1982-2RZ swap and more

R.DesJardin · Nov 6, 2011

Cave Dave said:
Nice to meet you yesterday Rory.I was really impressed with the clean job you did on this swap and how well the truck worked.

Yeah, good meeting you and all the of other guys. I enjoyed the day totally. Thanks for the compliments.

R.DesJardin · Nov 6, 2011

I added another leaf today gained about 2-3 inches of lift but this is no problem looks better actually. But now I need to modify the rear to get the ride height level. I'm guessing 3" longer shackle. I'm running the stock Chevy shackles now so making them longer is a no brainer.

R.DesJardin · Nov 8, 2011

OK, a few more pics, cool emblem, exhaust.

zukkev · Nov 8, 2011

Just curious, why'd you run the tailpipe out the center instead of behind the right rear tire? Aren't you concerned about crushing it?

R.DesJardin · Nov 9, 2011

You can't tell it from the pick but it really is tucked up and behind the rear bumper, also it was really tight trying to go out the side and I did look at that.

R.DesJardin · Nov 9, 2011

Well one down one to go, things things are great. :icon_thumright:

Cave Dave · Nov 10, 2011

Those do look exactly like mine,do you have any idea who makes them? I sure like the way they hold you in place in the bouncey stuff.

R.DesJardin · Nov 10, 2011

Cave Dave said:
Those do look exactly like mine,do you have any idea who makes them? I sure like the way they hold you in place in the bouncey stuff.

Nope, I'll look at the other one before I put it in to see if I can see any logo. Probably be like my fenders and have to wait for someone else to spot it. They are real comfy seats, good form and fit to the body for sure.

WHITE TRASH1 · Nov 10, 2011

They look like vinyl APC seats. I've had a couple sets of them in cloth that looked just like them.

Sounds like the truck is coming along. I'll have mine on the road sometime before I die. Maybe. :haha:

R.DesJardin · Nov 11, 2011

Better pics of tailpipe, and the seats in place, ready to go play now I think.

Now this is looking like a real cockpit!!!! I feel the need, the need........

R.DesJardin · Dec 2, 2011

Synthetic Rope Fairlead Liner

OK, I just got some synthetic rope for my Warn XD9000i, and from my research it seems the greatest issue with failure is two things:
A: Using the rope as a snatch strap.
2: Frawing from dragging across expose metal on the winch mount.
Well I think I have a cure, I designed, built and installed to use a Hawse Fairlead Synthetic Rope Liner. It fits between the fairlead and the front of the bumper and has lips that go inside of the opening of the steel cutout in the bumper. Thus making sure the rope will only touch Aluminum.
Opinions??????? Complaints?????? Bring it on!

R.DesJardin · Sep 3, 2012

Brake line retainer-RADtainer

Been forever since I had a chance to do anything to the Toy, with moving 1800mi, trying to catch up on orders and keep up with them my poor baby has been untouched. UNTIL TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not much but something I have been kicking around in my head for a few months. The long brake lines just don't seem to stay out of the way, thought I was going to rip one off wheelin a couple months ago.
Fixed now!!!!!!!!!!!!
Before and after

Close up and really close followed by the parts.

Rory D.

crazybluerider1 · Sep 4, 2012

Did you buy that little clamp piece somewhere or did you build it? If you built wanna put some up on your site for sale? I fawked one of my brake lines up this weekend and this would have saved me. :awesomework:

ChrisStewart · Sep 4, 2012

I like those too and need a pair

R.DesJardin · Sep 4, 2012

crazybluerider said:
Did you buy that little clamp piece somewhere or did you build it? If you built wanna put some up on your site for sale? I fawked one of my brake lines up this weekend and this would have saved me. :awesomework:

Yes I machined them, and............You didn't look and see did you???????????????????????? Hint it's an Accessory