I just want to say thanks for all the help you guys offereed in this swap. It is now dne and o the road. Someone was asking about bib removal.


I didn't even think twice about taking the front bib of the 40. After taking the whole front end out of my 60 the 40 is really easy. There are only a few bolts, 4 I believe on each side.Then the hinge on the bottom. Total time of removal less than 1/2 hour and getting that motor tranny and t-case out was enough of a nightmare with the bib ot I can't even imagine trying with the bib on.

As for the swap I am very pleased. The truck runs great and seems stronger power wise. I don't regret theswap, on like most projects I drag Jim into this one was realativly quick and painless. Yes I still have a few loose ends to tie p but all in all the swap was done in about three full days of work. Feel free to shoot me any further questions. Tim :beer:

Originally posted by calfj60
I don't regret the swap, on like most projects I drag Jim into this one was relativly quick and painless.

Yup, and like I always say, no one lost any body parts or shed blood on this one :p There is always a next time though, right Tim? :D :beer: :usa: :beer: :usa:

Originally posted by ToyTech


Yup, and like I always say, no one lost any body parts or shed blood on this one

yeah, couldn't believe it but got my engine out and back in this weekend without a scratch. i have been wearing some coplimentary Summit mechanics gloves for a while though. for those of you that don't, i strongly suggest them.

Hey Tim, are you guys gonna be going Pismo (provided it's still open) during New Years?

hey mustard dog, how you been? no Pismo for us this year, we both gotta work. But maybe we can get together closer to home sometime soon. Talk with you later.:beer: