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Now this is a GREAT update. Glad to hear. Brakes touchy? Steve will know about this but from memory I think he said a too small I.D M/C will cause that.
I have never built one that I didn't have a few bugs to work out. You have sure got it looking good. Looking at your picture's as got me wanting to start my 4x4, but I guess it's going to have to wait it's turn.
Thanks Randle!
Originally Posted by GIGGER
I still think it looks awesome Gavin, a few bugs is normal I guess,
nothing you cant fix, great looking toy!!!
except the gears, that will take time & lots of money to switch but is it really worth it?
The gears will get fixed if I put in a diesel.
Originally Posted by fe390pc
Great job Gavin and great pictures!
Thanks you sir!
Originally Posted by smoky_diesel
Very nice. Your build has been an inspiration for me to get a bump.
They kinda grow on you.
Originally Posted by JEFFFAFA
Now this is a GREAT update. Glad to hear. Brakes touchy? Steve will know about this but from memory I think he said a too small I.D M/C will cause that.
I didn't think about the piston size.....that could be it. The next time I take it for a drive I'll disconnect the vacuum line and see if that helps.
Looking 'Capitol' amigo, to use a dated term. I am loving the stance. 2X on the mud flaps, as like yours, my tires chuck rocks, dirt, mud, and cow flops in the road. I usually spend from 15 to 20 minutes hosing the underside after an outing. That is, until I put on some mud flaps. My tires are MT 325x70x17, so I had to sculpt some Semi-truck flaps to extend a bit beyond my fenders. I used 1" stainless steel square tubing to mount them too. I will post photos after I return to Baja after the holidays.
Don't forget, like I did, that the frame is designed to flex, so the mud flap mount must also. Kind of like hanging a muffler & tailpipe, it needs to flex.. I am interested to see how you do it, as we have similar trucks & tires.
Dammit, you're my HERO. I'd rep you but I gotta spread the love first.
Man, that is saaweet.
Back about 20 sum years ago there was a fellow running around town in one very similar. Thinking it had bigger tires/more lift, back then there were some seriously tall trucks running around(before the bumper law hit bad). I had my 2wd hot rod, but loved the 4x4's too. My buddy in HS had a '76 Suburban 4x4 with 4" axle, 3" body lift and 38's. It was bigger then a freak'n school bus.. With a 400, headers, thrush glasspacks and 10ft pipe out the back you could hear it coming from miles away.
Still want one, someday. I know they handle like my Mack though. Nothing smooth and easy about them.
Looking good Gavin, It's really nice to see you have it out and driving it.
It's a blast to drive, I miss grinding gears!
Originally Posted by Sailor_Roy
Good looking trucky Gavin.........
Just steal the gears outa Tim's Bronco.........
Thanks Roy!
Originally Posted by f100today
Wow, just caught up on the thread; been a while. Pics in post 445 are awesome. Truck is beautiful. Love the stance too.
Thanks buddy! The air bags are nice, they let me tweak the stance.
Originally Posted by bajafishnut
Looking 'Capitol' amigo, to use a dated term. I am loving the stance. 2X on the mud flaps, as like yours, my tires chuck rocks, dirt, mud, and cow flops in the road. I usually spend from 15 to 20 minutes hosing the underside after an outing. That is, until I put on some mud flaps. My tires are MT 325x70x17, so I had to sculpt some Semi-truck flaps to extend a bit beyond my fenders. I used 1" stainless steel square tubing to mount them too. I will post photos after I return to Baja after the holidays.
Don't forget, like I did, that the frame is designed to flex, so the mud flap mount must also. Kind of like hanging a muffler & tailpipe, it needs to flex.. I am interested to see how you do it, as we have similar trucks & tires.
Baja
Thanks for the mud flat ideas. I haven't even thought about how I was going to mount them. Have a safe trip!
Originally Posted by Freightrain
Dammit, you're my HERO. I'd rep you but I gotta spread the love first.
Man, that is saaweet.
Back about 20 sum years ago there was a fellow running around town in one very similar. Thinking it had bigger tires/more lift, back then there were some seriously tall trucks running around(before the bumper law hit bad). I had my 2wd hot rod, but loved the 4x4's too. My buddy in HS had a '76 Suburban 4x4 with 4" axle, 3" body lift and 38's. It was bigger then a freak'n school bus.. With a 400, headers, thrush glasspacks and 10ft pipe out the back you could hear it coming from miles away.
Still want one, someday. I know they handle like my Mack though. Nothing smooth and easy about them.
Gavin, the truck just looks absolutely fantastic! You, my friend, are an inspiration to those of us in mid-build!! Nice work, buddy!!
Good Point Pat. And an inspiration for all those out there googling because they don't know yet whether to buy a Bump or a Dent.
Gavin, You and this Highboy waive the Bump banner very well!
Gavin,
That is a awesome truck. I read most of the entire thread! In my travels I will keep the bumpside in mind. I had a early 70's bumpside as my first truck. Two wheel drive, six with three on the tree. I was pretty proud of that Ford. Life goes on and by and you forget some of those things. Guess I will have to dig up a picture. Thank you for taking the time to post all the great pictures.
Regards,
Chris
With a 400, headers, thrush glasspacks and 10ft pipe out the back you could hear it coming from miles away. 
