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Not trying to create a panic, but that's how many days you have left to get ready for Moab. (Assuming that you are leaving on Wed 7/21 to arrive by Friday)

I've been ordering parts and planning my upgrades so that I should be ready to go when the big day gets here. I also am hoping to make a "shakedown run" either to Pismo, or Hollister to verify that the truck is solid before it starts it's 1000 mile trek! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif


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YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
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Hope to see you in our caravan???

Oh yeah............ /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Buzz ...Pop.....Kerplewwie..Pffffzt....Bing!

OK I'm alright now. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

www.ROTFLMAO.COM (http://www.ROTFLMAO.COM)

holy [censored]!!!! gotta hurry!!

J

O crap!!! Thanks for the warning, I'm, gonna be cutting this one close. I really hope to be mobil by then, there's no way I'm have the 8 lug axles on. 4 inches of lift and 32's. haha looks a little funny but o'well

later
mike

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are you sure it wont be another roll over run /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

ooooh that hurts!

Especially from a guy with a 2WD truck! BUWAHAAAAAAA!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

What a relief... I have the "countdown" written on each day of my calendar. I was looking at the wrong week when I first posted this thread.....so we're actually at 33 days left today (7/19)

Having those extra 7 days helps.....but it's still gonna go QUICK!

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Hella quick!
I am starting to write things down as I think of the "What do I have to do?" list!
Man! Every day and night my brain is all about MOAB /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif Moab this and Moab that and AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HH /forums/images/icons/blush.gif
I'm looseing it here!!!!!
Eeee AAHHHHH OOOOOOO PPPppppZZZZZZZIIIIIiiiiinnnnnnnnggggg POW! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

Looks like I am removing my back seat! Too much STUFF to bring!! I have everything in my garage on my list of "Things to Bring!!"
Baaalllywink! POW! Bnag! FFFEEEERRRRRRRRRRRZZZZoooowwweeeee!!!!
OK more Coffee.................... /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

Burt,

Yep definitely write a checklist and post it in the garage..... you'll go nuts trying to remember stuff when you are so excited about the trip.

Without a list, I think the only things I'd think to bring would be tequila, CDs, and gas money!!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

hahahah No doubt!! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif LOL
So have you figured out how/when your gonna hook up with the caravan? We can meet you anywere along the way? Heck you can even come to my house the night before or that moring? Sup to you. If you wanted you could even meet us in Vegas? Do you have anyone to travel out of the Gay Area with yet?

I haven't figured out the "hookup point" yet. Tuesday night (8/20) is when my vacation starts, so I am ready to leave EARLY Wednesday morning, or like you said, drive somewhere and meet up with the group the night before and catch a few ZZZZ's. I gotta believe there's got to be at least one or two other (ahem, BAY area) CK5'ers besides me....but if not, I'll swing over to your area to save time.

I really don't want to wait till Vegas to hook up with the caravan. Half the experience will be driving in a big pack of other K5s with our "MOAB OR BUST" stickers on, and sound of a few dozen sets of Swampers howling down the road!!!!

I am planning to have a CB installed before the trip too....so I can hear all the "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAA's" as they happen!

Cool! Yup I too would like to have you with us before Vegas!
You are more than welcome to head over to my place the night before and crash out!
Would cut 1 1/2 hr off your day?
whatever works best for you is cool with me!
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FYI for all you first time Moabers. Utah only has 3.2 beer so if you want real beer you had better bring it with you.

gah, real men drink liquor anyway!! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

J

Cool! I had allready planed on bringing a few cases with me. My Ole Buddy Lou that is riding Shotgun has a 100+ quart cooler that is double insolated just for brews! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

I'm too old for straight liquor /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif
Old not by age but my youth life style has slowed me way down!! /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif Hell I can't even remember the 80s /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

so whats every1 doing to their rig today? I picked up my 39.5s and half of the smitty cage kit... and started trimming my fenders waaay back so them big ol meats will fit! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

J

dang i wanna go soooo freekin bad...but freeekin school starts the week before..and i actlly have hard classes this semester unlike last semester when i could not show up for a week and wouldent make a difference...damn i had school! hey steve fox...next year move it to the first 2 weeks in aug. then its game on for me...summer school ends on the 1st and reg school starts aug 17th...so anything inbetween that would work out great...haha /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif Think I'll just bring a KEG! /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

ttt 32 Days...

30 Days... YIKES!

Yup I am getting gitty!!
I was just printing out maps ans such for the road trip in. Found Slickrock campground is right on Hwy 191 on the way into Moab /forums/images/icons/cool.gif so shold be very simple to find it! I also confirmed that we can have campfires at Slickrock! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
There is a trail that is called "Chicken Corners Trail" that runs up against the Colorado river!! Cool egh?
Anyway MOAB on the Brain 24x7 /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Tick tock
Tick Tock
Tick tock
BAM! SMASH! BANG! KAPLUEEY! PING! VVEEEERRRRRROOOOOOOMMMMM!!!
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As Burt has so eloquently stated:

"Moab is 29 days from now, and there is a pronounced sense of anxiety over the remaining work to be accomplished..."


ROTFLMAO /forums/images/icons/grin.gif


More coffee Burt!

Chhhhhhhh ka-ping, gr-pleweee...ka dingzlfutzrpoooooh Sssssss

ROTFLMAO!!!! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

There are now precisely 4 weeks remaining to prepare.....28 days and counting folks!

