Some odd reason that reminded me of the time I saw, in Red Bluff CA, of all places, a prius with an Obama sticker parked right next to a Subaru Outback with a gay marriage sticker. Not my fault they live up to their stereotypes.

 

Same place, same truck, one year apart.

 

Looks great!

Maybe I should park my truck there. Not sure I could do without it for a year though....

 

Thanks! I pretty much drove it through the entire build, except for the month or two that involved the rewire.

 

So how's the mechanicals? Engine, tranny, rear-end, suspension, front-end, etc.

 

The truck had the top end completely redone in 2014, Bottom end has been done in the past few years, pistons were shiny, .030 over, front and rear end are solid, trac-lok works just fine in the back, no leakage after new diff cover gaskets. Brakes took some adjustment, now they work quite well. I had to fully rebuild the steering system a few times. The NP435 transmission shifts great and is nice and quiet, as is the NP205 T-case.

Here is an abbreviated list of parts I replaced:

mufflers
exh. manifolds
manifold gaskets
radiator
bed
fenders (thanks fellow FTE member)
PS pump
steering system rebuild
full wiring harness (again thanks to another FTE member)
paint
grille shell
grille inserts
brake MC
speedo cable
full interior replacement
heater controls
heater core
steering wheel
all electrical components
door seals
gas gauge
air cleaner
distributor
voltage regulator
coil
headliner
tailgate
oil pump drive shaft
and tons of other bits and pieces.

It is now my reliable daily driver. I put tons of miles on it. I drive it anywhere and everywhere and she ain't afraid of work or dirt. I use it often for a logskidder. Best part is I did every last bit of the work myself.

 

That's great. There's a different kind of pride in owning something you've dedicated so much of your own time and talent into producing. Much more so than writing a check or making payments!

 

X2! Can't beat a great old truck.

 

Feels good to do your own work.......ya learn too........

Congrats.......

 

Nice truck.
Let's see, I left y'all at Durango. Took off to Rangerly on 139.


Fun road to ride




I like the scenery




More fun




This is in Utah in the middle of nowhere






I'm in Yellowstone now. I'll catch up when I can. Very limited cell service.

 

Great photos......Thanks......

When you head to Glacier NP........
I live in Great Falls MT. Right on I-15.......one of the routes to Glacier.......

 

GREAT pics! Amazing how much concrete is there!

 

Thanks guys! It has been a labor of (mostly) love.

CR3999!, those pictures are incredible. Reminds me of the ghost town I went to near Missoula, MT.

 

You guys keep driving by my house and don't even wave......

Well......almost.....

 

Next time I'm out your way, I'll just walk on in.

Just kidding, I'll do the mature thing and knock first.