GEN1 Frontier Rockered on 20" billet Updated (2/17/12)

[Purpleminibeast]

Its finally gonna happen. Going to bag a truck instead of talking about bagging a truck so long that I talk my self out of it. I have ordered the stuff and its on the way. So I will update as I work on it which will hopefully start soon. But who knows. So here is what it is now. And I will try do this step by step.
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[Brad Sims]

good luck with the build its gonna look nice and just take lots of pics

[pugz]

u better have daily updates

[Purpleminibeast]

I cant promise that considering suicide doors will take forever with my 4link. Lol. But Ill try to update as much as possible. I should have some stuff coming in saturday and then some more like monday. I think monday or tuesday my box tubing, notch, 90degree bent tubeing, extra bushings, bridge bar/rear shock mounts, front torsion bag plates, front shock relocation, and all that business come in. Saturday my tank, compressors, valves, bags, fittings, air line, switch box(which I wont use) and some other odds and ends. Fuck. I forgot to order water traps....

[Purpleminibeast]

Shopping is pretty much done now im waiting. A little list of what I got.
Front:
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/TorsionFrontAirbagBrackets.jpg
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/Front_Shock_Relocating_Kit.jpg
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/A180DegreeBentTubing.jpg
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/4-Link_Weld_on_Bar_Ends_0.jpg
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/4-Link_Flat_Tab_Long_0.jpg

Rear:
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/8-pcStepNotchKit.jpg
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/Rear_Shock_Cross_Member_Mounting_Kit.jpg
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/48_Rectangle_15_x_3_x_3-16_Wall.jpg
http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/Super_Llift__Wishbone_Kit_0.jpg

Air Management:
http://www.coolcars.org/air/hi_res/2multiport.jpg
http://www.avsontheweb.com/images/P/GAUDAK5-01.jpg

[chadcrissdesign]

Thats it? thought that you got alot or something... lol

[Brad Sims]

wow how much was the grand total on all of that?

[pugz]

prolly about 14-1600 by the looks of it

[green97nissan]

nice! i bet ur excited!

[Purpleminibeast]

wow how much was the grand total on all of that?

I dont wanna talk about it. Lol. No truthfully Im sittin at about $2,290. Gay... All the metal work was $890. Air ride equipment with upgraded to 2 480 Compressors $1,090. Dokota digital gauge which I havent bought yet cause im working on it as a xmas gift lol. $300 with 5sending units.

[switched]

where did ya find that wishbone setup i like that. sd?

[pugz]

ya its a suicidedoors.com one

[Purpleminibeast]

Just ordered my dakota digital gauge and sending units today, and my 2 on(off)on rocker switches. And found out I got a little identity theft on my savings account. Nothing says christmas is coming like identity theft.

[pugz]

Where u order the switches from?

[pugz girl]

yeah stevey! im so glad you are finally going to bag the truck!

[WALDO]

oh my god my lil boy is finally gettin his training bags!! hahahaha jk jk jk jk!!!!!!

dude i cant wait to start tearin that truck apart!

[Purpleminibeast]

oh my god my lil boy is finally gettin his training bags!! hahahaha jk jk jk jk!!!!!!

dude i cant wait to start tearin that truck apart!

What ever man. I think my eyes got a little bigger then my wallet on this project. It started as wanting a front to back on a simple 2 link with a 5gal tank, two viair 380 compressors, and 4 valves. To a 4link, front to back with a 8 valve set up, 5gal tank with 2 viair 480s, a dokota digi gauge, and stuff to turn my lower control arms into real contorl arms. This went from a $1250 idea to a $2300 idea faster then I could blink. If your your going to do it. Why not do it as big as you can i guess.

[green97nissan]

What ever man. I think my eyes got a little bigger then my wallet on this project. It started as wanting a front to back on a simple 2 link with a 5gal tank, two viair 380 compressors, and 4 valves. To a 4link, front to back with a 8 valve set up, 5gal tank with 2 viair 480s, a dokota digi gauge, and stuff to turn my lower control arms into real contorl arms. This went from a $1250 idea to a $2300 idea faster then I could blink. If your your going to do it. Why not do it as big as you can i guess.

but ur gunna be glad u went ahead and spent the good money now! the big chunks outa the way!

