alright krebs, i've got multiple voicemails and pm's from naysayers who think i'll be heading up to clayton on Friday sans a trailer...what's it gonna be...I think you can pull it out. :beer:
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alright krebs, i've got multiple voicemails and pm's from naysayers who think i'll be heading up to clayton on Friday sans a trailer...what's it gonna be...I think you can pull it out. :beer:
i think he can... shouldnt be too hard not that much left to do
I'll bet a bottle of Jim Beam Special Reserve or whatever the hell it was, that he makes it! If not, swing through Dallas Thursday night and pick up my scout!
wanna drop down into Mississippi and snag the Ugly girl on your way here?
thought about it but I have time restrictions, and I'm cutting it close at it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by uglyota
WTF??? Who are these little pussies that won't talk **** on here?Quote:
Originally Posted by Snatch Adams
It's not like I have to rebuild an engine or some ****. I'm still shooting to go to 47 tommorow now that it's at 2:00. I'd say it's a 75% chance I don't make it tommorow though.
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Originally Posted by Doug Krebs
I aint talking shat.
Ok... Midafternoon piss break. Wasted about 2 hours this morning at mack bolt and steel cause they couldn't find 3/4 schedule 80... Anyways wanted to get the steel before they closed.
Got the carrier shimmed, kingpins rebuilt, and the steering arms on. I'm going to start working on the front leaf spring hangers now.
I'll be working all night incase anyone wants to visit. I'll be leaving to drill some holes for the spring hangers. Just call before hand 220-6444.
Put that SOB under the truck and call it good.
Have you looked at the drive shalf yet? I had to get mine shortened a little cause 60 housing sticks out more than a 44.
i think the axle moving forward will help with that problem
drive shaft is still a mystery at this point. While the snout is longer on the 60, I'm moving the axle forward a couple inches. We'll see tommorow when I get it under there.Quote:
Originally Posted by fbronco86
so is the D60 in?
no, come over and help...Quote:
Originally Posted by CRaSHnBuRN
I need a couple of bolts to hold in the springs and then it will be in. Home depot, lowes, and TSC didn't have what I needed so I'll stop by Ace at lunch and get what I need.
Sweet, I will call you tonight to work out some logistics etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug Krebs
PS I love you
yeah, I wish I could, but I'm in the same boat as you. I still need to put the buggy steering back together, fill my propane tanks, and finish the hood. Plus I still have 2 more nights in a weeks worth of graveyards left, and more final to go (just finished one). Right now I've been up for over 24 hours straight, so its time to get a little sleep before going back to work. Hopefully i can spend a little time tommorow morning getting everything back togetherQuote:
Originally Posted by Doug Krebs
Damn 9/16" hardware, its the biggest PITA to find...Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug Krebs
Why? every industrial fastener supply store around here has'em, even various lengths and thread counts.Quote:
Originally Posted by afroman006
i think he was using sarcasm there
I'll let you in on a secret. Doug may be going, but his rig isn't. :flipoff2:
oh i didn't realize thanx for pointing it out
Hey Jerry your PM box is full. Here is my message:
Dear SnatchAdams:
Long time no see! How you doin man! ***!
Just wanted to drop you a line and say hi.
Oh btw I heard doug won't have the blazer ready by this weekend, wanna tow my rig for me? I can pay 1/4 gas and will even bring sodas and chips. Oh and we have to use Doug's trailer ***!!!!
-Eric
I'm coming to town tomorrow after my last final......I'll come over and help ya. :)
Also if there's anything you can't find in CS and you know where to get it down here I don't mind picking anything up and bringing it up. Like your hard to find bolts.
Doug, have you tried A+ or whatever that place is on Texas by Villa Maria? That's who had my G8 5/8 bolts for my D-60.
all they sell is bolts and screws, if they don't have it I would laugh at them and ask them why they are in business. They probably will, next to Wendy's.
