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Discussion in '1976-1983 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by Twisted Minis, Jan 26, 2011.

  1. SD YOTA

    SD YOTA Grand Toyotaholic

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    very nice man......... so what area is next on the agenda?
     
  2. Twisted Minis

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    Well its on the backburner until the VW Caddy is done. Then it needs a lot... I'm not really sure where to start, have no time really.
     
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    Nice work bro , like always.
     
  4. dyrti

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    it just keeps getting perpetually more and more sick.
     
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    Truck and Golf looks sick. I love he golfs, I use to have a 2002 1.8T. I loved it but they are high maintenance and seem to fall apart. I think the older ones are much more robust though.
     
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    I'm guessing the front of the bed area is where the link member is hiding?
     
  7. SD YOTA

    SD YOTA Grand Toyotaholic

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    what all is the caddy getting done?


    does the shop truck really need all that much to be rolling?
     
  8. slacker

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    lookin' good Seth .. Love the toyotas



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  9. Twisted Minis

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    No, the bed floor is like 4" above that cross member. Bob did that to the bed, to make room for future stereo stuff. So I am going to run with that plan.


    Caddy is in for coil overs up front, bags in the rear, front frame notch, section oil pan, 2.5" straight pipe exhaust.

    And ya the truck needs a lot still. I just mounted the air tank.

    It still needs front shocks.
    Sway bar, but could be done later.
    Needs brake lines done front and rear.
    Firewall needs to be tubbed.
    Brake booster and clutch master need to be relocated.
    Need to put the stock 1980 frame horns back on and line up all the sheet metal.
    Driveline tunnel needs to be finished.
    Need to tub back of cab wall for stereo.
    Need to figure out the gas filler neck.
    Need to fix the bed mounts so they line up.
    Finish the bed, lots of welding and grinding left.
    Paint the bed floor.
    Paint the frame, firewall, back of the cab, under the cab.
    Exhaust needs to be pulled off when the axle is out and finished welding.
    Generally finish welding everything.
    Need to build my other upper arm.
    Need to build cross shafts.
    Needs new hub bearings and studs, and brakes up front.
    New tie rods, and an alignment.

    I know there is more I am forgetting. I have a list at the shop, its like 3 small sheets of paper.
     
  10. yota4life

    yota4life Grand Toyotaholic

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    Lots of work left holy **** but you've done hella already man
     
  11. Twisted Minis

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    Ya IDK when I am going to find time to do it all. Need friends to come help or something, lol.


    Welded up a simple stainless intake tube for my friends 7.3, it needs a support bracket to keep it off the inlet tube. He designed it, I just welded. Disappointed that it rests on the inlet tube, so I will probably be responsible for making the bracket. His fab skills are a little sub par, I had to straighten his cuts so I could weld the piece...lol.
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    MMMMMMMM Mmmmmmmmm looking good bro. Whens it going back it for more work?
     
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    What wheels are those? That thing looks awesome!
     
  15. Twisted Minis

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    They are the Lexus wheels off my old truck.

    And I just push it outside so I can work on the VW and the Mitsu frame. Shop is cramped right now. IDK when I will have time to work on it. Its hard to because when I work on it, I stop making money.
     
  16. dyrti

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    I am equally stoked to see your finished truck as i am my own.
     
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    looks GREAT Seth ..
    and I hear ya brutha' and I know exactly what you mean . it'll come .. no rush .

    my SUPERTOY has been sitting outside for 4 years now .. but finally , I can get back to work on it :)


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  18. Twisted Minis

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    Ya its difficult to run a business, and have projects at the same time. Plus I've got so many, like yourself, its hard to focus on only one. Lol.
     
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    you'll do it .. all in good time !!
    top noch work right there , I recommend your business all the time ..



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  20. alexxwing

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    26 pages latter. nice truck!
     

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