77K5. The IronMaiden...9/2 headed for Blazer Bash 20!

[76zimmer]

wow bill not all that bad

An epic display of absolute and insane motivation Kudos to ya on one hell of a job.............You will make it

hey dave I may have some time this weekend if ya need help let me know.

keep it up man.. im in the same situation just not as dire.. im pulling for you... i really hope i get my junk backtogether by tuesday so i can make it to blazerbash also

Are you kidding me!!
What a deal on the trans!

I was thinking ,how much cash you are spending to get this thing going...I would have quit a long time ago.

Good for you to keep it going, that is determination. You are obviously a guy that gets what he wants.

Just don`t be doing it for the rest of us.

I would be sick for ever if I found you that you got into hard times or an accident cause of no sleep because of this, it`s not worth it!

Still cheering!! GO DAVE GO!!! JUST BE CAREFUL!

And have fun!

BTW Jess you are awesome!!

Well its 1:15am EST, I'm dead, but thankful to have a working trans finally.

First up, thanks to all who have helped me with this project...never have I had the quantity and quality of help I have recieved on this project....from the CK5 members (at least 15 have helped from as far away as Idaho, and my family, and neighbors, and friends, I couldn't have done it without many people who have stepped up to help.
As bad as I want this truck in Moab, I also feel I owe it to all those who have helped to get me there....no don't worry I won't kill myself getting there, or go broke doing it, but it seems that this has become a hands on build for not only me, but all those who have helped the last almost 2 years. I surely wouldn't have taken on a project of this magnitude without the influence of CK5
The CK5 brotherhood is truly astounding!

The trans wasn't a complete rebuild at Coan, but just a repair of what was wrong, essentially it had all new parts in it (and a few upgrades) and they found what was wrong, repaired the maladies, and it works GREAT!!!!!!
I only need to adjust the shifter cable to match the shifter gate now. Shifts are pretty firm, and it responds really good....I had to only try a low range shift through the gears as the brakes still aren't functioning.

Jeremy I would be glad to have your help...PM on the way.

There is still so much to be done, and I know I won't get it all done, but after the brakes are figured out, everything else is icing on the cake comparitively.

Spongeidy I really hope your truck can make it too, its cool to see what everyone is doing with their rig, and wheeling together at BB11 in Moab, well I just don't think it gets any better than that.
see ya tomorrow!

 

[chulisohombre]

glad its a cheap fix.with that kind of service and a bench test to boot to make sure your tranny was gonna run right.very kewl man.

 

[76zimmer]

Got the brakes fixed today....interesting find for me...don't use stainless steel hard line...it flares hard, and is hard to seat and not have a leak....with that, we stuggled all day to get rid of the leaks....they will be replaced sometime in the future, but will do for now.

We got a few other things knocked off the list too. Got a lot of help again today, don't know where I would be without it....thanks to all the friends who showed up today..especially Tony....huge help...

And brother Bruce, Son In Law Justin, and my Pop too.

And my buddy Al, did a little artwork...I think this really adds some character to the Maiden!

The list as of today:



Complete body mounting and cage bolt up. DONE
Build driveshafts DONE
Figure routing for PS/hydroboost hoses/ Make hoses DONE
Fabricate oil coolers lines DONE
Install wiring…help JEFF DONE
Route and fabricate front brake lines DONE
Install rear brakes DONE
Bleed brake system DONE



Engine:
Install temp sender DONE
Install oil pressure sender DONE
Install radiator core support DONE
Figure overflow bottle mount DONE
Install shifters/linkage DONE



Engine start up

Check trans fluid @ startup. DONE
Check cooling fan operation. DONE
Check for oil cooler leaks. DONE
Install driveshafts. DONE
Test drive. DONE
Check drivetrain operation DONE
Check suspension operation DONE
Change oil/filter

REBUILD TRANS DONE
INSTALL TRANS
INSTALL DOUBLER...DRIVESHAFTS...SHIFTERS DONE
HOOK UP TRANS LINES...REFILL UNITS W/FLUID DONE
TEST DRIVE..CHECK FOR LEAKS..DONE

Front Dana 60 axle:
Check caliper mounting DONE
Check all lugnuts for proper application DONE
Torque all fasteners DONE


14BFF rear axle:
Torque all fasteners DONE

Body/Frame/Suspension​

Seat belts DONE
Install headlights, tailights, turnsignals
Modify front fenders for tire clearance DONE
Install front end sheetmetal/grille
Install tailgate
Install Hood
Vent all drivetrain w/tubing
Seating DONE
Valve cover venting/PCV setup/ check hole grommets for fit DONE
Vacuum advance source DONE
Vent gas tank/tipover valve DONE


