Jimmy B. ( parts from Bruiser)

[6872xtc]

Cold wouldn't worry me terribly since this truck has a good heater and it's all sealed up. I have been hoping for a decent snow storm to play in anyway.

The front driveshaft is next.

Maybe I will be lucky and get it done before you get your front axle spring perches done.

 

[Bent77]

Cold wouldn't worry me terribly since this truck has a good heater and it's all sealed up. I have been hoping for a decent snow storm to play in anyway.

The front driveshaft is next.

Maybe I will be lucky and get it done before you get your front axle spring perches done.

Doubt it. Plus you can only wheel in summer, cuz AC

 

[ekajkrats]

The wheels look really good on there. I like that color.

 

[6872xtc]

The wheels look really good on there. I like that color.

The color is the same paint that I used on the old wheels and also on the bumpers. It seem to fade some, and the bumpers got gray primer where both sets of wheels were black originally.
Ehh, it wasn't ever supposed to be a perfect show truck.

 

[6872xtc]

Had some free time this afternoon and @500$k5 showed up, so we went out and found a place to try out the new tires and wheels. Got to check some things and see how the tires work a little. Didn't bother to air down as we only had a little time, and we were less than a mile from pavement. We found a couple of things that need attention, but overall it's doing well!

 

[Bent77]

Get any tire rubbin?

They look good on there

 

[6872xtc]

Get any tire rubbin?

They look good on there

Thanks!

No serious tire clearance problems, but I want to look into tucking the one hydraulic line from the top side of the box a little bit. The 2" difference in backspacing made a big difference there.

And we didn't use the A/C today, but it was great to have plenty of heat available on the cab! Had it on low and the lever just past the middle most of the day!

 

[Bent77]

Maybe you should lose the AC pulley and run compressed air somewhere else...

 

[6872xtc]

OH!!!! I almost forgot that I did my first front dig today!!!! I was just trying a line that took me right into a tree, but was able to pull the nose to the left easier in front drive!

 

[500$k5]

A couple pics from yesterday

 

[obijuank5]

This truck is dope. I like it alot.

 

[6872xtc]

This truck is dope. I like it alot.

Thank you!
I am getting more comfortable with this rendition, but there is still a lot to learn and then, of course... more details and stuff to do!

 

[500$k5]

That rig is going to be a Beast.

 

[mrk5]

Is that Bangs Canyon?

 

[500$k5]

Is that Bangs Canyon?

Yes, we ran up there, and played around for a few minutes.

 

[mrk5]

That spot is a good proving grounds.

 

[LNielson]

Wish I had put those lights in my bumper like you did. Your K5 is awesome.

 

[Bent77]

Hippie Birfday!

 

[Babaganoosh]

Maybe you should lose the AC pulley and run compressed air somewhere else...

Into the intake manifold?

Happy birthday!

 

[beags86]

Nice stickers on the side windows.