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Trail Clean Up Truck Project w/pics
- Thread starter Xtremjeepn
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Let me know what you need.
greywolf
1/2 ton status
keep your chin up or i'll post a pic of my pos and make you feel better 
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
I get a fair amount of emails and comments wanting more updates. Here is where we stand.
Well, our plan was to have this truck together before last Moab EJS. That obviously did not happen for varios reasons.
I would really like to make this a nice rolling billboard/kiosk to show the public that some 4wheelers care about out environment and trails and are doing things to help that.
It was farily important to me to "recycle" an old truck. (that and it is fun). The bodywork has just taken a bunch more time then we had planned.
I really appreciate all the companies that have donated parts for the truck. And those couple of local guys that have donated wrenching time.
Our hurdle at the moment is juts getting paint and graphics on the truck. Our budget contraints have just slowed the progress. To accomplish the ultimate end goal is going to cost a bit of time and money.
Several people have offered to send parts they have laying around if I make a list of stuff I need. I would say save the shipping cost and just paypal a couple of bucks if you want to help.
Here is a basic list of what I still need to do if anyone has ideas, resources or just wants to chip in a couple of bucks.
---Bodywork, Need to finish mudding and painting(need paint, paint work, mud work,)
-Want to put a 91 style grill/lights on the truck. Have none of the parts yet. 9just gives it a much more modern look)
-I would love to "wrap" the truck in graphics showing people in their 4x4s cleaning up the trail. Wrapping is pretty expensive but I think it will show the point much better. Need good high quality pictures of people and their rigs cleaning the trail.
-Ramsey and Bulldog have both donated winches to the truck. Winchline.com donated rope for both winches. At this point I have no bumpers for the truck to mount these on.
-need rocker protection for the truck. Something that people can step up on to put trash in the truck would be perfect.
-Need to build a rack for shovels/rakes and trashbags for the back of the truck. Can't go over cab high and obvioulsy want to make some thing that looks cool. Remember this is for the public to see as well as be a good work truck.
-Drivetrain- Truck as a tired LS6 454 in it. Holley donated a truck avenger carb, wieand intake and flowtech headers to help me get it up and running. Still a tired old motor. Would love to run this off something cleaner. Propane or even a diesel swap. This stuff just requires us to throw some money at it.
-I have a 700R4 (K case) and 208 in the truck. Really want the overdrive so that I can drive this thing across the country to 4x4 events. I have no idea the condition of the transmission yet. Guy I bought it from claims it is good. Painless dontated the overdrive kit to run the 700r4. (not installed yet as wer are still wiring the truck).
-Front axle is a D44. Not sure why, but it is. I don't plan on the truck seeing any REAL heavy wheeling but it would still be nice to have a D60 up front. (anyone have a spare they want to ship me). Gearing is currently 4:10 but would like a more appropriate ratio to turn the 37s.
-Rear axle is a 14bff with drums. Want to swap this to disks. If for no other reason it will give more people a reason to explore the truck. Better stopping would be nice also. Truck needs to be able to tow and haul.
Interior- Truck came with some very retro 80s seats. We cleaned them up and they will work. Obviously somethings cooler and more comfortable would be nice. I plan to haul groups of guys/gals up to clean up days
-Needs carpet, headliner, trim pieces, Charcoal grey would be perfect. RAAMat Audio donated full sound deadening for the truck. Should help keep the noise down.
-Radio-One guy gave me an old head unit for the truck but still missing speakers, Need a CB.
-Nordskog donated a great set of gauges that I still need to build a custom dash for. Open to suggestions, help.
-There are a couple of big expenses that would speed the process up a bit. I would love to get this thing done by MOAB EJS next year.
If anyone just wants to help out for $5, $10, $100 or whatever it would be greatly appreciated. When we do the graphics I want to find a way to put the names of everyone who has helped on the truck.
paypal is [email protected]
I am open to other ideas, suggestions and help. This project is designed to be for the community by the community.
There it is, my recent update. Now off to the garage to finish wiring the truck.
Well, our plan was to have this truck together before last Moab EJS. That obviously did not happen for varios reasons.
I would really like to make this a nice rolling billboard/kiosk to show the public that some 4wheelers care about out environment and trails and are doing things to help that.
It was farily important to me to "recycle" an old truck. (that and it is fun). The bodywork has just taken a bunch more time then we had planned.
I really appreciate all the companies that have donated parts for the truck. And those couple of local guys that have donated wrenching time.
Our hurdle at the moment is juts getting paint and graphics on the truck. Our budget contraints have just slowed the progress. To accomplish the ultimate end goal is going to cost a bit of time and money.
