That's the plan, Brian! Nate, that ball is actually a 3M wheel. They do a fantastic (but s-l-o-w) job of removing paint! Next, the hood~ Oh...
Gee~ It's been HOW long??? Thought I put these next pictures on this thread and keep the rear end photos for the "Installing a Colorado Rear End"...
Thanks all~ Here's my dream... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLTABtzNya0&feature=share And that's just a Chevy~ Think what my G will do......
I don't know about you, Charles, but I read "have some cold beer" TWICE and I forgot what the hell your problem was... WaaHoo! ;)
Glad to hear it, Graham! I hope you can start enjoying your truck now!
Thanks! I'll get there. I once remember a guy who didn't know me very well scoff at the idea I wanted to build an acoustic guitar. "You might...
Update~ I was able to remove the spring perches, shock mounts, and brake line connection bracket from my old axle and every last piece is...
That's a good set of tools to have~ ;) Now I have their song stuck in my head, thanks! "In the land of sky blue wa-a-ters..."
Man, that is (otherwise) a very clean engine! I agree~ it looks as though it's coming from the gasket. Not much of a leak, but...
Sounds like you need to move to Kansas, Charles. No hills here to speak of. ;)
...and for some strange reason, I really like they way those yellow stickers on the tailgate give a bit of interest.
Back to the original question... For those who have a split shaft and would like to move their axle back 1 1/2", would sliding the shaft back...
Actually, Bill, that measurement is the same. If it is different, it is such a small difference that I'm not seeing it.
True, Bill~ The center line of the Colorado is also offset 1 1/2", so in order for it to hook up, I believe I just added more length just for the...
Okay, so I spent a little time mulling over Evan's suggestion to move my rear axle back to better center the rear wheels in the fender openings....
Mike, your truck looks absolutely fanfriggintastic! I get the idea that you and Russ need to put your trucks in a show together. A little pin...
Best Birthday Ever!? Sounds like your birthday couldn't have gone much better! (Except for the trip home, but hey~ you made it!) :cool: Great...
Thanks, Evan But here's the deal~ I (first) have a split shaft. Next, I don't want to wait to have it all back together before I make the final...
Thanks, Elky Put the pressure on me, okay? :eek:
The only things that were salvageable were the two bed sides. They are hanging on the wall of my garage. Tom's Truck Parts in Miami, Oklahoma...
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