ProjectPW '79 Utiline Build

[ProjectPW]

I have been building this truck for almost 15 years.  Dad has owned it since new off the show room floor! Here are some pics of the latest improvements

The Doubler was the main attraction on this overhaul

[ProjectPW]

The shifter for the doubler is a snug fit , but awesome hardware. The steering was also upgraded with a PSC kit and some awesome Jungle frame boxing kits

[ProjectM880]

Now he shows what he has been doing all top secret!

[ProjectPW]

Suspension issues required further modification- Jungle Jim supplied spring hangers and shackles all around. All tied together with skyjacker 6" front springs and 4" lift rear chevy springs that measure i n at 56" in length. This pushed the rear axle back by 2". The front was pushed forward 1" with a zero rate block. Total lift = 7-8" over stock and should be able to clear the tires 

[ProjectPW]

There was also a small matter of the bed falling apart  .....any way here are a few pics to tease you ...... I will take some of the final product tomorrow  ..... oh almost forgot about one more item. The doubler has required extensive modification of the transmission crossmember  The final package will be using single 1410 ujoints (no more crappy CV) at the transfer case as well as the diffs

[SixGun]

That's some awesome stuff.  Looks like you will have a whole new truck the next time we see it.   

In that last pic, what is that big box under the truck.  Is that for the gas tank?

[ProjectPW]

That's some awesome stuff.  Looks like you will have a whole new truck the next time we see it.   

In that last pic, what is that big box under the truck.  Is that for the gas tank?

No that is the pass through for the front driveshaft- gas tank has been relocated to the bed (aluminum fuel cell) to allow for an exhaust system that wont get smashed- the battery has also migrated to the bed 

[SixGun]

Like a super HD safety loop?  Also forgot to ask about tires.  You said the lift should fit the tires.  They fit before with less lift so are there new meats for this monster?

Cool beans 

[ProjectPW]

Like a super HD safety loop?  Also forgot to ask about tires.  You said the lift should fit the tires.  They fit before with less lift so are there new meats for this monster?

Cool beans 

The crossmember mod is to clear the drive shaft. With the doubler and a lift the driveshaft runs right through the crossmember  It might work....we'll see I need to order driveshafts  ......tires....what tires? 

[ProjectPW]

Here are a few more pics of  the crossmember and the shifter linkage

[ProjectPW]

The bed was competely overhauled also. After the last run at Marble Falls it became apparent that the bed was no longer really ....attached.....just kinda chillin' and boucing around with the rotting remains of the last boards we put in  .  We used a 4x8 piece of diamond plate welded in from the bottom for a nice seamless "factory" look  The fuel tank, fuel pump and battery were relocated to the front of the bed with the toolbox mounted behind leaving about four feet of bed space. Finishing touches included new mounts for the front of the bed that are actually attached now and a cool spray in bed liner called Gator Guard 

[ProjectPW]

Her are a few more pics of the new suspension. The spring hanger and shackle flip setup from Jungle is awesome stuff.

[ProjectM880]

Like a super HD safety loop?  Also forgot to ask about tires.  You said the lift should fit the tires.  They fit before with less lift so are there new meats for this monster?

Cool beans 

Richard you didn;t know that this is Noah  Inspiration for his truck!! Might clear the tires

[SixGun]

Inspiration.... hell I thought it was Noah's truck.

[ProjectM880]

It sure has come a long ways in the last decade.