My pile of junk before, no after......YET

[dirtbag]

1984 Xtra Cab, rod through block, SR5, no carpet, been replaced with thick rubber matting, in-cab cage, auxiliary lights wired up with a nice switch in the dash, 6" Superlifts, 33x12.50/R15LT BFG MT's on 15x8's with approximately 4" BS, 2 KC's on the hood that are functional, unknown front bumper.

Plans are:

-IFS width front axle/IFS rear axle
-1/2 doors
-blue camo paintjob
-rocklights
-eventually crawler gears
-35-38" tires
-bob the bed approximately 10-12"
-hack the dog dookie out of the fenders
some other miscellaneous mods

[FATB0Y]

1984 Xtra Cab, rod through block, SR5, no carpet, been replaced with thick rubber matting, in-cab cage, auxiliary lights wired up with a nice switch in the dash, 6" Superlifts, 33x12.50/R15LT BFG MT's on 15x8's with approximately 4" BS, 2 KC's on the hood that are functional, unknown front bumper.

Plans are:

-IFS width front axle/IFS rear axle
-1/2 doors
-blue camo paintjob
-rocklights
-eventually crawler gears
-35-38" tires
-bob the bed approximately 10-12"
-hack the dog dookie out of the fenders
some other miscellaneous mods

sounds like ya need an engine first

[dirtbag]

sounds like ya need an engine first

I have an engine here, picked up the HG today

me = = my truck
             ^
      03HDFATBOY

[FATB0Y]

I have an engine here, picked up the HG today

me = = my truck
             ^
      03HDFATBOY

WELL Ya left that part out How was I supposed 2 know
It wern't on your to do list  Me-> <-you

[dirtbag]

sorry, it was in the original thread  
03HD = = dirtbag
03HD = = dirtbag
03HD = = dirtbag

[FATB0Y]

Well jus kiss my   and call it a story    

[Tice]

I rember when my rig's body was semi straight!!   Then I gotta hold of it!!!!!    Definitely go with the blue camo,  it'll look sweet.

[dirtbag]

rim comparison

1st pic is the 87 I was getting for the same price, but rusted to hell
2nd pic is the 84 ( obviously )

both pics are 15x8's w/ 33x12.50/R15LT's on them, I think the ones on the 87 are a better backspacing, though. Comments?

[FATB0Y]

well an 84 has got the straight axle right?  so you came out better off any way

[Jared]

what did you do about the 87 and do you have the 84 now?  lets go wheelin... what does the 84 need?

[Hyena]

84 needs a new engine which he has waiting to be put in.

[Jared]

well when you get the 84 runnin bring it on down to the shop//// i got moved into the new house.....

[dirtbag]

what shop is this?

[dirtbag]

well, it's been a while since I updated this thread, so here it goes:

-orange camo paintjob ( done )
-remove KC's from hood ( done )
-swap wheels & tires from 87 to 84 ( done )

I have the other engine tore down, the head milled, the valve cover is orange, I just need some help piecing it back together, since I haven't done one of these before, and I don't want to screw it up.

Also, 84Runner took pics on Sunday, just waiting on him to post them up 

[MiniSimp]

 

[BLACKDOG]

get a book DB, you wont regret it (haynes at least)  I got my engine together no problem, so you shouldnt have one.  

[dirtbag]

get a book DB, you wont regret it (haynes at least)  I got my engine together no problem, so you shouldnt have one.  

I got a Chilton's, but I just don't want to screw it up, and keep having problems over and over again.

[BLACKDOG]

you'll be fine as long as you follow directions DB

[dirtbag]

you'll be fine as long as you follow directions DB

I have a problem following directions

[*FFC*]

Pics speak a thousand words....I need to see your new paint..I saw someone who jacked your idea, but it was on a van!!

[BigMike]

Hey, also remember that in Reply #7, comparing the widths of the wheels, that 87 has a wider rear axle, so that's why the tires seem to fit the bed better than on your 84. Hurry up and put that V6 axle underneath your 84! DO IT!

[dirtbag]

I know, I'm slacking off waiting to get enough $$$ to bring it home, then it will be the best-looking, non-running Yota around town Mmmmm, beefy.....

[mr4x42u]

well an 84 has got the straight axle right?  so you came out better off any way

not really,,,I think 3rd gen is by far the best way to go,,stronger frame,,and FI..yea it needs a sas but whoopie..I think that is far less work then beefing up the front hanger mounts and doing the swap to fi..If I was to do it over again I would go that route fo sho..