Author Topic: Project Never Easy (Read 71919 times)

Peterbuilt84 · « **on:** Jul 02, 2010, 03:55:42 PM »

Hello Everyone,
This is my first truck and my first build. I'm currently a student so my time is mostly taken up by that. I'm starting the build this summer now that I have time to work on it. Here's some info on the truck and my plans.

Truck:
84 std cab
5 speed
Stock

Plans

Front:
~~RUF/ Drop hanger~~
~~High Steer~~
~~Power Steering~~
~~Locker~~
~~5.29s~~
~~Diff Armor/ Gusset~~
~~U bolt flip~~
~~Shocks/ Towers~~
~~Longfields~~

Rear:
~~Ifs axle~~
~~5.29s~~
~~Locker(welded)~~
~~Chevy Springs~~
Box frame
~~Diff Armor~~
~~U bolt flip~~
~~Shocks/ Tower~~

Other:
~~Dual Cases~~
Bob bed
Partial Exo
Armor
~~Bucket Seats~~
~~Herculiner interior~~
CB
20R/22R hybrid (maybe)
~~35s or 37s~~
~~Half Doors~~

This is how it looked when I got it

As you can see it's pretty rusty. Lately I've been cleaning the frame and getting rid of the rust. This build is gonna be slow since I don't have very many parts and am currently looking for a job, but I'm excited to start and can't wait to work on it.

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 02, 2010, 03:57:08 PM »

sweet... I can't wait to see it come together... Please post lots of pics.

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 24, 2010, 11:29:42 PM »

Will get some pics of the progress up soon.

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 29, 2010, 01:06:15 PM »

I want to see the pics, where are they??

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 29, 2010, 02:25:18 PM »

I went out of town and didn't get pics before I left, but here they are

Here's a before and after of the interior

Before

After

The frame after I sandblasted and painted it. Still not quite done though, have to put shock mount and box the frame.

Progress on the half doors

That's all the progress for now. Finally got some parts so those should be going on soon. Also looking for some tires bigger than the 31's I have now.

GrnMachine · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 29, 2010, 10:31:31 PM »

looking good, nice to see the attention to the frame, a lot of trucks need it and don't get it.

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 05, 2010, 04:17:29 PM »

Progress on front end

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 09, 2010, 09:44:43 PM »

Finally gonna get started on my front axle. Going to get a rebuild kit and use the old bearings, they seem fine. Also looking for some 5.29s since I don't think 4.10s and 36s will be fun on the street.

Mavericks · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 10, 2010, 02:10:53 PM »

looking good! you are motivated

4x4yota · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 10, 2010, 06:46:11 PM »

great build Ill be watching

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 10, 2010, 09:12:32 PM »

Thanks guys

I have a month until I go back to school and haven't wheeled at all this summer

I'm hoping to finish up in the next couple weeks so I can at least get a couple trips in before I go back.

There should be more progress soon. Axle is torn down, picked up some seals and a rebuild kit today along with some other misc. parts. Hope to clean everything and gusset and truss the axle tomorrow. Also picked up a 5.29 third, looking for another one.

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 04:50:06 PM »

Updates

For the past couple days all I've been doing is cutting and grinding. This is how far I've gotten

Also mocked up my front hanger. How does this look

THK Matt · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 05:35:53 PM »

looks good to me

4x4yota · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 06:11:42 PM »

center it on the frame not the body

Also mocked up my front hanger. How does this look

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 07:19:51 PM »

It is centered on the frame. Measured the crossmember across and found the middle and lined that up with drop hanger.

4x4yota · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 07:39:17 PM »

ok its just looks like its inline with the body and more to the pass side maybe its just me or the pics angle...
sorry!

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 19, 2010, 07:43:26 PM »

No its okay

I measured it like 3 times before I made the line. I think its just the camera angle.

santa cruz crawler · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 06, 2010, 01:11:40 PM »

Sick I got some parts let me no mabe we can wheel up at buzzerds rd
located in capitola ca

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 06, 2010, 01:40:34 PM »

Quote from: santa cruz crawler on Sep 06, 2010, 01:11:40 PM

Sick I got some parts let me no mabe we can wheel up at buzzerds rd
located in capitola ca

Cool, what kind of parts do you have? Maybe when my truck's finished we can check out buzzards rd, I've heard of it before, but never been out there.

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 06, 2010, 01:44:05 PM »

So I'm trying to finish up my truck and wanted to hear your opinions on my rear shackle angle. It's just tacked in right now, but looks a little too vertical

Let me know what you think of it.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 06, 2010, 02:34:01 PM »

with no weight of any kind back there i'd say near vertical would be better because if you add a bed or flatbed, then spare tire, jack, tools, camping gear, firewood, grill nightlight, whatever i bet they will become almost horizontal.
i'd leave them where they are or a little more vertical, but thats just me

Sparkplug · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 06, 2010, 02:35:11 PM »

Should go back a bit with weight back there, looks good

santa cruz crawler · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 06, 2010, 04:27:40 PM »

I put parts for sale on my new member thred!!

santa cruz crawler · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 06, 2010, 04:30:14 PM »

More wight is going to change the angle
I think your good Get er dun!!

santa cruz crawler · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 06, 2010, 04:31:10 PM »

I'll help let me no

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 11, 2010, 06:38:05 PM »

Set up my first set of gears today. Wanted to know your thoughts on the pattern (sorry for the crappy pics). Gears are Yukon 5.29's with an open toyota 4 cyl carrier. Used the stock shim, can't recall the size. Also used yukon install kit with new bearings. Backlash was 0.007"

Jaysen · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 11, 2010, 09:39:17 PM »

look good to me!

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 12, 2010, 02:19:58 PM »

Edited my post with pics of new painted pattern. Thoughts?

Tofudude · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 14, 2010, 01:48:45 PM »

Hey do you still have the original bench?

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 14, 2010, 01:56:36 PM »

Quote from: Tofudude on Sep 14, 2010, 01:48:45 PM

Hey do you still have the original bench?

Yes I do. It's yours if you want it

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