Steve's 81 Toyota "angelo" build

[redneckbronco]

Yea I tried to upload a pic of the Sammi but it wouldnt upload gonna have the wife look at it and figure out why.

The 10th u say? I think i mite be able to slip that in, Im runnin 32s now ne how isnt that close enuff? Bsides wasnt it here on RME that someone said that 31s on a sammi is like 35s on a heep?

 

[sixstringsteve]

I really appreciate it Eric. I feel bad even asking. If it's getting down to crunch time, then Ill call on ya. You're always welcome to swing by, but don't feel obligated to. Let's see where I get at the end of this week.

 

[sixstringsteve]

The good news is that I have good penetration on my welds. The bad news is that it takes FOREVER to cut through them. I have cut off 3 of the 4 t-case mounts to the frame. I'll be taking care of the 4th one tomorrow, so that puts me a day behind schedule

I'll still be doing the steering on Saturday though, I need to get that done.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Got most of the bed painted yesterday.

 

[Cherokeester]

Looks good Steve, your yard looks pretty uncluttered to me!

 

[sixstringsteve]

thanks. It looks uncluttered because I'm taking the pictures from the junk pile

But it's getting cleaner back there. It'll get even cleaner if you buy my 31's

 

[Cherokeester]

thanks. It looks uncluttered because I'm taking the pictures from the junk pile

But it's getting cleaner back there. It'll get even cleaner if you buy my 31's

Working on that, my daughters XJ really needs some, just right now I am so broke I can barely pay attention.

 

[sixstringsteve]

That's sweet your daughter has an XJ.

 

[sixstringsteve]

man, I'm about ready to rip out my hair. I spent a good 40 minutes last night trying to cut off a bracket from the frame. It's still not even halfway there. You'd think I used hardened steel or something. It's taken me 3 days to cut off these stupid brackets. I'm at my wit's end, and my patience is running out on stupid little things taking 90% of the time.

 

[redneckbronco]

Dude you need to find someone with a cutting torch, you can borrow. I bet Nick has one or knows someone that does.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Dude you need to find someone with a cutting torch you can borrow.

Tell me about it. I'm driving myself crazy. Nick's is broken, and I don't know anyone else with one.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm going to try Rick's method. I've got the 7" wheel on my 4.5" grinder, that may do the trick. only problem: disc is rated at 8600 RPM, and my grinder operates at 10,000 RPM. Maybe if I keep a load on it it'll go slower than 10k. Rick, have you had any problems with discs coming apart?

I promise pics from either the hospital or of the truck once this ordeal is over.

 

[Cherokeester]

I'm going to try Rick's method. I've got the 7" wheel on my 4.5" grinder, that may do the trick. only problem: disc is rated at 8600 RPM, and my grinder operates at 10,000 RPM. Maybe if I keep a load on it it'll go slower than 10k. Rick, have you had any problems with discs coming apart?

I promise pics from either the hospital or of the truck once this ordeal is over.

Safety goggles bro!!

 

[sixstringsteve]

Safety goggles bro!!

yeah. I'll probably be wearing my welding mask too just to be safe. And big ol leather gloves.

 

[redneckbronco]

Hows a bout a sawz all? or a skill saw with a metal blade?

 

[sixstringsteve]

I've been using a sawzall. It's eating through blades, and just takes forever. a skill saw wouldn't fit in there, it's a pretty tight fit. I think my 7" cutoff wheel should work if it doesn't explode and kill me first.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm starting to feel overwhelmed, but I still think I can pull this off by the 10th. Here's what still needs to be done before then. This is more for a checklist for me to make sure I remembered everything.

- IFS Box mount
- Steering Shaft Lengthened
- Hydro-assist (I'm probably going to wait till I get the steering dialed in before running HA, but we'll see.)
- PS pump mountend
- build Gas tank mounts
- shock mounts
- new bed mounts
- front pass side brake - I lost the two caliper bolts. Anyone have any spares?
- Hook up ebrake (not a priority before 9/10/10)
- Fix and re-torque pass-side hub
- clearance horseshoe collar
- tranny/tcase flat belly mount
- Tranny tunnel install
- Replace back of cab
- Seat/floor install
- Fender Tub
- Heater/Defroster modification/install
- Put Dash back together
- Have driveshafts made
- New Exhaust

fluids:
- trany
- t-cases
- Gas
- Radiator/Heater
- Brake
- Steering

 

[sixstringsteve]

I finally cut off the last bracket! The 7" wheel worked, and I lived to tell the tale. Hope I never have to do that again.

 

[zukijames]

im suprised your grinder lived to tell the tale it burns up the harbor freight ones.. lol

 

[sixstringsteve]

it was hot to the touch. But those metabos last forever.