So today we had some slowdowns in the shop. The massive air compressor I scored as turned into a much bigger project than expected. The original pump head (sounds like) has a broken connecting rod and doesn't create pressure, just bangs around. So I went down to Harbor Freight and picked up a 145psi V twin compressor for $179. It went back on without much fuss. I have to get an adapter to plumb the pump to the tank tomorrow, then we test pressure fittings. But we have a new two leg, 220v socket in the shop.
More carnage around here, Night of the Living Chevy!
I am working on taking the bed off so we can see how minor the frame is bent. If you look _VERY_ carefully, you can see a slight wave in the bed.
<Its a really big wave!>
Its been a problem getting to all the bolts holding the bed in place. There are two that go in from the bottom just behind the bumper. But the PO was a wrecker and wanted a really solid bumper, so he sectioned the bumper itself it rode on the frame/hitch. To further reinforce this, they chose to not bolt it, but weld it in place... So that makes getting to those bolts a bit harder....
It looks like a ton of work to get it out. I plan on trimming some metal so I can get the bolts off, then see what we have to chop off once the bed is free. But man that 4x4 suspension looks sexy under there.....
More to come fellas!
Clear skies,
John