Randy92782
1 ton status
That bed looks just like a bed on a truck we had running around here. With the braces where the tailgate go i mean
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Trail Clean Up Truck Project w/pics
- Thread starter Xtremjeepn
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Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
I have had a couple of strange ideas about the old bed.
Option 1:
Bob the back off of it, reweld it to the front half (eliminating the wheel wells) and make a "Garage couch" out of it.
Option 2:
Cut it down so that I can mount the back half to the garage wall with a working tailgate and make it into a fold down workbench that could be used for welding small stuff etc.
Hmm.......Evil thoughts.
Option 1:
Bob the back off of it, reweld it to the front half (eliminating the wheel wells) and make a "Garage couch" out of it.
Option 2:
Cut it down so that I can mount the back half to the garage wall with a working tailgate and make it into a fold down workbench that could be used for welding small stuff etc.
Hmm.......Evil thoughts.
Randy92782
1 ton status
The couch idea is awesome hahaha
smalltowncowboy
1/2 ton status
or do the back of the bed with the tailgate to drop down from the wall and make flip down bench style seat.
habitatxskate
1/2 ton status
hey i talked to you on pirate about the od from bowties, did you end up buying one? if you want to know more about it let me know, its a pretty basic setup and it works pretty well
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
I remember your post and it was obvious that you misread my entire post about the Painless wiring kit for the O.D. It does EXACTLY what the bowtie OD does. Why would I be interested in throwing away a brand new Painless lock up kit to spend money on a Bowtie OD kit to do the SAME thing??
I do appreciate the help and suggestions but you are simply suggesting throwing away one part to spend money on basicly the same part.
I do appreciate the help and suggestions but you are simply suggesting throwing away one part to spend money on basicly the same part.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!
So the whole point of using an old scrapped truck was to "recycle" it. I just can't seem to win with this truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brigham and I took the old bed off the other night and noticed a crack rasied up out of the 14bff. You have to understand that I powerwashed this diff several times before you could even see it like this.
This is what I found when I popped the cover off!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was really hoping to NOT have to put time, energy and money into the axles!!!! Can't wait to pop open the front now.
You would be absolutly AMAZED at the wierd random stuff I have had to deal with on this truck.
Anyone have some extra 14bff parts, complete 1 ton rear, etc etc laying around????? (Anyone want to come rebuild this???)
I know many of you would think this is a complete truck at this point. (those of you surfing the net from the couch on the front porch).
Time to try it out and ponder the broken axle. (Cheers!!!)
So the whole point of using an old scrapped truck was to "recycle" it. I just can't seem to win with this truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brigham and I took the old bed off the other night and noticed a crack rasied up out of the 14bff. You have to understand that I powerwashed this diff several times before you could even see it like this.
This is what I found when I popped the cover off!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was really hoping to NOT have to put time, energy and money into the axles!!!! Can't wait to pop open the front now.
You would be absolutly AMAZED at the wierd random stuff I have had to deal with on this truck.
Anyone have some extra 14bff parts, complete 1 ton rear, etc etc laying around????? (Anyone want to come rebuild this???)
I know many of you would think this is a complete truck at this point. (those of you surfing the net from the couch on the front porch).
Time to try it out and ponder the broken axle. (Cheers!!!)
Randy92782
1 ton status
That sucks man. I don't have any parts layin around either. I guess all i can do is wish you the nest of luck
You have luck like me
You have luck like me
lak2004
1/2 ton status
Where at in CO are you doin this build? Saddle Rock?
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
It's basicly South East Aurora.
lak2004
1/2 ton status
Awesome I am in Highlands Ranch for xmas break and it would be sweet to come see this thing, I will only have a car for about a week starting Monday, but PM me if you need a hand with something or need help killing some beers!
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
We will be working on it one and off you are welcome to come over and help, drink beer etc.
Cole
303-359-7469
Cole
303-359-7469
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
What an odd ball truck. I had to use a universal radiator hose because the end on the radiator is bigger than all the late year trucks and further away than all the early trucks.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Well, I decided to just throw some cash at the problem this time. Ordered a new Detroit locker, new caddy calipers, new rotors, pads, brake lines etc. This "should" fix up the rear axle and help get the truck on the road....um...trail.
BurbanHunter
Registered Member
Much thanks to you for doing this! More of us should hit the trails for clean-up trips! If you ever get into NV, feel free to contact me for a couple extra people to help. We'd be happy to join in!
smalltowncowboy
1/2 ton status
and you went for the pretty hose lol
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
I had to go with the pretty hose. It was the easiest way to get two different sized ends.
A couple of us are going to work on the truck today if anyone wants to come help. I have heat for the garage.
Cole
303-359-7469
A couple of us are going to work on the truck today if anyone wants to come help. I have heat for the garage.
Cole
303-359-7469
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Carrier is fine. Detroit is on it's way.
Ground down and welded the crack shut mostly just to keep water out. We also took the drums off and got the DIY4X disc caliper brackets mounted. Waiting on the calipers and discs to arrive!!
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
Well last night I got the DIY4x.com brackets on the truck. Thanks again to the help of Brigham (tools, beer drinking) and the generous donation of the brackets from DIY4X. Just for reference these are Eldorado calipers, 3/4ton front discs. I still have to make all the lines.
I also got the Detroit Locker in. Looks like we may have a working rear axle again soon.
Couple of quick pics for fun.
I also got the Detroit Locker in. Looks like we may have a working rear axle again soon.
Couple of quick pics for fun.
Xtremjeepn
1/2 ton status
So I was cruising through Craigslist Saturday and found a crew cab being parted out. There was not much to it but I needed a set of the door sills to install the new charcoal grey carpet I bought for the truck.
The crew cab had a full headliner board and trim so I picked those out of it too for just a few bucks.
I bought some "microsuede" in charcoal to redue the headliner. Might do all the trim and doors in it too. (not sure yet).
Anyway here is a picture of the before and after of the headliner work. Sorry for the bad camera phone pics. It is late. Just need to finish it up and install it now.
The crew cab had a full headliner board and trim so I picked those out of it too for just a few bucks.
I bought some "microsuede" in charcoal to redue the headliner. Might do all the trim and doors in it too. (not sure yet).
Anyway here is a picture of the before and after of the headliner work. Sorry for the bad camera phone pics. It is late. Just need to finish it up and install it now.
