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I have seen some members use cherry picker with 4X4 frame on top of the lift that would pivot on the lift run the 4x4 frame through the door opening and lift the cab off then roll the frame out from under it. the lift should be center in the cab front to back and side to side.

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My neighbor pulled through for me an hour ago and stopped by with his tractor. We successfully removed the cab. Nothing dropped or bent as far as I can tell. The first couple pictures are from me holding the strap with one hand and taking a picture with the other.

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Looking good!Wish i would have made cart for mine i used a little wobbly mess of one and the cab tilts every time i move it!ha ha

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Any updates?

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I'm alive!!! Survived some personal issues and getting back on track. The machine shop was a waste of time and money so I'm back to searching for an engine. This will sound pretty uneventful for most but today I removed my first engine and transmission. I didn't break anything on me, the truck, or the engine so I'm feeling pretty proud of myself. Couple things I will remember the next time, I didn't drain the transmission prior to disconnecting it, made a mess, and didn't start out with the leveler all the way towards the transmission, that little handle is hard to turn with the weight on it on one end. Hopefully I'll be back to making some progress.

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Getting closer. There has to be an easier way to change a tire!

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Clever use of the engine hoist! Keep on making headway!

Last time i pulled a 205 T case i did it without a jack while under the truck, that was one hurtin mother let me tell you.. I couldn't do that today.

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What type of output brake is that on the 205? Just wondering if it's a kit or the PO built something.
Thanks,
Roger

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im curious as well and as to why?

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It is the e brake. The PO installed a disc and mechanical caliper off a cushman truck.

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Thanks Nathan, was wondering. Looks like a pretty clean setup. Might have to look into that when I convert the rears to disc.

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That E brake looks like the one I installed on my Atlas T-case. I forget who I ordered it from. google transfer case parking brake and sever companies pop up.

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There are a couple aftermarket places that do a output disk setup, i got them bookmarked at home.

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Just read this whole thread. I just bought a 71 K10 to slowly build into a do it all rig also. It has an Sm 465/350 and my thoughts are Holley fuel injection, NV4500 and beefier axles.

Right now I have a newer Jeep and truck so I want to build a 4x4 truck to replace them both.

...anyways I have always had a Jeep to wheel all over the southwest. I'm hoping this will work just as well. A buddy used to go in his 76' K5 Blazer and it worked well. If this is the kind of thing you are building your truck for lemme know. You (or anyone) is welcome!

NW rim near Copper Mountain mine http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...1st2008118.jpg

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Anyone know what these studs are for? Other than looking studly. There are three of them all on the drivers side front axle. I know the axle is a Dana 44 but other than that I'm not sure. Any advice on what I should keep and what I should replace as I start the rebuilding process would be great. Whoever put together the passenger side hub forgot one of the locking clips. I'm glad I'm going through the whole truck. I have found too many things that have made me say "I'm glad I found that now."

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The steering arm. Or is it the pitman arm.. one go's to the dana the other to the steering box. Then a link inbetween the two

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Oh. Guess I don't have anything there because of the cross over steering?

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The studs hold the steering arm in place.

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Pitman arm is connected to the steering box. the steering arm is connected to the left knuckle.

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First off Semper Fi...... Nice project cant wait to see more

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Semper Fi. Thanks for saying hi. I would like to get a bunch done this week but by Friday they are saying it's going to be 105. So I'll be hiding inside for the next few days.

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When is that California winter weather coming. So we can get some work done. It's been 95 all week end and 100+ for the next few days.

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I was stationed in twenty nine palms, you guys have that weather lol

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I am currently deployed, and you are building the exact truck I am getting when I get home. Which is my dream truck. I got lucky and my father-in-law found me a spectacular deal on one and I will be getting it in a couple months when I get home.

I will keep checking out your build, and so far it looks great!!!

1990 Chevy heavy half 2dr longbox, 4x4
1979 GM Suburban half ton :metal:

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Just wondering how things are going??

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Thanks for checking in. I have it tore down to the frame. Ready to start prepping the frame and sealing it but I have no idea what's the wisest decision to go with. I have very little money to work with so do I wire wheel the frame, primer, and POR 15? Spend the money on sandblasting and powder coating? That's where I'm at right now. Wondering what is wise and not foolish? Hoping the force is with me.

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Its all in what you can afford, if blasting isn't in the budget then wire wheel and and a 2" dotco grinder with an red or brown abrasive disk can do wonders, then put the Por15 on, por 15 go's direct on the metal to seal the rust.

But before that to get the grime off, scraping and a hand wire brush, then hit it with oven cleaner or a degreaser, and if you have a long enough hose hook it to the bottom of your water heater.

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Media blasting and powder coating is more for show pieces if you are going to drive it then POR-15 is the way to go.
You can remove any heavy rust before you brush it on, polycarbide disks will help a lot with that.

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I used a wire wheel then primer and Rustolium gloss and it looks great .I figured that way i can touch it up anytime with a spray can or brush .If you use por15 it is not ultraviolet protected any where light hits it it has to be painted over .

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Yea i made that mistake, put por15 on the rear of my frame then left it unpainted, thanks for the honist reminder..

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When you prime it use Feather light Primer it is less expensive than most. it is a 2 part primer. I can get it for about $80.00 a gallon at a local auto paint store.