I know the weekend isn't over yet, but I'm not doing anything more....and since I rarely do enough
to qualify for contribution to the weekend update threads, I'll get this one started with what I did to
my '64. I accomplished at least a little somethin'....

Removed the beefy front Dana 27 and replaced it with a much larger SOA'd Dana 30. It's under the
truck now, but as you'll see, only about 37 minor things left to do before it leaves the garage. :D

How it looked when I got it home:
http://homes-ariz.com/scout/images/fender_bef.jpg

Swapped the rear a couple weeks ago (cool fangs, huh? :shaking: ):
http://homes-ariz.com/scout/soa/scoutout.jpg

Swapped the front this weekend:
Old crap out:
http://homes-ariz.com/scout/soa/front_out2.JPG
New crap (almost) in:
http://homes-ariz.com/scout/soa/dana30_in2.jpg

Didn't really get too much accomplished this weekend. Drank way too much, plus pretty much felt like crap all weekend. But I was able to go out and do some more tranny schooling today. I was way off of thinking I had a T-98 wide to replace the current tranny in the T-all. The tranny I want is a T-19 wide. So maybe I can get some help rounded up for this coming weekend and pull it out of the donor T-ette.

Multiple kegs of coors og. Havent puked but I still feel like total crap.

I had a one day bathroom project turn into a three day nightmare. But I did find out that my shower door is custom made. :shaking: Anyone have a source for shower door strip magnets?

I had a one day bathroom project turn into a three day nightmare. But I did find out that my shower door is custom made. :shaking: Anyone have a source for shower door strip magnets?

I can't help ya with the strip magents, but I feel your pain. I hate those simple little projects that from the start can seem so easy, and then before you know it your wondering if you have to consult with a contractor, or an architect.

:shaking:

FINALLY, was able to get a few hours in at the shop. Used an engine hoist, my hi-lift, 5-ton bottle jack, and a floor jack in a attempt to get my jack stands under the frame, (sitting on 16.5" x 9.75" rims, of course). Then, the engine hoist flipped and everything slid to the driver's side! I wasn't under it, yet, but these buggy springs suck for letting the front axle drop out. I removed the driver's side buggy perch after resecuring the rig & drilled out the front spring bushing. That's where I ran into a new problem, I thought the front springs were Ch*vy and bought the poly bushings for one. Now, I'm thinking stock Scout or other. The spring is 2" wide and spring hole diameter is 1 1/8". Anybody off the top of your head? New shackle mount will be 2 1/2", inside measurement. :smokin:

Not much work on the Scout this weekend but I did take it up in the hills and thrash it some. We got a little snow Friday and then it all melted sooooo----- MUD TIME. I guess I play in the rocks so much here in Utah that I forgot how fun the mud is. There were a few J**P guys out and you ought to see the look on their faces when they see a real 4X4.
Well that was it for my weekend. Till next time. S&R

FINALLY, was able to get a few hours in at the shop. Used an engine hoist, my hi-lift, 5-ton bottle jack, and a floor jack in a attempt to get my jack stands under the frame, (sitting on 16.5" x 9.75" rims, of course). Then, the engine hoist flipped and everything slid to the driver's side! I wasn't under it, yet, but these buggy springs suck for letting the front axle drop out. I removed the driver's side buggy perch after resecuring the rig & drilled out the front spring bushing. That's where I ran into a new problem, I thought the front springs were Ch*vy and bought the poly bushings for one. Now, I'm thinking stock Scout or other. The spring is 2" wide and spring hole diameter is 1 1/8". Anybody off the top of your head? New shackle mount will be 2 1/2", inside measurement. :smokin:
If they are 2" wide the are most likely Scout. Chevy springs are 2 1\2" if memory serves me.

