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Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Today was productive. 8 hours of shop time and stripped the Dana 28 out, put in the Dana 35 and added a helper leaf on each of the rear springs.
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Shop-cation week update
Got a few non-picture things accomplished, welded the shock mounts to the rear axle, put a flange on in place of the yoke on the transfer case and installed an explorer driveshaft (bigger u-joints than the ranger), Found a molded lower radiator hose (waiting on a 3" extension tube from Jeg's to complete).
Decided to make my own headlight relay kit. Probably saved $10 plus shipping. Also added a buss bar on each side, so the fenders can come off easily.
Picked up receiver hitch for an explorer off the local auction site for $1.50. Narrowed it up 8 1/2 inches and fits nice.
Except for bolts this bumper is all from the scrap pile.
This license plate bracket is 1/8" from the scrap pile too. It will be welded under the bumper.
Got a few non-picture things accomplished, welded the shock mounts to the rear axle, put a flange on in place of the yoke on the transfer case and installed an explorer driveshaft (bigger u-joints than the ranger), Found a molded lower radiator hose (waiting on a 3" extension tube from Jeg's to complete).
Decided to make my own headlight relay kit. Probably saved $10 plus shipping. Also added a buss bar on each side, so the fenders can come off easily.
Picked up receiver hitch for an explorer off the local auction site for $1.50. Narrowed it up 8 1/2 inches and fits nice.
Except for bolts this bumper is all from the scrap pile.
This license plate bracket is 1/8" from the scrap pile too. It will be welded under the bumper.
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How far is your reciever below your bumper?
It looks low to me, but my $60 Craigslist hitch fits so tight to my bumper that I can't get the trailer wire harness over it while it's attached & mine's a 2wd anyway.
Lookin' good, I love the recycling & relay. I want to learn how to build those circuits.
-Chaz
It looks low to me, but my $60 Craigslist hitch fits so tight to my bumper that I can't get the trailer wire harness over it while it's attached & mine's a 2wd anyway.
Lookin' good, I love the recycling & relay. I want to learn how to build those circuits.
-Chaz
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
....................watching along
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Its about 5 inches of space. The bumper is straight off the top of the frame and only 3 1/4 inches tall.
05snopro440
Well-known member
They're really easy to do. I did all mine that way.
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
I've been working. Dad bought a car trailer to haul his tractors to the farm show and I'm helping get that spruced up and brakes on his WD Allis Chalmers (they're a 8!+ch).
The trailer came in rusty black with beat fenders. After a few weeks its almost done.
Also been doing a little work on the truck, painted some interior trim and the dash. I used rustoleum brown hammer finish.
The trailer came in rusty black with beat fenders. After a few weeks its almost done.
Also been doing a little work on the truck, painted some interior trim and the dash. I used rustoleum brown hammer finish.
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
The trailer is pretty much done. I want to put bed liner on the diamond plate and make inner skirts for the fenders. This is just before the test pull.
Got a couple toys to fit.
Got a couple toys to fit.
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Started working on the truck again. Got some new tires from NTB, they had a good deal on some Goodyear Wranglers. Also finishing up some details on previously shown things. Hope to get some shop time over this labor day weekend.
smallfoot
He's rockin' the "Nuttin Special"!
Looking good!
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Decided to relax in the shop after a hard day at work, hell, a hard week.
Wired in the gauges and put in the ignition & headlight switch. Also used the 67-72 chevy ignition badge.
Wired in the gauges and put in the ignition & headlight switch. Also used the 67-72 chevy ignition badge.
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Really nice, Todd. Too bad you have to work so much. Like to see this done before another birthday.[P
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Old Iron
Well-known member
Nice job on the dash!!!!
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
I finally found the correct hinge pin for the passenger door. It is threaded on the bottom, thanks to Vintage Powerwagons for repopping this piece. So the mirror went on the right side.
Got the glass back last week and the gaskets showed up today. Got the rear window back in. It is green tint. The AD in the back of the shop.
Got some new rubber a couple weeks ago.
Also put in new axle joints and did a front brake job.
Got the glass back last week and the gaskets showed up today. Got the rear window back in. It is green tint. The AD in the back of the shop.
Got some new rubber a couple weeks ago.
Also put in new axle joints and did a front brake job.
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Looking good Todd. Where did you get your window rubber?
I need to get that some time soon.
Keep plugging away on it your truck.
I need to get that some time soon.
Keep plugging away on it your truck.
Todd
He's just one of them Rusty-Chainers!
Also at Vintage PowerWagons. http://vintagepowerwagons.com
Nice folks, for Iowans
Seriously, good people.[cl
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
Nice progress, Todd. A-1 work too.