Several people have offered to send parts they have laying around if I make a list of stuff I need. I would say save the shipping cost and just paypal a couple of bucks if you want to help.
Here is a basic list of what I still need to do if anyone has ideas, resources or just wants to chip in a couple of bucks.
---Bodywork, Need to finish mudding and painting(need paint, paint work, mud work,)
-Want to put a 91 style grill/lights on the truck. Have none of the parts yet. 9just gives it a much more modern look)
-I would love to "wrap" the truck in graphics showing people in their 4x4s cleaning up the trail. Wrapping is pretty expensive but I think it will show the point much better. Need good high quality pictures of people and their rigs cleaning the trail.
-Ramsey and Bulldog have both donated winches to the truck. Winchline.com donated rope for both winches. At this point I have no bumpers for the truck to mount these on.
-need rocker protection for the truck. Something that people can step up on to put trash in the truck would be perfect.
-Need to build a rack for shovels/rakes and trashbags for the back of the truck. Can't go over cab high and obvioulsy want to make some thing that looks cool. Remember this is for the public to see as well as be a good work truck.
-Drivetrain- Truck as a tired LS6 454 in it. Holley donated a truck avenger carb, wieand intake and flowtech headers to help me get it up and running. Still a tired old motor. Would love to run this off something cleaner. Propane or even a diesel swap. This stuff just requires us to throw some money at it.
-I have a 700R4 (K case) and 208 in the truck. Really want the overdrive so that I can drive this thing across the country to 4x4 events. I have no idea the condition of the transmission yet. Guy I bought it from claims it is good. Painless dontated the overdrive kit to run the 700r4. (not installed yet as wer are still wiring the truck).
-Front axle is a D44. Not sure why, but it is. I don't plan on the truck seeing any REAL heavy wheeling but it would still be nice to have a D60 up front. (anyone have a spare they want to ship me). Gearing is currently 4:10 but would like a more appropriate ratio to turn the 37s.
-Rear axle is a 14bff with drums. Want to swap this to disks. If for no other reason it will give more people a reason to explore the truck. Better stopping would be nice also. Truck needs to be able to tow and haul.
Interior- Truck came with some very retro 80s seats. We cleaned them up and they will work. Obviously somethings cooler and more comfortable would be nice. I plan to haul groups of guys/gals up to clean up days
-Needs carpet, headliner, trim pieces, Charcoal grey would be perfect. RAAMat Audio donated full sound deadening for the truck. Should help keep the noise down.
-Radio-One guy gave me an old head unit for the truck but still missing speakers, Need a CB.
-Nordskog donated a great set of gauges that I still need to build a custom dash for. Open to suggestions, help.
-There are a couple of big expenses that would speed the process up a bit. I would love to get this thing done by MOAB EJS next year.
If anyone just wants to help out for $5, $10, $100 or whatever it would be greatly appreciated. When we do the graphics I want to find a way to put the names of everyone who has helped on the truck.
paypal is [email protected]
I am open to other ideas, suggestions and help. This project is designed to be for the community by the community.
There it is, my recent update. Now off to the garage to finish wiring the truck.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
We got a chance to finish some of the wiring today. Still have a bunch of it to do but getting closer.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Just a quick update.
Got a chance to work on the truck some today. Opened up the 700R4 to install the Painless Wiring Torque Converter Lockup controller. Pretty simple Job all and all. Also changed the filter and fluid. Old Fluid looked pretty clean so hopefully this transmission will work pretty well. (or at all).
Also did a few misc things. Got the vaccuum lines hooked up for the transmission, tranfer-case brace, one cooling line, one heater hose, got new grade 8 bolts installed for the front 2 body bolts, bolted on the hood (even though it is bare metal, make it easier to work on), fixed the broken spark plug, installed the painless brake switch and vaccuum switch, and then rotated the tires on the Jeep.
Got a chance to work on the truck some today. Opened up the 700R4 to install the Painless Wiring Torque Converter Lockup controller. Pretty simple Job all and all. Also changed the filter and fluid. Old Fluid looked pretty clean so hopefully this transmission will work pretty well. (or at all).
Also did a few misc things. Got the vaccuum lines hooked up for the transmission, tranfer-case brace, one cooling line, one heater hose, got new grade 8 bolts installed for the front 2 body bolts, bolted on the hood (even though it is bare metal, make it easier to work on), fixed the broken spark plug, installed the painless brake switch and vaccuum switch, and then rotated the tires on the Jeep.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Little bit more of an update and some thanks.
