lowrider Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 (edited) So....the project started. I have alot to do, and even less time to do it. here's what i got done this weekend: the pile o parts: What's left in my truck: bent valve: Front of the truck pre-cut: Front of the truck post-cut: More pics to come -bounce- I've knocked 5 things off my list of 34 projects. Oh, and i have till May 1 to finish it. and i'll be gone for buisiness all of next week. Edited April 10, 2006 by lowrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Hmm, do you remember how it all goes back together ??? Good luck with the next 29 items !! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Progress being Made Eli. For some reason I thought you guys were starting next weekend. I'll see if I can swing by this weekend. Good choice on the Sleemans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 Well, after work yesterday, fixed the hole in the drivers floor, replaced passenger side CV shaft That's two more things off the list. That'd be great, Kev. I know you have experience swapping front diff's in WD21's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 After work yesterday, fixed hole under the rear seat. Cracked the front driveshaft off, disconnected drivers side CV and reassembled the passenger side suspension. Ordered all my parts from Nissan, picking them up tommorrow, along with my new front diff and complete rear axle assembly (both with 4.62's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLApathy Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 i actually wanted to do that, was it pretty easy and did that take away any support from anywhere, i highly doubt it did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 It's literally a 5 minute job. And no it doesn't take any support out. So grab that sawzall, WTF are you waiting for?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Update! Axle out, notice the trimming on the quarters My new ride! The old front diff (and its new use!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLApathy Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 So grab that sawzall, WTF are you waiting for?!? good question hmm, cuzz im chargeing my sawzall batterys up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 oh yeah, by the way....the truck runs now, like a champ! more small projects coming up this week and she's back on the road for may 1. i was in houston on business the last week or else it'd all be done by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derogate Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 crap, you work fast dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 crap, you work fast dude. That's what I said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 (edited) Thanks guys! BTW, other than the fact the rear end was $#&%ed due to poor bearing servicing by Nissan, the front and rear diffs were swapped for ones front an auto (4.37 to 4.62) This was last weekend, after we fired it up: The project started on the 7th. The above shot was taken on the 16th. Back to working on it tomorrow and i'm shooting for it to be back on the road by next saturday. Edited April 23, 2006 by lowrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 how did you deal with "double wall" in the back corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 I trimmed just below the seam on the rear, then took that line to the wheel wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 ok, thanks man. bummer. that part of my truck got mashed a while back and i was trying to straighten it our but that's a little bit too much hassle right now. i was also thinking of trying to trim it higher and making a back bumper that would cover/protect that area in the future (ala Pezzy's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 got a little silly with the rockguard last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 :o whoah. no worries about chipping paint now i guess. lol. doesn't look too bad tho. different, but not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeevO Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 so what exactly was all done?? i knew nothing of this project then i saw all of these pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 Here's my list (cut and paste from my work computer): Dissassemble Motor Remove heads from new motor Install new heads, gaskets, spark plugs, etc Timing Belt / Water Pump / Reassemble motor Dissassemble front suspension Remove CV shafts from drive flanges Remove front diff & drive flanges Mount drive flanges on new diff Reinstall Front diff Replace pass. Side CV Remove rear axle assembly Reinstall new rear axle assembly Repair rust hole under rear seat Repair rust hole in drivers side floor Remove pass seat, Relocate ECU to rear of glove box Cut off bottom of rear quarters Seal rear quarters Grind bondo/paint off of driver's side quarter Punch out dent in drivers side quarter Cut off bottom of front fenders Cut off front bodywork on truck Replace drivers side parking light assembly Cut off rockers Replace rockers with steel Prep and paint marked regions with rock guard Remove, repair, modify, and paint spare tire rack, reinstall Prep and paint roof basket, reinstall Prep and paint rear bumper, reinstall Extract broken bolts from factory skidplate mounts Punch out dent in drivers door Reinstall factory and custom skidplates I also built a front bumper Doing all the stereo work this weekend, going wheeling! Oh and look what i drove to work today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Wow...I'm impressed that you could get all that done so fast. Your help must have actually known what they were doing! Still not sure what I think about the rock protection stuff.....I'd say you should even it out along the body line, might not look so...I dunno, but it's just not sitting right with me. Glad to see the ol' girl back on the road though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 Wow...I'm impressed that you could get all that done so fast. Your help must have actually known what they were doing! Still not sure what I think about the rock protection stuff.....I'd say you should even it out along the body line, might not look so...I dunno, but it's just not sitting right with me. Glad to see the ol' girl back on the road though! yeah, the help was great, my buddy johnny (hillclimber) helped me the whole way through, i owe him big time. I had other help for 2 days, and it was just me and johnny the rest of the time, plus i was gone for a week for work. Yeah, i think i am going to do the rockguard from the body line down. either that or paint it to match the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pathfindero Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 got a little silly with the rockguard last weekend. :cool2: does that just spray over your paint???? If so...Looks like I'll have two-tone Paintjob in no time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 :cool2: does that just spray over your paint???? If so...Looks like I'll have two-tone Paintjob in no time!! You have to prep the paint if you want it to stick. Get a degrease/dewax product, even acetone will work, then scuff the paint, i used 120 grit sandpaper and then 80 grit in the drill. Mask it and spray it! that's it. Get good quality "rockguard" do not use "undercoating". Try not to get any on your hands, wear gloves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Don't get it on your hootus either. (I'll post the link from home for those who don't remember that one.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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