Brandon's Fantasy Factory 1980 Build

[sixstringsteve]

that turned out REALLY good brandon, way to go man. You gotta be proud. (and your wife's gotta be happy that it's almost done). I don't think mine flexes that well in the rear.

 

[Marsh99]

that turned out REALLY good brandon, way to go man. You gotta be proud. (and your wife's gotta be happy that it's almost done). I don't think mine flexes that well in the rear.

Will say my wife is more than happy

 

[pELYgroso]

wow, that's looking great!!

 

[zukijames]

that turned out REALLY good brandon, way to go man. You gotta be proud. (and your wife's gotta be happy that it's almost done). I don't think mine flexes that well in the rear.

i may be mistaken but i thought lifting the rear actually tested the front..

either way steve.. being tight in the rear isn't a bad thing..

ps i kinda wanta join the first gen club now! they just look like they would be fun to drive

 

[Marsh99]

On that pic the front tire wouldnt come off the ground the whole rear off the truck would go in the air

 

[Marsh99]

i am glad I drove it around today found a lot of little things:
squeaky belt
shock bolt came off ( anyone know the proper size)
carb needs to be adjusted kept killing at stop lights( anyone know someone)

Note to self double check all bolts

 

[sixstringsteve]

I heard there was a guy in Provo who specializes in toyota carbs. I have no other info, but maybe someone else knows. I'll bet Kurt at Cruiseroutfitters knows someone local who tunes them.

 

[pELYgroso]

My mechanic in PG told me he's done a bunch of carb work before. He's really reasonable, too!

Ps, I have a weber carb sitting around if anyone's interested...

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'd stick with the stock carb brandon.

Here's a good place to start:
http://www.bluebassdesign.com/boonin/carb_faq/

 

[Marsh99]

I'd stick with the stock carb brandon.

Here's a good place to start:
http://www.bluebassdesign.com/boonin/carb_faq/

I will read this but remember I have 20r

 

[sixstringsteve]

oops, I forgot you had a 20r.

http://bb.bc4x4.com/showthread.php?4876-20r-22r-compatability

Sounds like the 20r carb isn't that amazing, and that it's worth swapping over to the 22r cab. or go propane

 

[Marsh99]

they dont make a propane kit that matches with the 20r I would need a 22r carb for that too.

 

[sixstringsteve]

bummer.

 

[iamsparticus]

brandon you should just go to the junk yard and get a 22r carb it is well worth it and will only be like 20 bucks i will help you tune it and get her purring

 

[sixstringsteve]

I think you need a few adapters to get the 22r carb bolted up. I could be wrong though.

 

[Marsh99]

Yeah you need on adapter plate LC engineering sale on....
http://www.gotpropane.com/p4.html
This tempting

 

[sixstringsteve]

do it!

 

[sixstringsteve]

what problems are you having with your carb? Is it flooding or starving? Mine runs like a top, but my idle is REALLY high. It's so high that I can't go through a drive-thru because it's too loud hahaha.

 

[Marsh99]

its been stalling when I stop.. but it keeps running better and better the more I drive it. I took it on the freeway last night with my 4 speed tranny topped it out at around 60 ( Phone app as speedo to confirm) and it ran great.. I think the carb just needs to be ran it sat for like 3 years before I bought it

 

[Marsh99]

Check the flashers and make sure you dont have a short to ground or power sounds like a short to power, get your voltmeter out and voltage drop the wires by back probing the connecters and the relays. Electrical is a butt kicker but if you sit down and look at the circuits it getts a lot easier, if the bulbs are all the correct ones and the relays are all right then check the wires like i said earlier, or i can come over and help message me if you want help

I might need your skill with my dash the only thing that works is mph gauge, not working gas and temp.. I am afraid to over heat it so I want to get it fixed...