Get to work! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif

Make a list a check it everyday!!
I got one rock slide mounted!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif
Moab Moab Moab Moab Moab Moab Moab Moab /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

Man, I hope I'm ready or I will have to push my junk over everything! I don't think my Trail Ready's will be ready for the trail by then (no pun intended) so it looks like the 39.5's will have to stay in the basement a little longer, oh well, the doubler SHOULD be a go.

Steve,

So........no 39.5"s?

Will you be using the weenie 37's off your wife's Honda then?....... DOH! /forums/images/icons/blush.gif

27 days...

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That's it! I've got to stay off this dam addicting site and get my work done!
MUST GET LIST DONE.......Moab,Moab,Moab..
See ya, I'll check back but will set a darn clock to kick me out of here.
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....or another way of thinking of it, 624 hours to go!

"What me worry?" /forums/images/icons/blush.gif

hahahah
Check That List!!
This should be a good weekend for me!! My wife and kids may be out of town until SUNDAY!!! YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHAAAAA!!
Looks like a K5 Bonding weekend for me /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
Of corase my wife will have a homeydue list for me, but I'm sure I will just catch hell for not doing any of it by the time she gets back on Sunday!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif
"Did you work on your truck this whole weekend?"
No Honey,,,Not me..... /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif

This count down post was stressin me out.But now that I got my tranny shifting again,its just makin me gitty /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Hey cool Frizz, you got that fixed!! feeewwwww!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
sizzel sizzel sizzel mmmmmmm good bergers /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/smile.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif
I have a pool so bring shorts if ya wana play in da water??
Splash..crack open a coold one an float around....ahhhhhhh nice......HEY No time for layin around!! Get back in the garage and weld on thoes sliders!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif hehehehe /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
Everyone needs a break! Even a TOTALY addictted CK5er /forums/images/icons/blush.gif !
hehehehe

I spoke too soon.I gots no 1st gear in D when at normal temp /forums/images/icons/frown.gif .Somethin is hangin up in the valve body.Its all good when I shift manualy.

If I wasnt towin my junk there I would be sweatin it right now.I would trust it to wheel with but not be driven all the way there /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Damn Slushbox!!
As long as it works manually you are all good!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
Damn trailer queen!
hehehe

This just gives me an excuse to build myself a beefed up TH350 with a lower ratio planetary gear set /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Somethin to do this winter /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Knock, Knock


Who's there?



25 Days to Moab......




25 Days to Moab, Who?






..........uh, OK forget that. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif





It's Saturday! Get out there and start wrenching! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

Hey, stop rubbing it in on how close BB is! Now I have to have a new transmission put in (GM replacement 700R4 took a dump after about 40k) and I still need my front 4.56's installed!!!! I will be cutting it close, but I will still go in 2wd if I have too!

Don't even start about cutting it close! :P

I've got to finish the cage, finish the floors, find and mount a gas tank, build a dash, find a spare (or tube), mount 4pt harnesses, mount shocks, and rig a rear hook point using my pintel hitch. And that's just the main stuff to get it "functional" for the trip. That still leaves building a front cap, adding tool boxes/storage compartments, and a million other things for after BB02. /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/ooo.gif

That's what great about an event like this.....

It FORCES me to do all the things that I was only "planning" to do someday. It was a frenzy of activity to get ready for BlazerFest in June, and now it's gonna be just as much effort to be ready for Moab.

The good news, is that after it's all over, I'll be running on 1-Ton axles, with lots of good safety and recovery gear. Kinda helps me to keep the promises I've been making to myself!!!!

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Made up a custom length MSD wire set, installed the new blaster coil, and I'm about 50% done building a front "recovery point".....see a pic here (http://coloradok5.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=548&size=big)

At this rate I will NOT be ready! Gotta pick up the pace..... /forums/images/icons/blush.gif

Nice wood blocks dude! /forums/images/icons/blush.gif
I hope you not planing on leaving that ball up front! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif
Looks nice and stout!
YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

Go easy on my wood blocks dood...... /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Us bodylift guys have some additional "issues" to deal with when it comes to refitting the stock bumper.

Those blocks should be metal before Moab.....I'll put it on my LIST.

Uhhhh huh huh....he said go easy on my wood /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Haha, I hope there are at least OAK and not one of those cheap pine body lifts. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Yeah well your .sig says "MEMBER"!!!!!

BTW -> It's spelled "GalLery"


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Steve,

They're cheap pine....but fortunately, they are only to help suspend the bumper so I can "mock up" the hitch.

The bumpers look really goofy in their stock position, when the rest of the body is on a 2" body lift. Approach angles are not as good either.....

It'll all be good by Moab, you'll see....... /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

22 Days.....

Where are my durn beadlocks? I really need to get my new meats installed.......and fire up the sawzall!!! YIKES /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

I suppose I should also fix the broken pushrod and rocker arm in the engine too......... /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif

You create any more work for yourself you never gonna make it to MOAB!!!!!!!! /forums/images/icons/mad.gif
Now get back in that man space!!!!!!!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

well,..... even i made progress today... Got my 35" MTR's on today. Now i for sure have to raise it higher, and lower the bump stops.
STOP THE MADNESS GREG.... STOP! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Sweet!
Did you figure out how your gonna hook up with "The Caravan" yet?
I think just South of Bakersfield is were the Hwy99 & Hwy58 split is? Maby somewere there would be good?
MOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMAOBMAOBMAOBMOABMOABMOABMO ABMOAB!!!

