Author Topic: 1980 Daily Driver/ Mild crawler build (Read 98808 times)

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #150 on:** May 05, 2012, 03:13:27 PM »

Got to take my Dad from Florida out for a quick trip. Also, checked out the flex with the modified front end and chevy 63 springs.

Moved my bump stop pads down and now they don't touch, but at least my shaft bumps are up to par,

86yoter · « **Reply #151 on:** May 06, 2012, 06:23:52 AM »

like it can't wait to take my dad up when he gets here. i just hope to have some rock sliders by then. but looks good bud.

86yoter · « **Reply #152 on:** May 06, 2012, 06:36:25 AM »

Quote from: OldGold3VZE on May 01, 2012, 11:31:24 AM

Thanks man, yeah these are the same springs that I have installed on every rock crawler I've ever built. I actually go 59.5"-60" and run a longer shackle. It keeps the springs soft and really flexy, and I off set that with stiffer shock valving and good bump stops. I don't carry much weight, and I like the soft ride. Springs are all done, just need to cut my shackles, currently running an old set of 6" shackles.

ya i need to do some stiffer shock in the rear she is pretty bouncy back there. getting geared though before new shocks. i don't carry weight all the time but i have been know to load her up.

zebracrawler · « **Reply #153 on:** May 07, 2012, 03:00:46 PM »

are those shocks made to bottom out like that or are you planing on moving your bump stops?

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #154 on:** May 07, 2012, 03:06:30 PM »

Quote from: zebracrawler on May 07, 2012, 03:00:46 PM

are those shocks made to bottom out like that or are you planing on moving your bump stops?

The shaft bump stops I added are intended to compress as pictured. I might move the cone shaped bump stop pads up, but probably not since they actually do engage on straight (think pot hole) style hits.

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #155 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:13:19 PM »

Cut some 7.5" eye to eye shackles and started some half doors.

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #156 on:** May 12, 2012, 08:24:20 PM »

First attempt at half doors, first one almost done.

nisota · « **Reply #157 on:** May 12, 2012, 10:02:13 PM »

Lookin really nice, I like the way this build is comin along.

santa cruz crawler · « **Reply #158 on:** May 12, 2012, 10:33:21 PM »

Yeah x2 , doors look great

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #159 on:** May 13, 2012, 11:47:41 AM »

Thanks guys! Here are some test fir pics, and a shot of my door release, a piece of 550 cord with a rubber grommet. Simple, and best part, NO RATTLES!!!

The inside will get the same HDF panel material that I used on my full size doors, and the paint will match also.

nisota · « **Reply #160 on:** May 13, 2012, 11:56:48 AM »

Looks great

86yoter · « **Reply #161 on:** May 14, 2012, 09:14:22 AM »

nice i am thinking about making some doors for the summer

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #162 on:** May 14, 2012, 11:41:16 AM »

Quote from: 86yoter on May 14, 2012, 09:14:22 AM

nice i am thinking about making some doors for the summer

Go for it! This is a project that I never thought I'd get into, but now that the hard part is done, I would definitely do another set. 18 gauge sheet metal, and a plasma cutter and welder are about all you need, oh and grinder with some flap wheels. I can't believe how much lighter they are vs. a fully dressed door. And my doors didn't even have speakers in them! I left the frame so that I can add a snap in window down the road if I feel like some weather protection is in order.

santa cruz crawler · « **Reply #163 on:** May 14, 2012, 02:40:38 PM »

They look good

no cup holders ?

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #164 on:** May 14, 2012, 03:41:13 PM »

Quote from: santa cruz crawler on May 14, 2012, 02:40:38 PM

They look good no cup holders ?

Nah, more work, trendy, and I already have em in my center console.

86yoter · « **Reply #165 on:** May 15, 2012, 06:29:36 AM »

plasma i wish, i do all my cutting with a grinder for now. but now that i have saturated on my truck the tools will be coming soon

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #166 on:** May 18, 2012, 01:15:36 PM »

Doors done. Wheeling Kelly Flats this weekend. It usually doesn't open till mid or late June, so this is great.

4x4yota · « **Reply #167 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:17:23 PM »

those are some good looking half doors

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #168 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:23:22 PM »

Lookin good! You should wheel with us sometime. Since its is finally the season and all haha.

dropzone · « **Reply #169 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:54:58 PM »

doors came out great. is the 550 cord release spring loaded?

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #170 on:** May 18, 2012, 07:12:48 PM »

Quote from: Zs Confederate Toy on May 18, 2012, 06:23:22 PM

Lookin good! You should wheel with us sometime. Since its is finally the season and all haha.

I'm always looking for new wheelin' friends. Where in Colorado are you? I'm in Loveland.

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #171 on:** May 18, 2012, 07:13:41 PM »

Quote from: ocdropzone on May 18, 2012, 06:54:58 PM

doors came out great. is the 550 cord release spring loaded?

Yes, it uses the lever that would normally attach to the inside door release handle.

Peterbuilt84 · « **Reply #172 on:** May 18, 2012, 07:39:22 PM »

Very cool build. Nice to see a 1st gen restored

Probably going to steal your idea for a handle on the half doors, I couldn't think of anything after I did mine.

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #173 on:** May 18, 2012, 08:37:03 PM »

I also whipped up this gear tie down thing. Use door latch strikers for added tie-down provisions.

And had to do some yard wheeling, too!

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #174 on:** May 19, 2012, 12:58:31 AM »

Quote from: OldGold3VZE on May 18, 2012, 07:12:48 PM

I'm always looking for new wheelin' friends. Where in Colorado are you? I'm in Loveland.

I am up in Bailey. So not all too far

Slolyfe · « **Reply #175 on:** May 19, 2012, 03:04:41 PM »

Looks good man! Loving the half doors!

86yoter · « **Reply #176 on:** May 21, 2012, 12:31:57 PM »

nice i actually pick up some doors to get started on yesterday. looks good

OldGold3VZE · « **Reply #177 on:** May 21, 2012, 07:12:45 PM »

Thanks everyone. I wheeled Kelly Flats outside of Ft. Collins yesterday. It's pretty funny wheeling a truck on bald 34s in the rain with an open rear diff, but I was able to make it through the trail with no real issues. I have to admit, I used to think that half doors were just for looks, but the extra visibility was really nice. Kinda reminded me of being in my runner with no doors, except I didn't get all the mud spray. Was about to take some pics, but forgot to put my memory card in the camera, oops!

nisota · « **Reply #178 on:** May 22, 2012, 09:11:02 AM »

woulda like to have seen pics, oh well next time.

loctupdave · « **Reply #179 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:06:45 AM »

Outstanding build

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