swap too. You have an awesome looking rig, I love the utilitarian bed that is actually useful unlike the truggy style.

gmack192 · « **Reply #146 on:** Dec 08, 2012, 08:21:02 PM »

Thanks Rocksurfer....I just ordered the a shifter bushing for the transfer case...I still have 2 topshift cases...Can I use 1 of them with the forward shift case that is on the truck to run dual transfer cases? I'm not ready to put duals in the truck just yet, but hopefully in the future..

nisota · « **Reply #147 on:** Dec 08, 2012, 09:12:01 PM »

You cannot mix top shift & forward shift unless you buy a top shift conversion kit for your forward shift case, There is a thread somewhere on here about where somebody asked bigmike the same question.

gmack192 · « **Reply #148 on:** Dec 08, 2012, 10:04:14 PM »

Thanks for the info.....So far the truck has worked really well, so I haven't really needed dual cases...It really just a want for the cool factor....

nisota · « **Reply #149 on:** Dec 09, 2012, 06:14:06 PM »

Its an expensive step for just cool factor.

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