My dad passed away this weekend. We lost a great American.

http://www.magicvalley.com/obituaries/?type=obit&id=71044
Laurence DeVon Andersen


MURTAUGH -- Laurence DeVon Andersen of Murtaugh, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home Friday, Dec. 30, 2005.
He was born July 28, 1926, in Malad, Idaho. He graduated from Malad High School in 1944 and entered the U. S. Navy shortly after turning 18. Upon graduating from Farragut Naval School, he served in the South Pacific Theatre aboard the U.S.S. Albemarle Sound as radioman first class. He served until the end of World War II and received an honorable discharge in June of 1946. He witnessed the Japanese surrender of several Pacific Islands including Ponape.
DeVon was a highly recruited athlete with scholarship opportunities at several universities including USC, University of Idaho and Utah State. He chose Utah State in order to remain close to home. While attending Utah State, he married Geraldine Deschamps on Aug. 28, 1947, in St. John, Idaho. DeVon participated in football and track receiving numerous awards. DeVon and Geraldine started their family in Logan, Utah. After graduation in 1950, DeVon began his coaching and teaching career in Declo, Idaho. He enjoyed great success in the classroom as well as in athletics. In 1958, he moved on to Murtaugh High School where he coached, taught, and was the high school principal. After 38 years of distinguished service, he retired in 1988. DeVon pursued several business ventures and enjoyed tinkering with cars until his illness in early 2005.
He was an active member of the LDS Church and was sealed to his wife and family in the Logan Temple. He was involved in several local organizations, community service and government. He was a founding member of the College of Southern Idaho Booster Club, Lions Club, and a member of the Magic Valley Hospital Board.
DeVon enjoyed hunting, fishing and recreating with his family. He enjoyed the memories of the backcountry of Challis and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River and returned often to Challis for family reunions and hunting trips.
DeVon was a humble man despite his many accomplishments and awards. His greatest joys came from the successes of his children, family and of those he taught and coached.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; his brothers, Joe of Challis and LaDell (Donna) of St. George, Utah; sister, Verna (Parker) Richards of Pocatello; 10 children, Lou (Teresa) of Fairfield, Idaho, Ron (Terri) of Murtaugh, Idaho, Jannett (Steve) Tucker of South Weber, Utah, Casey (Pam) of Burley, Idaho, David (Diane) of Malad, Idaho, Jill (John) Crozier of Jerome, Idaho, Jack (Jeanne) of Pleasant View, Utah, Marilyn (Jim) Cornell of Twin Falls, Idaho, Stephen (Inger) of Boise, Idaho, and Forrest (Cindi) of Twin Falls, Idaho; 40 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. DeVon was preceded in death by his parents, Laurence and Elizabeth Andersen; two brothers, Loren "Cy" and Andy; one sister, Alta Matthews; and three daughters, Nora, Cora and Alane.
A funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at the Murtaugh LDS Chapel, 23709 U.S. Highway 30, Murtaugh, Idaho, and a short service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Malad 2nd and 5th Ward LDS Chapel, 20 S. 100 W., Malad, Idaho. Friends and family may pay their respects from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Murtaugh LDS Chapel. Interment will take place in the Malad City Cemetery.
The family suggests that memorials be made to: The DeVon Andersen Memorial Scholarship Fund at any D.L. Evans Bank branch. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S. Lincoln, Jerome, ID 83338.
? Published Sunday, January 1, 2006

DJF,

Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences... :(

DJ, sorry to hear that:(

Went wheelin at Evan's Creek lookin for snow with no luck! Don't know how to post pics without a red star?

Sorry about your Dad DJ. :usa:

My condolences DJF. Sorry for your loss.

I went out to the garage and dug out a stock set of springs. The width and eye diameter are the same, but the springs on REDDOG are different. The ends of the leaf springs curl away from the pack unlike the stock Scout shtuff. I'll look for numbers next time I'm under there. :smokin:

Played in the MUD
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=222085&stc=1&d=1136174775
And the sand
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=222086&stc=1&d=1136174775
And of coarse the rocks
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=222087&stc=1&d=1136174895

Hey Shadow! When you gonna lose that Colorado plate and put an AZ one on there? :flipoff2:

well i went up to butte meadows in the snow, had a great time, i went up with scout254 and i hope he decides to post some pics soon, but he probably is asleep right now anyways... i only got stuck twice and the second time wasnt my fault, the first i ended up getting out by myself, but not before backing into scout254's truck.

it was a blast ended up being 4 scouts and of course mine was the smallest of the bunch, but hey i went just as far as they did:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: nothing broke, and all was real fun for newyears. i know it hard to imagine but some people four wheel better when their drunk, their trucks always seem to go further.:shaking: :shaking:

come on brian post the pics so everybody can see what we did this weekend...

Thanks fellas. Its been coming but its never easy. I hope to have my 4.88s installed and my winch mounted this week. Whats everyones experience with cutout flares. I have to get some and they don't make any for a scout what is a good substitute.

Thursday I opened at the local paintball field, had a youth group of 15 come in at 4pm, then at 7pm they left and another group of 50 came in. Ordered 26 pizzas at 9, ate at 10, left just after 12. I got home just after 2am.

Friday opened again for another group, some help showed up and I left after an hour.

Saturday I don't remember anything during the day, that evening I watched tv and ate pizza rolls.

Sunday I went pack to paintball and reffed a few games, then my brother and I went out to eat with the field owner. Had me a big juicy steak and an ice cold beer, then went home.

No Scout work for weeks now. I need to get the Christmas decorations back in the attic and make room to drag my front axle inside for new gears.

It's been a wild weekend for sure. windy/rainy/nasty. I got my 73 front grill all clean and sanded, hammered out the dents. it's ready for paint. Spent time with family. lost two section of fence when a post gave out, snap clean off, not even rotted:( Now I get to fix a broken window too. Plus more fencing on the other side of the house needs to be fixed.

DJ sorry to hear, peace to you and your family during this grieving time.


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=222152&stc=1&d=1136183079

But better off then my neighbor 4 houses down, there block wall was blown over:eek: :eek:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=222367&stc=1&d=1136264348

Sorry to hear about your Dad, DJ

Hey DJ
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost my Father to Cancer in 1998 at age 62. My heart goes out to you man.

DJ, condolences on your Dad passing away. :(:(

Sorry DJ to hear about the loss of your father.

Went wheeling in the snow. Some minor carnage. All in all a good weekend.
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Hey Shadow! When you gonna lose that Colorado plate and put an AZ one on there? :flipoff2:
LOL! I'll be out of here before those plates expire. :D Still got 2 1/2 years left on those. :flipoff2: The people from Colorado that was driving the truck while I took those picks would love to have it back up there.

I actually worked long hours (salary though) all of last week...Even X-mas eve and the day after X-mas.

Worked this Saturday till about 12:00pm...Then headed to a friends house for a low key place to drink.

Good thing is that we are into the New Year...I will be able to pay my bills...and actually work on my Scout this month...

Lots of little things will be getting done in the next couple of months...in no particular order:

Beadlocks
39.5 Iroks
Anti-wrap bar (to control 39.5's)
bling headlights
more tube work
Tranny
Dana300 with 4:1's
Tow rig
Trailer

ohh and working right now...:rolleyes: At least it is from my living room...and for only an hour or two.

DJF, My condolences on your father passing away.

Ritch

Sorry for your loss DJ.

I had a nephew married in New Years Eve. As you get older, hard drinking is hard work, and even harder the second day...

Sorry for your loss DJ.

I had a nephew married on New Years Eve. As you get older, hard drinking is hard work, and even harder the second day...

New Year wheeling......we were still wheelin at midnight:D :D :p
Went with IH4EVER and two of my other buddies, ALL SCOUT DRIVERS.....it snowed constantly

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/P1010038.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/P1010031.jpg

DJF my condolences...I just had to do the same on Thanksgiving day

DJF, Sorry to hear about your loss, sounds like he was a great guy/dad/American.

As for the weekend, I did squat ~ actually, my wife dragged me around looking for new property/house. I think we found one I can move the shop onto :D :D We'll see.

DJF, Sorry to hear about your loss, sounds like he was a great guy/dad/American.

As for the weekend, I did squat ~ actually, my wife dragged me around looking for new property/house. I think we found one I can move the shop onto :D :D We'll see.

Uhhh huuuhhh.... :flipoff2:

DJ sorry for your loss.

I went wheelin in the rain.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/norcalmoto/Pk18.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/norcalmoto/PK14.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/norcalmoto/PK7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/JustinL/Axle%20Swap/ShockHoop1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/JustinL/Axle%20Swap/ShockHoop2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/JustinL/Axle%20Swap/ShockHoop3.jpg

I got my shock hoops installed after 2-3 months. plated with my new welder. thats about it.

I wheeled today. Pre run a newer trail that will be the location of a upcoming "non newbie run". Oh yeah, this is going to be fun.:D

I wheeled today. Pre run a newer trail that will be the location of a upcoming "non newbie run". Oh yeah, this is going to be fun.:D

Ohhh you can't just dangle that shit out there Rick...

Do tell..."trail of doom" or something different :smokin:

Sorry DJ! Lost my dad this summer, not a good time.

Friday night I pulled the PS box out of Rock Scout. Saturday Dan and I pulled it apart, ported it, and then "rebuilt" it. It got pretty hectic on putting back together, we didn't have any issues with the balls it was getting the valving piston back in with the teflon rings. I spent Sunday in Corvallis with firend and then yesterday fired up my 74 pickup for the first time since I have had it. Sounds great and appears to be running well too!! I also picked up a set of tires for it on Friday, so we'll be driving soon. Today the starter went out on my Diesel, so I am bailing from work and fixing that:mad3:, I didn't want to be working on a truck today, but I guess the IH gods had different plans.

Ohhh you can't just dangle that shit out there Rick...

Do tell..."trail of doom" or something different :smokin:

Something different. I can't spill the beans just yet. I can say this isn't a sheet metal friendly trail.

Believe it or not I actually worked on IH shit this weekend... between tons of other projects; New Years parties, brunches, honey-do's, work on the rental house... oh-ya, and we completely took down and put away Christmas... that's about a day long project on its own.

Didn't even touch the Scout (I think quite literally), but I did fire up the Travelette from its exile on the side of the house. Gave it a bath, turned it around and backed it into the wife's side of the garage (well, 1/2 of it :D) finally started installing the trailer hitch I got from Fleck a while back (what, 5 months ago now??). Kind of a PITA, which it why I never got in on in the first place. I had to remove the 1/2" steel angle plate some PO bolted to the back. Then remove the spare tire carrier (can we say cut, cut), then it wasn't a simple bolt-on deal (oooh, I had to drill holes). After work today I cut a notch out of the aforementioned 1/2" angle and slide it back up in place after upgrading all the bolts. All in all it turned out much better than I thought, just about perfect. Took a little longer than you think it would, but there was lots of bolts and crap that needed to be cut off. But the good thing is that means the t-lette is that much closer to tow status :bounce: now I just need to finish the body work, swap out the leaky POS auto and go through the brakes and I might just be in business... that will be nice.

Also got over to the other house and got the KB-7 running again, after cleaning and rebuilding the fuel pump. The bowl of which was filled with rust, dirt and bug parts :eek:. Needless to say I'm bypassing the fuel tank till I can drop it and clean it out. I even drove the thing around the yard in its preparation to bring over to my house so I can do brakes and some other little things so I can USE IT!! (that should be a fun trip, good thing its only 2 miles away :D). Also set up a tent building for the t-lette (only 3 IH's over at the other house at once, wife's rules... she's rather there only be 2 :flipoff2: )


For once in a long time I think I had a quite productive weekend, didn't really want to go back to work today. I think next weekend I get a do a little wheeling :D

DJ sorry for your loss