Any progress as of late?
Glad to see you kept it. I like the build and would like to do the same with mine once I get my Volvo beater back together and running for the street. I would actually like to go taller, maybe put solid axle up front and such. So much to do so little time.
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- Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:04 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: crew cab daily build
- Replies: 36
- Views: 27898
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:54 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: crew cab daily build
- Replies: 36
- Views: 27898
Re: crew cab daily build
Wasn't this up for sale not to long ago over at S-10 Forum?
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:15 am
- Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
- Topic: Still takes forever to crank over...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3435
Re: Still takes forever to crank over...
Wondering if you have installed the fuel pump yet. I am starting to get teh same issue. A lot less severe on mine at this point. BUT.... I have the fuel pump but not the time to do it. You know how the universe works, when you have the time, you don't have the money, when you have the money (or fuel...
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:24 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Just ordered my NEW tires
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2797
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:11 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Just ordered my NEW tires
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2797
Well I have 5000 miles on the new tires. I just did a rotation on them yesterday. The reason for the rotation was they started maknig a very loud humming noise, more than before. I took the front tires off and found the reason to the noise. The front tires are starting to cup up a little. It is a go...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:52 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Caught my dad with my gf !!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3294
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:24 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: There may be a Truce in the AIR!/FirearmThoughts
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3575
- Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:42 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Boats
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2345
To be fair to all of my boats, I thought that I might list them, also to not change the subject from the boat topic. My older brother is a boat mechanic, so that is why there are so many. I can get them as he finds them for free or good deals. I used to be a "Horse Trader" in the boating world, but ...
- Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:16 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: Boats
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2345
I have an old 19' MFG. It is from the 60s probably. We are over here on the East Coast, I am about a ten minute boat ride from the Atlantic Ocean. I was just wed about a month and a half ago. Me and my wife used it to get to the reception hall which was right on the Pocomoke River. http://i334.photo...
- Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:37 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: There may be a Truce in the AIR!/FirearmThoughts
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3575
The Mossberg's are really good guns. I have one shotgun in my collection and it is a Mossberg. I have dropped it off the side of the dock into salt water, took it home, cleaned and oiled it. Shoots Just as pretty as new. I let my brother use it one time, He leaned on the tailgate of his truck, strip...
- Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:33 am
- Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
- Topic: New radio
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3065
Can we get a run down of the price list in this set up. I have been thinking of upgrading to something like that with new sound all around as well. I have come across some deals on ebay but am always skeptical about buying electronics I can't pull from a new package. Pics of the glove box set up yet?
- Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:04 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: US ARMY Reserves
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1115
- Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:34 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: US ARMY Reserves
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1115
US ARMY Reserves
Hello, I have just last week signed up for the United States Army Reserves. I am college educated and have a very descent job. My wife also has a very descent job. I was at Ft. Meade yesterday for the entire day. 6AM arrival to about 1800 I left. Give or take. After having to get a tattoo altered to...
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:16 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Just ordered my NEW tires
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2797
Yes, I actually took about an inch and a half off of the fenders, following the Skidz Cut Out with out putting the flares on. http://www.s-10crewcab.com/og1/modinfo/skidz/skidz1.html You can still see it a little bit on the driver's side where the metal bent a little. http://i334.photobucket.com/alb...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:07 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Just ordered my NEW tires
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2797
Pacer 320 C http://www.pacerwheels.com/shared_modules/wheelDataBook.php?myVen=219&mySty=682&linkBig=y Internal Prod. Code 219205734 Manufacturer Part Number 320C-5734 Wheel Size 15x7 Bolt Circle (mm) 5x120.70 Bolt Circle (in) 5x4.75 Offset (mm) -6 Back Spacing 3.75 Cap 101HM Load Rating 1,600 Wheel ...
- Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:50 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Just ordered my NEW tires
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2797
Had an alignment done when I had them put on. Should be good to go for a while anyway. Here are some pictures of them on the truck. If anyone is interested. I am going to keep this post up every couple of thousand of miles or so for anyone with interest to have a general idea of what the tires are. ...
- Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:55 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Just ordered my NEW tires
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2797
Tires were put on about a week ago. Drove three hundred miles on them the first day, didn't even wear the "dimples" off of them. They do have a humm to them at really low speeds and at above 55 mph. In the middle, you don't even notice it. It is not a loud humm, just right. I haven't been able to te...
- Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:11 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Just ordered my NEW tires
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2797
- Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:01 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: Just ordered my NEW tires
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2797
Just ordered my NEW tires
I just ordered a set of Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 31x10.50 R15 from Tire Rack.com, They came out to 750 shipped. I was shopping for tires around here, and I couldn't find those for less than a grand not mounted or balanced. Internet is a pwerful thing. Thank you to me for putting all that money away fo...
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:27 am
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Crew Cabs are rare
- Replies: 71
- Views: 23835
There is one around the Baltimore, MD area that I see every once in a while, They pulled the bed off and built a flat bed for it. It has an engine crane on the right rear side and looks to have some kind of bolt in engine stand that gets removed. Pretty neat looking but have never had a chance to sp...
- Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:07 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Lets talk window vent shades
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3583
- Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:25 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 2in body lift + Flare question.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1602
I took an inch and a half off following the Skidz Cut Out Flares instructions. I only did the fronts because the 31s that I have fit nicely in the back.
http://www.s-10crewcab.com/og1/modinfo/ ... kidz1.html
http://www.s-10crewcab.com/og1/modinfo/ ... kidz1.html
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:39 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 2in body lift + Flare question.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1602
jflatley wrote:I just did the fronts of mine last weekend, I think they turned out pretty well. I did not finish them off with anything but a file, some seam sealer and a touch up paint bottle from the parts store.
http://s334.photobucket.com/albums/m410 ... mview=grid
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:36 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: no flares
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2883
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:27 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: no flares
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2883
I just did the fronts of mine last weekend, I think they turned out pretty well. I did not finish them off with anything but a file, some seam sealer and a touch up paint bottle from the parts store.
http://s334.photobucket.com/albums/m410 ... mview=grid
http://s334.photobucket.com/albums/m410 ... mview=grid
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:17 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: 2in body lift + Flare question.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1602
I just did the fronts cut with mine, and did not finish it with anything but a file and one of those touch up mini bottles of paint from the parts store. Mine looks great, (Personal opinion). Followed the same directions, only for the fronts, as those for the cut out flares, but really careful not t...
- Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:44 pm
- Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
- Topic: Hazard lights
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1648
- Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:34 pm
- Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
- Topic: Hazard lights
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1648
Hazard lights
When I hit the brakes the hazards go full and don't blink anymore?
Happened on teh old ford but don't remember how I fixed it.
Happened on teh old ford but don't remember how I fixed it.
- Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:00 am
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: ? about t-bar crank
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1341
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:39 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: ? about t-bar crank
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1341
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:29 pm
- Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
- Topic: ? about t-bar crank
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1341
So, I have another question about cranking the Torsion Bars. I did the torsion bar crank today, I cranked them until the tires were the same distance from the fender (after a trip or two around the block to settle). I took it over to the local alignment shop after I was done for an alignment, Expect...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:56 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
i think my next project is going to be, figure out about gene splicing in plants. Try to get a 50 lbs tomato or a six foot ear of corn. I have figured out that if you take say a white dogwood, cut a few of the braches and stick some hormones and a branch from a say red dogwood in there, you can have...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 7:53 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
I have heard that about welding to galvanized. I have never felt any effects of it though. Most of the welding on this was outside, with a light breeze so I am fine on this one. I picked up some black iron piping today to do the rails. I have a maple tree out back that has a fork in it. That is my p...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:33 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
Here is what I am going to do with it
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m410 ... 1761_A.jpg
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m410 ... 1761_A.jpg
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:13 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
I got it all welded together, I still need to put some rails on it and clean it, paint, etc. but here is the "finished" product. All together, it is 7'6" long, 4'3" wide and 23'' off of the bed rails. made from old galvanized well piping that I had and a small MIG welder. Total cost, TIME. http://i3...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:08 pm
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
That is a fishing rod rack. I have a drive on pass for the Assateague Island ORV side. I go fishing on the beach a few times a month, less when it gets cold but still go out.