Shawn, (smalltowncowboy) is an Amsoil dealer up in Oregon. He took money out of his own pocket to ship me some oil for the truck. This is great stuff!!!
Brigham (5280k5) came over the other night and brought two 12 packs of Fat Tire. Not really sure what we did after that!...........just kidding. He helped with the Painless wiring kit. We got the headlights and taillights working and the ignition. So technically if I turn the key now the thing could start. (we actually have a bit (ton) more work to do before that point)
Baby Steps.
Shawn, (smalltowncowboy) is an Amsoil dealer up in Oregon. He took money out of his own pocket to ship me some oil for the truck. This is great stuff!!!
Brigham (5280k5) came over the other night and brought two 12 packs of Fat Tire.
Not really sure what we did after that!...........just kidding. He helped with the Painless wiring kit. We got the headlights and taillights working and the ignition. So technically if I turn the key now the thing could start. (we actually have a bit (ton) more work to do before that point) Baby Steps.
smalltowncowboy
1/2 ton status
did you get everything? the oil, coffee cup, and sticker?
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Nope. Nothing yet.
smalltowncowboy
1/2 ton status
yah for some reason i havnt gotten mine either, i think its probably because of veterans day.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Got a box of oil (and sticker) today. All this good oil might make this old tired truck last a while. Thanks again.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Just got these much needed disc conversion brackets in the mail today from http://www.diy4x.com/. We had to do some restoration work on the brakes on this old truck. Thanks to the donation from DIY4x4 we will be able to convert the 14bff to discs much easier now.
fireplug
1/2 ton status
As I'm sure you already know, it's not always the 'pretty' looking rigs that get the attention.
I'd suggest just getting the rig on the trail, and get it working. That will garner a TON of attention itself. If you want to advertise what you are promoting I'm sure donations for T shirts, stickers and banners will be easy to get. Also look at highlighting your involvement on any literature handed out for wheeling events.
The resulting attention and (hopefully) funds can go towards improving the rig gradually. Heck it's the way the rest of us do it.
Stuff like disc brakes, front end upgrades and D60's are cool but not necessary, and paint and bodywork is over rated!
I'd suggest just getting the rig on the trail, and get it working. That will garner a TON of attention itself. If you want to advertise what you are promoting I'm sure donations for T shirts, stickers and banners will be easy to get. Also look at highlighting your involvement on any literature handed out for wheeling events.
The resulting attention and (hopefully) funds can go towards improving the rig gradually. Heck it's the way the rest of us do it.
Stuff like disc brakes, front end upgrades and D60's are cool but not necessary, and paint and bodywork is over rated!
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Well. Keep in mind that this truck was a total salvage. We are "recycling" it.
We had to install an entire driveline, wire the whole truck and put floors(you could stand in the truck), rockers and corners in it just to get it to the point where we can use it. I fully plan to get it up and running/working first, then work on the rest of it. Some things just are not worth doing twice.
We had to install an entire driveline, wire the whole truck and put floors(you could stand in the truck), rockers and corners in it just to get it to the point where we can use it. I fully plan to get it up and running/working first, then work on the rest of it. Some things just are not worth doing twice.
diy4x is good people
fireplug
1/2 ton status
Forgot to say, 'thanks' for supporting the sport! We all benefit from this sort of initiative.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Thanks man. I worked on it some more today. Just trying to get it up and running.
I got 1/2 the carpet I ordered from "Stock Interiors" and it looks to be short on one side. So far not real impressed with them.
Spent most of today finishing up the first layer of RAAM Audio sound deadening on the floor.
Took out one of the sweet 80s seats to work on the floor. The pups are ready for the truck to run too I guess.
I got 1/2 the carpet I ordered from "Stock Interiors" and it looks to be short on one side. So far not real impressed with them.
Spent most of today finishing up the first layer of RAAM Audio sound deadening on the floor.
Took out one of the sweet 80s seats to work on the floor. The pups are ready for the truck to run too I guess.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Well, I stumbled upon a better bed off a truck on Craigslist. Bought the whole bed. It's not perfect but it is a much better platform than the one we have been working on. Brigham (5280K5) brought over his working crew cab and helped more it Jordan (stogie25) and John (not a 4x4 guy) provided extra muscle to help get the thing into my garage.
Anyone want a patched up, cut up short bed? I need to get rid of the other one now. (and I have 2 perfect tail gates too)
Anyone want a patched up, cut up short bed? I need to get rid of the other one now. (and I have 2 perfect tail gates too)
