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« Reply #250 on: January 23, 2016, 11:05:24 AM »
Me personally, I consider a .375H&H as a fine over all caliber for most any N American game from a squirrel to a grizzly. You can load a wide variety of projectile weights for almost any requirement. And because in Texas they say everything is bigger... I can see why TRN needs the artillery piece just in case.

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« Reply #251 on: January 23, 2016, 12:07:41 PM »
Thanks Koot.

I have a dream of hunting Cape buffalo in Africa one day. I found this rifle new in the box still covered in a cosmoline type substance though it was 12 years old. Got a smokin deal.


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« Reply #252 on: January 23, 2016, 12:15:39 PM »
It now has a total of ten rounds down it.

So back to the truck. Headed to the weekend place and stopped by the paint supply place and picked up POR15.  Stopped by the wrecking yard and picked up factory shock brackets brake line and ABS sensor wire brackets. 


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« Reply #253 on: January 23, 2016, 12:45:26 PM »
Thanks Koot.

I have a dream of hunting Cape buffalo in Africa one day. I found this rifle new in the box still covered in a cosmoline type substance though it was 12 years old. Got a smokin deal.


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« Reply #254 on: January 23, 2016, 06:00:57 PM »
Me personally, I consider a .375H&H as a fine over all caliber for most any N American game from a squirrel to a grizzly.

I got your back TRN LoL
I'm of you guys side as well. Nothin like a good arty piece. But dang, .375 on squirrel...red mist?
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb.  I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
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« Reply #255 on: January 23, 2016, 07:18:53 PM »
Oh the land of little setbacks. So I'm installing the bump stops. No 10mm nuts. Installing the sway bar. No 10mm bolts. Installing the factory lower shock mounts. I have all the bolts but one of the threaded holes in the lower a arm has a twisted off bolt in it. So I drill and use a screw extractor. Break one and go to the next size up. Break that one too. So I spend some time priming the front drive shaft getting it ready for paint and then make the 30 mile drive into town to get bolts and such.




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« Reply #256 on: January 23, 2016, 07:47:56 PM »
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« Reply #257 on: January 23, 2016, 08:18:00 PM »
Nothin chases some wings like an ice cold beer.

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« Reply #258 on: January 23, 2016, 08:49:39 PM »
Hey hard work always deserves wings and a nice cold drink....
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« Reply #259 on: January 24, 2016, 01:06:15 PM »
This ones for you Don. Rolling under its own power.  Had to remove the front bumper to be able to turn the wheel more than about 15 degrees.   Gonna throw it on the trailer and bring it back to Houston to test fit some new wheels and tires.










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« Reply #260 on: January 24, 2016, 01:41:01 PM »
I like the way it is, think it just needs fender & bumper mods.....
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« Reply #261 on: January 24, 2016, 02:10:05 PM »
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« Reply #262 on: January 24, 2016, 03:20:55 PM »
That dog'll hunt!

Very nice work there RN

Too bad you aren't local, we could start building up some custom bumper!
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« Reply #263 on: January 24, 2016, 04:45:08 PM »
Looks good, bumper build!!!!
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« Reply #264 on: January 24, 2016, 07:32:41 PM »
MOVE makes some nice bumper kits.  Not many make bumpers for the 2001.  Demand curve is way past.  $450 for a complete weld it yourself kit.  I'm going to try to keep the factory bumper.  I really like the factory look of the 2001-2002HDs.

Couple of things.  Lord blessed me in a small way today.  That shock bracket bolt hole in the lower control arm that had a bolt broken in it and non of the easy outs i had worked.  I got the drill exactly centered and was able to drill with successively larger bits until there was almost no bolt left.  Then took my 10mmx1.5 tap and began working it in from the bottom of the A arm and the rest of the bolt came out as though it where a heli-coil, leaving the original threads 90% undamaged so that I did not have to drill and tap for a larger size.

Second, the truck won't fit on my trailer so I was not able to bring it home.  I'll either borrow or rent a trailer or set the toe in about 1/8 inch next week and drive it back.  Camber is a bit off but it should be enough to get me home.
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« Reply #265 on: January 28, 2016, 04:17:44 PM »
New wheels and tires ordered today and appointment made for alignment. 


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« Reply #266 on: January 28, 2016, 04:30:15 PM »
I like pie.
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« Reply #267 on: January 28, 2016, 04:46:54 PM »
Rofl. Good one.


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« Reply #268 on: January 28, 2016, 09:31:50 PM »
I like pie.

as long as we don't find you doing a Jim Levenstein to the pie, we will leave you alone........;D ;D
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« Reply #269 on: January 28, 2016, 10:26:48 PM »

as long as we don't find you doing a Jim Levenstein to the pie, we will leave you alone........;D ;D

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« Reply #270 on: January 29, 2016, 09:58:15 AM »
Who's he?
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« Reply #271 on: January 29, 2016, 09:59:16 AM »
Nate's being dirty...American Pie dude.
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« Reply #272 on: January 29, 2016, 10:25:58 AM »
I've built a few bumpers for the 01/02 Chevs.  I don't think I have any pics on my website but I know I have a few around some place.  I wouldn't be able to match there pricing to ship you any steel but if you have access to somebody with a laser (a cnc plasma would work of too) I wouldn't mind emailing you the .dxf file for one.  It would cut all the pieces you would need.  You would then have to fit them together like a puzzle.  It is a lot of welding and grinding but they turn out pretty good.

