dragstar (continued)

[difl8ed]

had some time to kill started to work on the bed not to sure on the front of the bed i am glad to get the gas door shaved out

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/resopartymini137.jpg
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[nissandoordragger]

looks like you warped the bed pretty bad when you welded in that filler what are you gonna do on the top of the bed

[difl8ed]

yeah it is pretty warped at the bottom the top is looks it but only the paint i didnt notice it yesterday in the blaring sun i had to go and look just now and i kicked myself all the way back in
the top is geting a solid sheet of 12gag meatl i was thinking late night dance floor at the shows

[dwnshfter]

what is that?

[difl8ed]

its the bed of my 85 720 it a tilt bed thats the front you are seeing it didnt look very finished to me so i wanted to clean it up
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/418200812306AM34471.jpg
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[SlikRick]

Noice

[nis720]

Very nice... I've always loved that truck. But I don't have the heart to cut up my 720 like that.

You are one of the few with those clear corners.... better take good care of them. The other day some guy almost tried taking mine while in a parking lot. I'll be switching to the stock amber ones for now since the 720 is my daily driver again.

[dwnshfter]

Very nice... I've always loved that truck. But I don't have the heart to cut up my 720 like that.

You are one of the few with those clear corners.... better take good care of them. The other day some guy almost tried taking mine while in a parking lot. I'll be switching to the stock amber ones for now since the 720 is my daily driver again.

woulda beat the shit outa him....

[difl8ed]

i wouldnt cut up your 720 either that this is crazy sick ive fallowed the build sence i first found it, this is the third one ive cut up but the first i will finish, those clear corners will be comming off and shaved out they will go in a pile with the titan wheels and other things ive removed

[SlikRick]

I need to get my clears rechromed, or I might just paint them. Getting mine closer to rolling again. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/mayhemblue/1019081722.jpg

[nisrod]

[quote=nis720;9868]Very nice... I've always loved that truck. But I don't have the heart to cut up my 720 like that.

cut up a 720???now who would do that???:evilb:

[difl8ed]

nisrod whats up with your truck did you finish the garage and get that thing in yet:nana2:
did some more work on the gas door nissandoordragger what do ya think looks a lot better to me although im not a professional
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/new005.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/new004.jpg
put in some work on the front and yes my truck throws more sparks then my grinder
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/new003.jpg

[drginazzhb92]

dam nice truck .....cant wait to see it done man..

[nissandoordragger]

i can see a few waves in it still but it does look better but i do this shit all day every day (even on my days off) so im sure i see it more cuz of that a little more straightnig and youll be ready for body putty

[difl8ed]

finanly got back to work on the truck been laid up with a broken back hope my doctor dosent see what i did this week end. got a little carried away and then made a huge mess now the garage is toxic no animals where harmed
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/work005.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/work008.jpg
now thew front is cleaned up and ready to paint will do the back and paint this weekend if there is no rain
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/work012.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/work015.jpg

[Irongrave]

looks good man

what tires are those

[difl8ed]

BFG G-Force T/A

[manic_mechanic]

that is one sweet lookin 720

[drginazzhb92]

love your truck looking good man

[d21cruisa]

i want a set of those tires soooooooooo bad but they are hella expensive!!!

[deafbob]

BFG G-Force T/A

what size are those? i got those tire on my 17 eskies and i love it.

[lilFlip]

if i remember correctly, he's running 18s....

i have watched this build and have many of the pictures on my laptop....i love the work that seth did to it, and will continue to watch this build...one of my favorites.... :)

[nisrod]

hey mine is been put on hold,,bought another one for daily,,,trying to get it painted,,garage is done and now full of 720s

[loass720]

Nice build man! I love the extended cab.

Hey if your shaving your corner lights wanna sell them? Im looking for a nice set. Let me know.

[difl8ed]

what size are those? i got those tire on my 17 eskies and i love it.
i running 18 up front and 20s out back

and yes i will be shaving the front marker lights need to find them a good home where they will be appreciated also need to get rid of a set of perfect titan wheels that were for the truck till i saw the rozzi wheels and five luged the truck
i am looking for a nice stock dash preferabley the black one with the fake ass wood grain in the center that i love so much mine got destroyed when i was trying to figure out how fiber glass works oops

[eightyfive720]

what front and rear ends did you use to 5lug your truck? im thinking about doing it to mine but im not sure yet..

[lilFlip]

I believe it was a toyota rear-end and hubs?

[loass720]

Dude, if you let me buy the lights they will be loved. My ride is never gonna be a daily again, nice days only or parked in the heated garage!

The PO of my truck did a wicked job smoothing out the stock dash. I love the woodgrain though. saw one in a junkyard about a year ago. Almost thought of grabbing it but I ran out of time.

[JRock]

hey mine is been put on hold,,bought another one for daily,,,trying to get it painted,,garage is done and now full of 720s

i'll want one one day. i want to find a $500 truck to work on.

[difl8ed]

loass720 does the garage have a/c too lol so im going to shave the marker lights dont know what they are worth i do now 3 or 4 people would love to have them but i still dont know what they are worth

jrock the rear is a out of a early 80s toyota that belonged to seth he got me a custom drive shaft made to go from nissan out put with toyota input and a slip yoke the front hubs are off a 86 toyota with nissan brake calipers you have to mod the brake dust sheild and need a special rear seal to make it work

any way got so more work done tonight only had a hour to work befor the nabor (new renter) started to bitch little does she no that im the noise nabor that throws big partys and works on cars all the time
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/frontsusp004.jpg
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[difl8ed]

got the frame all painted up and drank a lot of beer over the week end
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/famepaint006.jpg
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[04nissanfrontier]

Very nice, like the shirt too classic!

[loass720]

I love your back half.... Of the frame!

[nemosfate]

definately gonna be watchin this buildup!

[difl8ed]

well back to work took a brake to hang out with my new son now back to work got the frame rolling again cleaned the motor now getting the hand made exhaust going hope to have it done this weekend
remade the collector
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/exhaust003.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/exhaust001.jpg

this is how we keep the exhaust from draging through tuck it up nice and high
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/exhaust007.jpg

[homewrecker]

Nice!! Your truck is the reason I bought my uppers from Seth!!!

[STIFEL_MOTOR_SPORTS]

Ive got a black dash with wood grain,dash is in really good shape its missing the wood grain on the glove box idk if they sell that stuff or not

[nisrod]

shit!!!!!i never got you pics of the spare dash i have!!!!!!soon,,my son,,,sooon......

[difl8ed]

yes anyone who has a dash thats in real good shape should contact me i was willing to let the clears go for the black dash that some one mentioned (hint hint) but it doesnt look like it will work out

[drginazzhb92]

frame loooks sick man

[difl8ed]

got the exhust done at least as far as i can until the cab and bed are back on turned the frame around in the garage to start on the fule and brake lines

exhust on the bench dont laff to much at the pink and purple cabnets it was a poor joke gone bad
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/exhaust009.jpg
exhust on the truck
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/exhaust013.jpg
oh ya now its hidden no more drag holes in the exhust:nana2:
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/exhaust015.jpg

[Ratrod25]

Exhaust looks good man!! well shit the hole truck looks good too!!

[difl8ed]

wow its been 8 months since ive worked on the 720, time flys when you have another child. anyway went in the garage and made something today. designed the brackets to hold the fuel pump, wires,brake line and fuel lines. after remembering how to use my tools this is what happened:rofl: cool thing is the pump free floats in the rubber gromets so no more tap tap tap noise when pumping fuel
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mini%20truck/minitruck003.jpg
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[Cntrymini]

Damn thats a cool truck !

[difl8ed]

thanks

[Ratrod25]

Is the frame plated or did you cut it down a lil bit?

[84nissan720]

thatz killer

[minitrucker6669]

wow. im glad this thread came back up. ive loved this truck since i first saw the build up thread on the site we no longer speak of haha

[difl8ed]

Is the frame plated or did you cut it down a lil bit?

its cut down then 2+3 square tube was put in place the bottom and side of the frame were left because the sides dont match so we kept it simple

[loass720]

Dude, glad to see more progress on this thing, now sell me your clear bumper and corner lights, name your price (well, not crazy priced :P )

[difl8ed]

well the nissan gods sent out the tow pig to bring me home a nice new parts truck to bad this one will get torn apart its a clean one no rust runs good nice new motor and trans tires and weels taking what i need and off to pick and pull it will go
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[Brad Sims]

thats a damn nice parts truck

[red`94]

thats a parts truck?! looks like a damn good start on a new project truck to me!

[difl8ed]

thats a parts truck?! looks like a damn good start on a new project truck to me!

i got a smokin deal on the truck. they couldnt get it to pass smog. wife said no more projects untill the first money pit is done then i can get my camero. so i listen when that promise comes out

[loass720]

So your not gonna sell me the clear corners then? :P

[nemosfate]

sell what you can on here for the 720 guys!

[deafbob]

sell what you can on here for the 720 guys!

Listen to this guy! :thumb:

[84nissan720]

Listen 2 all of them 4 the word of god!!!hahahah...lol

[difl8ed]

so i got some more done and yes i move as fast as a snail:rofl:
no holes
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mimi002.jpg
small holes
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mimi003.jpg
real big hole
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mimi004.jpg
ahhhhhh nice and smooth
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mimi008.jpg
and i got the cab back on
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mimi013.jpg
yeah me!!!!

[LowEnuff]

dude ur build is sick nice truck and that parts truck is very as nice as well.

[loass720]

Looks great man! Gonna be killer when its done. And dont worry about the speed, Im going on 4 years.

Ohh and SELL ME YOUR FRONT CLEAR CORNERS!! I will pay good money!

[phil-720]

love it man im mid way threw movin will be happy to be in my own joint so i can get into my trucks

[difl8ed]

thanks guys just wish i had more time to spend with my mistrss in the garage. and the clear lights will say for now, might have a way to get clear tails made this one might actually come true so for now they stay but i will let everone know if i sell them will be a open biding war haha :rofl:

[phil-720]

be nice and send em to me man

[shavedmax]

subscribed for yearly updates...............

(as quick as i work too, lol)

[difl8ed]

well got the inside of the cab done. got the bracing for the rear cab wall done and lifted the floor in two spots so the exhaust will fit nice oh yeah and then i bed lined the hole thing for sound reasons
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mi005.jpg
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[nemosfate]

i have thought about lining my cab floor like that and yours looks good enough i think i will lol

[difl8ed]

look its almost in one big piece got the bump stops moved into a better spot now to align the bed and redo the latch moved the striker into the the drive line hoop oh yeah if any one needs some escalade eheels with new tires let me know
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/bed1.jpg
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[http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/bed2.jpgIMG]

[shavedmax]

those are eskies?

[difl8ed]

those are eskies?

No their not they are sitting on the side of my house collecting dust

[LOWBODY90]

how much would you sell those clears for

[difl8ed]

i wont be selling the clears untill i find out if a can get the tails made into clears. when i do find that out you will have to get in line because a lot of people want them

[loass720]

No doubt man, I have been bugging him for like a year!

[m13hty]

people like those clears lmao

[difl8ed]

So how knows how to polish stainless steal?

[difl8ed]

So I've been doing some clean up work and gretting the little tedious things taken care of. Found out that the two yellow top optima batteries are no good. Was thinking about going with two Kinetik 1800 batteries does anyone have experrience with these vs optima?

[97_Hrdbdy]

sweet build. if you still have those eskies and want to get rid of them let me know

[difl8ed]

Yep still got them sitting in the shed where are you at

[difl8ed]

So I've been working on the truck. Doing a lot of tedious work and got some cool stuff on the way to help keep me safe.
Motor inn and cleaned up
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mess183.jpg
Bed aliened and front redone with new latching area to keep it hidden away
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mess175.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mess178.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mess179.jpg
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Valves, Brake, and fuel lines redone
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mess193.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mess197.jpg

[difl8ed]

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mess191.jpg
Exhaust is heat wrapped
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mess203.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/mess204.jpg
Goodies on the way
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/340-11299-lg.jpg

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/260-10372-lg.jpg
More to come soon :nana2:

[GrantH]

lookin real good

[1low96hb]

Trucks lookin bad ass bro. Im buildin a tubular raised bed floor kinda like that truck but im stuck on what hinges to use for my trap door

[difl8ed]

Trucks lookin bad ass bro. Im buildin a tubular raised bed floor kinda like that truck but im stuck on what hinges to use for my trap door

Stainless steel Piano hinges. My whole bed tilts on pillow blocks

[difl8ed]

Got the exhaust done and out the wheel well
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0447.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0449.jpg
Brake calipers and drive line cleaned up and painted in extreme purple to match the paint scheme I have come up with. The pics only show extreme blue must be the angle.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0451.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0456.jpg
Today was like Christmas, these two where on my door step when I got home.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0458.jpg
:nana2::nana1::nana2::nana1:

[laid720]

hey man the truck is looking good. did seth from twisted minis do the bags and body drop?

[difl8ed]

hey man the truck is looking good. did seth from twisted minis do the bags and body drop?

Yes seth did the back half and the sfbd.

[difl8ed]

Got the ear brake lines finished, now I need to install the wildwood brake peddle assembly
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0459.jpg
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Rolled the wheel wells with 1/4" rod welded in, cut and grind to perfection
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0464.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0462.jpg

[laid720]

what all did seth have to modify to get the stock hood to go back on? motor mounts, oill pan, is there anything else? are you still running a stock carb and what air filter are you running? is there any other builds pics of the truck? thanks

[difl8ed]

what all did seth have to modify to get the stock hood to go back on? motor mounts, oill pan, is there anything else? are you still running a stock carb and what air filter are you running? is there any other builds pics of the truck? thanks

We dropped the motor, sectioned the oil pan, shortened the stock air cleaner and modified the drag link. Most of the pics I have. Some are still on his web site and others are on Street Source. What would you like pics of Ill repost them if I have what you’re looking for?

[nis720]

Any more pics of the rolled wheel wells? I really like the color on your axle and drive shaft.

[difl8ed]

Any more pics of the rolled wheel wells? I really like the color on your axle and drive shaft.

I can get you some this weekend that was the only one I took. It was late. The whole frame will be powder coated that way and alot of the small things will get the extreme purple treatment to match the paint scheme.

[laid720]

We dropped the motor, sectioned the oil pan, shortened the stock air cleaner and modified the drag link. Most of the pics I have. Some are still on his web site and others are on Street Source. What would you like pics of Ill repost them if I have what you’re looking for?

Anything you have that you just mentioned. Looked on his site but most of the pics had
been deleted.

[difl8ed]

[QUOTE=laid720;204715]Anything you have that you just mentioned. Looked on his site but most of the pics had
been deleted.[/QUOTE

Check out Street Source the pics are all their and i will get some pics this weekend.

[laid720]

i haven't been able to find them on street source. i thought thats where i had originally seen the build. i appreciate all the help

[difl8ed]

Laid 720, this is the most important thing you need to do. You will need two drag links. I used the old one and bought a new one. The oil pan is sectioned higher than the transmission because I still need to remake the connection between the frame rails under the pan. Hope this helps.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0477-1.jpg
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Nis720, here are some more pics. I took the 1/4” round heated it up and bent it around the wheel well lip to match all the contours. Then welded it in top and bottom and cut out the lip. Got a little too hot when heating up the rod with the torch. The rods are 49” long and go from the bottom lip of the bed side over to the other bottom lip of the bed side. It has way more strength the rolling or cutting the lip. Still needs a little more clean up, once the top is on the whole under side will get rhino lined yellow.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0464-1.jpg
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http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0462-1.jpg

[Krisko]

Ahh, I see you used the same brake and clutch assembly I used. Very nice. Lol, yours are actually cooler looking though!

