my 2WD build

[slacker]

I think I asked this before , but just want confirm .. wondering if you guys are interested in seeing my 2WD "supertoy" build .. it's a supra /truck hi output , big fat tires , stupid build ..

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[DHC6twinotter]

For sure!

[slosurfer]

YES!!! :thumbup:

[malteserunner]

Yep.

[Seanz0rz]

any content is good content!

i always like looking at projects of any type. so many things to share in the community.

[04 Rocko Taco]

If its a Toyota, we are into it big time, if its not, we probably still are! Bring on the build!

[slacker]

so ok .. a few pics to get you up to date
I actually started it before my Trekker build .. so i'm kind of continuing on with it ..


back into the shop

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1248.jpg

parts pulled from storage

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1249.jpg

and cutting begins

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/SSPX1299.jpg

also .. interior is now completely gutted ..

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/SSPX1303.jpg

no more cantalever , but now have rear suspension .. still have to do some more tube work , but it's now on the rear wheels

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/DSCF1029_picnik.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/DSCF1030_picnik.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/DSCF1032_picnik.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/DSCF1033_picnik.jpg


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[Seanz0rz]

what rear end are you using there? love the IFS setup, even if it does kill the bed (hauling is obviously not the point of this vehicle)

[Obi..]

what rear end are you using there? love the IFS setup, even if it does kill the bed (hauling is obviously not the point of this vehicle)


MA67 or GA61 from what I can see there, hopefully? :D (MA/GA=Supra IRS) Of course that means if I'm right it's also rear disc. :D Half-backed the frame too with square tubing?

*I miss my red beasties (80 Celica and 86 Supra).

[slacker]

yep it's supra .. MA series including LSD and will also attach the TEMS

we built a full custom frame utalizing front and rear cradles

http://www.members.shaw.ca/slacker502/HPIM0217.JPG

http://www.members.shaw.ca/slacker502/HPIM0220.JPG

dont want to give away to many plans with the bed yet , but sufice it to say , my "cargo" will be cool

see my Trekker ?


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[4x4mike]

Cool. It appears you have a ton work into all your projects.

[Obi..]

Cool. It appears you have a ton work into all your projects.


I think Corey's coming into his slow season like we are with bicycles. All sorts of cool and goofy stuff usually happens during the winter months. Slow downs mean you get to work on personal projects and still call them "Advertsing and Networking Expenses". :)

Reminds me, I need to find my Internet access receipts and say you all are in my "Consulting Team"! :D

[slacker]

not so ..
currently , the shop is BOOKED untill Aug 2012 .. we have no "slow time"

this build as with the Trekker build , will be built on my own time !! evenings and weekends


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[4x4mike]

X2. This is CA, there is no off season for cycling. Only difference for cold weather is the decreased amount of bottles on a ride or water level in a camelback. I suppose if it's muddy I'd ride the SS.

After one kid and another on the way 'projects' get way back burner for multiple reasons. There is always time to ride though.

[slacker]

found some time today , so I finally cut the floor out for the body drop

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1310.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1309.jpg

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[slacker]

prepping the inner rockers for the new body mounts .. I of course found rust :( .. so now I have to fix that first .. I was really surprised , this cab was in awesome shape no rust at all , or so I thought .. just goes to show you , even if you think you have no rust .. you probabally do !!

undercoating wire wheeled off , and looking great

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1312.jpg

and cut out rust !!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1311.jpg


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[slacker]

1 side done .. and ready

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1313.jpg


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[slacker]

also got the drivers side cleand and prepped this weekend

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1315.jpg

and :( .. drivers side has rust as well

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1316.jpg

I think to be safe , i'm going to cut it all out .. front and back rocker area , and strengthin both sides before I build the body mounts
and just for some giggles ..
heres the pile of removed edging and ground steel ..

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1314.jpg


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[slacker]

so over the last week , I have been building my repair panels and today I was able to get them burnt in , rears as well

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1315-1.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1324.jpg

now with the rockers repaired , I was able to get the cab height finalized @ 9" from the rockers to the Ground . + I also started on the cab mounts
Because there are only going to be 4 mounts instead of 6 , I wanted to make sure there were going to be strong .
cut out some 3/16" plate and surrounded it with some tube
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1326.jpg

Tacked into place I will add some more supports later , when I turn the frame over .

