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Old 04-13-2010
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oh ok. right i heard something on the sas but never 100% sure on that.

whe the truck looks finished he always finds something else to build to it! keep it goin
 
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Yeah, a SAS is still up in the air. Lots to fab for that. I'll be doing a diesel swap first then see what I can fit under there.

My friends give me crap anytime I say I'm almost finished....lol... It will never be "finished," always something to improve.
 
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nice diesel and a sas! gona be a great build after that! what engine gona go in? less worries bout the weight after that! go gear up the truck dont worry then! haha
 
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must be doing a small 4 banger diesel i'd take. You think the 31sp gonna hold up to the torque?
 
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Originally Posted by comunistico
nice diesel and a sas! gona be a great build after that! what engine gona go in? less worries bout the weight after that! go gear up the truck dont worry then! haha
I'm looking at the cummins b3.3 and a caterpillar motor. Haven't made up my mind yet.

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must be doing a small 4 banger diesel i'd take. You think the 31sp gonna hold up to the torque?
Yeah just a 4 cyl. I think it will as long as I don't romp on it.
 
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Any recent updates? Hope all is going well with your project.
 
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Departure is close, so I'm posting up all the little bits.

Yesterday I changed out the clutch along with replacing the pilot and through out bearings. When reinstalling the transmission I got the bright idea to try and do so without lifting with a jack. I actually pulled it off, though was pretty difficult.




 
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Imo thats the only way to do it. I have never been able to pull it off with a jack i just drag the trans off the jack lift it onto my chest and bench that sucker in there!!!
 
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looks like fun! haha
 
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So it finally begins. I'm off to Central America http://www.safaripacific.com/adventu...ca/updates.php
 
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Bad link...
 
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Good luck!
 
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You gotta have an account to view?
 
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Good luck with your trip.
 
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Best of luck, keep in touch and be safe!
 
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Originally Posted by safaripacific
Are you at least wearing a cup?
 
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Originally Posted by SafariPacific
As much as we may research and plan out the events in our lives, we can never truly escape the randomness of the world. With the slightest gesture of a stranger, our paths can change inevitably to an unknown route. Unnerving as it may feel, the unpredictability of life is what keeps me going. While not completely adjusted to the new mission at hand, simmering on the stove, for what seems to be an eternity, are the essential ingredients. The stew of preparation is ready for the first serving.

Quite ironically two years ago today I began the lengthy process of extending my truck's cab and researching for a round the world trip. Riddled with highs and lows of learning new skills, set backs, building components and rebuilding components. I have emerged, poised on the window of opportunity. Tucked away in the dark, my truck sits ready for departure. With personal effects loaded, I open the final doorway blocking my path to the world. Mixed excitement and nerves run their course with nothing left to do but turn the key, crank up some music and hit the road to Central America.

I'm off!


[YT]NCWAuq6dwfQ[/YT]

there ya go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCWAu...layer_embedded
 
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good luck. hope to see the truck soon! ill be waiting
 
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good luck
 
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Good luck! Nice pictures.
 
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lol ur watching those bridges... wait till you get to some places here at costa rica rofl! some of this are really really scary ones.....

nice update! and good to here everythings going ok!
 
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Cool video, I hope everything is going well.
 
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trip looks awesome
 
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thats a sweet trip so far! how have you managed internet while being out?

stay safe
 


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