elmerfudpucker Posted December 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Plumb in an oil cooler? For the engine? Guess the pump would push it if there was an easy port to get from and to. Let us know how it goes if you do. Either that or a hot water tap for coffee! The next issue is a bumper, it's twisted and I want like a stacked double or triple tube that also will be and air tank. That is when the real fun will begin! Oh and the blue canopy was $150 and comes with side walls. Skib!!! need your touch on them before Canby!!! :D Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 He lives again! Drove to work with no issues other than the heat isnt that hot, thinking I need to flush the heater core out and go from there. Gonna clear the cab and rework the front grill and I got to fix my shift knob, one of his eyes is out.... ;) So far the list of stuff on this monster: Brakes all the way around steering joints motor alt water pump radiator air shocks front struts power seats (not instaled yet) sound deading led light conversion heavier battery canopy windshield tint rear slider carpet 2way alarm with power locks and remote start GPS tracker with remote text to kill 3k watt inverter It is getting there... Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Ok looks like the heater core is next on the list of crap to replace, autozone got it for $70. Just wanted to thank Pumpkin again for the wrench work and Kevin Sweeny for the dial in. Now I gotta get the damned Mercedes seats in, leather, 6 way motorized adjustments and massage, yea bitches I said massage! Quote Link to comment
Mr.Dean_Yates Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 well the battery tray was gone, well I kinda got it fixed, core support was gone so a bit of creative welding fixed it. before midway got too dark for done, will post tomarrow. The big 108 amp hr agm is home! :D im so glad i live in az lol i hate cancer spots 1 Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Well I changed the heater core, damned pain in the ass I tell ya now! I have a couple clamps I locked on the hoses in the engine bay to stop all the coolant. Then I had to take the dash loose, 9 bolts and that was done, lifted the passenger side of the dash to get to the top bolt holding the heater assembly in. Then both of the bolts on the sides, only 3 total hod it in, go figure. Once I got it out, a double handfull of old dog treats fell out of the heater box. I guess that explains the weak air flow. I wished I had some more hushmat.. Heater on the hood, I wasn't bad to change it once it was out. The old core was about 4x heavier than the new one even tho they both was copper. I guessing it was as plugged as bad as the old radiator was. Now the only problem is it is taking forever for the truck to warm up due to the snow. So I blocked a bit of the radiator, hope it helps. Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Well the trouble was the plunger in the timing chain crap came out not the alt or water pump. Dave has pulled it back apart and has got the part back in and has reset the timing. Still got to put the cover, dizzy and all that shit back on yet. Meanwhile, I decided to start on changing the front grill. Gonna have to address this bit of rust, there is reenforcments welded in on the other side so I doubt I have any other issues than making sure to slap some converter on it. Yes I know its crooked, it is just up to scope it out a bit and the passenger headlights are not lining up right. I'm still thinking to replace the headlights with bigger singles from a stanza or an older impalla or something. I just havent figured it out yet... Its a maxima you want the 1 piece head light from,1 of the so cal dudes did it on his build thread.... Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Its a maxima you want the 1 piece head light from,1 of the so cal dudes did it on his build thread.... Link please bro!! Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Link please bro!! I seen that headlight conversion also, but was unable to find it, I do know that they said it was caprice headlights that were used, it was a thread that had something to do with steroid, and photos from way back. Well, after searching for quite a while I found this, http://community.ratsun.net/topic/13330-hi-im-new/page__view__findpost__p__178151__hl__%2Bcaprice+%2Bheadlight__fromsearch__1 1 Quote Link to comment
Pumpkn210 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Sexy Sexy eh? Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I seen that headlight conversion also, but was unable to find it, I do know that they said it was caprice headlights that were used, it was a thread that had something to do with steroid, and photos from way back. Well, after searching for quite a while I found this, http://community.ratsun.net/topic/13330-hi-im-new/page__view__findpost__p__178151__hl__%2Bcaprice+%2Bheadlight__fromsearch__1 Scoping out CL, may have the headlights soon, 87ish caprice I believe will be my target! Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I want a tube bumper. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I want a tube bumper. For what? Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 For the front, I need an air tankable kind, then I plan on some sort of compressor on the motor. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I don't know, IMHO they don't look right on anything other than a 4X4, but that is my opinion. Put the tank in the top of the front fender well, above the inner fender, there is close to a foot in height, and close to 3 feet in length, don't know how wide it is in there though. I bet if something custom was made/welded together that utilized the drop in back of the wheel also, it would be close to a 20 to 30 gallon tank. Quote Link to comment
ZackeryNM Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 what is up with the bumper turn signals? you'd think that they would get some that would fit right, right? Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Well, NGK plugs and wires and rechecked the timing, she is purring again! Will post oics later but the wires are 8mm and blue and they fit properly!! Ordered a rotor and cap via Nissan and gotta wait a few for it. Yes I can buy them elsewhere cheaper but their life span sucks. Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Running without the canopy this week! one rat gets to show itself! Damn ghost rat! Night shot Will be doing the battery relocate this week since I got the bed open, just got to steal the wirefeed from Pat again! Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Got the tow bar on! And it is about time!. The frame is about 39 1/2" the hitch is like 40 1/4" so I started at Chet's making the spacers but his drill press is a bit of a pos, so onward to Kevin's! Kevin playing with the drill press, we had to finish a few spacers... like 8 of them total they are by the DP can. :ninja: My truck seems right at home here... :yawn: But I dont want to drill more holes! :sweat: Hmmmm, bumper is missing...kinda like this look. B) Can't wait to put it to work!!!! :w00t: I could make it across the country pulling the goon I think... I wound not be in a hurry and I would hang the drivline on the goon. I think I just may... Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Next step I need the air tank bumper, I figure a rectangular pipe, 2x6x whatever length welded up to the adapter plate and then glue some indoor/outdoor carpet for Emma and I will be all set! I need a damn good welding guy that can weld up an air tank!! any takers? Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 anybody need a bumper? I think I am begining to like not having a bumper on the truck... Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Next step I need the air tank bumper, I figure a rectangular pipe, 2x6x whatever length welded up to the adapter plate and then glue some indoor/outdoor carpet for Emma and I will be all set! I need a damn good welding guy that can weld up an air tank!! any takers? We do welding in our shop... We do manifolds, full cages, anything you need. Its right next to Lakewood PnP Quote Link to comment
Skulptr Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 would love to pick that bumper up, if only i wasnt on the wrong side of the mountain range Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Next step I need the air tank bumper, I figure a rectangular pipe, 2x6x whatever length welded up to the adapter plate and then glue some indoor/outdoor carpet for Emma and I will be all set! I need a damn good welding guy that can weld up an air tank!! any takers? Do you have anytime to check out the new arrival 720 trucks at the wrecking yards, every once in a while I run across a high quaity 720 rear bumper made out of 3" or 4" X 6" heavy rectanguler tubing already welded up, the only issue is the two sides are separate, but if drilled and tapped, one could access both sides with a tee fitting, but I don't see these bumpers often, so you have to get in there whenever a 720 shows up and get it if it has one. Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 would love to pick that bumper up, if only i wasnt on the wrong side of the mountain range See you at Canby or one of the meets till then unless someone picks it off...Doug? :D Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Well I spend about $80 in steel to build a rack that will fit the receiver hitch. I found a few cheap bolt together ones for $150+ that said 500lb...somehow I doubt it or that is the max total. The one I am building I am pretty sure could hold the 800lb mark. I will post pics tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment
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