[Purpleminibeast]

Yeah. I always said the reason I been putting it off so long is cause I wanna do it right and one time. I think I got that covered to the tee considering I even sprung for the nicer gauge, compressors and everything.

[switched]

you should have waited a few days. suicide doors had everything on there site for 15% OFF today only.

[Purpleminibeast]

you should have waited a few days. suicide doors had everything on there site for 15% OFF today only.

Yeah... I know. Sucks. Missed it by a couple days. The new unfourtant news to my project is my savings account has been hit by identity theft I just put a hold on it. So until I get to the bank and open a new savings account and have my claim investigated to get my money back that was taken this project could be at a little bit of a stand still. Sucks.

[WALDO]

hey dont worry about it bro, you still have a month until SD gets your shit to ya!! hahahahahahahahahaha by then you should have everything straightened out with the financial part of your life!

[kcautoworx.com]

NICE man!

[Purpleminibeast]

Update kinda. Thanks to www.coolcars.org my stuff was shipped in 3 days and got it on a saturday not to mention I didnt even pay for shipping. The kit rocks. 8 smc 3/8 valves, 2 viair 480s, relays, fuse holder, filters, 5gal multiport tank, preasure switch, tank gauge, nice switch box, 4 Firestone bags 2500s and 2600s, and ALL MY FITTINGS for $1,100. Ring up all that on SD.com and see how much it is. So definatly plugging them as much as possible. Put my tank and valves together cause I was bored.

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[jkuczek]

Nice. Can't wait to see it laid out.

[LowEnuff]

sweet dude cant wait to see the finished product... kickass!

[1lownismo]

I thought they werent selling that tank anymore due to it bursting.....is it an aluminum one or the chrome steel? Or stainless.....I have the same tank in black well its candy orange now...

[sparkinframe]

so coolcars is the way to go?

[Purpleminibeast]

I thought they werent selling that tank anymore due to it bursting.....is it an aluminum one or the chrome steel? Or stainless.....I have the same tank in black well its candy orange now...

Chrome Steel.

so coolcars is the way to go?

So far www.coolcars.org has been the bomb for ordering air ride. Great stuff for a even better price. But the free shipping that got here in 3days topped it off. Not to mention ask them as many questions as you want before ordering. They get right back to you. Awesome service so far.

[sparkinframe]

ok, thanks. i doubt thayll ship free to canada, but the cheel prices of great stuff is music to my eyes

[1lownismo]

I believe thats the tank that lowrider depot stopped selling cause they were splitting.... i would look into it...i used to buy alot of hydro stuff from them they were slow back then and when i paid for 2nd day air it would ship out on a thursday or friday so i wouldnt get it 2nd day....im glad they are doing better...

[Prime Ministah]

ok, thanks. i doubt thayll ship free to canada, but the cheel prices of great stuff is music to my eyes

Dude hit up Kevin at http://alteredaltitudecustoms.com/. They have great prices and they are in Canada.

[sparkinframe]

...and bookmarked!
thanks

[Prime Ministah]

no prob.

[Purpleminibeast]

Started on the truck yesterday. Ill try get some pictures up when I get off work. basicly I just did a lotta cutting and moving stuff and got 1 of 8 pieces of the notch in place. Hoping to get the notch finished up by the end of the week. Like I said. Ill get some pics up when I get outta work.

[pugz]

Ya i think that is the same chrome tanks that kept blowing up on people. I know it was the chrome steel ones that were doing it.

[Purpleminibeast]

A productive couple hours of work. Hopfully tuesday I will go back and finish most of the notch up.
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[95PGHB]

one thing to keep in mind is to weld you notch about 1/2 or 1" forward of you axle centerline... That way when your layed out your axle is in the middle of the notch... Cause when your suspension move up it also moves forward

[Purpleminibeast]

It is. I doubt it will move half an inch forward. But I did move the notch up.

