ggdad1951 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Posted February 5, 2018 Well Sunday was a little productive as you can see below. I'm hoping to be down to the rolling frame and powertrain in the next 2 weeks, Lotta crap in there! Plus a lotta crap in the other side of the firewall! Part of me doesn't know what to keep and what to toss! Quote
John-T-53 Posted February 5, 2018 Report Posted February 5, 2018 looks like you had some rodent activity in there.... Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Posted February 11, 2018 well next weekend I'll be getting my most recent aquisition from today... Quote
Batterzazu Posted February 13, 2018 Report Posted February 13, 2018 On 2/5/2018 at 6:53 AM, ggdad1951 said: Well Sunday was a little productive as you can see below. I'm hoping to be down to the rolling frame and powertrain in the next 2 weeks, Lotta crap in there! Plus a lotta crap in the other side of the firewall! Part of me doesn't know what to keep and what to toss! Ok, I will bite.....what are you dragging home now? Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Posted February 14, 2018 well it was a busy night last night...I hope I didn't cut anything that can't be replaced as I had to cut a few things (throttle cable, fuel cut off cable and inter cooler lines)to finally free the beast! Quote
Brent B3B Posted February 14, 2018 Report Posted February 14, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 4:31 AM, ggdad1951 said: a little closer... poor FEF! can't even look... you had to cover him to keep him from seeing. Geeze, I think I would have built a wall to protect him, 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Posted February 15, 2018 well, the project may have taken a time hit..I got my first quote back for engine rebuild....$12k+ NOT including a couple of grand for the fuel pump....erf... Quote
Dave72dt Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 Those engines are normally good for over 300k with decent maintenance. Injectors, glow plugs and rebuild of the fuel pump are usually all they require. Something wrong with the engine that it requires a rebuild? A remanned long block may be more cost effective than having yours redone. You can still go ahead with cab and doghouse mockup. Quote
Todd B Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 2 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: well, the project may have taken a time hit..I got my first quote back for engine rebuild....$12k+ NOT including a couple of grand for the fuel pump....erf... Wow. I was going to sell my 2011 dually crew can Cummins with 180,000 miles for $14,000. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Posted February 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Todd B said: Wow. I was going to sell my 2011 dually crew can Cummins with 180,000 miles for $14,000. yah...number seems high, it's the local Cummins rebuild site with 100K mile warrentee... Quote
bones44 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 Have you priced a Cummins ReCon engine? Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Report Posted February 15, 2018 2 hours ago, bones44 said: Have you priced a Cummins ReCon engine? That's what I'd have then! problem is: I dropped 4K on the truck FOR the engine already... Quote
John-T-53 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 Get yourself some good measuring tools, take that motor apart, and see what needs to be done. Then farm out the machine work done that's necessary, and buy only the new parts that are necessary. Heck, you might only need new gaskets, not knowing what the history is on it. Quote
John-T-53 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 Too late, but what about a Detroit diesel?? Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Posted February 16, 2018 WAY too late and yes, talked myself into doing the rebuild last night, Just need an engine stand that can handle it. 1 Quote
pflaming Posted February 16, 2018 Report Posted February 16, 2018 "WAY too late and yes, talked myself into doing the rebuild last night, Just need an engine stand that can handle it." whew, close! I thought you had lost it!!! Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Posted February 20, 2018 ok boys....feast your eyes.... 4 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted February 20, 2018 Report Posted February 20, 2018 Me and my truck can't watch this anymore 1 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 20, 2018 Report Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) Is that the same chassis that you pulled the engine out of? Edit: Never mind... I just went back and looked at the pictures and answered my own question... Edited February 20, 2018 by Merle Coggins Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Posted February 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Merle Coggins said: Is that the same chassis that you pulled the engine out of? Edit: Never mind... I just went back and looked at the pictures and answered my own question... lol...THIS frame is actuallu 98% rust free! Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Report Posted March 17, 2018 A little St Patty's day work. Cab is about where it needs to be, but will go down about 3". 3 Quote
Todd B Posted March 17, 2018 Report Posted March 17, 2018 Awesome. I like how the rear sits high. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Posted March 19, 2018 On 3/17/2018 at 4:25 PM, Todd B said: Awesome. I like how the rear sits high. that will change. the last picture is more indicative of how it should sit. Quote
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