Bugeye Project

[siii8873]

well I put my rolling chassie in garage last night. I going to get started on the project. Started is not correct word. I have reconditioned a number of parts and also permanetly borrowed some others to keep other trucks going. These will need replacements. Truck is essentially stripped. Initial pictures attached. The picture of the truck together is not my garage it's the PO's.

[cedryck]

congrats

looks great congratulations, cheers

[jac04]

Post some more pictures when you get a chance. I'm always interested in a good project.

[siii8873]

some parts pictures

some pictures of parts I had galvanized, brake tower, clutch tower, bulkhead. Spent a few hours cleaning frame tonight a few more to go.
Has an older galv frame, looks good.

[mrdoiron]

some pictures of parts I had galvanized, brake tower, clutch tower, bulkhead. Spent a few hours cleaning frame tonight a few more to go.
Has an older galv frame, looks good.

This looks like a great start... will be fun to see coming together,
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[siii8873]

I worked on my Transfer box today. Disassembled the case including front output housing. Did this to replace all the seals mostly. It will be mated to an overhauled gearbox. First work done on the truck in a while other than cleaning the frame. Have been to busy working on the other two.

I have my frame mostly cleaned up. It's an older galvy one in pretty good shape overall. The only area that has any condition problem is the outrigger that wiould be behind the fuel tank. It has some surface rust here. Contemplating hitting it with a waxoyl coat while it's stripped.

UPDATE: went out and tested the shifting of the case. The 4wd pin would not engage into the hole in the shaft easily. I didn't do any checks on it prior to assembly (didn't disassemble the shifting forks) should have. I pulled the front cover back off, did the checks / adjustments per the green book. Put it back together and it works fine now. Love doing things twice. The practice run always make it easier the second time.

[siii8873]

worked on the project some this last week & today. Finished cleaning the frame in the area where the engine / gearbox will go. Decided to waxoyl it looks good. Probably overkill for a galvy chassie. Painted the galv bulkhead today. I used a two component PPG system for prepping the bulkhead recommended by the paint shop. Painted it withan acrylic urethane with a flattening additive to take some of the shine out. I like the look. I did it at afriends shop so no pictures yet. I'll take some when I bring it home.

[siii8873]

Working on getting ready to put the engine in the bugeye. I have diesel motor mounts. What is the correct orientation of the steel plate on these mounts?

For example, bottom with vertical piece forward, top with vertical piece outside,,,....

[siii8873]

Played hookey today. Put engine on frame, installed clutch parts, Completed manifold install (used original bolts for ones not in Fixing kit)
Cannot locate bellhousing nuts / few studs. Need these to install gearbox and T case. Few pictures

Update; gear box and T case installed today after work.

[siii8873]

engine,gearbox and T Case installed. I also decided to waxoyl the frame. Left the rear xmember alone to match front bumper.
Have also rehabbed a number of parts. Having a heck of a time removing rear spring shackle bolts. Front all came off fine.
a few pictures;

[albersj51]

Looks great!

[SafeAirOne]

Having a heck of a time removing rear spring shackle bolts.

I know you know that the shackles are threaded and the bolts thread into the shackles, but I thought I'd throw that out there in the remote chance that you have amnesia and this is your difficulty in removing the bolts.

[siii8873]

thanks, but was aware of that. I cannot get them to turn even with a 2' extension.

[SafeAirOne]

thanks, but was aware of that. I cannot get them to turn even with a 2' extension.

I figured you were. 2'? That IS stuck!

[masonater]

Had the same problem with mine. I used a 3/4" impact gun and they came right out