Coming along. You're doing good work man. Keep it up.

[oneslick720]

I would like to see how you did the air cleaner

[laid720]

x2 on the air cleaner. thanks again for the pics of the oil pan.

[difl8ed]

Ahh, I see you used the same brake and clutch assembly I used. Very nice. Lol, yours are actually cooler looking though!

Coming along. You're doing good work man. Keep it up.

I'd like to see more pics of your install of the assembly. Thanks I'm doing the I can with limited time

[difl8ed]

x2 on the air cleaner. thanks again for the pics of the oil pan.

Well I look at the air cleaner Seth didn't mod it at all just cut out a hood support. It likes like shit and throws off my plans to shave out the hood lines. I will set it on this week end and see if it has enough clearance. If it doesn't (witch I think it won't) I'll post pics of how I would mod it when I get the electrical done.

[laid720]

Thanks again for the pics they have been alot of help in getting the stock hood back on my truck.

[Krisko]

I'd like to see more pics of your install of the assembly. Thanks I'm doing the I can with limited time

I didn't take a lot.

I basically centered the middle master cylinder over the steering column.

I had to cut out all of the factory stuff and all the factory supports, but left enough to hold up the steering column.

I built a braced frame to hold the assembly so I could mount it on the firewall.

All of this got in the way of the actual steering column, so I made a couple of little brackets to drop the steering column down enough to clear everything.

I haven't actually looked for bulkhead connectors for the lines going throught the firewall, but I know they sell them online at a few places.


All of this was a HUGE pain in the ass. But it's cool to see when people try to look for the master cylinders.. plus I kinda had to move it all because the wheel tubs and the actual 22's with the tires are sitting where the stock stuff used to be.

I really want to stick some lower profile tires and bodydrop mine, but damn.. I'm so worn out from the work I've already done getting those big ass wheels to fit! I may just run some 24's out back when I build the new back half I'm getting ready to do.

[difl8ed]

I didn't take a lot.

I basically centered the middle master cylinder over the steering column.

I had to cut out all of the factory stuff and all the factory supports, but left enough to hold up the steering column.

I built a braced frame to hold the assembly so I could mount it on the firewall.

All of this got in the way of the actual steering column, so I made a couple of little brackets to drop the steering column down enough to clear everything.

I haven't actually looked for bulkhead connectors for the lines going throught the firewall, but I know they sell them online at a few places.


All of this was a HUGE pain in the ass. But it's cool to see when people try to look for the master cylinders.. plus I kinda had to move it all because the wheel tubs and the actual 22's with the tires are sitting where the stock stuff used to be.

I really want to stick some lower profile tires and bodydrop mine, but damn.. I'm so worn out from the work I've already done getting those big ass wheels to fit! I may just run some 24's out back when I build the new back half I'm getting ready to do.

Damn you dont need to post pics. You painted a good picture for me. I did get the smaller master cylinders thats why they are black do you think that will help out?

My wheels are up their too. mine is body droped to the rockers with 20's and a 35 series tire. I was blown away at the 22" all around. I cant imagine how you body drop it on 22's let alone 24's. Ill tell you one thing i would be jealous.haha So good luck thanks for the help,

[difl8ed]

:nana2:Got these in these off the ups truck today!!!:nana1: Thanks to Cima at Auto Lock for the etch design. The new switches will be located in the center console and will be set up for 4 corners and pancake. Also got the shaved door kit and the star window cranks.
Been doing a lot of wiring and tedious work on the 720 will have pics soon.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/100_0478.jpg
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[72br0s]

OMG.. Those are freakin awesome.. I went to the hoofman group and couldn't find them..

[MurderedOutHardBody]

i love the bag etchings, i keep seeing thoe advertised in minitruckin, i really wanna get some but it wil be a while before i get mine bagged.

