Jon And Sheri's Vitamin D Wagon

**Turdle** · 09-11-2009, 04:21 PM

As she sits now,

But it didn't start out like this.

We returned from our trip to Colorado Sept 2009 to find this waiting in the yard.

It needs a few little sumthuns--but it is a great start I do think.
Here is where we begin to take over the work started by trukmajik and dejello

updated pics ^^^^^how it was when I got it

Now here is how it looks as of 4-1-2010

got the wheels all shiny!

and as of 8-5-2010

with swaybar^^^

without sway bar

revised shock towers and more flex-Big thanks to Dkchrist for coming over to weld em in. I owe him big time!!

With a top

LED rock lights

*Dan Whitaker* · 09-11-2009, 04:35 PM

So it finaly found it's way home from Texas eh.

*blueka* · 09-11-2009, 04:39 PM

with the back chopped like that, it looks like my worst nightmare... a Dynasty... lol

nice toy though

Si

410Fortune · 09-11-2009, 04:39 PM

dang!!! I replaced a thermostat in that truck at Moab 02 I think??? was this Truckmagiks?..... thats a GREAT start! that is an OLD ARB COMPRESSOR it likely has the early ARB lockers = they are good lockers just be nice to them, not sure they can be rebuilt anymore...

conrgats! Now you dont HAVE to beat up Turdle

Whats the plans?

**FROADER** · 09-11-2009, 04:40 PM

Nice! It has been a while since I heard about that thing.

cybergasm · 09-11-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FROADER

Nice! It has been a while since I heard about that thing.

Then you have not been in the Chat lately then

Glad to see you got it home finally Jon

**Turdle** · 09-11-2009, 06:16 PM

I'm not sure I know where to start, but hey, that's what you guys are for.

cybergasm · 09-11-2009, 06:28 PM

hmmm maybe break out the tube bender and start working on the front Bumper ?

does this thing even run and drive?

*celly* · 09-11-2009, 06:31 PM

HAH! I forgot about that truck since you told me about it when I was there. Have fun!

Welcome home. Hope you and the Missus has a great time (and hi to Sheri from me).

Cheers,

Brad

97sprt4x4 · 09-11-2009, 06:35 PM

THat's pretty sweet! i'm guessing the first things to do would be to make it either road legal if it's going to be driven.. or buy a trailer to make it a trailer rig.

*gmanpaint* · 09-11-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

It needs a few little sumthuns

It needs a garage! Weather is kind of crazy in KS.

2 off road rigs now? Bring it to SMORR next month, lets see what it can do

**section525** · 09-11-2009, 06:44 PM

Cool, Jon! Does it have lockers? I'm not seeing any air line.

**Tbars4** · 09-11-2009, 07:01 PM

...Paint it....No wait..

.. it makes my X more unique since it's not white..

...I'm glad to see you got a hold of a first gen finally...Now the real fun begins...

**FROADER** · 09-11-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turdle

I'm not sure I know where to start, but hey, that's what you guys are for.

WTF? Turn the key drive it to some rocks and have fun... crazy guy.

Millertime1987 · 09-11-2009, 07:42 PM

That is an awesome looking rig. That should get you into trouble for sure.

*CDW6212R* · 09-11-2009, 09:28 PM

Nice, an big convertible truck. You needed more stuff to play with, and more parts to paint.

*bronco2guy* · 09-11-2009, 10:39 PM

great start!!! more pics please of track bar mount and radius arms

*Joe Dirt* · 09-11-2009, 10:46 PM

That...

Is...

**IZwack** · 09-11-2009, 10:53 PM

Peeing in my pants right now in excitement, some one get a catch pan.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 09-12-2009, 02:11 AM

looks nice

09-11-2009, 04:21 PM	#1
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,745 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Jon And Sheri's Vitamin D Wagon As she sits now, But it didn't start out like this. We returned from our trip to Colorado Sept 2009 to find this waiting in the yard. It needs a few little sumthuns--but it is a great start I do think. Here is where we begin to take over the work started by trukmajik and dejello updated pics ^^^^^how it was when I got it Now here is how it looks as of 4-1-2010 got the wheels all shiny! and as of 8-5-2010 with swaybar^^^ without sway bar revised shock towers and more flex-Big thanks to Dkchrist for coming over to weld em in. I owe him big time!! With a top LED rock lights __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also Last edited by Turdle; 07-26-2011 at 11:19 AM.