I can't begin to describe my disappointment.....

Last night Scott (4x4HIGH) helped me swap out my rocker arms/pushrods/guide plates because many of them were "welded" together!

The visual check with the engine running (valve covers off) shows that there is almost NO oil coming out of the pushrods. No wonder the parts were welding themselves together.

Ever get one of those "sinking feelings" that the news is about to get worse and worse? /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

Don't even say what I think you are thinking!!!!!! /forums/images/icons/mad.gif /forums/images/icons/mad.gif

SHHHHAAAArrooooommmmmm KAAlllaKazzammm Bada Bing Bada Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok just zapped you with a SH!T load of good luck!
May the motor gods be on your side!

Burt,

Don't say what.....? That I'm gonna ask to bum a ride all the way to Moab with ya!!!???? /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

I'm a good singer, it will be a fun 1000 miles....I can read the map and run the CB.

OR





Option #2:

This would solve my problems too (http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=prod_detail&catid=120&pid=688)

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Well ya got 3 weeks to figure it out /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Worst case if ya cant get it fixed,if you can make it to Fresno I have and open seat /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Hell yes your going! I want your rig to go to but worse case is you get you butt out here to the Valley and head out with us! Can't give you shotgun in my rig. my ole'Buddy Lou is sittin there!

Hey Steve... I will probrably end up meeting with everyone in Vegas. I will probrably be leaving too late to catch you sooner on the route, but i will be in touch with you that day.

Ok cool! Just remember we leave Vegas for Moab Hella early in the am! No real time but I'm thinkin 4am at the latest. Reason is we still have a lot of desert to cross /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif before Moab!!

Woohoo! My tranny is shifting somewhat normal today /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

hahahaha
And tomorrow???? /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif
Trailer Queen! /forums/images/icons/blush.gif

AUGUST 1ST!!!!

Now the departure date is on the same page of my calendar as today's date....... /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

NO! We left yesterday! Right now we are somewere between Vegas and Moab!!!
YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAA!!!
Good Luck Mr. broken motor man!
I will drag you there if I have too!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Only 20 days, wow! I am going to remove my entire rear suspension tomorrow. Looks like I will get to test drive the new three link suspension on the 1000 mile drive to MOAB. I am almost done installing the factory TBI, hope it works without too much hassle. Not much pressure but looking forward to the trip.

Looks like I need to spend some time talking to you at BB02!!!

You are describing exactly what I thought would be a cool idea for my next buildup (on the spare frame).....a coil sprung front AND rear suspension!!!!

That sounds WAY COOL!!!! Can't wait to see it......

Should be there on the evening of the 22nd. Looking forward to a real vacation and putting some faces with a lot of names and rigs!

Cool! We CaliCK5ers will also be there on the 22nd! Everyday all day all I can think is MOABMOABMOABMOABMAOBMOBMAOBMOABMOBAMOBAMOBMOABMOAB MOABMOAB!!!! /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Someone make it STOP!!!!!!
EEEeeehhhhaaaa BING POP ZZAAAWWing Tink Tink POW KABlam! /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

Attention to those CK5'ers who are deeply religious:

I could use a few prayers.... 18 days to go and I will need to acquire and install a new/used motor for my rig.

Wish you all the luck in the world of K5.
Now it's time to get your a$$ in gear and pull a pit stop change out. Wrench tell you drop, then get up and do some more! Good Luck, I have faith in you. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Don't feel bad. I got the factory TBI up and running with only an EGR code (I do not have an egr valve). Bad news is that the entire stock rear suspension is lying in a heep along with all the frame brackets. Too late to turn back. /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

Go Steve go /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif ! And I'm wishing you luck Greg, I hope that my 185k motor is happy for this 2k mile trip!. I still haven't put in my trans, I guess I might wanna get on that sometime soon huh /forums/images/icons/blush.gif ? Anyone want to setup the gears in my front end when we get there or do I have to do that before I leave too? /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/wink.gif Can't wait, this is gonna be awesome! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

Completed my front recovery point this weekend.

Also Installed my new AGR 2WD steering box in preparation for x-over.

Started pulling the D60 apart, mostly to clean and paint, but I will probably do the 35-spine conversion while it's all apart anyway.....

The 454 "donor motor" arrives tonight. I'm hoping for a miracle there....no weird damage, ready to run!

My To-DO list is getting longer and the days are getting shorter! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif

WOW! I just Pmed you!
BEST OF LUCK!!!
workit workit workit!!!!
late

Yes,best of luck to ya /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Is this a running engine?Do ya know what kinda shape its in?

Steve...this is so weird...2 years ago the yellow M1009 arrived on a trailer...2002..your driving her all the way out...kinda weird thikin about it....how time flys.

Azblazer

Here's an update on my "new" engine for Moab:

I swear it was running when it was pulled out of a 77 Burban (http://coloradok5.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=764&size=big)


Can you say disappointed? Looks like we'll be rebuilding the 396 (aka 408) to give me a chance to drive my own rig to Moab...... /forums/images/icons/frown.gif

It is hard to believe it has been two years. I had just finished it a month before that run. I have since sold the trailer and purchased 37 inch MTR's. I actually enjoy driving it on the highway again. I will however drive across Kansas at night due to no insulation or a/c /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif . I have the rear suspension gutted and have started installing all the new components. I hope to have it driveable by next Monday.