[difl8ed]

OMG.. Those are freakin awesome.. I went to the hoofman group and couldn't find them..

Thanks bro Cima gave me the etch code for a truck they did for the SEMA show. Then he hooked it up with the relay diagrams since the switches only handle 15 amps. Auto loc and Cima are awesome.

[72br0s]

Yea, I'd love to get some of those.. Murder said it was in MT.. I haven't seen it.. I NEED A LINK....... Lol

[SurfaceWill]

Yea, I'd love to get some of those.. Murder said it was in MT.. I haven't seen it.. I NEED A LINK....... Lol

http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/buttonbuilder/

[smiley720]

WOW!!! Thats $500 in buttons

[difl8ed]

Yep they aren’t cheap. Neither was this.
Got the brakes done today, just need to finish the plumbing.
Old scary crap.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/brakes002.jpg
Pile of crap.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/brakes004.jpg
New wonderful Wilwood bliss!!!
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/brakes012.jpg
Hidden remote reservoirs.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/brakes014.jpg

[72br0s]

http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/buttonbuilder/
Thanx Bro..

[sparkinframe]

holly shit! that wilwood setup looks, and works perfectly.

[difl8ed]

holly shit! that wilwood setup looks, and works perfectly.

The fit was tough but the feel/look is just like factory. Took me all day to do just that but I’m very happy with the turn out.

[72br0s]

looks real good man.. GLWB..

[difl8ed]

looks real good man.. GLWB..

Thanks. I'm not good with acronyms what is GLWB.? Good luck with build?

[MurderedOutHardBody]

yea i think thats what it means lol

[nis720]

Wow... Wilwood pedals are baller.

[difl8ed]

Wow... Wilwood pedals are baller.

Just trying to keep up :rofl2:

[drginazzhb92]

dam those are awesome......if you dont mind me asking how much did the wilwood set cost ya

[difl8ed]

dam those are awesome......if you dont mind me asking how much did the wilwood set cost ya

The total was 497.85 shipped to my door.

[1989D21]

Looks good. Bay Area as in SF Bay? Whereabouts? I'm in Fremont...

[difl8ed]

Looks good. Bay Area as in SF Bay? Whereabouts? I'm in Fremont...

I'm out in Brentwood. I've got some friends down that way. I bought my parts truck from David Loya's little brother the other guy down their is Shawn he has an s-10

[1989D21]

Thats cool. Nice to see other minis in the bay

[nis720]

Just trying to keep up :rofl2:

I would say you're way ahead with this one.

[difl8ed]

Thought I would share so progress pics. Still doing lots of tedious things, check this, check that, blah blah blah. Was has taking a nap under the front wheel woke you so see the rays of the car gods. Also all the brake lines are done installed and the wildwood pedal assembly is a go. Took some doing to figure out how to bleed a double master cylinder. I should have it running in a few weeks and ready for its test drive. Will be the first drive in 4yrs. YEA ME!! :thumb:
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/things083.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/things081.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/things079.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/things086.jpg

[difl8ed]

Well good news turns to bad really quick. Redid the entire wiring harness moved all the relays inside the cab, pulled out the H.V.A.C controls to reuse the connections for new stuff, shortened thins here and lengthened things there. Had a nice custom fit and looked good all re-taped. Connected the batteries went to turn it over for the first time in years……………seized motor. So a broke it free got excited put it back together and smoke everywhere. I just FRIED the entire wiring harness.
Might be time to part it out and buy a boat. Here are some pics before meltdown.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/101_0024.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/101_0025.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/101_0026.jpg

[nis720]

I think I still have the old ECU and most of the engine wiring from my truck.

[nisrod]

Yeah that sux,,,I still have alot of my harness,,all I will be using are the light pigtails,,,so lets get you "hooked" back up!!

