CUCV Build... Here We Go Again...

[BIG_RED]

Most amazing build I have ever seen.. Even better than on tv. WOW. That's all I have to say. I wish to do HALF of this one day. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.

 

[WARWAG]

Does anyone know what the name / brand of paint he used?

 

[Westech]

Crayola

 

[WARWAG]

Does anyone know what the name / brand of paint he used?

 

[Warthog]

Covered in Post #38

Well the color is dead on... The paint is Sherwin Williams Genius line of automotive paint (urethane). If you ever want to use it expect about a weeks wait for a store to get it in… It’s a flat "hotrod" base mixed to the CARC 383 Green color... After all the work I did on the deuce and the money I spent, that was the first and LAST time I waste my money on a Mil type paint... Less than 2 years later and its already in need of repainting and that was wth spending the cash on hardner and flatening agent to get the finish right!

More sandblasting in process... The driver’s side is done and primed... Passenger side is getting there (**** that’s a slow process)... The rest of the sheet metal will come off soon to be blasted but I’m trying to keep the truck running as long as I can as working late alone makes for moving a dead truck very difficult...

The tailgate in the pic... Sand blasted... Epoxy primed inside and out... Body work, and sheet metal replacement done (8 hours worth) Inside undercoated... Insulation applied to outer skin for heat and noise and now finally paint! Pretty much everything is getting done this way.

 

[WARWAG]

Thank You.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I rode in this truck this morning for the first time in 3 years. It's wicked fast and the turbo spooling sound is quite evident for a 6.5!

 

[mangus580]

I rode in this truck this morning for the first time in 3 years. It's wicked fast and the turbo spooling sound is quite evident for a 6.5!

Too bad the slacker hasnt updated the thread!!

oh crap - I need to get that driveshaft outta the basement this weekend!!

 

[rnd-motorsports]

Any fresh pics on this great build would like to see the truck as done!!

 

[Recovry4x4]

LOL, it's still not done. After 2 years of delays and re-reengineering, I think it's finally going to make its debut at the Florida Rally Feb 17th.

 

[Cigarjoe]

Man no pics or updates in almost a year. Talk about leaving us hanging. I love this project. Updates PLEASE!

 

[MidnightDuramax]

This post is 2 years old and we still don't have completed pics. Git-r-Done!

 

[devilman96]

Whine, whine, whine...

 

[Recovry4x4]

What's up with the ethnic bling? And you rag on my golfcart rims.

 

[devilman96]

Tryin to be more like you!

 

[WARWAG]

tryin to be more like you!

lmao!

 

[Cucvnut]

Looks good! more pics!!!

 

[McCluskey]

Looks good, maybe too good... tear it down and try again!

 

[dc3coyote]

Very nice. Looks like one of the trucks that are best seen in person.
How did the ring mount work out?

 

[Recovry4x4]

SITREP Maiden Voyage

Well, the Oh-9 is making it's maiden voyage tonight. Truthfully it's nearly over. Mike headed up to the FL Rally site earlier. He is reporting that despite the 2200 RPM at 90MPH, the EGTs start rising above that speed. Boost is moderate. Power at any speed is not an issue. He feels that he might be asking a bit much of the thing to do all that work at the lower end of the powerband. I have a set of axles here with 3.42 gears and we will probably give them a try. I think the 2 yr delay is going to be worth it.