[pugz]

Thats all u got done? I got that pic from you 2 days ago. Hurry up slacker. Lmao. I might have to come take some pics for you this weekend

[Purpleminibeast]

Thats all u got done? I got that pic from you 2 days ago. Hurry up slacker. Lmao. I might have to come take some pics for you this weekend

Im doing it at my friends house cause I dont have space. So I can only work on it when ever he is around. Kinda sucks. I been busy the last couple days so I havent been able to get nothing done on it other then that so far. Hopefully I can get a little more done tonight.

[WALDO]

Im doing it at my friends house cause I dont have space. So I can only work on it when ever he is around. Kinda sucks. I been busy the last couple days so I havent been able to get nothing done on it other then that so far. Hopefully I can get a little more done tonight.

hey if you aint workin today, just go over there at 5 when he gets off work!! hopefully you can get the notch finished up tonight!:sheep:

[wv87minitruckr]

Im doing it at my friends house cause I dont have space. So I can only work on it when ever he is around

I know how you feel man. Since I've owned my truck I've never had a garage of my own to work on it in. Every time I wanted to something to it I would have to find a good day when my friend's not busy and willing to help and drive 35 minutes out to his house. Then what ever I wanted to do had to be a 1-2 day job since the truck was my only vehicle.

Now I have a new daily and I'm trying to find a second job so I can afford a place with a garage to rent. Once I get that, it's on!

[david29]

Its good to see you got started on this Steven. Just dont rush it. Take your time and do it right the first time. Dont feel bad about spending more than you originally planned to. Again, do it right the first time.
And no pugz, I am not bagging my truck.

[Purpleminibeast]

Moving along. Notch is almost done. Then time to move the gas tank and run all the fuel line and emissions junk.

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Sorry about the crappy cell pics. I keep working on it when Im not expecting too. So I havent had my camera avaliable. Next time camera I promise.

[jimmy726]

looks good now finish it

[jcjcsoccerkid]

how much fun did you have cutting out the section of the frame under the notch on the passenger side dude, i notched my frontier a few weeks ago and that was a BITCH. truck is lookin clean, can't wait to see her in the dirt

[pugz]

looking good steveeee. dont forget the bottom plate on the notch. call me this weekend and i might roll over to take some pics for ya

[Purpleminibeast]

Got to my friends house and finished the notch tonight. Also made the rear crossmember. Put the gas tank bolt down tabs in aswell. Just gotta run the new fuel hose to the rear. New emissions hose, extend the wiring, and move the brake stuff. Should be running again soon atleast in and outta the garage. Hopefully my 4link will come in soon. Here is some pics from my cell phone. David/TXdlb should be posting some acctual pics.
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[jkuczek]

I keep working on it when Im not expecting too. So I havent had my camera avaliable. Next time camera I promise.

Any pics are better than no pics. Can't wait to see more.

[WALDO]

here is the link to all the pix i took!!

http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h290/draggin_by/Steven%20builds%20his%20Frontier/

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[pugz]

here is the link to all the pix i took!!

http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h290/draggin_by/steven%20builds%20his%20frontier/

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h290/draggin_by/steven%20builds%20his%20frontier/img_5169.jpg



bahahahah.. Isnt this yalls normal pose???

[david29]

Gay truck builders. Now thats a good idea for a new TV show.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!

[97redhardbody]

Good work man.... And we do need a Mini Truck tv show.

[WALDO]

Good work man.... And we do need a Mini Truck tv show.


Hell yeah we do!!! they can add it to Powerblock on spike tv, and Ice can be the host/master builder!!!!

[Purpleminibeast]

Well today was eventful. Ran the new gas lines, emissions lines, extented the fuel electics, painted everything. Then while bending a brake line I must of hit with a grinder it ripped opened. So I fixed it by just bending up all new ones. One of my flares must suck though and im gettin a leak at one of my uniouns. So I gotta fix that. Then while tighting the hose to the proportioning valve wrench slipped and my hand it a sharp cornor on the bottem of the notch that opened it wide up. I might get stiches..... Tomorrow. Lol. But here is the updates for now. It runs, slight brake leak, stearing box feels funny from pushing it in and outta the garage so much with no power. Hope that goes away.

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[88hb]

ouch!!!

[thompsonhd97]

word of advice, which im sure ur well aware of, be careful and use safety glasses when using a grinder!!! had a ER trip cause a stray peice of metal got in my eye and i even had safety glasses on, build is looking good tho

[pugz girl]

ugh STEVEY! get your ass to a clinic ASAP! they cant close a wound after a certain amount of time. have them check out your foot while you are there too! lol

[97redhardbody]

Mini trucks are built with blood, sweat, and tears!! Oh yeah and BEERS!!!

[pugz]

looks good stevey. get it done before u start your new job

[Prime Ministah]

word of advice, which im sure ur well aware of, be careful and use safety glasses when using a grinder!!! had a ER trip cause a stray peice of metal got in my eye and i even had safety glasses on, build is looking good tho

Yeah i had a small piece of metal fly into my eye and fuse to my contacs. Now I wear safety glasses any time i am working on cars/metal.

[WALDO]

the weekend is almost upon us steven!! we want updates!!

[david29]

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Sum bitch!! I know how that feels. Been there done that.
Wear some safety glasses in the future. Not that this would help the gouge in your hand but some mechanic gloves might have.

[Purpleminibeast]

I wear safty glasses. Just not in the pics david took cause I was in a rush and I couldnt find them. But I hate getting metal in my eyes so I usualy wear them when grinding or cutting. Now the hand thing just sucked.

[Purpleminibeast]

So my 4link supposedly shipped today. Sooo hopefully some updates very soon. Like me finishing it and driving it. That would be a nice update.

[pugz]

Cool deal. Bout damn time. U shoulda layed the front out already.

Hey if u still want those 2 switchs i showed u at my house. U can have them im not gonna be useing them on mine.

[Purpleminibeast]

Cool deal. Bout damn time. U shoulda layed the front out already.

Hey if u still want those 2 switchs i showed u at my house. U can have them im not gonna be useing them on mine.

You freakin suck Pugz. I already went and bought 2 of them. Damnit. lol.

[pugz]

So come get 2 more and run 4 corner lol

[Purpleminibeast]

So I got my 4link in the friday night. So today I decided I was going to go work on the truck a little. Ended up working on my truck and helping with another truck and not gettin much done with mine. Maybe tomorrow. So today I fixed the leaky custom brake line. Just a bad union causing it to leak. And I made my crossmember for my link set up.
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I got some finish work to do on the cross member. But im happy with the direction it took today.

This is what else was going on at the old Shade Tree Custom(aka Chris's house. Knocked out a full notch in a Colorado today.
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Chris's truck and the beds in the yard.
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[dropemlow]

who owns the colorado i think ive seen it before on myy colorado/canyon forums im on

[WALDO]

who owns the colorado i think ive seen it before on myy colorado/canyon forums im on


thats my homie Steven Brinson's truck...and it rides really rough, from what Chris told me.

And Steven, bro the truck is finally coming along again!!

[dropemlow]

yea colorados ride like ASS on anything more then a 3" drop with shocks

i need to get my notch in asap my beds fuckin startin to fall appart from the axle frame connections lol

[Purpleminibeast]

Got some work done last weekend. Maybe ill knock some more out tonight. Been real busy with work and all. Plus its fuckin cold and I dont want to work on it.

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[Brad Sims]

Nice Work

[Purpleminibeast]

Just wanted to throw some updates up. Got the crossmember in and all the link tabs done. Started bracing the crossmember today. Also helped Chris(aka tacochris) with some bedsides in his yota. TXdbl showed up. So there was trucks every where. I might acctully have this thing done by march.

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[Brad Sims]

kickass dude the truck is getting there

[93hb2nv]

Just wanted to throw some updates up. Got the crossmember in and all the link tabs done. Started bracing the crossmember today. Also helped Chris(aka tacochris) with some bedsides in his yota. TXdbl showed up. So there was trucks every where. I might acctully have this thing done by march.

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now thats what a driveway is supposed 2 look like bagged trucks everywhere...trucks lookin good man

[russell]

what length bars are u running? bottom and the top link?

Nice work man!

[Purpleminibeast]

I went 27 or 28 inches on both top and bottem. I went as long as I possibly could for ride quality. And Im happy I didnt go any longer.

