The luxus

Discussion in 'Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by burnzya, Mar 29, 2009.

  1. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    had fun at the severed show this weekend!!

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    PERFECT POISE!

    good job Bernie once again well deserved
     
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    nicee did you get it started yet ?
     
  4. patrickgraven

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    Nice. Your hilux is sick, you have gotten me looking for one to build one day.
     
  5. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    not yet, i have a mechanic friend that is gunna give it a look and see why it's not starting.

    thanks
     
  6. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    i've started building the headers. it sucks since everything is such a tight fit, so i've been avoiding the truck for about 2 weeks now lol

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    i'm in the middle of molding some 64 impala arms for a lowrider. after i get done with them i'll get back to the lux.. maybe :lol:
     
  7. Dgerfan55

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    Dam man its turning out nice. Keep it up bro.
     
  8. GrantH

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    lol Bernie, are you going to have to remove the steering column if you want those headers out?
     
  9. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    yeah i will. not just the column though... lol

    i'll have to remove the whole motor also





    here is a vid

    73 hilux 2nd start - YouTube
     
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    vroom vroom!
     
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    cant wait to hear it this weekend. :)
     
  12. burnzya

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    1st place under construction import minitruck at Bring the Noize 2012.

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    Score! congrats
     
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    winning! PERFECT POISE!:waytogo:
     
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    nice!! Congrats!!
     
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    ya buddy !!!! Congrats
     
  18. burnzya

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    thanks guys!

    more goodies! billet specialties trim style guage surround, air filter, 1.5" stainless 90's for the radiator hoses, 1.5" aluminum 180* for new radiator necks, 3" 90* for intake tube, silicone couplers to connect it all along with t-bolt clamps instead of ugly worm gear clamps

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    got the intake cut down and installed

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    Congrats on the new hardware (trophy) and the new hardware. Tried catching up to you during the show...but you were not around when we went by your truck!
     

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