What did you do to your truck today?

Thanks! It's soldered, otherwise I'm sure it would be an oily mess. It was key that I used an actual tin funnel - https://www.mcmaster.com/8996T14/

And I didn't want to ruin a real cap so I got this thing on Amazon and just used the cap - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VDXH371?ref_=pe_386300_442618370_TE_sc_as_ri_0&th=1

The copper pipe fitting I had pressed right in.

And the 2L measuring cup was pretty cheap too - https://www.mcmaster.com/9896T3/

 

Ok not all today, but in order: Cab Lights, LED Bedlights mounted on headache rack, Herculiner Bedliner, LED Bulbs (every bulb in the truck), LED Headlights, gaskets in the turn signal/taillights, New 195/60R14 Fuzion on the 14x6 steelies, new wheel covers with Suzuki center caps on the 14s", new stereo, new front struts and 300lb springs from Mini4x4.ca, Rockford Fosgate 4" speakers, 7" touchscreen Android Auto/Apple Carplay head unit (for internet radio and GPS, hands free calling), engine grounding straps, Siless 2mm Butyl Sound Deadening mat, custom floor carpet, carpeted floor mats, bed tailgate chains, new rubber bed rail covers, custom vanity plate for the front that says "Kaiju Jr." in Kanji, then New 13" alloy wheels w/ 165/80R13 Forceum M+S tires, Amsoil GL-5 Severe Gear Oil in diffs, Amsoil GL-4 Heavy Duty Transmission Oil, Amsoil 10w30 Synthetic Engine Oil and Amsoil EA15K09 filter.

WHEW!!

20250111_111848 (Medium) by Jeff Kushen posted Feb 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM

On deck: Fender flares, paint job, new factory stickers all the way around, and if I can find one I want a windshield visor, like you see on some trucks, front and rear bumpers, 2500lbs winch with synthetic rope.
I think that is enough for now. ;-)

 

Definitely one of the coolest mods/updates that I have seen so far

 

Went out to get potted roses, came home with a free air compressor. When your truck is small it makes your air compressor look MASSIVE.

 

I didn't take any pictures but I:

1. took everything out of my cab to chase some rattles
2. took my plywood bedliner out to pressure wash it and the bed itself
3. made sure my vacuum advance was working on the distributor cap (throttle has been sluggish)
4. scraped the points and the rotor (points were actually pretty crusty)
5. sprayed carb cleaner into my intake hose for the first time since I got the truck 3 years ago
6. checked my spark plug gaps
7. put some seafoam in a full tank of gas

Took it for a test drive and the bogging down is completely gone. Just needed a little TLC.

 

Today I removed boxes and bed, removed speedometer governor box, and was going to remove cir clip from transfer box to get high gear. Rain and wind had other plans

 

Thats a good day's work!

 

I had the windows tinted and a clear protective film applied to the front end

 

Added lights to the tool boxes on the s80p and swapped plugs/cleaned carb on the s110p

 

Back from the detailers...

 

I have a 1993 Carry. I used a RH visor modified to work on the LH side. Just disassemble the mount and bend the arm approximately 35 degrees. I used a 18" adjustable wrench to do so while pressing down firmly to prevent kinking the visor tube. Obtained from G&R Imports.

 

I had a tune-up completed that included a new timing belt, tensioner, water pump, seals, plugs, distributor, wires, and a thermostat by a local mechanic in Sparta, NC....Hopefully, good to go for a while

 

I had a local shop fabricate a tailgate splitter that I finished and installed

 

added some vinyl.. still working on the green stripe (needs to be on the door running to the kanji)


黒蟇妖術
Kuro hiki yōjutsu
Black Toad Magic!

Stick3 by InkAndPistons posted Apr 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Stick2 by InkAndPistons posted Apr 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Stick by InkAndPistons posted Apr 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM

 

Very cool

 

thanks