thanks for the love guys.. heres a few more pics of a few things ive done.. i got it all engineered and on the road over here, did 50kms in it legally before ive stripped it down.. had it upto 120mph few times, but now ironing out the final issues hey.. im four years into my build and love this thing like a child, as much as some days it pisses you off, i can still go out to the shed sit and admire the work i have achieved and keep the motivation high...
as for hp im unsure what it will get now as im going a very unusual combo it looks like.. power isnt my number one im after something that has a mean arse idle that will shake the **** out the car.. power will just follow








made 2 pics in minitruckin mag


hope you enjoy the pics

 

I gotta say I love the way your truck lays out. So clean man congrats on it being in MT I have that issue an knew it looked familiar

 

Wow, awesome truck man. I definitely understand the part about loving it like a child. It was funny, I had to tell my wife. Keep it up!

 

Haha cheers man, so keen to get **** painted

 

bit of an update ive finished the engine bay sheet metal off been a long process but im doing it solo and im a bricklayer by trade so taking my time and doing it right..
other updates: getting a new engine built LS stroker 430ci all forged bottom end, hi compression going to be wild chasing 650-700hp N/A.
fitted a rear sway bar too.
and my new fuel cell has arrived..

 

Any info on the sway bar would be great. I hope all the power can make the truck hook and go.

 

Yeah well the problem i was having was when it didnt have traction it diff hopped like no tomrrow every time.. Been through everything just doing the last few ideas now while its pulled down.

 

Love it!!! Best part is she was almost done annnnnd nope let's redo it!!! Haha life of a mini trucker for sure! Keep posting progress pics.

 

Been flying along, finishing touches to chassis then goes in for blast and paint this week

 

Amazing build I could look at this truck all day! Mad props!

 

I really like how you tried to utilize wall space and common supports like cement blocks and wood. Shows an element of at home shop style build we can all relate to. And hanging things on the wall is always a great way to keep the parts safe and floor clean. Great job bud.

 

I just spotted the pinion brake. How did ya hook it in, main pedal hydro or hand cable lever?

 

thanks man, diff is a ford 9" few joints make the hand brake for them to suit different yokes.. but yeah mine is a cable with a lever and works extremely well

 

Nice truck man! Rebuild should be sweet...can I borrow your motor? Haha

 

Sweet, did you mod your hood for clearance?

 

yeah man engines down as low as it could go 1.5" cut off sump, engine still came through stock hood by 1-1/4" at tip of throttle bodie

 

Which upper control arms are those? Love the progress.

 

they are the old candos mate had them for about 4 years now

 

lost the love for this project dont know how or why, but its all at the body shop now with the hurry on to just finish it and be done with it. been a long 5 years, sold my new engine putting a stock ls1 back in it to get it drivable, no more modifications to do just finishing it how it sits. dissapointing in a way had a heap more plans for it, alot of changes etc.