You should drive it across Kansas during the day, just to get accustomed to the heat that is going to greet you in Moab! /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

I hope you and your pit crew there can get it together in time /forums/images/icons/grin.gif Your woman dont mind all the time yer spendin with the K5 does she?I know mine is kinda bent at me for the time Im spendin on mine right now /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

"YOU CAN DO IT!!"

I am expecting my pretty new High Angle front driveshaft to be waiting for me at home today. Cant wait to go and put a barber pole in it to match the other one. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif Other than that I am just tightning bolts and hoping for the best. The truck has preformed flawlessly so far this year. Who is going to want to take on Potato Salad, escalator, and Dump Bump early Friday while everyone else is arriving?

Tim.... You got a taker on those! I'll be hitting town sometime Thursday, so I'd love to try Potato Salad Hill on Friday morn.... just don't know where it is... /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

We'll need to hook up somehow. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Marv

We could just meet up at City Market and I can take you there. Says 7:30 so we can beat the heat.

Sounds good but you have to help me switch my steet tires to trail tires either Thurs night or real early Friday morn. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

As long as I get there thurs night ,Im game for a fri morning run /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

scott and adam of las vegas...
trying to get your kits ready and mailed so you have time to get them installed. will be maile dout thursday hopefully.

Jason, your bump should be ready for a met and great to get you ready too.

-Jeremy
sorry for all the delays

Oh my GOD! We leave for Moab 2 weeks from today!!!!

At least I am getting closer to the "Put It Back Together" phase now.....here's what should be arriving by UPS in the next few days:

Borgeson:
Borgeson Steering Shaft

Boyce Equipment:
Dana 60 Spindles
Warn 35-Spline Hubs

Randy's Ring & Pinion:
D60 Bearing Kit
D60 Kingpin Rebuild Kit

ORD:
35 Spline Stub Shafts
New U-Joints
Misc extra parts for Crossover

Summit:
New Comp Cams 4x4 grind cam
New Lifters (16)
Engine Manifold Lift Plate

Total Auto Supply (Fremont):
Complete Engine Gasket Kit
Complete Rod Bearing Set
Complete Cam Bearing Set
New Piston Ring Set

Donations from 4x4HIGH (not really, but cheap):
Steel 396 Crank
Set of factory 1.7 Stamped Rockers

JD Offroad:
TireLoc Beadlocs (Set of 5)


Good thing I still have a job (paycheck).....I've been spending WAY more than I should to get ready for Moab!!!!

So I'd better be able to go.....dammit! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Holly Molly DudeAramma!!
You are a MADMAN!!!
I ended up geting sick from all this waiting around for MOAB!!! /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/mad.gif I am way too excited for this trip across the desert!! /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif
Best of luck!!
tick tock tick tock!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

good deal jeremy! I am doing the axle swap this weekend for sure... gonna be crazy. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

J

So what was the cause of yer oiling troubles?Is that whole list gonna be done or just the engine?

Good luck,use the force and all that good stuff /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Frizz,

The latest theory is that the oiling holes on the Comp Cams Roller rockers are misdrilled....got that info from an engine shop that has heard a few reports of it. If you compare a stock "stamped" rocker to a one of Comp's rollers, you'll see that the hole in the stock rocker is drilled at a noticable angle, and the Comp one is pure vertical. Also the offset in the pushrod pocket appears to be off too....!!!

Not sure if this is the answer, or it's a combination of that and a bunch of scored bearings bleeding off oil pressure from the top end.

And YES....unfortunately the ENTIRE list is going to be done before MOAB. That's not even all of it...that's just the parts I've ordered recently. I still have to mount and balance tires, cut fenders, fix a bent rear shock mount....install long travel Ranchos up front....etc.etc.etc..

I'm so screwed for time....I don't even want to think about it. /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

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And you're posting here instead of wrenching? /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif
Or is it "Hurry up and wait for parts" at this point?

Rene

This is my "job" time.....Hee Hee Hee Hee

I can only work on it when I'm home.

I'm also hurrying up and waiting.....for some stuff.

ps. You should see my welds these days, they look really nice. I am doing uphand welding whenever possible like you taught me. /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

Doesn't it suck how work gets in the way of important stuff?/forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Any pic's of your welding? Uphand is always stronger than down...but hard to learn! Congrats!/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

Rene

/forums/images/icons/cool.gifGreg :\

wooohaaa, that; to do list is extreme!!!
are you takin a second on the house?
looks like you need some personal time off.
A death in the family, old 396 may it R.I.P.:(

It will take a lot of midnight chanting resurrecting the beast.

Do you feel like your out at sea treading water?
With your list a stuff tied to your feet.
A storm is coming?
Is that whats troubling you Bunky?

Take a deep breath!

You may want to take two of those /forums/images/icons/wink.gif too...

I think in your condition 2 days off may not be enough!!

so you better take 3!!!!!!!!!


