Cynicalriders "J0hnny5 is ALIVE!" 01 build thread.

Truck finally rolled out of the garage under it's own power right before vacation.

The majority of the time was getting this how I wanted it to be.

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I took the plasma, cut two pieces of 1/8" and wrapped them around the drain hole bump. I fully welded it all and then ground it all flush.

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Now I have no leaks and a smooth and thicker bottom.

I also wasted time on this to make a dumb joke on the internet about having a Temu Diamond axle... worth it.

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I also got the passenger side bearing in and backing plate assembled, glad I keep my makeshift tools from other times I have done the job.

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Swapped all the shit to the new tank:

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I also used this opportunity to freshen up a bunch of stuff with PC.

Gas tank skid, jerry can carrier, e locker guard and exhaust bezel all got done.

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Brakes got all new hardware, adjusters, drums, shoes and wheel cylinders.

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Final results all assembled:

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Untitled by MJH Creations, on Flickr

So new parts/mods are:

New gas tank
Powdercoated gas tank skid

Powdercoated elocker guard
Powdercoated jerry can carriers and added rubber for tighter fit/less wear
Powdercoated tailpipe, bezel and adjusted the exhaust to have more poke

Skinned and sealed the bottom of the diff
TG stud elim kit
2 bolts added for drainage
Fresh diff fluid

Rear, both sides - Drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, spring hardware, star adjusters, and adjuster levers.
Rear passenger only - Wheel bearing, axle studs, backing plate, and dust seal.

I have a smaller list of minor projects/fixes/cleanup I have ahead of me that I'll write out another night to have it somewhere else besides my notes app.