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another vote for Milwaukee. I was the first in the workshop to get one and since then every other mechanic has used it and bought one themselves. Theres fuckall they cant undo and batteries last forever. Just makesure you get the model with the circlip style end, not the pin type. Much nicer to use and lower '1' torque setting is way lower than high '2'. makes it way more useable

do you have access to a leak down tester? will probably tell you where all the compressions are disappearing to

Camo door cards cant be certed - Max, 2016 There we go, I've started a rumor. Fuck i hope this takes off

Well the time has come to let this thing go. WOF + REG till march/april Its everything you would expect a 35 year old japanese ute to be, it has its flaws but its also been a super reliable truck that has never let me down. firm on $3000, itll go on FB/trademe next week for a little more (as every punter wants to talk you down to get a deal). thanks

Reverse swing wilwood pedal box? About $800 including cylinders and a fair bit of fucking round and making it all fit under the dash but you only live once right?

Big mirrors are definetly required. I'll probably get some off a truck wrecker, damaged chrome and a bit of rust would be ideal. I think it'll look a bit silly with new nice shiney mirrors on it

I may need some front hubs soon. Most of my wheel studs are pretty fucked, and i dont know if the disk brake conversion will allow me to keep the wheels. Maybe cheaper to replace the hubs rather than shell out for 12x new studs

I finally got the ride height of this badboy sorted last week! Rear leaves were reset 3" by Bellamy and East- Ive used these guys a number of times and always happy with their workmanship, turnaround and cost. Cant recommend them enough! The front springs got were modified for race application by the formidable Mr Milwaukee. I was told taking off a single coil would probably be enough, but after having to drop the lower control arms out to remove the springs, I decided that i didnt really want to do it twice. If it was too low, then I'd add blocks to even it out. A whopping coil AND A HALF! made their way to the scrap bin. I do like to live dangerously, but thankfully it was the perfect amount to match the rear. Big thanks to #AndyGal for pulling his hungover tired self out of bed on Sunday to help me roll the guards. They may look a little rough, but we weren't exactly working with straight guards. IMO they match the rest of the truck perfectly. Next up, sort the steering out. Vent your anger and frustrations here.. //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/48611-gomaxgos-b1600-yarn/

keep your turbo and wrap exhaust manifold with copper tubing, run water through that? would also look cool too

i need to know what the other 3 mods will be!? 1. Slam? 2. Wheels maybe? 3.????????

I decided i needed more space for stuff (tools, jacks, strops, ect), so I decided to make a box. Im really bad with taking photos as I go, I tend to just keep doing things and only remember when im nearing completion. Anyway I started by making 3x of these. Theyre shaped to fit under the deck between the cab and rear wheel. 2 were welded together to make the box, with the other destined to become the lid/door. I wanted them to match the deck, but im also on a super tight budget as im supposed to be saving every dollar for a worldwide expedition next year. The solution was to cut up the numerous pallets we have sitting out the back of our workshop, technically im being a responsible kiwi, not a stingy scrooge. With coat of stain, a little black paint and a few study bolts, this was the result. It looks a little average right now, but when mixed with slam, I think it will really look sweet! DISCLAIMER: I may run this over within the following week. If my welds dont blow out, my carpentry surely will! Converse //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/48611-gomaxgos-b1600-yarn/

This week i started applying some of the door signage. I had a friend sign writer make me up some stencils, and another buddy mix up some paint. I ended up brushing it on and will buff it in a week or two to get it thin and patchy in spots. Ill probably get someone to write either "salvage vehicle" or "recovery vehicle" in a semicircle underneath by hand, as my hands are shakier than Michael Fox eating jelly on a plane.

this thing is rad! I wish i had a fireplace just for the excuse to try and make one. Well done!

hmmm there is a jeep wrecker just up the road...

Well they're on the ute now. Leaves will be out in the weekend to be reset, it desperately needs some low! The front wheels poke out a little. Im not really sure what my best option is here, theres no room to move the center for more + offset, and im not keen to run those rubber universal fender extenders. Option #1 - Roll the shit out of them? The bodys already dented a rusty so could definitely pull off a rough guard look Option #2 - Some wide flares of another truck that will suit the later model guards? Option #3 - ??????? Give me your guard thoughts! http://oldschool.co....gos-b1600-yarn/

i can just get them off with my finger tips, i think i will need a hook tool for them, not really much room in there

Ive been looking for some sweet 6 stud wheels for this for a while, and haven't really found anything all that appealing. The decision was then made to widen the factory steel rims. While discussing widths and tyre sizes with my foreman, he mentioned a spare set of 245 and 265/50r14 Eagers...... Now for as long as Ive been working with him, I have constantly given him a hard time about his bogan taste of cars (has owned several SA22s, one with a SBC, now has a HQ), But alas, he has broken me. The deal was done and all that was left was the task of selecting rim width.... A quick measure up and a few phone calls to friends later...... 8s on the front, 10s for the rear. Still need a quick coat of black paint, but pretty excited about running the factory hub caps. Now before any of you monkeys want to call me out on ridiculous offset, my skinny arms snapping due to the lack of powersteering, or the fact that such wide, quality tyres may be detrimental to my health when driving in the wet, Just remember how much of a bad motherfucker I am! (if youve met me before then maybe just use your imagination) chit chat http://oldschool.co....gos-b1600-yarn/

Please dont just flip the centers!! The fact is that they looks piss weak when people do this, it looks terrible to anyone that has a eye for wheels. I cringe everytime i see a wheel with some huge reverse fitment dish, then realise its a 6" let down. I dont usually get all negative like this on someones pride and joy, but i think youll be much, much happier if you either widen them or just run as is. my 2c

Royce Clive have one of mine at the moment. Will post pics when I get it back

Unfortunately no, as it would have been a wonderful death I did win an award which was pretty sweet

belt driven off the engine. As far as i know they are a vane type. Have replaced heaps due to leaking around the main seal ( 30-50 year old chevs so understandable) but so far only seen one properly break when it snapped the main shaft, which was on a late model 2500 silverado

this thread is relevant to my interests. What about the generic GM pumps? cheap as chip to buy new and pretty heavy duty, run PS and power assist brakes on heaps of big trucks

6 days to Dirt Masters, and I might actually have a going bike Today I... Had to notch the frame a little to mount the engine. Fit the swing arm that a GC that goes by the title of Born Loser lengthened for me Extended the chain Cut and rewelded the bars Cut out more of the back of the frame to fit the rear wheel and stuck on other bits and pieces not long to go now

i kinda like the flat deck, but i may be doing it wrong.... so much room for activities!!

yup column change. Sloppier that your first french kiss. Its 4 wheel drum so ideally convert front to disk. Apparently some later model hubs and ball joints are the go? Slam it, subtle mods, some sweet garage signage on the doors and some wheel mounts on the deck to carry round bikes. Maybe a B6ZE/BP from an MX5 if something comes up cheap, just see what happens really