Yet Another Project International 4x4
I usually have many projects going at the same time and work on one while I am waiting to find parts for others usually cheap or used because it gets expensive when your in hurry. I have been saving...
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We have sandy  "tank trails"  here at Fort Gordon in Augusta GA that I end up doing a big winch job 2-3 times a year.  Have been trying to figure out the perfect rig for these jobs too. I always...
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Working on the frame. Power steering added, lots of holes to drill for bracket and mounts. Also a few pictures of the cab. The cab was a complete truck I bought for parts and used most of them. It...
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Moving right along. I lifted the suspension 4" by remounting the springs. The engine and transmission will need to be raised about 3 inches to make sure there is adequate clearance for the front end....
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When I was 18 I worked for a company remanufacturing carburetors, not rebuilding them. This included machining the throttle shaft holes and putting in bushings. To me it's the difference in restoring...
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 Good engine is now in. I had to raise the engine and tranny 4 " to clear the front end, but it is now in line with the transfer case, so the height is now the same as the original six that this...
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Finished up the drive shaft from the transmission to the transfer case. I had to turn out a 2.50 ID x 3.330 OD bushing so the two shafts to go together. I have never balanced a shaft, but I just dial...
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hope the thumb is Ok---your projects are always interesting---keep up the good work---
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I waited too long before I put the holes in my nail, but better late then never, it's feeling pretty good now after the third hole. My new hood is being picked up in Mass. today, but I won't see it...
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I use a very small drill bit to drill relief holes in my mashed finger nails......it works great!!
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Thought about the drill bit, but it was hurting so bad I was afraid the little bit of pressure pushing in would hurt. Update on my hood, it's picked up! I have a friend that was taking a vacation and...
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Had my foot stepped on in a football game in college. Toe throbbed so bad I had the trainer drill it on the plane ride home. Most instant relief of pain I ever had in my life.
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Cab is on. Still have rear mounts to work on. Had to do very little clearance work on the firewall. The lever for the 2 to 4 wheel drive is in and the lever for the high and low is in, along with the...
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Put the front on. There is just a couple of differences from a regular hood. It actually comes down lower in the front, so the radiator is two inches shorter, but we can deal with that. Should look...
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I have been working on small stuff on the truck. Mainly cab mounts, wiring, getting the hood on. The hood is 2" shorter were the radiator goes, but not a big deal really, I like the looks. I have also...
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You have mad skills John. Thanks for showing us "around your shop".
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One adapter done and three to go, at this rate I will be done in a few years. It's true you can do anything with a antique machine that you can with a new one, just takes 10 times longer (or more). I...
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Great build as always! I admire your passion for building stuff from hub adafter, drive shaft to wrecker body really impress and makes me lough how you figure the body parts combination what works...
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Had to take a couple days to fix a truck for my son. This is a 2004 Silverado that had a tree fall on it. My son is a lineman and is expecting a son next month (I'm gonna be a grandpa!). His old truck...
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as good as new---when I had a salvage yard ,sold many a cut off cab for jobs like this---we even fixed a few ourselves and drove them till they were worn out-- some good welding --its called recycling...
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