Project: Mutt

BigFrank · November 13, 2011, 12:51:26 PM

that seems pretty close dont it

4x4fun · November 13, 2011, 01:17:18 PM

Yea it kinda does, but untell i can pull the pan off the oil sending unit thing has to stay... kinda why i like the remote oil filter deal..

I did find some body lift kits for a decent price, ive just got to figure out which kit is gonna work for a 4 door on a burban frame..

4x4fun · November 20, 2011, 07:08:51 PM

Tis a wrenching weekend, gotta make sure shes good for T-day... Got new plug wire on and routed away from the headers.. Started on leaf spring bushings, got the drivers side done.. There wasnt much left as far as bushings, was almost metal on metal... Now on to the passenger side..

Hopfully by the end of december ill have everything around for this motor... need a rev limiter for sure, was informed by my trans man this TH400 will not panic shift..

Blazin40s · November 22, 2011, 07:31:55 PM

Trans is done woo hoo!.......that trans is designed to be 3 times stronger then stock with ghat kit in it. Should hold tuff no problem!

4x4fun · November 28, 2011, 10:38:35 PM

Ended up making it to T-day, was alotta fun... Rolled a tire off the beed pretty much frist thing, Thanks to all who helped get'er back togather... Also found my front drive shaft to be shot, the slip has eccessive slop in it..
New motors all pretty much togather and trans is done.. Torgue convert and 8 inch balancer are ordered, looks like ive finally got the major parts around for the upgrade..

BigFrank · November 28, 2011, 11:23:22 PM

shinnyiest think in the shop woo hoo

4x4fun · December 08, 2011, 09:28:12 PM

Im ready to put that nice shiny thing is a dirty dusty engine bay and fire it up... All i want for christmas is to fire it up!!

4x4fun · December 10, 2011, 12:40:37 PM

The making of The Mutt 2.0 is about to start!! coming to a mud pit near you in spring...

4x4fun · December 12, 2011, 01:26:01 PM

Well, The Mutt 2.0 is well underway... Old motor prepted and comming out tonight, new motor should be goin in... gonna try to get some pics loaded up tonight...

Blazin40s · December 15, 2011, 12:03:59 AM

Fun stuff!......too bad the owner didn't wash it b4 the motor swap

BigFrank · December 15, 2011, 04:44:47 AM

aint got time for that stuff come on wait till sams under ther hten smack the bumper with a hammer must be fired up and tuned in by now

old school truck dude · December 15, 2011, 10:31:06 PM

This truck rocks, you can believe that! I know it for a fact.

BigFrank · December 16, 2011, 12:40:49 AM

Quote from: old school truck dude on December 15, 2011, 10:31:06 PM
This truck rocks, you can believe that! I know it for a fact.

yes it does it must be about time for a rocks and valleys tour try winch hill?

Blazin40s · December 16, 2011, 06:24:54 PM

Motor went in last night. Trans also. Should be fired up sat

4x4fun · December 18, 2011, 03:56:48 AM

Spent 12 hours under her today, everything is in just a couple last things to button up but i ran outta steam... Tomarrow will be the birth of The Mutt 2.0!!!

Blazin40s · December 18, 2011, 11:04:17 PM

she's runnin!

4x4fun · December 19, 2011, 02:11:59 AM

Quote from: Blazin40s on December 18, 2011, 11:04:17 PM
she's runnin!

Its true she runs and runs good may i add... Trans worked out great, shifts nice... Just a couple more things to get buttened up and shes coming home!!

4x4fun · December 26, 2011, 09:02:05 PM

Well... Gotta a little run time on the motor and trans, about 250 miles this weekend and it never studdered... I did find out that Im goin to have to relearn how to drive my truck again as im used to having next to no power... 2 wheel low is a bit more fun tho..

I wanna give a BIG THANKS to all who helped get this done, i know i couple arnt on WGM but the thought is still here...

Now on to suspension!!

Blazin40s · December 27, 2011, 01:06:43 PM

Woo hoo!

....love the tappers!

BigFrank · December 27, 2011, 11:49:55 PM

runs strong

cant wait to see it in the mud