<font color="orange">dogman </font color>

Your gonna need a vacation after this vacation to recover /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

13 Days.... Building the bottom end of my 396 tonight. Hopefully have it up and running by Saturday night!

Oh, and I forgot to mention in my previous list....I also have to re-gear the rear axle to 4.10 ratio to match the D60!

I think yer gonna make it /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

You already got the 4.10s or ya gotta order them?

Scott's got a used set from his 4.56 swap....so I should be all set.

At least there's ONE thing I won't have to spend money on!!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif


I made a BAD mistake yesterday....I felt like I was spending too much money on the K5 lately, so I collected all the receipts into a pile (about 2" thick!)....and was dumb enough not to be scared by the sheer size of the pile, so I actually added up the prices too!!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif

I don't even want to talk about it so don't bother asking for the number...................


I'm not going to make THAT mistake again.




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Keeping recipts = GOOD
Adding up thoes recipts = BAD
I have 9yrs worth of recipts /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif
Someday I may add them up....maby /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
keep going YOUCanDoIt!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

A couple of update new rear suspension photos
http://www.mo-offroad.com/rearsus1.jpg

I reinforced the outside of the frame with 3/8" plate amd removed the body lift puck and moved the mount up to compensate for it.

http://www.mo-offroad.com/rearsus2.jpg
Should be driveable by Monday. Just have to finish the truss that has all the link and coilover mounts built in. /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

Steve,

Thanks for the pics.....now I don't feel like the only one with a huge project to finish!

What's the deal with that big truss in the bed area? Looks like there are portholes cut for LOOOOOOONG travel shocks/coilovers? Am I seeing that correctly? /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

/forums/images/icons/cool.gifGreg:
Some Ladies like the do it yourself manly approach.
Some Ladies don't mind the smell of old 90 weight gear oil.
Some Ladies don't mind that the frontyard, driveway, the garage Will never see her Car. or be worked on by you there.
The Ladies that help their men doing that; are the keepers.
I don't think Iv met your lady, so if she is still around.
she's a keeper/forums/images/icons/smirk.gif

<font color="orange">dogman </font color>

What you see is the tower supports for the 16 inch travel coilovers. The crossmember is dropped down in the middle to clear my spare tire which is removed in the picture. Actually removing the old suspension and plating the frame was the most difficult part of the whole thing. Just hope it works as well as it does in the drawings. Should know soon. I would like to drive it a couple of times before the loooong drive to Moab.

Steve,

That's comin' along nicely /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif

What's the "link" setup? ... a "V" bar and 2 straights or three straights and a trackbar?? ... or what?

Marv

It's a wishbone style upper link and two lower links.

ttt

12 Days... Engine block is hot tanked and de-glazed, cam bearings installed. All other parts are clean and ready for installation. Hopefully the new cam and lifters show up today....so we can get this thing back together tonight.

Right On! Keep On Truckin!!
MOABMOABMOABOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOAAABMOBMO AB /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

Burt,

No cam showed up last night....so no engine progress.

About all I can do is paint the block and heads while I wait.

I did get my Borgeson steering shaft from UPS last night, so that got installed and it looks nice. Today (Sat) should be a Dana60 day....I have lots of parts for the rebuild and I need to clean and paint the housing.

Ideally, I could have it all put back together and under the truck by early next week.... still waiting on Locking Hubs and New Spindles!

Time one more cup of coffee....then it's off to the Man Space. /forums/images/icons/cool.gif


ps. Is your flu any better?

Note to self...
Remember to smack Greg for causing me mass anxiety everytime I see this thread..... /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

You'll have to get in line behind me! /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif

Ignorance is bliss......?

I don't think so.


If you don't feel the pressure to get things done, you may get left behind!!!! This is one trip you don't want to read about after it's over and say "Damn, I really wish I had been able to get my truck ready in time for THAT one!"


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***chewing on nails***
Tell me about it. I'm working harder to get the rig done, than my work AT work!! LOL /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif
I don't want to miss anything. /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

Yeah, it's just easier to blame you. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

I got my trailer all welded up and ready to go!!!!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
Por15 &amp; plate my floors tomorrow!
Then comes the easy stuff!!!! Whooooo Hooooo!!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
Here is my trailer set up!
http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/510/1514dsc02951sm-med.jpg
Me happy /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Updated photos as of this morning. Hope to be driving it by Wednesday.
http://www.mo-offroad.com/rearsus3.jpg

http://www.mo-offroad.com/rearsus4.jpg

Today is magic #10...

This is how many days are left:

9
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Liftoff! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif


Get Wrenchin'



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Keep going!!! Don't Stop!
I am making my gas tank skid today!
I still have this stupid flu bug but I am on the up swing of it now.
Good luck now get out there to your man space!
Oh ya and hug your wife before you do!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Do you think you will have the motor done in time?
Also did you get the 35 spline swap done? Do you still want me to bring my extra 30 spline stuff? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

STOP THE INSANITY!!!!! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

I have the new between the rails (23 gal K5 tank) installed with custom modified Sub cross members. Still got to plumb/wire the tank, build a battery box inside the cowl, mount/wire tail lights, adapt a tow bar (Thanks Marv and Allan!!!), fab a new mount for my rear shocks (gas tank is where they were last time), fab some sort of axle wrap control, build a dash, ... hmmm, seems like I'm leaving off a few things, but you get the picture... /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

I got the stub shafts and u-joints already from ORD....those u-joints are HUGE (1480s?)

