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Some re-build pics
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 10:53 pm
by RUFF
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.
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:00 pm
by RUFF
Then the drivers side which i thought was going to be a prob because of the throttle peddle.
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 11:14 pm
by RUFF
This was all made easier because the body was not fitted to the frame.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 8:51 pm
by RUFF
After welding it inside and out i sealed it up with a rubber spray coating.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:04 pm
by RUFF
Here is the final result
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:09 pm
by RUFF
Next i rubbed all the engine bay back and painted it in Kawasaki Green.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:19 pm
by RUFF
The body fitted back on and the stock 4.4ltr leyland V8 fitted.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:24 pm
by RUFF
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.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:30 pm
by RUFF
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.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:34 pm
by RUFF
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.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:39 pm
by RUFF
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.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 9:59 pm
by N*A*M
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.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:02 pm
by POS
Good that looks good!
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
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:07 pm
by RUFF
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.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:14 pm
by RUFF
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)
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 12:51 am
by robbie
excellent progress.. and very quick I might add..
got a tentative date of when you are getting this thing reged?
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:36 am
by A1
Looks good Ruff
I had seen a pic on pirate lately Those fibre guards look sweet
And that bling bling bling grille
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:44 am
by 83 lux
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.
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:45 am
by bj on roids
bling bling grille ROFL
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:50 am
by 83 lux
bj on roids wrote:bling bling grille ROFL
It is very bling bling and i think that i even saw some rice there too.
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:36 am
by RUFF
Yes i have RICE and there is more to come
Robbie it is suposed to be finished by Friday this week but i would say a couple more weeks will be more like it.
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:40 am
by robbie
good luck mate.. just stick to the plan and all should go well!
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 3:02 pm
by dave
Looks good tony.
Did you paint it that colourafter the grasshoppers.
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:33 pm
by 83 lux
dave wrote:Looks good tony.
Did you paint it that colourafter the grasshoppers.
Dont underestermate the power of the wee, grasshoper, dave
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:47 pm
by Aza
what size rubber do u have on?????
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:52 pm
by 83 lux
Aza wrote:what size rubber do u have on?????
You are one dirty little boy
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:56 pm
by Aza
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
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 8:59 pm
by 83 lux
on it at the moment 35 muddys
normally 38.5 BAJA Claws
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 9:00 pm
by Aza
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
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:55 pm
by ToNkA
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.