Burken Boys’ and Girl’s Journey

[Sparksalot]

Found this under the seat of the donor truck. Who here remembers having one of these back in the day?

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You misspelled out in the garage right now.

 

[adventurenali92]

I had one in my 99 Dakota about 10 years ago, and my 2001 Durango about 7 years , so I could use my iPod. Lol. Then I went to an aftermarket headunit in the Durango and went to Bluetooth. Lol

 

[wjburken]

Made some more progress getting parts off the donor truck.

Got the tow hitch removed. (Ended up having to cut off 4 of the 6 bolts as they were pretty well seized and I was going to use new bolts anyways.)

Got the under hood trouble light removed, but didn’t get it tested yet.

Got the front seats pulled. Joseph learned a few more lessons about leverage and how to use another wrench as a cheater bar.


Will need to drill a few holes in his truck to mount the 60/40 in place of the bench, but that should be pretty straight forward.

 

[Fless]

Made some more progress getting parts off the donor truck.

Got the tow hitch removed. (Ended up having to cut off 4 of the 6 bolts as they were pretty well seized and I was going to use new bolts anyways.)

Got the under hood trouble light removed, but didn’t get it tested yet.

Got the front seats pulled. Joseph learned a few more lessons about leverage and how to use another wrench as a cheater bar.
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Will need to drill a few holes in his truck to mount the 60/40 in place of the bench, but that should be pretty straight forward.

Wait, he's not keeping the cassette radio?

 

[wjburken]

Wait, he's not keeping the cassette radio?

Oh - Yes, he is keeping it. The one in the photo is from the donor truck. His truck already has one and it already has the cassette adapter in it.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Oh - Yes, he is keeping it. The one in the photo is from the donor truck. His truck already has one and it already has the cassette adapter in it.

He needs a cd!

 

[wjburken]

Have had to shift from auto mechanic work with Joseph to trailer fabrication. Joseph wanted a flat bed trailer to pull behind his rider so he can haul a push mower and other lawn care accessories as he runs his lawn care business. So we have been working on making one out of some scrap steel I was able to get from work. Not finished yet, but thought I’d share what we’ve got accomplished so far. I’ve been doing the welding and he is getting the hang of cutting and grinding. It’s been a fun father/son project. Once it’s all fabricated, it will be painted red to match his rider and get a wooden deck with some side boards.

 

[Sam Harris]

Have had to shift from auto mechanic work with Joseph to trailer fabrication. Joseph wanted a flat bed trailer to pull behind his rider so he can haul a push mower and other lawn care accessories as he runs his lawn care business. So we have been working on making one out of some scrap steel I was able to get from work. Not finished yet, but thought I’d share what we’ve got accomplished so far. I’ve been doing the welding and he is getting the hang of cutting and grinding. It’s been a fun father/son project. Once it’s all fabricated, it will be painted red to match his rider and get a wooden deck with some side boards.

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Awesome work, as usual. Papa Wade!! Love to see you training these kiddos!

 

[wjburken]

Awesome work, as usual. Papa Wade!! Love to see you training these kiddos!

Thanks Sam.

 

[George B]

I loved projects like this with my Dad! We bonded and I learned alot.