89 b2

[jlracing]

Well I got this thing hauled in for 150$. So far I have about 100$ of parts on it and 40$ of steel, and 750 of rubber. It needed fenders(4), floor,lf corner body work,cross members,brakes,shifter cables,seats,and who knows what I will find next.

 

[jlracing]

left to do.

Lift it 2 more inches longer shackel and spacers (has a 3" body already)
Remove sway bars ( it not my dd, its a toy)
longer shocks
add axle straps to limit drop
finish rocker panel and floor
paint
new rear bumper
test it
fix it
wheel it
fix it

 

[xtremeRanger]

what kinda tires are those?

 

[mjonesjr]

what kinda tires are those?

Diddo, those look good!

Keep up the good work.

 

[MasherAZ]

Holy Rust Batman! Should be pretty sweet though.

 

[jlracing]

The newest are http://www.technopneu.com/_a-visionneuse.asp?pneu=16 They are just remolds.

The others are http://www.technopneu.com/_a-visionneuse.asp?pneu=11 more remolds. There cheap 31-32" tires

 

[pickuptrucker]

wow those tires are sweet! guessing we cant buy them here though?

 

[jlracing]

there made in quebec, Paid 150 a tire out the door.

 

[compleckz]

holy poop! thats is serious rust!

hows the frame on that beast?

 

[jlracing]

real good, thats all I really cared about. The rest is an easy fix

 

[stegomon]

wow awsome job!!!have to love the rust belt

 

[jlracing]

wow awsome job!!!have to love the rust belt

Thanks I have lots to do still.Had enough today after only 4 hours of working. I think i'm getting a welding tan.

 

[RedneckSTX]

lookin better keep up the good work i really like those tires

 

[jlracing]

thanks, I forgot to bring the camera down today.This is my 1st full resto job, and so far its going as planed. Those tire are on my ranger right now to try them out and the really seem to hook up good.

 

[martin]

I'm going to be doing the same thing with mine as soon as the weather improves. I did it once about eight years ago and it's time to do it again. This time I'm going to build a tube frame inside first, in the hope that it will help to keep the body more rigid , It should also simplify some of the interior bits. I doubt the interior crap will fit after I finish but who cares. gotta love the rust belt.

 

[spaz1879]

i would cry if i had to do all that cutting and welding it is a pain i do it all the time and love it in moderation but holy smokes that is alot of cutting and welding GOOD LUCK:icon_welder:

 

[jlracing]

It is alot of work but it is also a 150$ beater so i'm not to fussy. Just want it solid.

 

[jlracing]

Went and did some more today, When I removed the rocker panel the truck twisted some. It took 2 rachet strapes inside and one floor jack to get it back in place. Door work so nice now.... hahha makes it all worth it.

 

[jobar]

Theres no rust there. Thats just ventilation for the cab.

So far so good, I will be watching this one. Looks like a good project.

 

[spaz1879]

good god i have to hand it to you, your pretty dedicated to making that beater solid.