The Old Goat

[Rusty burbin]

Rusty we might be related.....anyone can go down and buy stuff and put it one....making it...thats where I get to have fun. ...I really dig your ride too.....I want a jeep wagoneer so I can have a big 4 door rig.

Your brother from another mother! [emoji106] [emoji2]

Rustyburbin from SoCal 5 kids, wife, dog and a 1970 K20 Suburban

 

[caleath]

Here is a clearer picture of the hub and latch

 

[Rusty burbin]

Here is a clearer picture of the hub and latchView attachment 20868

I love this idea, I've actually been thinking about building a fully articulated heavy duty trailer hitch useing a semi truck u-joint for lateral X-Y movement and a hub like that for rotational twist... I have it more or less figured out in my head but haven't drawn it out or given real serious thought yet. I just like the idea.

I have a buddy with an old 50's airstream that I can pick up for song. It's gutted and has no glass so you can imagine the interior condition, it's in SoCal so not that bad but still it would be a complete reconstruction/remodel. It's only 15 feet long. If I do get it, I'll lift it, put a truck axel underneath and some 33's! It would be more of a base camp bunk house than a full blown trail caboose.

Rustyburbin from SoCal 5 kids, wife, dog and a 1970 K20 Suburban

 

[caleath]

So be honest..this is the pushbar that was already on my truck when I bought it. My co worker asked if I was gonna put it back on...so I did a test fit up...what do you guys think?

 

[caleath]

And I finished my auxillary fuse panel too..i put it in place of the fuse box..

 

[Rusty burbin]

So be honest..this is the pushbar that was already on my truck when I bought it. My co worker asked if I was gonna put it back on...so I did a test fit up...what do you guys think?View attachment 20890

I like it! I have one almost identical to it that I was gonna use. When I got those used bumpers I mentioned before I also scored a nice 2.5" diameter curved nerf bar that I like just a little bit more so I'm gonna use it instead... They'll both fiction well so it's a matter of preference.

My suggestion would be to test fit a couple options and see what you like best. You can always burn that on later if you decide too.

Rustyburbin from SoCal 5 kids, wife, dog and a 1970 K20 Suburban

 

[caleath]

 

[caleath]

While the bumper isnt perfect...I did stick weld the whole thing...it will do. I am still planning on adding a brush guard of some kind.

 

[Rusty burbin]

While the bumper isnt perfect...I did stick weld the whole thing...it will do. I am still planning on adding a brush guard of some kind.

Looks great bro! That's pretty hard core doin it an old buzz box!

You've seen some of my stuff... I prefer an older rig that has some blemishes. Ya wouldn't be cutting up and welding and pushing screws into a 2017 fj ya know what I mean? Good work man. I'll be doing my front bumper pretty soon and I'll post some pictures as I go.

Rustyburbin (OB#4084) from SoCal 5 kids, wife, dog and a 1970 K20 Suburban

 

[caleath]

Looks great bro! That's pretty hard core doin it an old buzz box!

You've seen some of my stuff... I prefer an older rig that has some blemishes. Ya wouldn't be cutting up and welding and pushing screws into a 2017 fj ya know what I mean? Good work man. I'll be doing my front bumper pretty soon and I'll post some pictures as I go.

Rustyburbin (OB#4084) from SoCal 5 kids, wife, dog and a 1970 K20 Suburban

Yeah not too bad ..I dont mind working on this thing...its been good therapy.

 

[WJ - Firefly]

In the late 80s and early 90s I worked for a company in Alaska where I most often drove the company 1986 Ramcharger. It had a 360. Drove that thing all over the place.

Great rig!

 

[caleath]

Spare tire carrier is almost done...would have been done but neighbor came by to chat...which is ok by me..he is a good guy.

 

[caleath]

In the late 80s and early 90s I worked for a company in Alaska where I most often drove the company 1986 Ramcharger. It had a 360. Drove that thing all over the place.

Great rig!

Thanks..I wish this one had a 360...I have one to rebuild and replace this one with.

 

[caleath]

I test fit the tire rack today...just wanted to see what it was going to look like..

Not too bad looking for an old redneck.

 

[caleath]

I will be using around a 35 inch tire this one is close just hung it on there to see what it looks like.

Front bumper picture..brush guard still to go...

My helper...

 

[LandPirate]

Awesome. And your dog is great!

 

[caleath]

rear bumper mocked up...removed the old one and the receiver hitch..I think this new one is gonna save me 100 pounds..

 

[caleath]

built and installed aux battery mount and put on badges

 

[caleath]

That rear bumper swap sure made a big difference..weight and ground clearance

 

[Rusty burbin]

I saw this dude yesterday and thought his rear setup was pretty unique... I may borrow some of his ideas.

Rustyburbin (OB#4084) from SoCal 5 kids, wife, dog and a 1970 K20 Suburban