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m410 ... G_1762.jpg
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m410 ... G_1762.jpg
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:35 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:34 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:31 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
Thanks guys, that will come later when the thing is finished and ready. Anyways, here is the first test fitting. Lines up really well, needed a little straightening to the truck. Maybe an inch to the left, not much at all. I guess the jig got twisted. HJ, I had thought about making that a 90 all the...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 6:56 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
I thought that the key element of powder coating was the baking. I thought that is how it became so durable. In the pictures you can see the wood template that I was workiing with. There is going to be another cross member in it, right about where the front stansions are at. I am waiting to get it a...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 6:53 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
Here is what I have of the ladder rack. I started work on it last night again and found that putting the stansions on the bottom and fitting the rack to it was a whole lot easier. http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m410/jflatley00/Ladder%20Rack/IMG_1748-1.jpg http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m410/...
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:40 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:09 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
Well I had to take a break from the project for a while but am now am back in business. I am building a full contractors rack. I have the frame layed out and the stansions set, I just need to find a few more hands one weekend to get it set and finish the welding. I ended up building a 2x4 box teh sa...
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:58 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Fuel spitting out filler neck.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1412
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:56 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Fuel spitting out filler neck.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1412
Alright, I am going to check the EVAP canister hookups and filter. Mine was almost bone empty and none of the hoses underneath are wet from gas. Th top of the tank is dry. I pulled the filler neck off today and inspected it. Looked good to me. Almost seems that there is an air lock in the filler nec...
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:56 pm
- Forum: Stock Crew Cab
- Topic: Fuel spitting out filler neck.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1412
Fuel spitting out filler neck.
Hello, I tried the search to no prevail. 2004 S10 CC. 2" BL I was on my way to work the other day, the Service Engine Light came on. Not to long after that, my Low Fuel light came on. I was only a mile or so from the building so I parked it and went to work. Came out went across the street to the Te...
- Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:39 pm
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: My Other Ride
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5954
The double decker is always fun. Everyone stops and stares at me. I have had people pull their cars over on the highway to talk to me and get a picture of me on it. A few people like to try to ride it but not everyone. Once you are on it, is liking a normal bike, just cant put your feet down. The lo...
- Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:42 am
- Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
- Topic: My Other Ride
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5954
My other ride http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m410/jflatley00/White%20Glider/l_dbd18bd8a6acd3a208b755a866d28747.jpg How about this one http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m410/jflatley00/White%20Glider/IMG_1580.jpg and "Bandit", my son, he loves to go off roading. Had him out through a few trails ...
- Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:35 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Question about Cut Out Fender Flares
- Replies: 1
- Views: 750
Question about Cut Out Fender Flares
Hello All: I have read the Cut Out Fender Flare modification page. I have actually read it a few times and printed it out and sort of walked through it while looking at the truck. With that said, I do not have the Skidz Fender Flares. I am planning on using truck bed liner from a can. I also am NOT ...
- Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:40 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Flares
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2503
Has anyone ever tried to pull the ZR5 or ZR2 flares off of an extended cab and put them onto the CC. A friend has a extended cab and is going big time with it. Wants to get a set of Skidz instead of the stock ones. I told him that if they fit, I would take them. Still all in talks, but.... Are the w...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:49 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Frame extension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7066
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:45 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Ladder Rack
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4479
Ladder Rack
I have been doing some searching around for a ladder rack for the CC, haven't found a one piece full rack. Just the two stansion type. So I decided to build one, I have been collecting materials and tacking stuff together as I get it. I think it will turn out rather nice. Angle Iron to the bed rails...
- Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:16 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Frame extension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7066
Just hear me out. Couldn't you just take an old frame and cut out 18'' off the back. Weld them onto the rear of your frame. Remount all of the bed stansions and move the rear back to fit the rear wheel well. Remount the shackles and springs and place the box on. Wires and fuel line etc. Would this b...
- Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:34 am
- Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
- Topic: Frame extension
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7066
Frame extension
Has anyone ever extended their crew cab to fit a 6' bed. I would like to put a step side bed on it and lift it. Comments welcome
Where would be the best place to cut.
Where would be the best place to cut.