Mattndew76 Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Picked up the Uni a few weeks back and want to post some progress as I go. This rig will be a fix up as I Drive type setup, but currently isnt driving... Items bought and need to install. -Power Disc Brake Kit -Power Steering System -Wood Bed kit -Fancy Red seat. -New Marker lights -FiTech 600 EFI kit Bout it so far. Rats nest wiring installed by the last owner.... Getting links set BRB 8 Quote Link to comment
125 CSL Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 lol, I have seen that kind of wiring. It must be common in old trucks. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 lol, I have seen that kind of wiring. It must be common in old trucks. I have no idea why its so appealing for a glob of spaghetti mess dangling 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Anyone willing to come help me rewire this loom? Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Love this thing Cleaned up an inner fender Cleaned up the nasty 351 pig. Did a clean up of the cab floor. But realized I have some speed holes to fill. 5 Quote Link to comment
nl320what Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Id help if I was closer, I might be coming back to OR soon, have some family in Bend. I had a 62 F100 uni with a 5.0HO + 4spd adapted. Things that make that truck lovable is the Taillights/Tailgate, just like the Datsun NL320. 2 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just bought a transmission floor hump for a reasonable price. Cant wait to pick it up. 1 Quote Link to comment
nl320what Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Get'r running with a basic simplified wiring setup. Chrome Alternator a 1-Wire it looks like? Purchased the EFI kit yet so you can wiring the ECU computer? Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 I bought the FiTech 600 setup. It is a single wire Alt. I have to machine a mounting bracket for the new Gilmer Pulleys to align right. The wire setup in it now is a Painless but the guy didn't terminate anything to the correct length nor covered them with anything. Just zip tied and draped all over. I picked up some rolls of flex line and shrink tube to get it looking better. I have to machine a few bulkhead pass through plates. Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Got the o2 bung welded up by Kyle. He built the inzanity 240Z 1 Quote Link to comment
5dimer34 Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Nice truck!! 1 Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 It only looks marginally better. ? Great truck! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted August 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 13 hours ago, heywier427 said: It only looks marginally better. ? Great truck! Agree its only slight degree better 2 Quote Link to comment
125 CSL Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 The good thing about old truck is the wiring is not hell bent on making you pull out a gun and just shoot the damned thing. I like it neat and tidy. Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted August 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 Just organizing the right bundles bout sent me over the edge. Wife kept interrupting so it took far longer to restring than it should have. Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) updated my ability to stop. Edited November 2, 2018 by Mattndew76 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Nothing like modern brakes on an old car. ? 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 The ability to stop was a scary thing. Braking had to be planned 500 meters in advance. Quote Link to comment
Aibast Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 6:58 PM, Mattndew76 said: The ability to stop was a scary thing. Braking had to be planned 500 meters in advance. It is like my Volvo van - brakes that are made to stop 1,5 ton car need to stop 2,5 ton car. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) added a power Rack to the I-Beam. Problem though. The inner tie-rods are too long. The wheels are toe in 3-5° and I’m adjusted all the way in on the ball joints. im thinking I will have to machine a set of billet knuckles that will allow the proper alignment. More problems with PerformanceOnline products...... Edited November 9, 2018 by Mattndew76 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Just take that nut off for some extra threads ? 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 18 minutes ago, thisismatt said: Just take that nut off for some extra threads ? I thought about that. i think I can make a couple narrow jam nuts on the lathe that would allow the toe to = 0° 1 Quote Link to comment
Mattndew76 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) POL just called back and they are sending out New items. Longer Driver side inner tie-rod and shorter Pass side inner tie-rod. Along with the correct mount bracket and push rod for my brake booster. Now the steering rack mount won’t be right under my oil pan and I will be able to adjust my alignment. ?? Edited November 9, 2018 by Mattndew76 1 Quote Link to comment
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