[difl8ed]

Well after drinking my sorrows away, I’ve come to my senses. Redo the harness again. Found out what shorted the harness out. There was a grounding washer that fell off the bolt that the alternator swings on, it fell inside the alternator and grounded the windings to the case. Well it least it did its job.
The question is all the harnesses the same for that year in the engine/under dash to ecu and blower?
Nis720 and Nisrod what do you have and how much?

[nis720]

I have the actuall ECU out of my Z24 5sp and the harness that connects to it. I think I also have most of the plugs that go under the hood but were cut maticulously to be able to indentify what I was removing.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d193/nis720/For%20Sale/PICT1548a.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d193/nis720/For%20Sale/PICT1549a.jpg

I also have a bunch of misc wiring from a 240sx fuse box.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d193/nis720/For%20Sale/PICT1547a.jpg

[nisrod]

I should have the complete harness,, minus the lighting pigtails that I will be using with my new harness,,should be engine and all

[difl8ed]

Well I pulled it out. Its toast plugs out of the alternator melted, the three big clips are fried and the wires to the tranny melted even the alternator its self is melted what a mess so I need it all in the engine bay. The wires to the coils and lights are ok. Even noticed the wire to the fuse box is melted. I guess those kinetik batteries are strong.
Nisrod got any pics
Nis720 I need all the plugd form he 3 alternator plugs down to the alternator

[nisrod]

My camera took a poop but may be able to get some pics with a friends...

[nis720]

Well I pulled it out. Its toast plugs out of the alternator melted, the three big clips are fried and the wires to the tranny melted even the alternator its self is melted what a mess so I need it all in the engine bay. The wires to the coils and lights are ok. Even noticed the wire to the fuse box is melted. I guess those kinetik batteries are strong.
Nisrod got any pics
Nis720 I need all the plugd form he 3 alternator plugs down to the alternator

Is this what you need?

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d193/nis720/For%20Sale/IMG_3391a.jpg

Pm me and I'll hook you up.

[difl8ed]

Now it's time to work

[difl8ed]

Well got the wiring harness back in and all hooked up. Now the motor won't turn over. I guess you might call it ceased, tried to brake it lose by pulling it and dropping the clutch. Still no go. Any ideas on how to free it up. Was looking forward to driving it but I got to drag it behind the titan.

[difl8ed]

Yep it's alive. Figured out the engine issue got fuel to it and it fired up as if it ran yesterday. Even though it hasn't ran in 5 years and the exhaust sounds damn good.

[72br0s]

Glad to hear you're not selling it. It is super nice.

[DroppedMitsu]

True that, I want to see some more progress on this.

[difl8ed]

Well got the motor all dialed in and now doing some fine tuning on the brakes. Getting ready to take a class on acrilick bending and welding got a cool idea for the dash and center console, can you say light up stars. Will post some pics and maybe a video this weekend.

[difl8ed]

with a little of this to wake up the truck 3:30 am saturday/sunday last weekend
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/imagejpeg952.jpg
4:15 out front still drinking
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/2012-01-28_23-20-49_665.jpg
had some issues with the drive. still drinking but board
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/2012-01-28_23-38-56_412.jpg
now this week end no drinking things where much clearer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-VSHtBDeuI&context=C3d0b512ADOEgsToPDskLMu8ZvsFjtsU_WFhzdzvQx

[tt660]

Cool deal, nothing like that first drive

[difl8ed]

First drive was fun, glad there was no cops in my area at the time. Finished the wiring harness install and started to lay the dynamat. Also got most of the glass installed. Next is shaving the handles and door popper install.

[jcjcsoccerkid]

hell yea, lookin good bro

[difl8ed]

well more progress. figured out me door popper issues. what do you think?
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/11004.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/11001.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/11002.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/11003.jpg

then started to shave

http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/11005.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/11006.jpg
guess i need to set the date on the camara

[nis720]

That's some fancy brackets... Might have steal this setup from you... I like

[JOHN92]

That looks like it will work good. On my old truck, I had a similar setup with the popper mounted low and the extended cable but I just wire tied the crap out of it through some factory holes to keep the black cable housing where I wanted it. :)

[sparkinframe]

do you think you could get a close-up of the bracket you made?