*Edit: I think we are talking about Ace, the place Doug said he was going at lunch.
yes.... are yall really serious that he may not get it together?
should have left the 10 bolt in till he had the 60 all together
Doubters! Damn Dirty Doubters!!!! :flipoff2:
i believe in you dougie
Yes, Ace would be the place I was refering to. You would think that since I was there this morning that I would be able to remember the name. Anywho, glad he stopped by there. He's got a plan down, but there are a lot of loose ends. I'm mostly giving him **** (because I can since he doesn't surf from work).
He'll probably make it just in time with some long nights ahead.
all of you are *******s! It will make it like a champ, although if anyone has a battery powered sawsall that my come in handy on the trail :D
I'll bring a hatchet. It will removes pesky sheetmetal quickly and runs on beer :D
I have a DeWalt 18V sawsall. I'll be sure to bring it. :)
I was actually serious about the 9/16" hardware. Yes most fastener specific stores sell them but TSC doesnt and therefor I have to go out of my way to get them, as a result they are a PITA to get...
decent progres tonight, even though there was a big yellow toyota turd in the driveway distracting me...
Axle is about 12 bolts from being underneath the blazer. I moved the rear spring hangers forward and didn't buy the bolts for them.
Bumper's back on which means the front spring hangers are back on and the leaf springs are attatched.
Plans for tommorow (I don't have work)...
- Get bolts, drill new shackles, hang the 60
- figure out what degree I need to mill the shims for a decent pinion angle
- change sector shaft from 4wd to 2wd, install ford van pitman arm, tap the box
- figure out lengths for Draglink and TRE
- go to machine shop, tap ends, install
Hopefully I get all that done in an orderly fashion and am finished early. However, I don't expect to get more than that done. If so...
- Press in new lug studs
- Pack bearings, install hub and rotors
- Install brakes (bleed later as I still need to figure out whats wrong with the rear caliper)
- set the ***** on tires!
BDR if you help, I'll supply beer and food, although I'm not drinking till it's on its wheels.
Cool. My exam is over by 5, so I should be up there by 7 or so, and can stay as late as you need.
The shimks I have are 6 degrees and my pinion angle is prety good.
I feel you on that one doug. Jimmy and I have been that way for the past two weeks. Jimmy thinks he might have lost a pound or two...it's crazy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug Krebs
When I wake up my hands are stiffer than my weinus!
Lets do it Bobby! Off to get bolts.
First off I would like to have sex with tate's drill, that thing kicks ass!
Made good progress today, slow, but good. I stopped caring about things looking good...
Got the suspension installed and the 60 underneath it. The way I mounted my springs are giving me some serious pinion angle issues. Right now it's pointed at the ground about 9ish degrees. I made some 10 degree shims and I'm afraid if i go more it might spit them out. I think I'm going to redrill the shackles up and inch or so. I don't think I need all the length on them.
Also, got the 2wd sector shaft in and the pitman arm installed.
Got the tie rod and drag link tapped. Got the drag linked sleeved, but had to stop pounding on the tie rod due to an angry sick wife at 2AM. Sleeving them worked better than I though it would...
Plans for tommorow after work...
- Finish shims and install
- Finish sleeving the tie rod
- Install tie rod and draglink
- Press in lug studs if the SAE guys are there, if not do it first thing thursday morning
- Torch off remaing spring hangers to provide more clearance for the springs
- Pack bearings and install rotor and hub
- Install brakes
- Figure out which caliper is sticking on the 14 bolt and why
May not get all of that done, but I'd like to at least drive for an hour or so on thurs just to make sure everything is right.
Thursday is hopefully the day to tie up loose ends, change oil, etc...
The last major task is the drive shaft. I'm calling carruth dogget to see if they have any coarse spline PTO shafts. I'm sure they do but I might not be willing to pay for it. If not square driveshaft city.
IF and only if I get all this done will I screw with hydro assist. Crossover it self will probably be heaven compared to what I'm used too.
Special thanks to BDR for helping me with the tierods. He machined and tapped them while I worked on milling the shims, although I think he had fun playing with the lathe :beer: