Went ahead and installed the other headlight, though I am not sure that I will keep them. Added bracing to the shock towers but still need to finish welding and smooth. Removed temporary brace. Trimmed the bottom of the doors and started a template for a rocker panel.
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Very slick; are you going to build a bed for it?
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Originally Posted by falconvan
yes, I hope to start on it soon!
Made a steering wheel today. Very strong and uses a quick release coupling.
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As always, unique and original. And thanks for sharing the pics!
Started framing a bed today. The 3" tubing comes very close to replicating the body line on the cab.
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The main structure of the bed is together and welded in to place. I mocked up one of the 4 rear fenders in place to mark the upper bed rail. The fenders will penetrate the upper rail.
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Made 4 narrow trailer fenders in to 2 wide fenders. More bed progress.
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Looking bad ass! Beefy back end makes it have a tough look to it! It's fun watching your build thread, keep on posting. Thanks, Steve.
Ditto what he says! Thanks for sharing the pics / updates.
I'm going to reach back into time & drag out & dust off an old cliché out from the 80's & 90's.
You Sir have brought an all new meaning to "Dare To Be Different".....joe
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Here are my current projects. A few of them are actually finished!
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Todays progress. Started making paper templates for the bed sides. Welded in one of the lower bed rockers which incorporates the lower radiator mount.
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Installed the radiator today with a fabricated upper brace. Also went to the parts store and got a hand full of hoses that might work. Just had to bend up a piece of 1 3/4" aluminized exhaust tubing to go from the water pump, under the oil pan and over to the radiator.
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These are the isolators that I used. Both came from Summit
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This bed side will need to be louvered or punched. There are two electric fans yet to be installed along with the a/c condenser.
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Nice work! The bed is taking nice shape!
Thanks! Here is todays progress.Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
Right side rocker and battery mount
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I really like the receiver hitch - can't wait to see what you're going to tow with this bad boy!
I have a single axle lawn mower trailer that will just hold this 400 hp V8 Daihatsu Hijet. I am trying real hard to get things together enough to make it to Crusin' the Coast in October.Quote:
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Good luck making it! I always blow past my dead lines. Haha
This vehicle is just so cool. It's the epitome of what rodding is all about. Necessity is the mother of invention. Can't wait to see it done. Hope the cooling system works as well as the design.
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Very cool, and great innovation. Thanks for posting the link!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben Modified
Ben.........are you going to have a side scoop that catches air for the radiator or just have the louvers?
Am not currently planning on a side scoop, but can always add one if necessaryQuote:
Originally Posted by chopt50wgn
Fans & louvers should work great, I would thing, but as you say adding a scoop to force flow some air while moving is always an option. Good plan. to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben Modified
As I plan to tow with the truck and given that the transbrake will produce extra heat, I have installed two transmission coolers in series. The first is a heatsink and the second is a fan cooled unit (with thermo switch).
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Have also made good progress on the exhaust. The photo is a bit deceiving. There is a plenty of clearance between the mufflers and gas tank.
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Looking Fantastic, nice progress!. This is a fun build to watch thanks for sharing, and taking the time to post picture updates
Thanks! Here is the latest progress. Made a fan shroud out of some left over stainless steel flashing.Quote:
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It's looking great! The exhaust looks cool, and the shroud turned out nice as well.
Excellent work; you have some great fabrication skills, sir.
Thanks for all the encouragement!
Finished relocating the seat mounts to maximize leg room.
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Also making good progress on the dash mounted shifter.
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I am repurposing the radio opening to locate the shifter. By doing so, I avoid cutting up the only nice sheet metal on the truck!
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Clever. How is the clearance from the window to the shifter? No knuckle cracking?
The clearance to the glass is fine, but you bring up a good point. This will have safari windows as does my electric bus. I need to open the windows to all different degrees and make sure that there in no interference with the locking sliders on the windshields.Quote:
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I drove to my shop and checked. No interference issues!Quote:
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Shifter is roughed in. This is Park
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First Gear
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That should work great, and it probably won't obstruck any view while driving. I found on my 2003 MR2 convertable, with my height, the mirror actually blocks any one at a stop sign on my left perpendicular to me. I have to really pay attention when driving in a city to make sure no one is hidden by mirror!
Just wondering, is the shifter at final length as shown?
Whatever you top the shifter with is going to catch the eye.
Yes, in Drive it is level with the steering wheel and topped off with a piston shift knobQuote:
Originally Posted by rspears