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It's done
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 4:59 am
by bargynpup
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!
Re: It's done
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 6:13 am
by JoeIsuzu
That looks great!
Jack
Re: It's done
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:50 am
by gruff54
Nice!!!
Mike
Re: It's done
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 1:18 pm
by puttputtinpup
Good job! Does the egine have enough umpf to move it along in 5th gear with the 3.42 rear end?
Re: It's done
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:45 pm
by isuzu Specialities
Well done and its absolutely gorgeous.
However, we both know projects like this are never actually done. lol
Re: It's done
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 4:48 am
by bargynpup
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!
Re: It's done
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 5:24 pm
by spideypop
That is beautiful! What wheels and tires?
Re: It's done
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2024 4:48 pm
by Taryan93
Very nice. Clean shop and ride, I'm jealous.