I'm glad I did a complete teardown of my D60...the previous u-joints looked fine, but the were rusted solid with NO grease in them!!! Took a while to drive them out but it's all good now with big 'ol honkin 35-spline outers.

Now I just need the WARN hubs to arrive along with the new D60 spindles and I will have a complete front end. I did get the entire housing stripped and painted over the weekend and it looks SWEET!!!!! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

Cool I will still bring them just in case you don't get the hubs and you never know how will need some help. As far as the U-joints yep they are huge. The inners did you get the newer style that does not neck down or did you use the old ones that neck down. If you use the old style that necks down then that will be your weak link and you don't want to break an inner shaft because all that metal could get in your diff. and that would suck buy not as bad as needing to remove the diff. to get the shaft out of the locker. Hey boss man I'am not telling you any thing but just giving you my two cent. Please don't spend it because it is all I have. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Man, Greg and Russ, you guys have alot work to do. I hope you're able to get it done and test the new stuff before you get to Moab. Cool stuff going on your trucks/forums/images/icons/smile.gif. Now get back to work.../forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

Had a good day!
Got the gas tank skid DONE mounted finnished!! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif
Now I wont hurt my new 37gal tank, very cool that sucker wasn't cheep!
My rock sliders are DONE too!! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif
MOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMAOBMAOBMOABMOAB
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHH HHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
ok bed time i'm outa energy! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif
late

I'm glad I'm not the only one stressing. /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif I got the rock sliders capped and ready to grind/mount the floor to, today. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif I just need three more weeks to finish........DOWGH I mean a week. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

I thought that I was cutting it close before /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif ! I installed my "new" transmission on friday (my birthday) and after 40 miles it lost 2nd 3rd 4rth and reverse /forums/images/icons/mad.gif /forums/images/icons/mad.gif !!! Now I have to get another one built and installed this week and my front axle is just barely going in to get regeared. I'm starting to stress out!

There are exactly 7 working days until most people leave for Moab. Only 1 weekend remains!

My engine STILL is not put back together, and my D60 is still in pieces with no spindles or locking hubs.....

If I'm going to WALK to Moab, I'd better start soon.



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Just don't build it too fast! Small mistakes are not acceptable /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif
I'm sure it will all work out fine!
tick tock tick tock

oh good gawd am I tired!! mon-thurs I work 8am to noon... and then from noon to 9:30 pm or so I work on my truck... the rest of the week its been sun up to sun down every day. Hope I dont die of exhaustion before BB even arrives, LOL! think I am gonna make it tho... 14b rear is in, roll bar in, tube doors on, tailgate support bar thingy on, seats in, harnesses in... now I just gotta take care of the front axle... and its all down hill from there...

J

Sweet! Keep up the good work!
When you get to the campground I will have a cold one. or two, for ya!!
MOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMAOBMOABMOAB!!!!!

Dude! Thats alot of stuff DONE /forums/images/icons/grin.gif I'm not getting my cage, seats, harnesses in till sat. /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif AAAAHHHHHH! My floor will be done tonight. I got the sliders done, and some other small stuff. Still a few weeks worth of stuff left. /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

lots more to do tho, shop cant put the tcase in until monday morning... so I'll do the D60 thursday-saturday... get shafts late this week... and be full 1 ton by monday night. still gotta break in those gears.... lol!!!

tiiiirrrrreeeedddd!!! /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif /forums/images/icons/confused.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/frown.gif /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

J

I'm gonna make it /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif !!! Got my old trans rebuilt yesterday and installed (with new torque converter) today /forums/images/icons/cool.gif ! Taking front axle out and having gears installed tomorrow!! I was starting to get worried for a while there /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif Now about that gas money...

Got the floor done just about 10min. ago. /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif WOW. Now I have a New oil leak! and I think I'm hearing the beginnings of an exhaust leak. /forums/images/icons/confused.gif I NEED to sleep for like a week........... /forums/images/icons/grin.gif Its all in the name of MOAB. /forums/images/icons/cool.gif mustsleepsoonneedtogonitenite

I put some pics up of my rock sliders and gas tank skid plate: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Board=firstgen&amp;Number=478119&amp;pag e=0&amp;view=collapsed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=&amp;fpart=2
The rest of them are here:
Burt4x4's gallery (http://coloradok5.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=500&amp;user=39&amp;thumb=1)

By this time next week....the Moab caravan will be underway!!! We'll have been driving for about 3 hours already.....

I don't know if I'll be driving or riding "shotgun" yet, but I'll be there one way or another.


Can I get a YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA??????

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did you see my skid plate I made?
Oh and here you go
YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAA!!

WOOHOO-WOOHOO-WOOHOO-WOOHOO-WOOHOO-WOOHOO-WOOHOO-WOOHOO-WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! ! /forums/images/icons/confused.gif /forums/images/icons/ooo.gif /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif /forums/images/icons/smile.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif /forums/images/icons/blush.gif

/forums/images/icons/cool.gifGreg:
don't give up.
hold on, is that the UPS truck????
dog gone it.........
hold out a little longer Man, don't freak out yet.
"I don't know if I'll be driving or riding "shotgun" yet,"

we want to see a bigger " YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA "

when it all falls together!!! Keep on it!!!!!!


<font color="orange">dogman </font color> /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

That sadistic UPS driver......!!!

