Here we go! I want to have it done before January so I can enjoy my last year of High School with this beast!
Parts gathered so far:
NP205 29 spline
IC Rad support
12v P pump engine
Jungle Shackle Flip
I looked at this truck. Beautiful body no rust anywhere at ALL! Price was killer at 4K for a rolling body basically.
Looking at this '78. Price is good and negociating pick-up. It is an 8 hour drive away
Here's what I am going for. Mango Tango (jeep color) short bed, 4" lift, NV4500, P pump, twins, 35" toyos with Moto rims. Here's a close picture of what I want to do:
If I go with the '78 I will use the '78 grille like this. Not sure what body style I want to use for fenders, doors and bed (whether 70s or 80s) but I will definitely use the 70s hood and interior.
P pump motor getting torn down for rebuild:
Shackle flip thanks Alex!
Rad Support
205 29spline gasket and seal install. Needle bearings were not caged (pain in the A--) and Snap rings on shafts were a pain in the A-- as well. Really happy how it turned out though. I paid $400 for it and the reseal was $32. Was sandblasted before I got it also!