Check out my new ride (seriously!)
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really cool man,
can I ask you soomething,
what does that trailer wiegh ?
and where did you get it ?
Will
can I ask you soomething,
what does that trailer wiegh ?
and where did you get it ?
Will
HellsLegion said:
Automatic? hell no, this is a 4 speed (plus reverse!) non synchronized tranny. double clutchin' FTW!
Not quite sure, but i believe the engine is a 237 cu in. definitely a straight 6 carbeurated*sp. i also think that i read somewhere that it was 85 hp, but with a 5.38 rear end it's all torque, baby.
IJ. said:
need you to help me on this one IJ. i had been thinking seriously of the 7mge swap...you think 200hp and 180 ft lb will push this around? it weighs in around 4800 lbs, but its registered for 7000.
91T breezen' said:
Why? this truck has been in the family since 1975. my uncle got it around that time and restored it to an almost original condition, bondo'ed all sorts of bullet holes, replaced just about everything that was broken. of course it's ugly ass right now, it hasn't been on the road in eight years.
here's the good part. the engine has been completely rebuilt and purrs like a kitten. all i need to take care of is the brakes and this thing will be streetable. we'll see where i get!
can anyone host a vid for me? i wanna take a few of this running so you guys can hear the raw power...
willfish said:
trailer weighs in around 1600 lbs, its rated at 7000 lbs. i myself borrowed it from a friend, but he got it from anchor truck sales down here in roanoke, va.
Clip: It won't be a rocket ship but it will be MUCH better than stock even with a GE in it! 
(Modern brakes would be a good move though)
(Modern brakes would be a good move though)
any way i can convert drums to discs? ive got 11 inch drums in the front and 14 inch drums in the back.
not hopin for the rocket, but i do like the idea of the 7m comfort. you just cant beat that BHG feel. id have to fab motor mounts, what else?
not hopin for the rocket, but i do like the idea of the 7m comfort. you just cant beat that BHG feel. id have to fab motor mounts, what else?
WHATCHA GO UNDUR DAT HOOD YOUNGIN.. A HEMI?
No. A 7m.
WHATS DAT?
Toyota...
YALLS GOTS A TERYOTER MOTER IN THERE. CRAZY KIDS
No. A 7m.
WHATS DAT?
Toyota...
YALLS GOTS A TERYOTER MOTER IN THERE. CRAZY KIDS
Clip said:
true, Ima find one tho, Ive seen them go for $15k+. not the 100k one, but one that is basicly motor and chasis/suspension. none of that crap they have in them during war time, although that would kick ass.
Do you ever watch the show Trucks!. They did a build up on one of those trucks, although it's a bit more wild than what you want to do. It does list the sources for some of the components he used (i.e. brakes), might be useful to you.
http://www.staceydavid.com/projects/sgtrock.htm
http://www.staceydavid.com/projects/sgtrock.htm
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lanky189
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first thingi was thinking of when i saw it was small block chevy. that plus a 5.whatever rearend = rockcrawler torque.
getting ready to do the brakes in a few days, would it be easier to rebuild or order new wheel cylinders? mine don't work at all 4 corners, news for the back cost 28 apiece and the fronts, 65. i think the same company also sells rebuild kits for 6-10 bucks...any ideas?
and where the hell would i start rebuilding them, honing the bore?
and where the hell would i start rebuilding them, honing the bore?
Clip said:
When it was dicont'd, the Alpha was pushing 140....damn I wish I had that kinda cash!
Seriously, you guys really think that the 7M would have enough low end torque to push this thing? Even with the 5.8 diff, that seems like a stretch to me. Iono, could be way off. Just curious, I really don't know.
sorry, not to hijack your thread.\
our car wieghs what 38 houndred pounds ?
I need a trailer ,like the one you borrowed that weighs under one thousdand pounds, my Xterra to capacity is 5000
si if i trailer waeghs 1000 an supra 3800 i'm good right ?
Will
our car wieghs what 38 houndred pounds ?
I need a trailer ,like the one you borrowed that weighs under one thousdand pounds, my Xterra to capacity is 5000
si if i trailer waeghs 1000 an supra 3800 i'm good right ?
Will
usually (with the silverado, at least) the towing capacity is max trailer load. i towed this truck (registered 7000 lbs, weighed 2.7 tons on the junkyard scale so around 5000something) with a 1600 lb trailer. max capacity with the silverado was 5000 trailer load, 5000 lb hitch capacity.
in other words, i was probably pushing it but everything handled ok, just made sure to put some extra air in the rear tires and balance the load. id park the supra up there backwards when you're towing if you're worried, since more of the weight is in the front. thats what we did with the truck and it worked fine.
in other words, i was probably pushing it but everything handled ok, just made sure to put some extra air in the rear tires and balance the load. id park the supra up there backwards when you're towing if you're worried, since more of the weight is in the front. thats what we did with the truck and it worked fine.