Misc. items

Mount front winch bumper
Mount rear bumper
Fab and Mount midframe skid plate
Fab and Mount fuel tank skid plate
Install windshield DONE
Install rear roof section DONE
Mount 9.5XP winch
Install winch fairlead
Figure winch cable routing

Mount spare tire
Install rear brake valve handle

CHECK TORQUE ALL SUSPENSION​

CHECK TORQUE ALL STEERING
CHECK TORQUE ALL DRIVETRAIN
Check tie down points on frame/suspension

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Wish list​

Fab fire extinquisher mounting DONE
Figure trans temp guage placement and needs
Figure Hi’lift mounting
Figure and fab mounting for coolers, spareparts, toolbox, tote bins
Fabricate rear battery mount DONE
Fabricate 1.5” Tube grille

 

[spongeidys]

keep up the good work ;D

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Nice progress man.

 

[cybrfire]

You guys knocked that list way down!!

 

[nvrenuf]

Wow, tons of progress! I've been watching and rooting for ya Zim, glad to see it coming together nicely.

When do you think you will you take a test drive?

 

[cybrfire]

Wow, tons of progress! I've been watching and rooting for ya Zim, glad to see it coming together nicely.

When do you think you will you take a test drive?

Hope you don't mind Dave, I'll jump in here for ya. I think Zim crashed early tonight to get so much needed rest.

He took a test drive today and played around with it a little bit. Sounds like some minor adjustments on the shift cables, possibly a faulty electric fan connection preventing the fans from kicking in. Outside of those two the test drive went well.

 

[TREA18]

Moab or bust Great job guys it. I ' ll be watching the bb11 pic thread!

 

[Teck]

Very nice progress today.
Keep it up and you will be playing in Moab.

 

[79rustyk10]

I wish I was closer, I would have gladly helped all I could.

Glad to see things are going well.

 

[76zimmer]

You guys knocked that list way down!!

Wow, tons of progress! I've been watching and rooting for ya Zim, glad to see it coming together nicely.

When do you think you will you take a test drive?

Very nice progress today.
Keep it up and you will be playing in Moab.

Again I appreciate the cheering section, it really has helped keep me focused on making this happen, and maybe it gets old reading it, but times like this you find out who your friends are, and willing to sacrifice some time on a holiday weekend to help you meet your goals....too cool, once again to all that have helped...a huge thanks.

Kert said it, test drive went well...only had the little tires on it, because of getting it in the shop, but drivetrain performed well, and the trans cable needs a little adjustment I think. Crimped the connection to the temp sender, hopefully that is all that needed.
Still got one brake line leak to fix.
And hopefully we can knock out a bunch of stuff on the list today.

 

[max 02]

Glad you guys are getting closer!

Way to go!!

 

[blazinzuk]

A lot of the electrical stuff dave we can do in moab we can put winches and bumpers on just can't do much fab work, so build accordingly.

Sounds like you guys are heading to keiths house on Tuesday we will be able to finish stuff up there on wed too.

 

[Stomper]

Keep pushing, you're almost there

 

[BoondocK5]

A lot of the electrical stuff dave we can do in moab we can put winches and bumpers on just can't do much fab work, so build accordingly.

Sounds like you guys are heading to keiths house on Tuesday we will be able to finish stuff up there on wed too.

Let me know when you guys need a hand here in Utah. I probably have a couple to lend! Keith and Eric both have my #.

 

[76zimmer]

A lot of the electrical stuff dave we can do in moab we can put winches and bumpers on just can't do much fab work, so build accordingly.

Sounds like you guys are heading to keiths house on Tuesday we will be able to finish stuff up there on wed too.

We won't make Keith's before Wed...I'm leaving my house no later than 9am tomorrow, and we'll leave Kerts place Tues am....but we plan on coming unless we hear otherwise....I'm working on it til its on the trailer at 10pm...and bring the rest with me....nothing huge though!

Keep pushing, you're almost there

Let me know when you guys need a hand here in Utah. I probably have a couple to lend! Keith and Eric both have my #.

Man this sounds like a great build day in the makin'




Today we dealt with more brake line leaks, got em wrapped up now though...I hope!

Dealing with some wheel/lugnut issues now...taking a dinner break and will go back at it pretty quick again.

had to cut some of the lugnuts for length, and open end them to fit one pair of wheels....


Progress at dinnertime:

Next up sheetmetal!

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Thing looks sexy man.

 

[Bent77]

Yep, excited to see your final product...in Moab

 

[kgblazerfive]

If you leave Kerts Tuesday you should be here Wednesday real early you can sleep in my trailer or on the house floor or something, we can get cracken on the UN-finished stuff on Wednesday morning.

That is the plan for Eric too.