BIG RED REBUILD

[BIG DAVE]

got some more work done today My dad gave me a hand to which was nice(thanks dad).

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IT'S OUT

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Tomorrows plan is to drop the tanks and pull the axles and all the little brackets so I can start wiring the frame and paint it

 

[BIG DAVE]

well no up dates really, but I did get a deal on some 2 1/2 ton 2wd axles with a two speed rear. So i'm playing with this idea for red. I'm building her for the high way and hauling so I think this would be sick

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Only thing I need body whys is the dually fenders

 

[bike-maker]

I had an old F600 for a while with a 18,000 GVW (3 ton?). Had a Rockwell 2-1/2 ton rear end with 6.80:1 gears. HUGE centersection. Looked like a 9" Ford rearend, just twice the size. The medium duty front ends are usually too wide to fit under a standard width front clip. The older medium duty trucks made up for a lack of horsepower with really steep gearing (like 6.40 or 6.80:1). The 2 speed rearends didn't gain anything, the second speed was an even lower gear. If you can find a 4x4 version, they're even steeper; I think 7.40:1. Not being able to find acceptable gears is why I abandoned the project.

 

[GOOSE]

well no up dates really, but I did get a deal on some 2 1/2 ton 2wd axles with a two speed rear. So i'm playing with this idea for red. I'm building her for the high way and hauling so I think this would be sick

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Only thing I need body whys is the dually fenders

Go for it. If only it were as easy in the garage as on the computer. D60 the front and get wheel adapters.

 

[88beast]

looks good since old blue is already a mud truck a 2wd hauler is youre next step
the 2 speed rear will limit top speed but now youll be able to move 2 houses one with idi other with the 2speed those 2 speeds in low will pull anything and the abality to split gears makes hills with load easy

 

[BIG DAVE]

Yeah I think i'm going to stick with plan A and just rebuild her. Some day I will build my semi pick up.

 

[BIG DAVE]

got some stuff done I pulled the frame out and washed her up a little

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I pulled the tanks and got the front end out.

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I had to show off the new BIG RED thats not so red lol

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Look its the stock hood and she'll have all the stock crome!

 

[BIG DAVE]

updates

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I pulled the wiring and fuel lines

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Pulled the bent rear end

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I also started wire wheeling the frame to

 

[WrecklesCustom]

Big Dave, this post/your project is an inspiration! I will be paying close attention!!

 

[BIG DAVE]

thanks that means a lot to me!

 

[BIG DAVE]

I just ordered a 3" body lift for BIG RED I also got the under coating for the bottom of the cab.

 

[dyoung14]

I just ordered a 3" body lift for BIG RED I also got the under coating for the bottom of the cab.

Big red is going to be just like a brand new truck when you get done keep up the good work

 

[BIG DAVE]

Got some wire wheeling done today

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I still have a LOT to though lol

 

[OLDBULL8]

Gettin er nice and shinny, looks real good so far. Don't know how your going to finish it, but watch out for flash rust, can happen overnight. If your going to paint the frame it would be a good idea to prime it when your through for the day. Hope your using a face shield doing that, those wire wheels will throw off small wires, don't hurt going in, hurts like hell coming out.

Hey, hows the Salmon running this year?

 

[BIG DAVE]

Gettin er nice and shinny, looks real good so far. Don't know how your going to finish it, but watch out for flash rust, can happen overnight. If your going to paint the frame it would be a good idea to prime it when your through for the day. Hope your using a face shield doing that, those wire wheels will throw off small wires, don't hurt going in, hurts like hell coming out.

I'm priming it before I paint it and I know all to well about the flying wire lol No worry's i'm using a shied