-Pushrod went through a rocker on cyl 1. That's why it knocked and ran like crap. Fixed and it's perfect!
-New cat, O2 sensor, welded up exhaust
- Oil pressure switch was UNPLUGGED! Once I did the body lift I could access the back of the motor easily!
-New purge solenoid, and the CEL turned off!!
As for the rest of the truck:
I scrapped the old box and picked up a rust free one with a small ding in it. I also got 2 front fenders in much better shape than the ones I had. Picked up a new passenger door as well.
Underneath the truck I stripped the scaly rust off, got it fairly smooth, vacuumed up all the dirt sitting in the frame rails, and painted it all up with "Zero rust". $30CDN/quart. Apparently it's way better than tremclad, so we'll find out after this winter.
I picked up a gallon of silver auto paint, and 2 gallons of DIY truck bed coating, along with a schutz gun to spray it on. I also sprayed the underside of the new box with rubberized undercoating, and sprayed the back of the cab where the box sits.
I've completely sanded the truck. I've done a fair bit of bodywork as well. Did a 2 inch body lift and picked up some of the 16inch chrome wheels. It's ready for prime and paint, I just need to go do it!
I found a Laramie SLT at the wreckers, so I took the headliner, console, and seats out of it. The driver's seat is motorized :P.
I hope to have it done within the next month, then I'll post up some pics of the work!
how you taking stuff off rams from the junkers , i thought that was a no no, that they all need to be junked no matter what