[difl8ed]

nis720 steal it all you want it works well. Here is the up close pics hope they work for you. Today I got the door filled and smothed out next i will pull it off and get it primed.
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/111.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/1111.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/1112.jpg
The cable is a brake cable assemble off a road bike. the guy at the bike shop was surprized to see what I wanted to do with it. He said if it will stop a road bike going 55mph it will open you door

[sparkinframe]

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm57/in-graved/popperclairification.jpg
what did you use here to hold the outer brake cable to the plate?

[layinlow22s]

looks like a bicycle brake cable parts to hold it to the plate to me. by the way sick build man. cant wait to see it finished.

[difl8ed]

Sparkinframe yes the are brake cable parts. That one I backed up to the plate the other one is not so I have adjustment for tension in the line. It's just like a BMX set up but fancier, cuse it came off of a road bike. Ha ha

[Ven]

Good Idea, I was toying around with a similar setup for an emergency pull cable. But I was using a manual choke cable.

[difl8ed]

I was thinking throttle cable for any emergency pull but then I got an idea to isolate the license plate bolts (positive and negative) to the door popper relay and then you could touch the bolts with jumper cables and the door would pop

[sparkinframe]

I was thinking throttle cable for any emergency pull but then I got an idea to isolate the license plate bolts (positive and negative) to the door popper relay and then you could touch the bolts with jumper cables and the door would pop

wow! thats a great idea!

[difl8ed]

wow! thats a great idea!

Thanks man just got board at work the other day. Was messing with a compressor in an a/c unit saw how they isolate them and thought to myself I could make this work for me

[Ven]

I would still recommend an un-powered release of some sort. Ive had issues with poppers not popping even if they have power sometimes. They can be a PITA and there is nothing worse than having to take out your back window in the middle of a parking lot somewhere (I know this from experience...lol) Definitely a cool idea tho with the tag bolts.

[difl8ed]

I would still recommend an un-powered release of some sort. Ive had issues with poppers not popping even if they have power sometimes. They can be a PITA and there is nothing worse than having to take out your back window in the middle of a parking lot somewhere (I know this from experience...lol) Definitely a cool idea tho with the tag bolts.

That would suck I would have just broke out a side window with a rock knowing my temper ha ha but you do make a great point this will be the first truck I've had with shaved doors

[SurfaceWill]

lookin good! Glad to see it rolling.

[difl8ed]

Will I'm glad to see it rolling again too. It's fun to drive 1" off the ground, as you already know. I like the new Trans mount you have as well.

So not much progress lately, been busy working on my boat getting ready for summer.

So I shaved the driver door. Yes I suck at body work but I wanted to get close and then have someone else do the hard stuff.

One thing that’s driving me nuts is the gap at the front of the door! Can’t figure that out in my small brain. Any advice would be helpful
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/aa006.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/aa005.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/aa010.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo325/nismo720/aa014.jpg

[downforce]

Are the bolts at the bottom of the fender there? Try adjusting that bolt and see if it helps.

[difl8ed]

Are the bolts at the bottom of the fender there? Try adjusting that bolt and see if it helps.

Yes. It's almost like the core support or the cab need to be adjusted at the mounts. Was thinking maybe bring the core support down and cab up? I don't know in need a body guy to magically appear in my garage and fix it. And then finish the truck lol

[nisrod]

If that is an aftermarket fender thats how they fit,,,,sorry!! Looks as if the core support is too high.

[difl8ed]

Yep it is a little high and yes they are after market fenders. So this weekend I plan on lowering the core support and raising the front of the cab. Right now it sets about 1/8" lower then the frame. Been door body work research and that may fix it the it's off with the bed for more bracing and a final fit.

Just hope I can fix that gap it's pissin me off

[difl8ed]

Are the bolts at the bottom of the fender there? Try adjusting that bolt and see if it helps.

Good call man they were not in. After lots of adjustment it worked out. No I have a nice even line between the fender and door.