S 81 Resurection

Great job! Can't wait to see the finished job.
If mounts on S80 don't fit, I'll try here. Got a Daihastu dealer down the road.

 

I picked up the Donor rig from Sonny last weekend. I was able to unload it and begin working on it.

First item was to put the windshield in the wife's 4x4 Jumbo.

 

I swapped the engine carrier mounts.
Installed the motor mounts.
Swapped the Hydraulic pump and hoses.
Installed the starter.

 

Ran all new vacuum lines and connected them correctly.
Ran all new fuel lines.
Installed the radiator overflow tank.

 

Ran into a bit of a problem with the ignition switch.

I have three of the 4 prong but need a 3 prong with keys. None of my 3 prong ignition switch assy's have keys. D'Oh

 

I have seen a good locksmith make a key from the ignition with only a blank...used a sharpie marker and a hand file...possible to change the cylinder pins around as well...good luck

 

did you find new carrier rubber mounts ..or are they just good used ones??

 

I took the Good used ones from the Donor rig I got from Sonny. A vendors here on the board wanted well over $100 each for the engine mounts. They are expensive little buggers.

 

I needed a key cut for a siezed car i bought at auction once took in the glove box lock to the locksmith (same key as ignition in this case) he cut me a key.

 

I ordered the front springs (10" 250lb) from Jegs yesterday. I am down to the little things that take forever. I hope to be driving this rig before 2011 hits the calendar.

 

I missed my 1/1/11 driving deadline but I'm closer.

Do you think I needed new springs?

LOL

 

hey Dan where did you buy the springs? i cant find them for under $65 plus shipping.

 

jegs..
http://www.jegs.com/i/QA1/122/10-250/10002/-1?parentProductId=743889

 

Part Number I ordered was 012210-250. They were 39.99 each.

 

I forgot to updated the thread.

I swapped the wiring harness out, again, installed the heater hoses, brake lines, vacuum lines, etc.

I pulled the old front axle assy and swapped in the front axle assy from a donor rig.

 

Wow...I think that's the first time I've seen anyone remove the dash...nice....so that's what it looks like back there....

 

Truck is almost done. Wife took it out and tested it for a few hours.

 

So my wife has been using this rig almost evey weekend for the last 2 years.

I'm frustrated with trying to finds points condensor and a Distributor cap so it is now time for it to find a new home.