country0001's Blue B2 build


country0001

country0001

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country0001's Blue B2 build



This is the start of my build thread.
country0001's Blue B2 build

country0001's Blue B2 build

I picked this truck up after I fell in love w my first B2.
Blew the engine shortly after I got it and have the 4.0 installed already.
country0001's Blue B2 build

Installed doors off an 88 that had manual windows cause I liked them.
The last truck will be the front clip donor that I'm getting soon. Will primer the truck when I get it all put together. More to come soon.
country0001's Blue B2 build
 
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jhammel85 said:
You've got alot of work ahead of you. How was the swap?
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I know there is alot of work, but the body damage is just that, body damage.

Took Blue out for a test drive, it was awesome. :headbang:

It would get sideways when I hit the gas. It was definitely worth the frustration. I had a alot of time issues and picked a poor donor for the swap. I still have to swap in my manual t case (aw shucks), and swap the front sheetmetal, but the truck rocks to drive. TOTALLY WORTH IT.

The engine was the easy swap. Figuring out the harness was rough. When I do the swap in my other B2(TAN) I'll be looking for one with a 5 spd and is 4wd. My donor for this was a 2wd and led to a few problems. But I'm happy with the results.:icon_thumby:
 
Got parts truck last night, tear down will start tonight. Hopefully by weekend, I'll have new sheetmetal on front.
 
country0001's Blue B2 build

This is where I grafted the new inner fenders on to the old. Needed the new core support and the driver side was destroyed.
country0001's Blue B2 build

country0001's Blue B2 build

This was the destroyed side alond w the hood.
country0001's Blue B2 build

country0001's Blue B2 build

This last improvement was sure to add HP.
country0001's Blue B2 build

Going to try to get it primered in the next couple of weeks.
 
Lookin good. Do you plan to weld where the new and old inner fenders meet?
 
jhammel85 said:
Lookin good. Do you plan to weld where the new and old inner fenders meet?
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At this moment, no. I don't have a welder. I'm going too see how it holds up.
I'll keep a close eye on it.

I know its a lil redneck, but gotta do what I gotta do
 
sucks... i hate stupid complications. If my explorer wasn't so good body wise, there would be a b2 in my driveway recieving it's 4.0
 
Starter wasn't a big deal, but then the fuel pump cut out on me. I think I have some wiring issues......... Now that I think about it, I know exactly where too.

What sucks is, the money I have to spend on other things keeps me from adding lift and better tires.

I'd like to at least rattle can it one color b4 winter sets in. Thinkin a nice flat black.

Got a grille mod in store for it too.
 
Good job man!
Hope to see it one color soon.
If i had time I would builda "Build thread" I have lots of pics.... just no time... anyway looking good man keep up the good work...

P.S. I know what you mean about money for lift and tires.... late man.
 
I only get paid once a month, Thinkin bout rattle cannin it then.
Need to install my manual t case too. I have everything to do it. Just trying to time it right.

Ex gf was borrowing my ext cab f150 and brought it back w/out brakes.

Was waitin on it to get back to tear into Blue.

On a side note. I'm painting the truck Flat black. But I'm thinking racin stripes.

Two ideas:

Orange ( cause I live in Stw)

Camo ( cause I think it would be cool)
 
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