I was working out in the "man space" and the dog started barking a little, so I put down everything I was doing to go check if someone was out front. I got there just in time to see the UPS truck pull away from the curb.....

So I'm like "Cool, my parts must be here!" I walk to the front door, and the only thing there is one of those damn YOU MUST SIGN FOR THE PACKAGE, WE'LL COME BY TOMORROW slips hanging on the door.!!!!! /forums/images/icons/mad.gif

So I race inside, and grab my keys and try to figure out which way he must have gone, and I drive out into the neighborhood with my UPS slip (now covered in greasy fingerprints) trying to locate that damn brown truck!!!! NO LUCK....those guys drive just as fast as I do.

So my hubs and D60 spindles spent another night in some warehouse instead of getting installed on my axle....


DELAYS at this point are CATASTROPHIC. I am about to start counting down to Moab in hours, not days......

Wait Greg......I think I see him!! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif
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<font color="blue"> AND HE HAS GOT YOUR PARTS!! </font color>
http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/508/1514deliveryman2.gif
Now get that truck done! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
But really, I think those dam guys should have flashing blue lights or homing devices on them.
I have had to chase them down so many times and then it's like.....A...sorry dude, there is nutting in here for you. You need to find the other driver (his brother Darrel).
Best of luck to you! Keep on pushing it...you'll make it.
Now....12:50AM....time for bed...good night, I'm burnt out /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

Yeah he's got my parts alright....! THE WRONG PARTS!!!! /forums/images/icons/mad.gif

It's lucky for Boyce Equipment that they were already closed when my order arrived....Mark would have gotten an earful!!!!

Instead of my D60 spindles, and a set of Warn Premium 35-Spline hubs........I got D60 spindles, a D60 Ring &amp; Pinion Gearset (7.13 ratio), and D60 cover gasket, and buttload of gaskets, and bushings, and bearings......an NO WARN HUBS!!!

So now I can get my axle most of the way together, but I have NO way to lock the hubs, and I'm back to square one locating those 35-Spline Warns!!!!

I will drive almost anywhere locally to get a set of Warn 62672's? Or pay for overnight shipping to get them here in time for Moab!

Can SOMEONE here help me?!!!!!!

Holy SH!TBalls! THat sucks!
Keep looking your bound to find someone with them?
WHat about the parts the D60 came with? Are they usable?
GOOD LUCK! Lemmy know if anything I can do to help!

Burt,

The axle came with 30-spline outers (I think they all do?) and the lockouts were incomplete....no ringtooth thingies under the lockouts to actually engage the stub shaft to the wheel!!!

So it's ALL-OR-NOTHING on these hubs....I suppose I could tape a Ziploc bag over each side, and drive to Moab with no lockouts, and hope that someone could bring me what I need for installation AT MOAB!!!??? /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

If ya dont get the 60 together could ya put the 44 back in?

NOPE....

The 44 is part of the deal that helps 4x4HIGH get his D60....and the 4WD steering box is already installed in RyanB's truck.

The only direction is "forward" now......!!! No going back.

Greg,

I've got a good connection at FourWheeler's here in Phx... What are the details of the hubs you need? I can call them today and see WTF... /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

If you want, page me @ 602-302-0878.

Marv

/forums/images/icons/cool.gifGreg:
If your looking for possible sources, Ryan picked up a used Hub for a friends blazer D60.
@Navarra's truck = 408-294-0202.
another place to try; Bill @ drive train service 408-727-2244.

they at least should now what your taking about, for that missing part; call-n-ask.

<font color="orange">dogman </font color>
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HAD shafts ordered... they are the VERY last part I need and oughta be here on monday/tuesday... dear gawd am I cutting it close. LOL! this is some wacky wild shiznit! tired as hell, hot as hell, working my heiny off tho! /forums/images/icons/wink.gif I have no room for error left... if something is wrong with the steering parts or whatever, I'm done for. yikers!

J

Got my Dana 60 Lockright today!! Lotsa time!!

Isn't Boyce equiptment in Ogden? Do you know where they are compared to Moab? If its north of Moab I can pick em up on my way. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
Or is it that they don't have em at all? /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

Ogden where boyce is is only 45 min north of salt lake. Not to far out of the way.

FRIDAY!!!!!!
Last weekend before LIFTOFF!!!!!!!!!!
PING! ZOWWEEE!! POW! DING! VVEEERRROOOM!! BANG! KERPLOWWEEE!! BAM!
AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH somebody Slap me~! I am fully FREAKING OUT!!!!!!!!!! I need to DRIVE!!!!!!!!
MOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMA OBMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMAOBMAOBMAOBMOBMAOBMAOBMAOB! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAA!!!!

Few I feel better now /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

I had an "unsavory" experience with Mark Boyce yesterday, so I don't think I'll be using Boyce Equipment EVER AGAIN....! /forums/images/icons/mad.gif




Well, it's a "Good News / Bad News" story for me......

GOOD NEWS:

I'll be able to work on my K5 every day, ALL day from now until the departure to Moab.....because:

BAD NEWS:

I'm out of work AGAIN! /forums/images/icons/frown.gif Seems the parent company doesn't want anything to do with our division, and just liquidated the entire organization yesterday. All employees are gone, and they are selling off the equipment and intellectual property to whoever wants it.

