It's done

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bargynpup
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Joined: Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:47 pm
Location: Indiana
Isuzu vehicle(s): 1983 Isuzu pu'p

It's done

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I'm sorry I should've done this a long time ago. Finally finished my 1983 shortbed. It was originally sold in California and then I got it from a guy in South East Minnesota for $500 in 2017. Started on the total restoration about 3 years ago. I actually bought 2 other scrap pups for spare parts. It was a 4X4 but I wanted a 5 speed so I removed all of the 4X4 hardware except the front axle and spindles. I also put in a 3.42 rear axle. So far it runs great and has more power than the last one that I had in the early 2000's. The people on here and articles have been very useful. Thank you so much!
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JoeIsuzu
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Joined: Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:11 am
Location: Germantown (next to Elvistown), TN
Isuzu vehicle(s): Original owner, '83 LS Diesel, 5-spd, 2wd, Long Bed, restoration in progress!

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Post by JoeIsuzu »

That looks great!

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gruff54
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Posts: 228
Joined: Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:00 am
Location: Central NC

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Nice!!!

Mike
'89 Trooper 2.6L-5 spd
'87 Trooper 2.6gas to 4jb1-t swap(in progress)
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puttputtinpup
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Joined: Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:18 am
Location: Winston Salem, NC

Re: It's done

Post by puttputtinpup »

Good job! Does the egine have enough umpf to move it along in 5th gear with the 3.42 rear end?
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isuzu Specialities
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Posts: 197
Joined: Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:20 am
Location: West Coast
Isuzu vehicle(s): Pup Trooper Rodeo

Re: It's done

Post by isuzu Specialities »

Well done and its absolutely gorgeous.

However, we both know projects like this are never actually done. lol
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bargynpup
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Posts: 29
Joined: Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:47 pm
Location: Indiana
Isuzu vehicle(s): 1983 Isuzu pu'p

Re: It's done

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So far I'm pretty happy with the power and acceleration. Where I live in Indiana there aren't many hills either. Yes, I should've put 99.8% done! That's funny!
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spideypop
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Posts: 78
Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:04 pm
Location: North Carolina
Isuzu vehicle(s): 84 diesel automatic Pup (California model)

Re: It's done

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That is beautiful! What wheels and tires?
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Taryan93
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Joined: Wed Aug 07, 2024 1:56 pm
Location: Dandridge TN
Isuzu vehicle(s): 1986 Isuzu Trooper turbo diesel

Re: It's done

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Very nice. Clean shop and ride, I'm jealous.
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