Monthly Archives: February 2001

And finally, the cross member/body mount piece that sits just forward of the gas tank. It’s still fairly stable but the body mount holes are rusted through pretty well and I might as well replace this piece while I’m at … Continue reading →

This is the rider’s side frame member. As you can see, it’s in about the same shape as the other one.

Here are left, right and straight on views of the rear frame member on the driver’s side. As you can see, it’s pretty badly chewed up. If it were just holding on the bumper I wouldn’t be too worried but … Continue reading →

Here are some pictures of the actual body mounts. Of all six (not counting the two on the cross member by the gas tank) only one is useable. (The third picture actually.) I believe I’ve found a place that will … Continue reading →

Here’s the spot by the transmission. The plate at the bottom of the picture is the transfer case skid plate. I think this will be the easiest to fix. Just a large plate welded on the frame over top of … Continue reading →

I thought I would post a few pictures of the actual frame-rot problem. There are really three main areas that need work. A spot on the driver’s side frame. Both ends of the frame back by the rear bumber and … Continue reading →

Interesting thing I’ve noticed, where the transmission threw grease and oil over the frame, it didn’t rust. Imagine that!

Don’t have the pictures uploaded yet, but I’ve got the gas tank and fuel lines off. Boy, the last 12 inches of the frame is going to need some major reconstruction. Also, found a small patch in the driver’s side … Continue reading →

My neighbor came over and said it looks like a turkey carcass after Thanksgiving dinner. Now my work is really cut out for me. Next I’m going to take off the gas tank, fuel lines and break lines. Then I … Continue reading →

Eeek! Don’t look! She’s naked! That’s right, I finally got a couple of friends over last night (Thanks Rod and Karl!) to help me lift off the old body.