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1327.jpg

1 more front frame mount tomorrow , then I can get on the front cab mount


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[DHC6twinotter]

Very cool project. Those are some amazing fab skills. :drool:

[slacker]

thanks ..


and cab side mount

Bent up some 1/2" solid stock with the 3/16" plate . as well as a "fish plate" for the cab side , 1/2" stock actually goes threw the fish plate for a stronger "plug" weld , and a toyota stock body mount bushing , I now have the front mounted

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1328.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1331.jpg

and now the front of the cab is mounted
still have some supports and final welding to do when I can turn over the frame , but for now it's good to go

also .. the cab now has it final "stance"

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1329.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1330.jpg

acetone can for referance ....


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[slacker]

got to work today making the rear cab mounts

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1346.jpg

as with the fronts .. plug welded

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1347.jpg

and yeah!!! , cab is no mounted to the frame

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1348.jpg


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[slacker]

finally got my tube contour guage , so I was able to find some time this afternoon to "fit" the front suspension .

tacked , and jack stands kicked out

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1380.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1382.jpg

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[slacker]

trimmed up some glass pieces today ..
time to start on the flip front

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1387.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1386.jpg

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[YotaFun]

This is so awesome!

[slacker]

thanks ..
slow, but sure :)



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[slacker]

so havent been able to do much on my own stuff lately , so It was nice today , when I found some time ..

built a smoothie cowl and got it trimmed

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1391.jpg

then I started on the flip front

cut the fenders in 1/2 , so they would be easier to work with ..
trimmed off the mount flanges , and "fit" them to the body .. got everything where I wanted , pulled it off , and glassed it

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1396.jpg

re installed , and "fit the bottom 1/2 of the fenders .. pulled it off , and glassed it

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1412.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1411.jpg


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[slacker]

got a new piece today :) , still have to trim it out , but very happy with the outcome .

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1428.jpg

ready to start putting the flip front together


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[slacker]

so in the pile of parts to be trimmed , finally got the bumper/valance done today !
had to add a couple of clamps for mock up

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1435.jpg

it's rough , but will give you an idea



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[corax]

I'm liking it - even starting to look more like some road legal and mean

[slacker]

got the bed sides built .. OBVIOUSLY .. it's just "sitting there" just to get an "idea"

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1446.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1445.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/hot%20rod/SSPX1447.jpg

The rim/tire size is way to big .. to much offset .. so I need to at least throw on the OE stockers , to continue
and I'm thinkin a "bob" cuz it just seems to long ?


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[corax]

Long and low is never a bad look, but that is a bit much overhang and might cause you some grief pulling out of parking lots. Stunning, none-the-less. I really like the stance it has in those pics - you are keeping the tires wide on front and back, correct?

[slacker]

yeah , not positive on the bob yet ,it might interfere with the fuel cell , so i dont know just yet . Yes , Tires are gonna be FAT , I'm going to be buying new ones , but I needed to get he body in place before I know exactly the offset I need . I want the fattest rubber I can stuff in there , both front and rear

[Obi..]

Get off your butt friend or I post up stuff like this. :D

TurboDave "general" drift truck from the start (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCtZqSaxt58&NR#)

[slacker]

havent even touched it in months .. just no time

[Obi..]

havent even touched it in months .. just no time


:flipoff: Wimp, :loser: Wussy. :tongueout:



:rofl: Post pics of the dust then man? It's Summer out, you've gotta be getting busy, BTDT. Keep it going though.

Shane

[slacker]

:lol: :screwy: wow ...

very busy . We're just opening up our new "metal" shop .. where we will be building 5vzfe swap headers , and doing our restorations , frame ups and engine swaps

one day I hope to get back on this :wrenchin:

[Obi..]

:D All good, cool to hear you're branching out the shop. Should keep you very busy.

FWIW take a very close look at the orange truck's rear end.







IRS. :D
Drift Truck making of TURBODAVE's 01 Drift Truck (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfUgn65JIDM#)

[slacker]

yep .. thats supra IRS