Swamp Donkey Progess

[AggieTJ2007]

who did you get the winch mount from I really like the bumper and mount

[JB]

As for the motor, we hit a snag. We first found that we needed to run valve guides to prevent the rockers from moving. We found Comp guides locally. Anyone ever been to Harrisons Machine Shop? It is a tinyass shop packed to the gills with random old perfomance parts. It is over behind House of Tires.

Anyhow, once I installed the guides, the bottom of the rocker would bottom out on the stud (screw in studs) I have been using a Dremel to take out some material on the bottom of every rocker. It is getting there.

Brandon, I hope to have your hoist and stand back this weekend or at latest, next weekend. Thanks alot.

[JB]

who did you get the winch mount from I really like the bumper and mount

It is part of Warns hidden mount lineup. I think they make them for the Big 3. Unfortunately, for the F150, you have to run a special XD9000 with a shorter drum that only allows for 50 ft. I was able to fit 60ft of rope on it though.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Edit: I kinda like this new edit in the same window thingy

R

http://tamor.org/forums/showthread.p...159#post180159

[DRAGOONRANCH]

that was my logic too. it may not need to be there and grinding it off wont hurt anything. i figure if you recess the ring and leave the lip sticking out its just gonna look like crap after a while when that lip is all bent up. the bead should still be fine though.

How long would it take to just turn down the lip on a mill/lathe? It just seems that w/ it being recessed, it would be a bit stronger.

[agjohn02]

How long would it take to just turn down the lip on a mill/lathe? It just seems that w/ it being recessed, it would be a bit stronger.

i wouldnt do it. i was just being optimistic in that post. if i thought that was a better idea, i would've done it. we shall see if i am correct when mine see some abuse.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

As you know, I already have one started in the recessed position. I will give our neighbor a call and see what he thinks he could do for it. He likes little projects like this. If it doesn't turn out right, I will just keep it as the spare.

[agjohn02]

ah, didnt know that... back to optimistic position.


you make up your own mind, if they taco i dont want you blaming me.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

***, I may just get the big grinder out and take the lips off and be done w/ it.

[JB]

Got alot done today but have alot to do. I bought a new 36 and got it mounted it up. I paid for the 6 ply, and it was labeled with the 6ply part number, but says 10 ply on the tire.

I got some new Flowtech headers for $58 through Kyle at advance. They were discontinued. I got them mounted and found that the drivers side exhaust does not match up to the new header (ran stock mustang manifolds before), so I need to fix that.

Other than that, I got the plugs in, some brackets bolted up, the fuel rail on with new o-rings and stems. Put in a new o2 sensor as well. Still alot left to do but getting there.

[85cj7]

Got alot done today but have alot to do. I bought a new 36 and got it mounted it up. I paid for the 6 ply, and it was labeled with the 6ply part number, but says 10 ply on the tire.

I got some new Flowtech headers for $58 through Kyle at advance. They were discontinued (If you need some for a truck 302, talk to him). I got them mounted and found that the drivers side exhaust does not match up to the new header (ran stock mustang manifolds before), so I need to fix that.

Other than that, I got the plugs in, some brackets bolted up, the fuel rail on with new o-rings and stems. Put in a new o2 sensor as well. Still alot left to do but getting there.

sweet, thanks for the tip, we'll be picking up a set for the f150 tomorrow, thats just too good of a deal to pass up.

[colman]

i have a set from a 5.0 gt mustang that i will let go cheap if you want those

[85cj7]

i have a set from a 5.0 gt mustang that i will let go cheap if you want those

i might swing by to take a look. when we get to that point in the build up

[JB]

i have a set from a 5.0 gt mustang that i will let go cheap if you want those

Those are the ones I took off (stock 5.0 mustang 'headers'). $20 and they are yours. They could use a wirewheel and some high temp paint.

And since this is my thread, you should buy them from me instead of Colman

[colman]

go ahead. i was just trying to help him out. i have to much crap in the garage as anyone who has been over here lately can attest. secretly i am holding onto them till i swap a 5.0 innto the red cj