1987 Pioneer (INKY) 4x4 4.0 Auto

[MiNi Beast]

1 minute ago, Pete M said:

they are all over ebay. 

 

there's a link to the digital version of the 89 shop manual (the first chrysler redo and best written of the renix years) in the link in my signature.

yeah i have that saved on my phone. i rather have something in person to spill coffee on and mark up with my greasy finger prints. something to capture my shop essence . 

[MiNi Beast]

3 minutes ago, CGCWO said:

Got them off Rock Auto. There were a little cheaper than the ones I’ve seen on eBay.

alright cool. thanks. looking forward to some progress. then maybe ill make my own dang progress. winter times are for relaxing right? 

[CGCWO]

19 hours ago, CGCWO said:

If you must have pics here is one that will help with the builds. These came in the mail today!

Disappointed apparently the 87 4.0 Renix isn’t covered in either of these reproduction publications. Either that or I am blind.

[CGCWO]

Floor pans done (sealed, all exposed metal shot with rust converter and sealer) then all spayed with rattle can bedliner. 
 

Pics for @MiNi Beast

 

Finished product pics are not great due to having the truck covered with tarp in prep for rain that’s coming tonight and tomorrow ugh....

[MiNi Beast]

nice. never too much sealer eh? 

 

thanks for pics. i need to do my pans very soon. 

[CGCWO]

46 minutes ago, MiNi Beast said:

nice. never too much sealer eh? 

 

thanks for pics. i need to do my pans very soon. 

Nope after being a USCG Boatswain Mate for a little over half my 26+ years in the CG I learned you can’t go wrong with making things watertight! 

 

I am afraid your own your own. After pulling the seats from the 86 XLS I think I am going to have to do at least the drivers side near the front seat mount since the bolt pulled completely out when I took out the seat.

 

I’ll get some pics of the seats tomorrow after they have dried out from the washing cleaning.

[CGCWO]

Today’s progress. Started stripping some of the goodies from the 86 for the 87.

 

Ordered wheels/tires for the 87. American racing AR23 and Khumo Road Venture MT51s 32x11.50x15.

 

I also promised a pic of the bucket seats. They are still pretty wet but they cleaned up really well. Only one small tear I. The vinyl at the top of the wing. Almost un-noticeable.

All the interior floor prep is done in the 87. Mocked up the full center console and mounted the brackets. Also discovered the console has the channel and vent adapter for heat/ac to the rear of the cab.

 

Took a little time to give the Roadmaster some attention and put on the new ultimate seat. 

[MiNi Beast]

oh yeah. i love that seat. i need a back for my seat as well. 

 

dig them rims as well. shall make quite the difference with new shoes. 

[CGCWO]

Worked on the 87 a little this morning. Put in a little padding for the floor and cab back, restored the taillights and UPS showed up with the new shoes. Thais are motivation to get busy and get this thing on the road.

[Pete M]

On 1/5/2021 at 2:58 PM, CGCWO said:

Disappointed apparently the 87 4.0 Renix isn’t covered in either of these reproduction publications. Either that or I am blind.

 

is any engine covered?  are the drivetrains in another book?

[CGCWO]

1 hour ago, Pete M said:

 

is any engine covered?  are the drivetrains in another book?

Yes the other engines are covered. 

[Pete M]

well, poot.    so I dug out my old 277 and it's got July 1985 on the very first page.  does yours have a date there?

[eaglescout526]

My edition of the 277 is august(might be July)of 85 but it has I.S. Notes in the very back that cover the 4.0L. 

[CGCWO]

My statement was made on a quick look through the table of contents. I’ll dig into it further.

[CGCWO]

Did a little cleaning on the under carriage today. Knocked off probably close to 30 years of dirt and old paint. Also confirmed that the lift on it is a Trailmaster 4.5” ish see all that orange...lol. Also put the new shoes on. 32x11.50x15s with American Racing AR23’s.

[CGCWO]

Just now, CGCWO said:

Did a little cleaning on the under carriage today. Knocked off probably close to 30 years of dirt and old paint. Also confirmed that the lift on it is a Trailmaster 4.5” ish see all that orange...lol. Also put the new shoes on. 

Bungee cords are to hold doors open and hold tarp on until I find and fix all the leaks.

[CGCWO]

On 1/8/2021 at 2:42 PM, eaglescout526 said:

My edition of the 277 is august(might be July)of 85 but it has I.S. Notes in the very back that cover the 4.0L. 

So I did find the 4.0 info in the service manual (277).

[eaglescout526]

16 minutes ago, CGCWO said:

So I did find the 4.0 info in the service manual (277).

Glad to hear that(well read)! I thought I had remembered reading about the 4.0 in the FSM277 one day.

[jdog]

seems strange seeing a factory spare in the factory location

[eaglescout526]

Just now, jdog said:

seems strange seeing a factory spare in the factory location

I like how his spare has never ever seen the road.

[CGCWO]

11 hours ago, eaglescout526 said:

I like how his spare has never ever seen the road.

Yeah I thought that was pretty cool also. Now I just need to find the bar/key that operates the mechanism. 

[eaglescout526]

Just now, CGCWO said:

Yeah I thought that was pretty cool also. Now I just need to find the bar/key that operates the mechanism. 

Is it not behind the seat?

[CGCWO]

Nope, no jack or any of the assorted pieces to go with. No worries as I will need a taller jack anyway. Probably go with a high lift and mount it under the bed rail or against the front of the bed. Would still like to find a spare tire key/rod.

[CGCWO]

Getting a bit over whelmed, lots of parts and pieces to prep, dye, paint, recover and install for the interior. Then there’s the stuff under the hood. Have to remind myself slow and steady!

[coheed]

I'm jealous of your seats. I have the same in much worse condition. I love the 86 only honey interior bits.

 

Excited to see this truck. It'll be a good one.