The Reject: Headed down the Road...

mudman17 · February 10, 2010, 11:53:21 PM

good start cant wait to see it

ProGrade · February 19, 2010, 05:01:55 PM

Well got into the garage yesterday for the first time in a while, got the front axle all unbolted (except the steering arm), pulled the passenger side gas tank out. It had a 1 square foot hole in the bottom of it. I also have started mocking up my bumper towbar mount. I want to relocate my driver's side gas tank to the bed so it doesn't rot like the other one, and also to protect it from getting beat up (so far I'm planning on stuffing 35's under it and not lifting it). what does everyone think? is it worth it or just a waste of time to move the tank? the truck is not going to be plated or streetable, so I'm not worried about that. Here's pics of my holy tank and my 4.10 front axle.

Bowtie972 · February 19, 2010, 05:12:03 PM

Always a good idea to move a a gas tank out of harms way! Better in box than dragging through the mud! Lookin good!

BIG TODD · February 19, 2010, 05:21:23 PM

x2 get iit done already lol good plan bro

Quote from: Bowtie972 on February 19, 2010, 05:12:03 PM
Always a good idea to move a a gas tank out of harms way! Better in box than dragging through the mud! Lookin good!

ken420 · February 19, 2010, 05:23:20 PM

my truck started out the same way.... now 10 yrs later the only thing that hasnt been changed is the frame and back window. but it was all in good fun. its worth it!!!

awd6000ste · February 19, 2010, 06:39:16 PM

my buddy has 35s on a stock ride height k5 and it's completely destroying his tires and he cant hardly turn at all. lift it!

ProGrade · February 19, 2010, 07:22:53 PM

Quote from: awd6000ste on February 19, 2010, 06:39:16 PM
my buddy has 35s on a stock ride height k5 and it's completely destroying his tires and he cant hardly turn at all. lift it!

I'm cutting the body, (where the rust hasn't already done it for me) and the inner fenders are gone. I removed them for more tire clearance, they were rotted out too. (making rubber guards that will protect the motor) If anything i'll body lift it, I need to get tires under it first to see what will happen.

hopefully will get some more garage time in the next couple days, will post more. When I get all done I'll post the total build cost...I am the king of low budget, you'll see

redneck renegade · February 19, 2010, 09:31:09 PM

saw a truck like this b4 all it had was4.11gears lockers front and rear and 4 33x9 buckshots it was mean...

ProGrade · February 22, 2010, 04:34:25 PM

well I made a little more progress...front axle is out now...and sway bar was removed after this pic. and picked up some free tires to help with my mock up...fills the current wheel well nicely, but wait til i start cutting...gonna replace the front brake lines before i put the other axle in...baby steps...

BIG TODD · February 22, 2010, 04:36:08 PM

hey you might have something overthere j/k looking good bro

mudslayer2008 · February 23, 2010, 05:47:27 AM

good luck with your build, good job so far

Gearz · February 24, 2010, 12:39:35 PM

Nice build you got going

ProGrade · March 01, 2010, 04:27:41 PM

okay quick update, front was out of course, rear axle came out thursday, and I sold them both friday (thanks Andy), need to assemble the front axle, rear is ready to go in. then its on to the fun mods....rust removal and weight reduction. (two birds, one stone)

BIG TODD · March 01, 2010, 08:21:34 PM

as long as ur up todate on ur shots you should be okay lol

Quote from: professional grade on March 01, 2010, 04:27:41 PM
okay quick update, front was out of course, rear axle came out thursday, and I sold them both friday (thanks Andy), need to assemble the front axle, rear is ready to go in. then its on to the fun mods....rust removal and weight reduction. (two birds, one stone)

BigFrank · March 01, 2010, 10:22:45 PM

looks just like a old one i killed im shure its a new toyota by now lol

ProGrade · March 09, 2010, 01:58:26 PM

It was a busy weekend (my wife's birthday) but I got wheels and tires from Garrett Jerry on sunday so i'm good there. and also picked up a beat up bed rail mount toolbox for FREE (woohoo) sunday. hopefully in the next couple days i'll be able to start working on it again.

Gearz · March 09, 2010, 10:38:21 PM

ProGrade · March 11, 2010, 06:35:31 PM

I finally got some garage time last night..I put in the new brake lines, cleaned up the front axle and put the diff cover back on, bolted up the axles, packed the bearings and mounted the rotor/hub assemblies and threw on the front wheels and tires. next step is the rear axle and tires so i can start cutting...might put 2" blocks on it so i don't have to cut quite so much. I'll decide next week. Here's pics of the spindles after they were all cleaned up, and the truck sitting on the front tires.

ProGrade · March 14, 2010, 12:39:19 PM

I thought I had posted this before but I guess not. When I wasn't getting a whole lot of garage time, I repaired and painted the grill ( a little here, a little there ) turned out ok. now its one of the nicest parts on the truck, lol!

ProGrade · March 19, 2010, 03:51:00 PM

got the rear axle in and lines hooked up last weekend... now onto rust removal, and fab work...got a toolbox for FREE and am going to vent it and mount my fuel tank in there! Here is a pic with all 4 wheels and tires, with the toolbox in. Evan is testing the steering, and approves of daddy's "WIPE TRUCK"