09-11-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
Dan Whitaker One fast putty tat Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) No Mounty no more. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,964 Vehicle Specs	So it finaly found it's way home from Texas eh. __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

09-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
blueka Elite Explorer Saskatchewan, Canada 97 UK XL & 99 Sport V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,535 Vehicle Specs	with the back chopped like that, it looks like my worst nightmare... a Dynasty... lol nice toy though Si __________________ '97 Explorer XL 4.0 SOHC V6 "Betty" '99 Explorer Sport Limited 5.0 OHV V8 "Pickle" My "Betty" Registry My "Pickle" Registry

09-11-2009, 04:39 PM	#4
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	dang!!! I replaced a thermostat in that truck at Moab 02 I think??? was this Truckmagiks?..... thats a GREAT start! that is an OLD ARB COMPRESSOR it likely has the early ARB lockers = they are good lockers just be nice to them, not sure they can be rebuilt anymore... conrgats! Now you dont HAVE to beat up Turdle Whats the plans? __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

09-11-2009, 04:40 PM	#5
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,044 Vehicle Specs	Nice! It has been a while since I heard about that thing. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

09-11-2009, 06:16 PM	#7
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,745 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I'm not sure I know where to start, but hey, that's what you guys are for. __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

09-11-2009, 06:28 PM	#8
cybergasm B Humboldt Ks 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,603 Vehicle Specs	hmmm maybe break out the tube bender and start working on the front Bumper ? does this thing even run and drive?

09-11-2009, 06:35 PM	#10
97sprt4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer Jerz 06 Mazda3 GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 896 Vehicle Specs	THat's pretty sweet! i'm guessing the first things to do would be to make it either road legal if it's going to be driven.. or buy a trailer to make it a trailer rig. __________________ 97 Sport -- "Sue" ZAPV 19 - 97 sport 4x4 Mug Shot! - Other Pics

09-11-2009, 06:44 PM	#12
section525 sextion525 Red Bluff, Ca 1975 Ford Bronco 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 14,909 Vehicle Specs	Cool, Jon! Does it have lockers? I'm not seeing any air line. __________________ Support the Forum '13 3.5 Explorer '08 2.0 Focus '75 5.0 Bronco '04 6.0 Super Duty

09-11-2009, 07:01 PM	#13
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,911 Vehicle Specs	...Paint it....No wait.... it makes my X more unique since it's not white.. ...I'm glad to see you got a hold of a first gen finally...Now the real fun begins... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

09-11-2009, 07:42 PM	#15
Millertime1987 Wannabe Elite Explorer Excelsior, Minnesota '99 XLT Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 391 Vehicle Specs	That is an awesome looking rig. That should get you into trouble for sure.

09-11-2009, 09:28 PM	#16
CDW6212R Elite Explorer Knoxville, TN 98 Mountaineer A4WD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,948 Vehicle Specs	Nice, an big convertible truck. You needed more stuff to play with, and more parts to paint. __________________ Don 91 Lincoln LSC/SE, 99/93 Explorer Limited 4WD, 98 AWD Mounty with 255/55/18's, big sway bars, and 12.75" x 1.25" rotors. Soon a BW4406, built trans, stereo and interior. The best thing that could help us all, is the Fair Tax Plan. Be American, Buy American (Manufacturer)

09-11-2009, 10:39 PM	#17
bronco2guy Built not bought. Columbia, MO 91 Ford Explorer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,348 Vehicle Specs	great start!!! more pics please of track bar mount and radius arms

09-11-2009, 10:53 PM	#19
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09-12-2009, 02:11 AM	#20
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	looks nice __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12