RMP&Os 1977 Patrol Ute build for overlanding
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RMP&O
Expedition Leader
The best way to align a clutch, that is if you have a spare input shaft laying around.
Found my dump off the turbo. It is stock and benefits can be had from a custom built dump here but this is not really much of the way in mods to the engine or drive train for this project so I will probably just blast this and paint or coat and run it.
Cheers
Found my dump off the turbo. It is stock and benefits can be had from a custom built dump here but this is not really much of the way in mods to the engine or drive train for this project so I will probably just blast this and paint or coat and run it.
Cheers
Adventurous
Explorer
None of the pictures work for me. 
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
I did!
I decided 3/8's was overkill for all my frame plating, still using 3/16s on the inner frame rails but the rest is going to be 1/8". Just picked up a sheet of 1/8" yesterday. 3/8's frame plates are already made and ready to weld on. Also took my main drive gear in the t-case to a machinist I know. This is the gear that runs the rear PTO. Had him modify it to suit my set up and now I am ready to rock the rear PTO. Got more bling for the engine from Japan, hard injection lines and lot's more. Fitted injectors and these hard lines.
Cheers
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
I have got the motor mounts in the frame and am nearly done with the trans mounts. It is sitting a little lower in the frame than I wanted originally but....this truck will never be a rock crawler because of the gearing, 50:1 is not low enough. Also, keeping the engine & trans low keeps the center of gravity low. Last bit, I will be building a pretty beefy belly skid.
Excited to have the engine & trans in the frame sitting on the mounts. I have just a bit more fab on the trans mounts before I burn them in. As soon as that is done, I am starting on suspension and I am very amped to do that!
Cheers
Excited to have the engine & trans in the frame sitting on the mounts. I have just a bit more fab on the trans mounts before I burn them in. As soon as that is done, I am starting on suspension and I am very amped to do that!
Cheers
bigskypylot
Explorer
Where in Wyoming are you if you don't mind my asking so? I am up in Bozeman ( by way of Madison, WI last year) I have friends in Gillette and Casper and get down there every now and then. May end up moving down to Wyoming (closer to Denver if job dictates the move) I like Cody as well 
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
Where in Wyoming are you if you don't mind my asking so? I am up in Bozeman ( by way of Madison, WI last year) I have friends in Gillette and Casper and get down there every now and then. May end up moving down to Wyoming (closer to Denver if job dictates the move) I like Cody as well
I am in Jackson Hole. I like Cody, cool town. Bozeman too. I am going up to the Bear Tooths early next month, camping on the pass, snowboarding, we will hit up Redlodge if it is pissing rain.
If you ever down here in JH you are welcome to stop by my shop.
Cheers
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
I didn't realize you were so close to me! I'm up in Billings. Might have to get a hold of you when you're out closer to me.
