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"Backcountry Limo"
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COCHEV
1/2 ton status
I really like the color. obviously a repaint. what are the plans???
Just gonna be a driver. Haul the camperand be a tow rig. I'll do a pretty slow restoration.
Got it started today. Wont idle but it does run. Not a bad buy for 1500.
Got it started today. Wont idle but it does run. Not a bad buy for 1500.
Got it to run and idle. I used a five gallon can of fuel with a quart of lucas in it. Let it sit for a few days after starting it. The lucas treatment cleaned up the carb a bit. Still needs a tuneup and exhaust though. Got it turned around and nosed forward to the shop.
Almost had the bed crunch last week though. Fortunately my tree broke and landed on the Kenworth instead. The branch over the Chevy held up to the snow.
Almost had the bed crunch last week though. Fortunately my tree broke and landed on the Kenworth instead. The branch over the Chevy held up to the snow.
Finally got around to getting the pics from the camera from the day I broke the Dana 60. Just a few as the day was a bit short. Two obstacles before it seperated. And a pic of my copilot/junior mechanic.
Tip number one. Be prepared for a walk out no matter how easy the trail may be.
gotblazers
1/2 ton status
Pile o boulders aint exactly a newbie trail. Think you'll be able to weld er back up?
I'll be able to retube it. It will probably go under the pickup now though.
Pulled the carb off the truck. Got a little engine info. Did a little bit tonight.
Maybe I missed it in another thread but what ever happened to the 60? Did you re-tube it?
Have yet to touch it. Gonna try to get the pickup running first than disassemble the burban. I'm gonna try to just weld the tube back to the cast housing. Than I will gusset the axle complete. We'll see.
Hmmm, just thinking out loud here but I'd try to re-tube it or at least stub it in otherwise I think you're wasting your time.
You could probably drill out the factory plug welds in the housing and then get in there and run a bunch of beads on the inside of the broke off piece of tube, when it cools it'll shrink it up and you could probably knock/pull the piece out. I remove heavy wall bushings all the time at work using that method, it won't literally fall out but it'll shrink up enough to make it an easy job.
That gives you some more options, either get it actually re-tubed or even stub another piece of tube in, weld it then clean up the end of your long piece of tube that's left and have a bushing made at a machine shop to press both pieces into and weld that. It'd give you a better shot at keeping it all straight/strong.
Like I said it's not like I've ever done this but just bouncing ideas off ya'.
You could probably drill out the factory plug welds in the housing and then get in there and run a bunch of beads on the inside of the broke off piece of tube, when it cools it'll shrink it up and you could probably knock/pull the piece out. I remove heavy wall bushings all the time at work using that method, it won't literally fall out but it'll shrink up enough to make it an easy job.
That gives you some more options, either get it actually re-tubed or even stub another piece of tube in, weld it then clean up the end of your long piece of tube that's left and have a bushing made at a machine shop to press both pieces into and weld that. It'd give you a better shot at keeping it all straight/strong.
Like I said it's not like I've ever done this but just bouncing ideas off ya'.
That's a good idea. I use the same method to remove bushings and bearing races. My only consern about using a bushing is the stress rise would move farther out on the tube. If I don't retube it I think the best chance is to gusset it really well. I'm gonna have to take lots of time in the prep work though or it won't come out straight. I've been thinking about how to gusset it right. I'm probably going to gusset all four locations(top, bottom, front, back) or leave the front one off.
All that said, I won't be able to make a true decision until it is on the table. The casting could be cracked out and I can't see it with out a thorough cleaning.
All that said, I won't be able to make a true decision until it is on the table. The casting could be cracked out and I can't see it with out a thorough cleaning.
Fixing one of them tonight! Be driving one by the end of the week!
It has been a tough choice and aganizing to stare at three rigs in the shop driveway and no time to do anything!
It has been a tough choice and aganizing to stare at three rigs in the shop driveway and no time to do anything!
Got the axle welded up and gusset on the top. Swapping tires from one to the other. Have to hook up a battery and take it for a test drive. Than it's a mad dash to get it ready for hunti g season.
63chevyll
1/2 ton status
Nice man. I can't believe you were able to fix that front end.
I really liked your old burb. But cool your almost back on the road again.
I really liked your old burb. But cool your almost back on the road again.
Been driving it back and forth to a buddies house north of Albany on the weekends. We've been hunting hard and taking his rig. 06 GMC 2500 is a bit more comfortable after a long day hunting the hills. All you want to do is take the pack off and throw it in the back. Get in the seat and sleep.
Ok, the drive isn't bad on the highway, but I am gonna have to fix the cruise control. I put the Weld wheels/ toyo a/t tires on it. I like it better with the 37" on it. the 40" were just to big.
Ok, the drive isn't bad on the highway, but I am gonna have to fix the cruise control. I put the Weld wheels/ toyo a/t tires on it. I like it better with the 37" on it. the 40" were just to big.
Scored more parts for the K20 tow rig. 465 trans, flywheel, pedals, other BS to convert it to a manual. The 6BG1T is sitting at work waiting to be hauled home. Found a machine shop local that makes the conversion adapters for the diesel to chevy trans. Pretty stoked about that.
The Sub is running great. Getting me around, back and forth hunting.
Got the wifes Yukon back running today also. Damn 4L60E. Had it completely rebuilt with the hardened basket and upgraded the bearing and tail shaft support. Stage 1 shift kit in it. The thing drives sweet.
The Sub is running great. Getting me around, back and forth hunting.
Got the wifes Yukon back running today also. Damn 4L60E. Had it completely rebuilt with the hardened basket and upgraded the bearing and tail shaft support. Stage 1 shift kit in it. The thing drives sweet.
So I will just be posting Suburban updates here. I probably won't be doing anything with the pickup till the first of 2013. I have a short wide to finish before new years along with getting the suburban ready for the snow runs.
To Do:
Engine mounts
Steering shaft completion
Anti wrap bar for the rear
Cross tie rear shackles
Rear bumper/front bumper
Wire winch in permanently
cargo tie downs inside
Webasto Diesel Coolant Heater
Drivers door guts need fixed- install correct lock
To Do:
Engine mounts
Steering shaft completion
Anti wrap bar for the rear
Cross tie rear shackles
Rear bumper/front bumper
Wire winch in permanently
cargo tie downs inside
Webasto Diesel Coolant Heater
Drivers door guts need fixed- install correct lock
Sweet 'burb