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« Reply #273 on: January 29, 2016, 10:28:33 AM »
I like how the Bus looks now, well when the bumper is re-attached.
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are.  Take the appropriate action, Execute!
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« Reply #274 on: January 29, 2016, 05:11:39 PM »
Thanks Bear. I'd like to take you up on that for a future enhancement.

Bobby, headed to rough align it. Wheels and tires and real alignment tomorrow.  Exhaust ordered.


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« Reply #275 on: January 29, 2016, 06:17:35 PM »
Nate's being dirty...American Pie dude.

trying to throw me under the bus...............   :o  :P
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« Reply #276 on: January 29, 2016, 06:37:02 PM »
Now that's funny


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« Reply #277 on: January 29, 2016, 06:53:26 PM »
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« Reply #278 on: January 29, 2016, 08:25:40 PM »
Got the alignment done. Well as much as you can do with a tape measure on MTs by yourself.  Also installed new park and headlight lenses. 

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« Reply #279 on: January 29, 2016, 08:52:33 PM »
looks good. aren't those the 2 pins and the whole thing comes out ones?
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« Reply #280 on: January 29, 2016, 08:54:29 PM »
yes they are.  Whoever designed the NBS headlights and their attachments should be shot
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« Reply #281 on: January 29, 2016, 08:58:51 PM »
Heh yeah, agreed.

Doesn't get any easier than the OBS ones...
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« Reply #282 on: January 29, 2016, 09:05:39 PM »
TRN, you made some really good choices w/ this rebuild. Very nice....
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« Reply #283 on: January 29, 2016, 09:30:09 PM »
Thank you sir.  Let's hope my wheel/tire choice turns out well.  We will know tomorrow.

Then its on to install the 5 inch Flo Pro exhaust and flowmaster hushpower muffler,the same muffler that's on my LML.

Then a pinned waterpump, new hoses and new t stats.

Then POR the calipers red, and change the pads and brake lines.

Then drive it!
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« Reply #284 on: January 30, 2016, 12:28:46 AM »
Those are better than the S10. Those use a plastic clip vs a metal pin.
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« Reply #285 on: January 30, 2016, 08:57:16 AM »
Headed back to Houston for wheels and tires.


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« Reply #286 on: January 30, 2016, 11:00:13 AM »
Wheels are in. About to test fit


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« Reply #287 on: January 30, 2016, 12:20:28 PM »
I thought the chrome parts were red, or does that happen later?
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« Reply #288 on: January 30, 2016, 01:25:28 PM »
Will those wheels suck the in a little? Looks great otherwise!

Now time for bumpers,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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« Reply #289 on: January 30, 2016, 02:03:51 PM »
Yes. 5.75 backspace. 9 inch wide.  Others were 4.25 backspace and 10 inch wide. Will need 1 1/2 spacers in the back.

On the alignment rack. Need to go get new lugs. The old ones stick out a tad too far for the cap to cover.


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« Reply #290 on: January 30, 2016, 02:09:20 PM »
Yes. 5.75 backspace. 9 inch wide.  Others were 4.25 backspace and 10 inch wide. Will need 1 1/2 spacers in the back.

On the alignment rack. Need to go get new lugs. The old ones stick out a tad too far for the cap to cover.


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How did you go from chrome on the rims to red? Is it a replaceable insert or did you have them powdered before install? Looks good on your truck though!

After looking closer it appears they are replaceable, if you covered this further back in the thread my apologies, I have been following but very well could have missed it.




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« Reply #291 on: January 30, 2016, 06:11:58 PM »
Bumper on and alignment complete.  Rides and drives like a brand new truck.  Went to NAPA and bought factory lugs but I need a the wall socket so I don't have the center caps on yet


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« Reply #292 on: January 30, 2016, 06:27:22 PM »
I like it but it needs real bumpers.

The idea of track bars sound better all the time to me, I like those.
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« Reply #293 on: January 30, 2016, 10:18:35 PM »
Looks much better down on earth. Good job.

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« Reply #294 on: January 31, 2016, 12:52:18 AM »
Tex I really liked your monster bus, I however don't blame you for bringing it back to practicality.  It looks greAt with the wheel tire combo lift size.   


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« Reply #295 on: January 31, 2016, 02:52:12 PM »
I like the stance.  Lifted and looks good but still practical.

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« Reply #296 on: February 01, 2016, 05:46:04 PM »
Finally got some open end spline lugs and got the center caps installed. Needs a bath now.

Exhaust , muffler, and water pump on the way. Family loves the wheels so at least I made one good decision.




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« Reply #297 on: February 03, 2016, 07:50:18 AM »
Danville pinned water pump should be here thursday...oh joy.  Not really looking forward to that job.

Just ordered some Stahl 2.5inch spacers for the rear to get the track close to the front.

Got legal yesterday.  Got it inspected and registered for the first time in a while.

Had a clunk in the driveline and upon inspection, noted that I lost a nut on my trac bars and the bolt was almost out of the rear attachment point. DOH!

getting closer to being a DD

Meanwhile. the LML is asleep in the shop...ssshhhhhh.

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« Reply #298 on: February 03, 2016, 07:30:02 PM »
First bath. Not bad for a 15 year old truck.





And this showed up today.


and I ordered Stahl 2.5 inch spacers for the rear.

And got a lecture from the wife on the tab for this build.....Can't wait till she sees next month's statement....

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« Reply #299 on: February 03, 2016, 08:28:35 PM »
Are those tires for auto crossing?  8)

 

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