update, got the truck looking at least 10 years younger!!! got the headlamps installed today!! along with new LED lamps just need to sort the left turn signal glitch out now!

How the Lady of the family stands right now...





Was glad to have the help of a friend of mine to get them in correctly and quickly!




also got the tyres aired up proper and determined that I have an exaust leak near the engine so need to figure out if its the headers or the pipes...and replace...

 

Your truck's looking good! It's cool that you have one that's not in need of extensive refurbishment or rebuilding! But you're taking the time to dress her up, make her more functional, and most important you're making her yours... Putting your personality into her. I like that! Keep up the good work!

One question... You mentioned in one post that you're hoping to get 550k+ miles out of her. How many are you at now? Is she already high miles or are you just hoping to keep her going for a really long time?

 

last check she was just under 230K so at this time Im trying to get the money together to get the transmission fixed on her which was 100% factory original parts (may keep it once she's fixed so i can learn on a broken trans how to tear one down and all that….who knows….I just need to figure out how I'm going to pull off getting it fixed first…...

 

UPDATE: got some money on the way so I'm happy and glad to know that the good ol girl to be running again!!!

 

ok got another good (i think??) update, the truck we brought it home a few days ago after sitting it finally decides to at least shift to drive (and reverse) thankfully so I am able to drive it, although it will not get over 25 MPH (40KPH approx) and there is a loud wine noise, from what I am thinking is the 4x4 being engaged so not sure what or how but it feels like the manual transfer case is some how engaged and locked in place as shifting the lever does not seen to make any difference in its behavior, so I am thinking of pulling out the front drive line shaft to effectivly disconnect the transfer case from the front wheels and see if that does any thing better, at least in theory it should prevent the 4x4 from tearing its self up on the dry pavement!!

anyways once I get the transmission pulled im going to have a temp replacement put in and I will begin rebuilding the original to put back in (love having the original 230K unit in...) and I will be asking for lots of guidance from those who know what they are doing so im looking forward to this project but also kinda nerved about it as Im now venturing into new territory that I haven't done any thing with but read about!!!


so I look forward to learning and revieving some (and most likely) much needed help with my upcomming project. also planing on dropping the old leaky oil pan in favor of a new pan which if im looking at the truck correctly will have to come off to get the the transmission and get that off so I might as well get that done also!!!

 

ok another update, got a call from the local shop yesterday which confirmed that the transfer case was stuck in 4 low, so im getting the transfer case replaced, and hopefully while im at it bring the old Tcase home and strip it down for any usable parts that I can, then once im done with that and able to pick up the truck i plan to go grab the trailer that I bought off a friend (a small trailer) so Im happy to be getting the truck back on the road


here is the new list of items to do (my to-do list)

upgrade and install LED CHML - DONE
upgrade the tail lights - DONE (finally)
repair cruise control - DONE
upgrade turn lamps - DONE
switch to all LED bulbs (interior) - IN PROGRESS
switch to all LED bulbs (exterior) - DONE
car alarm - ON HOLD
wood trim change out - IN PROGRESS
custom steering wheel (wood trim) - ON HOLD
swap out stock air snorkel to 460 snorkel - DONE
enjoying my truck - IN PROGRESS (this aint ever gonna be done...if it is please contact original poster as there may be a problem with this truck)
receive Lund Christmas gift - DONE
move spare to back end of truck and possibly add Jerry can carrier - ON HOLD
mud flaps (2 or 4) - ON HOLD
audio system upgrade - ON HOLD
custom headliner with speakers - ON HOLD
back-up alarm install - ON HOLD
window tint - ON HOLD
rear mounted spare carrier (bronco style) if possible - ON HOLD
custom headliner with speakers in it - ON HOLD
Additional stop/turn/tail LED lamps - ON HOLD
New exaust system - IN PROGRESS
topper - REMOVED
install electric fan(s) - ON HOLD
head light wire harnes to move to different switch - ON HOLD
upgrade/replace/restore headlamp lenses - DONE
Repair Tcase issue DONE
Remove air dam DONE

 

Glad to hear that you're keeping it, and that it'll be fixed. We're fortunate, our transfer cases are a dime a dozen!

 

yes I agree, but I just hate the $700 bill thats going to come attached to the work (that including labor, fluids, parts, and purchase of parts and shippment of parts to the shop and instalation) so in some respect I suppose its not as terrible as it could be...

 

Definitely not terrible. When you thought the trans puked, that would have been about a 1200 dollar repair. Another positive note: this $700 repair on a truck you know is about equal to two monthly payments on a truck you don't know.

 

Amen to that brother!!! Amen to that!!! which is why im not too sad about the bill (even though that means that much less to fall back on during my time of crisis and no jobs..) but at least im working to try and find one! and having the truck will be the best feeling when its done!!

 

another good bit of news, I got a potental lead on a new job (i hope), I just applied so i hope I will get an offer soon!!

I know its not really thread related but still Im excited and it will mean money coming in again to continue my build...

 

Best of luck with the job! I know the market up here in the northeast is finally turning around, and there's jobs to be had. About time!

 

Thanks, I hope I can get one soon!! im tired of having no income!! my baby needs a new exhaust!!

 

well spent the day at the location redundant center for advanced agitation and bureaucracy bureau, and spent money I really don't have at the moment renewing the trucks tags and transferring a car title to my name that my parents gave me...oh well....such is life, I hope a job comes soon....oh and getting both cars fully insured...UUUG

 

Well we got the truck to the auto shop to get the broken transfer case out and the new one installed, work delayed due to auto salvage yard sending incorrect unit for my truck should hopefully have it done tomorrow and back home!!

Also was called and told the prospective job isn't going to happen, they decided to move with another person with more experience....oh well