I got the truck for $500 with no motor and a dinged-up bed.

her she from the beginnig

started with the 4runner fenders while the bed was being worked


dropped 4inches and got the bed back on. Also put on some late 80's turbo wheels

added a bed cover and after some fresh primer

 

here she is, out cruising with some friends

 

looks real good, i just aint diggin the valance

 

thanks, too each his own i always say.lol
its just something different

 

valance is very different. i swear if you had a 4wd bumper.. that thing would get mangled from the first pot hole lol

looks good though! I gotta say, a slight spacer and she'll sit like a mint.

 

Thanks! thats the thing, the valence is urethane, so it works better for how low my truck is. Its pretty flexible.

 

You've made alot of progress, good lookin truck!

 

Nice trucks. I like the Welds too, those Draglites are the same wheel I want.

 

Truk looks great. Nice job! My choice on wheels are either the the drag lites (pic #7) or pic #6. And I like the valance. Gives a real sporty look.

 

I'll start on my cardboard one then

 

updates

finally got the block rebuilt...now just gotta put it in
shes been sitting for 5months, due to a knock
no pics of actual rebuilding process. haha greasy hands
new:
-connecting rod bearings
-mainbearings
-gaskets



its not what it looks like

 

looks good. dont forget those few intake bolts. and the one valve cover bolt. and you might wanna put that cam eccentric for the dizzy in a place that isnt the motor stand

 

haha! wow, really pay attention to detail. You forgot to mention the missing timing-chain cover bolts. gonna go on a scavenger hunt tomorrow for those missing bolts.

 

Looking good che'lu! Keep us posted on the progress.

 

little detailing tip, grab an extra set of valve cover nuts and use them on the brake booster to master. they dont bottom out and have the same thread pattern. looks a little cleaner than an open nut. they also fit a few other things here and there in the engine room. lol.

 

^^ Yup, the power of metric threads!

Looking good

 

Man, I do like your truck! The only bad thing is everytime I look at it I go back to debating if I wanna bag it.

 

i like the truck man, question, where u get the valance? thats the style i want to use for my truck when i get the FMIC..thanks for the help.

 

I got the same valance on my truck and love it. gives a drag sporty look plus i covers up my FMIC. You can get it at Godfathers Customs. they have a website and they go for about $200 if im not mistaken.

Nice truck bud. looks like mine and the wheels set it off. Good touch.

 

Not much has changed in the last year. Just recently put her in the shop about 2 months ago.
heres some pics as she sits right now