This really sucks. I was unemployed for almost a full year, and had only been at this new company for 3 months....just starting to get back on my feet financially, and trying to get out of debt. Looks like I'll have to start all over again.

At least Moab will be a nice "break"....and a chance to bond with some great folks before starting the job search all over again.

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Damn iT!
DUDE what are you compeeting with Chaz for the Mr. Bad Luck award??????
When I win the lottery I will hire you at 100k a year to be my offical beer stocker. You will have to make sure my supply never gets below a 24pack though?? I know it's a tuff responsability but I feel you would do your best at it so I will give you a chance to prove your self!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

Burt,

Make it $200K and I'll also be your personal audio consultant/installer and MIG fabricator too!!!

That's 3 functions for only TWICE the price!!! /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

Groovy! Sounds like a good plan!
I will have to get us a 1800 squarefoot man space too /forums/images/icons/cool.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif we can even put black and white checkerd floor in!! hehehehe
Good luck this weekend and let me know if I can do anything to help!

Crap...that sucks Greg. That's not exactly the way to get the time you need to finish up for Moab/forums/images/icons/shocked.gif Best of luck finding a better company to work for when you get back from Moab!!!

Rene

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AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

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Yupyup, that about says it all /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif MOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMO ABMOABMOABMOABMOABMAOB /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

...rear bumper reinforced... ff14b spiders welded and put back together... side mirror for tube door installed... tailgate speader bar thingy painted...

gettin tired!

J

Grinding done, still leaking oil. Swear I smelled coolant, can't find any leaking though. most of the check list done, most not. /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif Truck at cage builders. /forums/images/icons/confused.gif Need sleep badly.

old 1/2 ton front end stuff completely removed, zero rates added, ORD HD front shackles installed...

back to the garage! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

J

Finished my floors, seats are in, wiring done, Hi-Lift mounted, built and installed the spare tire holder so now it's time to load, finish the trailer stuff and check out the tow van. More to go but I'm really close I think /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif . Hang in there Greg &amp; everyone, you'll get er done.

2wd steering box in, borgeson installed, front shock factory rivets ground...

J

Finally got mine finished in the Residence Inn parking lot yesterday. Had to get it mobile where I could move from TX to CO. Pulling it off the trailer I found out that my inner wheel seal on the 14b is out. /forums/images/icons/frown.gif Replace that, and I am ready to go!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif /forums/images/icons/smile.gif /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Three Days to go and.............



IT"S ALIVE!!!!!




Started up the new engine last night for the first time about 9pm (the neighbors loved us! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif ) and it looks like we have good oil pressure at the top of the engine this time!!

The front clip is re-installed, so it looks like a truck again, and I feel like it's coming together nicely. But there is still quite a bit to do:

Install new tires on wheels....can't drive to Moab on 29" tires!
Get 14BFF Re-geared for 4.10s to match front D60
Finish installing brake lines on D60
Install F*RD shock towers on front to hold 9012 Ranchos
Install CB
Install Front Recovery Point, and Bumper
Trim Fenders (ALL)
Create a rear recovery point if time allows...


I'm sure there's more to do, but the MAJOR stuff on the list (that HAS to be completed) is almost all done now. I still have all day today (Sunday) and all day tomorrow, and probably 1/2 day on Tuesday to resolve any last-minute bugs.


/forums/images/icons/cool.gif !!!!MOAB OR BUST!!!! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

YES!!! It has a heart beat!!!
Keep going and don't give up!
We can work on stuff at camp too!
Gett the drivetrain and tires done first!
Off to Costco fer our grub!!
Keep ON Truckin!!!!!!!!!!\
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAA!!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

GOOD NEWS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
/forums/images/icons/grin.gif BUT DAMM YOU STILL HAVE ALOT TO DO

The new title says it all.......

We are down to the final HOURS to get ready!!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif

I leave for the axle shop/tire shop in the next few minutes....it will be the first time my truck has been off jackstands and out of the garage since July 4th weekend (about 45 days!)

Let's go folks.....if I can do this in time, you can too!!!!!! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif






ps. I am exhausted though....I hope I don't fall asleep on Dump Bump!!! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Way to go Greg.... /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

You're kickin' a$$ and takin' names.. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

Marv

YES!!!!!!
See YOU tomorrow!!!
ROCK ON!

Tick Tock Tick Tock
I am board here at work!! I just wana DRIVE!!!!!!!
Tick Tock Tick Tock tick tock......
aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I just did the last of my shopping at lunch so now all i have to do is take out my back seat and load all my stuff..................
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MAOBMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOABMOAB!!!!

I just neeed to load on Tues. night and head out Wens. am. I need to go pick up Matt with West Texas Offroad on the way so he can bring you guys a steering set up to win. Good luck to all of ya on the trip over. See ya in Moab. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

how bout now greg?
how bout now?

tick toc tick toc tick toc

bing zap kaplowie dong zippie perklow ping bang BOOOM!

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The ****er better make it, I'm just dying to smack him for this post. Ohh I just love how he went right for the jugular with the whole hours thing instead of days now. I'm so anxious, I feel like throwing up.... /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

I hate answering for people but he is gonna make it /forums/images/icons/grin.gif .I just talked to Burt4x4 and he said Greg is just finnishing up a few little things and will be heading to Burts tonight and they will be headin out in the morning /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

gonna get the smack...LOL /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif