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Modifications your ashamed of
- Thread starter koldsimer
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Bent front tie rod prompted the following mod: 1.5” x 1.5” & ¼” thick angle iron clamped tight (with a huge C-clamp) to the tie rod once it was straightened. Then I duck taped it tight to the tie rod…I use industrial strength duck tape, and I’m not stingy with it. Later, I added four 1 & 5/8” muffler clamps around all of it. It sounds and looks absolutely hideous, but it works…I’ve hit it many times and it doesn’t budge.
Had to cut off two body mounts (front of the cab) to run 42’ without lifting the truck. This prompted the following mods” Two pieces of plywood sitting above the frame, below the floor pans on both sides. Cobalt drill bit was used to drill through the floor, through the wood, and through the frame with a beefy bolt and nut ran through all of it, and a 4”x4” ¼” thick plate on top of the floor to prevent it from ever pulling through. I also have wood under the rear of the cab, and under the floors to keep the cab level. On rough obstacles with a lot of flexing, I generally spit out a piece or two of the wood…makes for interesting trail conversation.
Tailgate was so battered, that it would not stay closed. I won’t even describe this one…other than the fact that horse shoes and bathroom cabinet handles and live in harmony.
After popping numerous tail lights, I used a hole saw & mounted trailer lights in the tailgate. I rewired everything, and used duct tape to cover the old tail light holes…even painted it body color. See pics above.
Steering column mounted shifter bound in Slade KY in the spring of 2005. I removed the shifter, and have simply twisted the center section of the column since then to change gears. I’ve often joked of bolting a large pink vibrating utensil intended for female use to the column, using that as the shifter, and also rigging up a device that make it glow red & vibrate when the tach reaches 4500 rpm…kinda like a shift light on a drag car. I have never got around to doing this….hopefully I never do.
For sheets & giggles, I randomly change the color of the diffs, driveshafts, and tow points a few times a year. Right now, they are my favorite color of all…WALMART GOLD.
I could continue on & on, but this will give you an idea. People should keep in mind that this is a hobby, and if one can’t poke fun at themselves and get enjoyment out of doing stupid stuff to their rig on occasion, they should find another hobby.
Roy
Unpainted tie rod:
Tailgate Mods:
Tailgate Mods 2:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/78Buford/Buford5-13-2006016.jpg
Painted Tie Rod & Gold Front Diff:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/78Buford/HPIM0573.jpg
Gold Rear Diff:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/78Buford/HPIM0576-1.jpg
Had to cut off two body mounts (front of the cab) to run 42’ without lifting the truck. This prompted the following mods” Two pieces of plywood sitting above the frame, below the floor pans on both sides. Cobalt drill bit was used to drill through the floor, through the wood, and through the frame with a beefy bolt and nut ran through all of it, and a 4”x4” ¼” thick plate on top of the floor to prevent it from ever pulling through. I also have wood under the rear of the cab, and under the floors to keep the cab level. On rough obstacles with a lot of flexing, I generally spit out a piece or two of the wood…makes for interesting trail conversation.
Tailgate was so battered, that it would not stay closed. I won’t even describe this one…other than the fact that horse shoes and bathroom cabinet handles and live in harmony.
After popping numerous tail lights, I used a hole saw & mounted trailer lights in the tailgate. I rewired everything, and used duct tape to cover the old tail light holes…even painted it body color. See pics above.
Steering column mounted shifter bound in Slade KY in the spring of 2005. I removed the shifter, and have simply twisted the center section of the column since then to change gears. I’ve often joked of bolting a large pink vibrating utensil intended for female use to the column, using that as the shifter, and also rigging up a device that make it glow red & vibrate when the tach reaches 4500 rpm…kinda like a shift light on a drag car. I have never got around to doing this….hopefully I never do.
For sheets & giggles, I randomly change the color of the diffs, driveshafts, and tow points a few times a year. Right now, they are my favorite color of all…WALMART GOLD.
I could continue on & on, but this will give you an idea. People should keep in mind that this is a hobby, and if one can’t poke fun at themselves and get enjoyment out of doing stupid stuff to their rig on occasion, they should find another hobby.
Roy
Unpainted tie rod:
Tailgate Mods:
Tailgate Mods 2:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/78Buford/Buford5-13-2006016.jpg
Painted Tie Rod & Gold Front Diff:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/78Buford/HPIM0573.jpg
Gold Rear Diff:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/78Buford/HPIM0576-1.jpg
right now the things Im most ashamed of are the rear lift blocks, they are coming out next week I think, the duct taped taillight cover and the bald hummer tire Im having to run for because I slashed my good tire on a rock and I cant quite afford a new one. the gas tank is held in the bed with a ratchet strap cause Im not quite sure where to put it. and lastly the fact that I still dont have a front driveshaft because the angle is too steep and I busted both of the ones I had. gonna fix that when I lower it next week. there were a lot more things when I bought it, the smoky motor, the slipping transmission, front lift blocks (previous owner thing) half ton axles, all of the body mounts were worn out and when it would flex the body would lift off the frame. all of that stuff got fixed though
I've got matching door locks...
drivelineman
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My holley carb was a giant piece of crap- hehe- Jess
shane74
1/2 ton status
Way back before I knew anything...
4" lift w/ I-beams R us front springs and rear blocks
3" body lift
38" TSL's on 1/2 ton axles w/ 3.73 gears
Oh yeah, I had the blue flame seat covers AND the blue flame steering wheel cover to match! Bling bling baby!
Here is how she looked way back then
4" lift w/ I-beams R us front springs and rear blocks
3" body lift
38" TSL's on 1/2 ton axles w/ 3.73 gears
Oh yeah, I had the blue flame seat covers AND the blue flame steering wheel cover to match! Bling bling baby!
Here is how she looked way back then
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Major amounts of wire to hold exhaust up. Worked for a couple years with several upgrades to new wire.
mounting two back seats facing each other in the rear for a party wagon. Who needed seatbelts for the rear passengers anyway.
using spray insulation to cover up rusty areas so the cold wouldn't get in.
using rubber and wood corks to block holes in floor boards after I removed above mentioned seats.
trying to fix a top that someone had hacked a sunroof into. Spent like a hundred bucks and still sucked and leaked.
running 3 different colored wagon wheels at once.
mounting two back seats facing each other in the rear for a party wagon. Who needed seatbelts for the rear passengers anyway.
using spray insulation to cover up rusty areas so the cold wouldn't get in.
using rubber and wood corks to block holes in floor boards after I removed above mentioned seats.
trying to fix a top that someone had hacked a sunroof into. Spent like a hundred bucks and still sucked and leaked.
running 3 different colored wagon wheels at once.
I think we have a winner!! The funny thing is I kind of dig the truck, Ferd and all 
Besides reminding me of Mad Max the truck has a dangerous look. 
Besides reminding me of Mad Max the truck has a dangerous look. 78Buford said:Bent front tie rod prompted the following mod: 1.5” x 1.5” & ¼” thick angle iron clamped tight (with a huge C-clamp) to the tie rod once it was straightened. Then I duck taped it tight to the tie rod…I use industrial strength duck tape, and I’m not stingy with it. Later, I added four 1 & 5/8” muffler clamps around all of it. It sounds and looks absolutely hideous, but it works…I’ve hit it many times and it doesn’t budge.
Had to cut off two body mounts (front of the cab) to run 42’ without lifting the truck. This prompted the following mods” Two pieces of plywood sitting above the frame, below the floor pans on both sides. Cobalt drill bit was used to drill through the floor, through the wood, and through the frame with a beefy bolt and nut ran through all of it, and a 4”x4” ¼” thick plate on top of the floor to prevent it from ever pulling through. I also have wood under the rear of the cab, and under the floors to keep the cab level. On rough obstacles with a lot of flexing, I generally spit out a piece or two of the wood…makes for interesting trail conversation.
Tailgate was so battered, that it would not stay closed. I won’t even describe this one…other than the fact that horse shoes and bathroom cabinet handles and live in harmony.
After popping numerous tail lights, I used a hole saw & mounted trailer lights in the tailgate. I rewired everything, and used duct tape to cover the old tail light holes…even painted it body color. See pics above.
Steering column mounted shifter bound in Slade KY in the spring of 2005. I removed the shifter, and have simply twisted the center section of the column since then to change gears. I’ve often joked of bolting a large pink vibrating utensil intended for female use to the column, using that as the shifter, and also rigging up a device that make it glow red & vibrate when the tach reaches 4500 rpm…kinda like a shift light on a drag car. I have never got around to doing this….hopefully I never do.
For sheets & giggles, I randomly change the color of the diffs, driveshafts, and tow points a few times a year. Right now, they are my favorite color of all…WALMART GOLD.
I could continue on & on, but this will give you an idea. People should keep in mind that this is a hobby, and if one can’t poke fun at themselves and get enjoyment out of doing stupid stuff to their rig on occasion, they should find another hobby.
