Bachert24
OBS Enthusiast
With some encouragement I decided to start my own build thread. This may be slow going but I will try to document everything I do, I will need all your help as there isnt much in the way of parts out there for this thing. As far as I know this thing is stock. 207K miles and attached pics is what I am working with as it sits. All I know is the guy my son bought it from said it ran great but needed a tune-up. As he was driving home it would not go above 35mph. The exhaust is missing and the rear passenger drum is missing and brake line is detached. Has been sitting 9 months and I finally got it running again so I can drive it 35 miles home, hopefully, tomorrow. There is a ton of random switches I have to see what they are for, my guess is plow and remote wire switch for amplifier as the reminder of the wiring is still there. I have been a backyard mechanic for 25 years, I do it all, electrical, monarchical, I fix my own appliances, I do cars, houses, you name it lol.
What I have done so far is just spart plugs and cleaned the battery terminals.
What I know it needs, rear brakes, finish tune-up, new fluids, front CV axle boots, rear diff cover/gasket.
On my agenda long term, depending on how it runs on the way home. Fuel pump, any reason this one wont work? https://www.highflowfuel.com/genuine-walbro-ti-350lph-fuel-pump-ti-gss352g3/
Fuel injectors if needed, suspension rebuild, frame rust converter coating, new wheels and tires, I have purchased 2 cats, 2 mufflers, and 2 tips, will have shop bend and install the remaining piping. 0411 swap (please link me to the best video you have found)
Need from you: will that attached fuel pump fit the housing and wire up fairly easily? Recommendation on fuel injectors. Other must do parts
Longer time hopes: Cam, heads and valvetrain upgrade, projector headlights, windshield, radio, rear disc conversion (cost effectice DIY kit options?)
My wife has given me the ok to do whatever I want as long as it isnt ****, she likes trucks and a mean low rumble is what will make her happy lol. This is a 21foot camper hauler and badass toy so I will be adding power. Truck already has 4L80E tranny and 4:10 gears so a solid start there!
What I have done so far is just spart plugs and cleaned the battery terminals.
What I know it needs, rear brakes, finish tune-up, new fluids, front CV axle boots, rear diff cover/gasket.
On my agenda long term, depending on how it runs on the way home. Fuel pump, any reason this one wont work? https://www.highflowfuel.com/genuine-walbro-ti-350lph-fuel-pump-ti-gss352g3/
Fuel injectors if needed, suspension rebuild, frame rust converter coating, new wheels and tires, I have purchased 2 cats, 2 mufflers, and 2 tips, will have shop bend and install the remaining piping. 0411 swap (please link me to the best video you have found)
Need from you: will that attached fuel pump fit the housing and wire up fairly easily? Recommendation on fuel injectors. Other must do parts
Longer time hopes: Cam, heads and valvetrain upgrade, projector headlights, windshield, radio, rear disc conversion (cost effectice DIY kit options?)
My wife has given me the ok to do whatever I want as long as it isnt ****, she likes trucks and a mean low rumble is what will make her happy lol. This is a 21foot camper hauler and badass toy so I will be adding power. Truck already has 4L80E tranny and 4:10 gears so a solid start there!