Thread: 400 Hp Micro Truck Project

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Robert, while it is possible that the trans lines were the only thing completing a ground, I suspect that you unknowingly disconnected a ground strap or wire. Here's what I would do, the same thing I have done on most new rides that I have purchased.....
Purchase 2 new ground straps from your local auto parts store....
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You want to use one of the straps to connect the body to the frame and the other to connect the frame to the motor.
I have always ground down to bare metal with a 4" hand grinder. Drill a pilot hole in the firewall and one on an engine bracket and use self-tapping sheet metal screws for one strap, then drill the frame or frame member to connect the other strap to either the motor or the body. Now you will have the frame grounded to the motor and the body, the motor grounded to the frame and the body and the body grounded to the motor and the frame. There are many different lengths of straps, so measure where you will run your straps before you go to buy them.

My apologies to Ben for hijacking his thread.

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Quick update on the V8 Micro Truck. I have been driving it quite a bit and it is definitely an adrenalin machine. It actually has excellent traction, so sadly not a tire roaster, but more than makes up for it in acceleration. With the 66" wheelbase and 48" track, it is quite a handful. Currently working on an engine cover made of aluminum treadplate so that it will look like a toolbox in the bed. The plan is to paint it white and maybe even bend up a ladder rack for the bed to further the sleeper image.

Progress on the engine cover

looking good

That big tall air filter makes me grin. That has always been one of my pet peeves, not enough air filter element area for the cubic inches. Excellent work dude.

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i took note from your playbook Tech on airfilter breathing for my 460. Always nice to get good advice

I have a theory with air filters, if you can't hear the carb hum it's probably too small...

Short Video of the Fake Tool Box

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwu1J5DrQwo

http://www.BenModified.com

Just something stupid. I think the fumes were getting to me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xep1lK0jdYs


[IMG]Daihatsu Spoof by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]

funny...

Maybe you needed more coffee?

Added a transmission to the Tiny Truck of Terror and made to Cab and Bed tilt for easy engine access.

[IMG]swisss army truck by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]

Still a bit of photo manipulation here but it is close to this in reality

[IMG]WorkRod5_Edit copy by Ben Modified, on Flickr[/IMG]

Build Videos are here:
http://www.BenModified.com

Very creative with the tilt function.
I really like the tire / wheel combo. Is that part of the photoshop?

Thanks! No, the only photoshop part is filling the gap between the bed and cab (the part covering the exposed bed rails)

It's looking very nice! The hydraulic bed is a nice touch and will make things a lot easier for ya!

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