Some re-build pics

Post by **RUFF** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 10:53 pm

As some of you all know i rolled my Dual cab back at XRCC Round Zero in November last year.

Well ive been real slack and have only realy just got motivated again.

I didnt get any pics of this cab when i first bought it but it was fairly poor looking but it was cheap and complete and had little rust.

First i stripped it totaly bare and pressure washed all the dust and crap out of everything.

Then i started cutting the firewall to clear the 38.5/16/15 Claws i run. I ran these on my old dual cab but i plan on dropping the height of this about 4inches before driving it again.

Post by **RUFF** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:00 pm

Then the drivers side which i thought was going to be a prob because of the throttle peddle.

Post by **RUFF** » Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:14 pm

This was all made easier because the body was not fitted to the frame.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 8:51 pm

After welding it inside and out i sealed it up with a rubber spray coating.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:04 pm

Here is the final result

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:09 pm

Next i rubbed all the engine bay back and painted it in Kawasaki Green.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:19 pm

The body fitted back on and the stock 4.4ltr leyland V8 fitted.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:24 pm

Yesterday i got the Bonnet and Fiberglass guards painted.
The guards are only sitting on at the moment as i still have to paint the rest of the cab and doors before fitting and adjusting the guards.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:30 pm

I need to lower it about 4-5" yet as it has come up in the front a lot with the single cab and the 4.4ltr being lighter than the dual cab and 22RE.
I am looking at going to IFS rear springs up front.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:34 pm

Got it running today but it sounds like it may have a bottom end rattle

I bought this second hand but it has 3months warranty but the only prob is they dont have another 4.4 to replace it with so i may have to go with a 3.5. Which isnt such a drama as i was only looking for a 3.5 when i found this one.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:39 pm

I now need to paint the cab and doors which should be done on tuesday or wednesday and then its out to Sams for a full EXO and tube rear end with a coil rear thrown in.

I will get more pics as more work is done.

Post by **N*A*M** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:59 pm

cool. looks good so far. 8)

pity about the p76 bottom end rattle. i haven't started up either of my engines so i don't know what condition they're in yet.

Post by **POS** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:02 pm

Good that looks good! :shock:

I love those flairs, did you get them to fit slightly better!

Man mine is going to look like a Piece Of Sh!T compared to yours!

Oh hang on, It already does :roll:

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:07 pm

NAM not real sure about the motor yet as it hasnt got an exhast system fitted so it may not be too bad.

Adrian i havent tried to get the guards to fit better yet as i have nothing to line them up with till the doors go on.

Post by **RUFF** » Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:14 pm

Oh and thanks to Sam (strange rover) because if it wasnt for him it would be still sitting in the shed gathering dust 8) 8)

Post by **robbie** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 12:51 am

excellent progress.. and very quick I might add..

got a tentative date of when you are getting this thing reged?

Post by A1 » Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:36 am

Looks good Ruff

I had seen a pic on pirate lately Those fibre guards look sweet

And that bling bling bling grille :finger:

Post by **83 lux** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:44 am

that green is a really great colour when you see it in real life
and i have been told that is almost glow in the dark. :twisted:

Post by **bj on roids** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:45 am

bling bling grille ROFL

Post by **83 lux** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:50 am

bj on roids wrote:bling bling grille ROFL

It is very bling bling and i think that i even saw some rice there too. :lol:

Post by **RUFF** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:36 am

Yes i have RICE and there is more to come :finger:

Robbie it is suposed to be finished by Friday this week but i would say a couple more weeks will be more like it.

Post by **robbie** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:40 am

good luck mate.. just stick to the plan and all should go well!

Post by **dave** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 3:02 pm

Looks good tony.
Did you paint it that colourafter the grasshoppers.

Post by **83 lux** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:33 pm

dave wrote:Looks good tony.
Did you paint it that colourafter the grasshoppers.

Dont underestermate the power of the wee, grasshoper, dave :finger:

Post by **Aza** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:47 pm

what size rubber do u have on?????

Post by **83 lux** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:52 pm

Aza wrote:what size rubber do u have on?????

You are one dirty little boy :roll:

Post by **Aza** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:56 pm

83 lux wrote:
Aza wrote:what size rubber do u have on?????

You are one dirty little boy

wtf???????????

i wanna know what size tyres he has on it. what are u think of scotty? no infact i dont want to know what ur thinking of cuase know u it will probable be gross :finger:

Post by **83 lux** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:59 pm

on it at the moment 35 muddys
normally 38.5 BAJA Claws

Post by **Aza** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 9:00 pm

83 lux wrote:on it at the moment 35 muddys
normally 38.5 BAJA Claws

thats why i was asking becuase they looked kinda small

Post by **ToNkA** » Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:55 pm

Nice Ruff.

After seeing that Toyota painted kawazaki green on Pirate (the one with the coil rear) I have alwasy wanted someone here in oz to do the same colour.

I like it.

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