The restoration/modification of Daisy.

[y5mgisi]

I only know cause I had to buy a set to run the chevy hub caps with my ford wheels. Sure did love that combo!

 

[mtnman]

I only know cause I had to buy a set to run the chevy hub caps with my ford wheels. Sure did love that combo!

Me likey!

 

[y5mgisi]

I have a bunch more pics of it on my MySpace page but the photos are such a bitch to retrieve now that they changed it all up!

Here is a couple more.

 

[muddysub]

Daaaammmnnn, dude those pics are inspirational! That wheel/tire combo looked awesome.

Well, they're mine! I'm gonna find some center caps and get some lugnuts.

I

 

[y5mgisi]

It was better than I could have hoped. I really liked it. I may try again some day. Anyway, glad you got em!

 

[muddysub]

i'm bidding on these. even with a few scratches, i'll take em for $20 something bucks. all the new ones ive found are chrome and i think the silver painted ones will match the wheels better.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-4-US..._Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&autorefresh=true

 

[y5mgisi]

Can't go wrong there.

 

[82355]

I got 32 of the conversion lug nuts for $30 last year at the Swap Meet in Lincoln.

Martin

 

[muddysub]

I got 32 of the conversion lug nuts for $30 last year at the Swap Meet in Lincoln.

Martin

****!! The best I've found is $110 through summit racing. I'm going to the junk yard this weekend. I'll see if I can't round some up.

 

[82355]

Won't find any at a junk yard. There is no OEM application.

Martin

 

[muddysub]

The restoration/modification of Daisy... [wiring and tire decisions]

Well ****. I need to go to bed, I'm not thinking clearly. Goodnight everyone.

 

[muddysub]

My goals for this weekend are to remove the body lift and replace all the body hardware & bushings. And to build the crossmember for the trans.

I can't get anyone to come over and help so we'll see how this goes.

 

[y5mgisi]

Good luck! I just wish we had some decent weather around here! 41°, windy, and raining.

 

[kgblazerfive]

Bought a set of lug nuts at Discount Tire think they were $60 their gorilla brand.

 

[muddysub]

body lift is gone, new body mounts are in, heater hoses are done, changed the cold air intake a little and mounted my rear upper shock mount. tomorrow i'll try to get that cross member built to get rid of the ratchet strap under the transmission. pics tomorrow.r

 

[y5mgisi]

Good job man!

 

[muddysub]

So I'm working in a crossmember today. This is the second draft and I think it'll work. The first one was never going to allow a front driveline to be installed. Fortunately I never welded any of it together. Without a driveline to throw in there and check I'm a little apprehensive but I'll just tack it for now.
The end pieces are tacked in place.

Here you can see where I plan to cut it out for driveline clearance.

Oh yeah and I scored a chop saw on craigslist today for $125

 

[y5mgisi]

Sure looks like it will work! Good score on the saw!

 

[Rugger187]

Get yourself a diamond blade for the chop saw. They are expensive but last forever and cut super straight. With one you can even trim an 1/8" off any size metal.

 

[muddysub]

well i feel pretty good about this weekend, i got some **** done. today i got the crossmember done, for the first time in years, there are no ratchet straps in the drivetrain.

i ended up with just over 1/2" between the floor and transfer case.

there it is!

i'm probably going to notch it some for the driveline. not sure if it'll hit as i don't have a driveline to test fit with and i can't flex the suspension right now. i'll also add some gussets here and there and tabs to bolt a skid plate to.

i'm not a fabricator, this was also my first time using the stick welder on my service truck. not beautiful but i'll get better.