mrbigtanker Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Mounted a new throttle cable from under the carbs now.Thanks to Juan and Jose at R Rated Motorsports for doing it.I also now when i get a chance is get a longer hood release and re do the wires going to the coil.I am also going to mold in the hole on top of the valve cover chrome it and tap a hole behind the cover,i cant stand the filter on top. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 So this would be the idea for the back of my truck to mini tub and widen the rear wheels to a 9" or 10" wheel.Waste of money or hell yea.I need some feedback on this. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Got to play with the new fire truck a couple of weeks ago.Only cost 1.3 million dollars and hopefully will never have to use it.Its a platform truck with a 100' boom on it,its got cameras and buttons and switches and lights all over it. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Did you go up in that bucket? I would shit my pants. I can't even get on a latter without shitting my pants. :rofl: Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 So this would be the idea for the back of my truck to mini tub and widen the rear wheels to a 9" or 10" wheel.Waste of money or hell yea.I need some feedback on this. HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 To me, there is nothing better than a deep flat lip. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Did you go up in that bucket? I would shit my pants. I can't even get on a latter without shitting my pants. :rofl: yes i did.i was up there with three other guys going as straight as i could on the boom or ladder and shaking it. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 ok so 2 positives for fat lips on rear.the other thing to john like were talking about is the leaf's on the rear there ugly,so i thought 1 piece driveshaft coil overs all around and thats it.Keep the carbs and drive for a little bit more then paint it. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 1 piece driveshaft & coilovers...and what's going to hold your axle in place? I'd vote for fitting what you can in the stock bed wells, which could still give you a huge lip if you want by going with a shortened axle and huge negative offset like your picture (seems like you'd need a shorter axle either way if you're looking for a fat lip). Those wheels don't look all that wide, just high neg offset. But, that's just my opinin since I think a truck should be functional as a truck. But I guess you are going to put a roof rack on it :P Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Damn i'm so jealous of your engine bay. Looks so clean. And i would say HELL YEA to the fat rear lip, one piece drive shaft and rear coilovers. do that shit! Quote Link to comment
oldskoolvws Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Seriously, right? Pretty. You guys see the MSD limited ignition? I bought one for this and one for the Rocco. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Seriously, right? Pretty. You guys see the MSD limited ignition? I bought one for this and one for the Rocco. I was going to buy it but could not understand why let alone they dont do shit msd that is.But there pretty. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 The coil overs are almost done.And very happy by the way. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 This is what i was talking about you se the hood latch cable hanging out because they are made to short.Any one know were they make a longer one or i was thinking of a bicycle cable as one as idea.Also cleaned up more wires moved the coil up and closer to the top by the fender and rerouted some of the wires like to the coil and for my auto meter gauge temperature sensor.And of course the throttle cable is now ran under the carbs now instead of on top. 1 Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Clean work on the coils. A little jelly! Let me know what you do for the hook cable. I'm just thinking on doing the 510 handle and bike cable Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Bike cable works fine to my knowledge. Brake is thicker than shifter cable. You might need a Tandem cable, but doubt it. There was a write up here... Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/19221-how-to-repair-your-hood-release-cable/ 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 so the brake cable for a bike will work great.thanks Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I am trying to figure out why your cable is so short to start with, none of mine are. Do you have the hood release lever mounted where it is supposed to be in the cab? This is my 521KC, ignore the fuse block, this truck has the 720 diesel wiring harness in it. I have no idea why this one sticks out so far, but the cable in the engine compartment is where it is supposed to be. This is the 521 work truck, this is also mounted in the proper place, deep close to the firewall. Are yours mounted like this, or closer to the dash where it is easy to grab? The black box is mounted to the bottom of the dash. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 The coil overs are almost done.And very happy by the way. You bastard! that's sick! Muchos kudos. what's left on them? Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 You bastard! that's sick! Muchos kudos. what's left on them? Nothing really they should be all done just needed to be bolted up.And i hope the roof rack is mocked up.oh and i want to tighten up the bed and cab so i hope thats done to. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 I am trying to figure out why your cable is so short to start with, none of mine are.Do you have the hood release lever mounted where it is supposed to be in the cab? This is my 521KC, ignore the fuse block, this truck has the 720 diesel wiring harness in it. I have no idea why this one sticks out so far, but the cable in the engine compartment is where it is supposed to be. This is the 521 work truck, this is also mounted in the proper place, deep close to the firewall. Are yours mounted like this, or closer to the dash where it is easy to grab? The black box is mounted to the bottom of the dash. Wayno i will look in the morning but i am sure it is.I dont know if i mentioned that the cable was replaced by me.The original snapped so i ordered a new one from Singapore and thats what i got.But i will double check it.thank you Quote Link to comment
hardslammed Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Heyyyyyy buddy! Looking good man! Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 My hood cable is short aswell Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thanks hard slammed.Your cable to I dont feel left out anymore.So just for the record the coil overs are so worth it the ride is way better,but dont go with 350# springs get them with the 400# springs.400# will be stiff but the 350's bottom out a little to fast.I myself weigh almost depending if im hitting the weights hard or not between 285-300# and i need stiffer springs besides it will feel like a go-kart im sure Quote Link to comment
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