Roy
Unpainted tie rod:
Tailgate Mods:
Tailgate Mods 2:
Painted Tie Rod & Gold Front Diff:
Gold Rear Diff:
bigbluesuburban
1/2 ton status
HEAVY METAL said:
Don't know why.. but this one made me laugh out loud. That is most excellent. I can totally see myself doing this same thing. Thinking I was doing the coolest mod ever, taking care to do the wiring right, doing a really nice job and then, OH CRAP... That is really excellent.
Well I sure can't compete with buford but here's some of my mods or lack of... AFter wheeling it the first time, I found out that I had two body mounts not connected. I proceeded to wheel it about five more times, without changing the mounts. It's interesting getting into an offcamber situation and hearing your rear windows creaking, and feeling the floor move under your feet, eventually the passanger side rocker fell off.
Well I eventually put a new body on it and was in a rush to wheel it last month, I wasn't putting heat or ac back in so I had to cover up the hole in the firewall cause I didn't want to get the computer wet, so here is what I ended up doing, don't worry its only temporary.
Well I eventually put a new body on it and was in a rush to wheel it last month, I wasn't putting heat or ac back in so I had to cover up the hole in the firewall cause I didn't want to get the computer wet, so here is what I ended up doing, don't worry its only temporary.
too many to list!...
My 82 K20 has both vent windows siliconed shut,thier metal frames rotted away 3/4 of the way around--one has no knob,so I used an aftermarket vent window lock to hold it closed!..I'm too lazy to change them,I dont need no stinking vent windows anywho..
I'll put whole doors on before I try putting vent windows in these doors,they are all patched up on the bottoms anyway..not worth the aggravation!..
My 82 K20 has both vent windows siliconed shut,thier metal frames rotted away 3/4 of the way around--one has no knob,so I used an aftermarket vent window lock to hold it closed!..I'm too lazy to change them,I dont need no stinking vent windows anywho..
I'll put whole doors on before I try putting vent windows in these doors,they are all patched up on the bottoms anyway..not worth the aggravation!..zeroz400
1/2 ton status
I used expanding foam in my horrible rotted out bed Each side had atleast 5 speed holes. The pass side rear corner of the bed could be lifted a few inches cuz the body mount rusted and fell off in the driveway. To cure the body mount we built a brace and attached to to the frame at the rear of the bed, it also makes sure that the bed doesnt go anywhere when driving it down the road.
So a few cans of expanding foam, a lot of bondo and i had a bed that didnt look half bad.
Each side had atleast 5 speed holes. The pass side rear corner of the bed could be lifted a few inches cuz the body mount rusted and fell off in the driveway. To cure the body mount we built a brace and attached to to the frame at the rear of the bed, it also makes sure that the bed doesnt go anywhere when driving it down the road. So a few cans of expanding foam, a lot of bondo and i had a bed that didnt look half bad.
Col_Sanders
3/4 ton status
I tinted my own windows.
I thought I had the driver side one rolled up all the way and proceeded to trim off the extra. About 6" into it I realized it was still about 3" down. It stayed trimmed like that for 3 years. Ran out of tint before I got to the driver side vent window. Recently ripped it all off.
Used to wash it a lot when I lived in IL due to the salt. I had leaky window seals and would frequently have to bust out the hair dryer to get in it the next day.
PO used some kind of adhesive from hell to glue down blue indoor/outdoor carpet in the rear. Used spray can vinyl dye on the door panels, which has chipped in several places to show the blue.
I thought I had the driver side one rolled up all the way and proceeded to trim off the extra. About 6" into it I realized it was still about 3" down. It stayed trimmed like that for 3 years. Ran out of tint before I got to the driver side vent window. Recently ripped it all off.
Used to wash it a lot when I lived in IL due to the salt. I had leaky window seals and would frequently have to bust out the hair dryer to get in it the next day.
PO used some kind of adhesive from hell to glue down blue indoor/outdoor carpet in the rear. Used spray can vinyl dye on the door panels, which has chipped in several places to show the blue.
noahrob said:I've got matching door locks...
haha ive got the same one on my t-case
y5mgisi
1 ton status
oh dear... Well ive used chain both as a batrie hold down and for a exhaust hanger. I used fence post as radiator hose. Used sheet metal screws insted of weld on exhuast pieces, done some flames, used aluminum lift blocks, lifted my truck 6" but still only had 32"s on it. man theres been lots of stuff.
i had at one time the looped chain from the frt and rear frame rails.
HEAVY METAL
1/2 ton status
bigbluesuburban said:
hahahah that is exactly what i did... i still laugh at myself when i see the holes... wish i coulda seen my face when i tried lifting the hood.....
