CGCWO Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Been a little bit since I’ve updated the thread. Finally got INKY back from shop. She has a new heart and rebuilt trans, but still need a little fine tuning. Mech that did the work ended up not living up to his reviews. I had to redo the exhaust work, change out a cracked thermostat housing, repair/replace the O2 sensor connector and knock sensor. Reset the tps and replace the idler pulley. She’s now running strong, just a few more things to straighten out and paint to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Exhaust kind of fixed, at least it’s not rubbing against the trans mount crossmember any more. Think I discovered a small hole/leak on the muffler/cat connection. A little more tinkering with the tuning and she’s purring now. IMG_4326.MOV IMG_4327.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 are those apple video files? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 8 hours ago, Pete M said: are those apple video files? Yes, they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I can't view them on my laptop or my samsung phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 57 minutes ago, CGCWO said: Yes, they are. I recommend dropping Apple vidoes into say the onedrive and drop a link here or convert the file but CC can only host a certain size for the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 7:33 PM, eaglescout526 said: I recommend dropping Apple vidoes into say the onedrive and drop a link here or convert the file but CC can only host a certain size for the video. I’ll see what I can figure out. Unfortunately or fortunately we are a Mac/Apple family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Trying the converted videos: IMG_0025.MP4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 same. I can hear them, but I can't see them. a huge thanks to Apple for making this far more difficult than necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Got the topper fitted and temp installed so it won’t blow away if FRED is more than what’s expected. Fit pretty well, it’s actually about 1inch to short in length, but I worked that out. Now after all this weather pushes through it’s time to continue with the painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 One more pic from the a$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 looks good! only guys obsessed with these trucks like us will ever notice that it's not an MJ unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Pete M said: looks good! only guys obsessed with these trucks like us will ever notice that it's not an MJ unit. Very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 “It’s not an MJ shell!” Lol only because Pete said the obsessed guys will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: “It’s not an MJ shell!” Lol only because Pete said the obsessed guys will know. Ha, Ha, Ha!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Took her out for a drive today, did a 30-40 min country road loop. Guess I got the closed cooling system burped good temp fluctuated between 195-210. Only reached 210 when stuck at a long red light. She did well on elevation changes (small rollers NW Florida). Still have a hesitation occasionally, need to check injectors and fuel lines. Also doesn’t want to rev past 3k when stomping on her when moving. Next up, finish brake work (rear shoes, wheel cylinders and hardware kit), fix my exhaust leaks and continue paint. Then on to AC, wiper reconditioning and figure out installing the cruise control kit I bought from @eaglescout526. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, CGCWO said: installing the cruise control kit I bought from @eaglescout526 Hopefully it works. One person who bought one kit is having trouble with his and we can’t figure out what the issue is and he’s swapped most parts around. My biggest fear is something with the custom vac harness but even then all the fittings are snug so I am at an impasse as to what the underlying issue is. But do let me know and we can figure out if something doesn’t work as I’ve got back ups and back ups of parts but not enough for more kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Front clip back together with matching fenders and flares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Doors are all that’s left to paint. Yes I know the Pioneer emblems are not in the right location. I am not a fan of the hockey stick stripes and wanted something a bit different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I can get behind that. Maybe a thin dual pin stripe from front to PIONEER might be kinda cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 Body painting all done. Still a few trim pieces to touch up but I am pretty happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 you did a great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 WOW this came out great. Really liking the baddad winch mount behind the factory bumper and the JKU steps look great. The color scheme is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Winch should be here later this week and then it’s time to break out the cutting wheel again. Went with an XBull 10k synthetic line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGCWO Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Replaced all the rear drum brake hardware and wheel cylinders today, no if I can just get the brakes bled. Truck has a new brake booster/master along with a TJ distribution block and the rear portioning block has been deleted. Also have all new hard and soft lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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