[Purpleminibeast]

Got the bag plates in. Painted the upper triangle super flake silver which looks SICK against the black. The lowers will get the same treatment. Laid the truck out to make sure all my clearance was good and put the bag plates in. Only problems was to get them exactly where I wanted the frame gussets wouldnt fit. So I improvised by making some custom ones... They are very strong. Also got my new switch box and the rest of my fittings in.

The switch box is awesome. Small and only has the switches I want on it. Front, back, pancake, and each cornor to keep it level. No side to side. Also has a lock out on the side to shut the system down and a input to lay the truck out when I set my alarm. So I ordered some flow controlers for laying it out. Also go the rest of my fitting for my sending units and for my water traps.
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This is the backside of the lower bar mounts on the crossmember. As you can see there is a piece of 90degree bent tubing from the back of the bar to the frame.
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The gussets I had to make for the upper bag plates.
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[sunsetjesse]

looking good bro i wish i had the time and money to do a build myself.

[Purpleminibeast]

Its definatly been both of those. Lots of time and lots and lots of money. But by doing all the work myself I have saved a lot to buy all the parts I really wanted and buy all the parts for every mind change I have had. So far this is my tally of stuff.

Airride equipment $1,200.00
4 Link $450.00
Other brackets and metal $400.00
8' 2x3 box tubing $50
Money for friend electric $200
Extra fittings $100
Dokota Digital airride gauge $300
Water traps $100
Switches $20
Switch box and flow controls $90
Hose, wire, brake line & fittings $110.00
Paint $80
Im sure there is more that Im forgetting. But so far its close to $3,300.00

[david29]

Its definatly been both of those. Lots of time and lots and lots of money. But by doing all the work myself I have saved a lot to buy all the parts I really wanted and buy all the parts for every mind change I have had. So far this is my tally of stuff.

Airride equipment $1,200.00
4 Link $450.00
Other brackets and metal $400.00
8' 2x3 box tubing $50
Money for friend electric $200
Extra fittings $100
Dokota Digital airride gauge $300
Water traps $100
Switches $20
Switch box and flow controls $90
Hose, wire, brake line & fittings $110.00
Paint $80
Im sure there is more that Im forgetting. But so far its close to $3,300.00

But at least it will be done to the way you want it done. Not get what someones else vision of what they want it to look like. This way you dont get hosed like that poor kid with the Ranger on the other site.
Before you get it all done, you might want to grind down the welds on the notch to clean it up a bit. Make it smooth as a babies ass.

[Swschz]

Nice. your getting there.keep the progress going and the updates flowin

[WHATABURGER]

hey wait a damn minute how is it I never get invited over on the weekends???

[pugz]

Its definatly been both of those. Lots of time and lots and lots of money. But by doing all the work myself I have saved a lot to buy all the parts I really wanted and buy all the parts for every mind change I have had. So far this is my tally of stuff.

Airride equipment $1,200.00
4 Link $450.00
Other brackets and metal $400.00
8' 2x3 box tubing $50
Money for friend electric $200
Extra fittings $100
Dokota Digital airride gauge $300
Water traps $100
Switches $20
Switch box and flow controls $90
Hose, wire, brake line & fittings $110.00
Paint $80
Im sure there is more that Im forgetting. But so far its close to $3,300.00




LMAO... I KNOW YOUR PAIN THERE STEVEY.... THATS A LIST I DONT WANT TO MAKE. :rofl2:

[Purpleminibeast]

hey wait a damn minute how is it I never get invited over on the weekends???

Well then come the hell over next time. Lol. Ill have chris call you next time. Probably spend all sat on it. Probably knock out the rear shocks, cut the bed, make the spacers for bed, put the tank in, plumb the rear and try wire everything. That way the rear atleast will work. Also need to try to move the exhaust up.

And Pugz... I know the feeling. Lol. Im already making a second list for the rebuild when I do the the full frame. I dont like that list much either.

[pugz]

Ya i dont like my 2nd list either. Thats where shit gets outta hand. Lol. But ill finish it this way. And then worry about that list

[sunsetjesse]

yea i just got laid off work and trying to find another one but i need to do work to my mini cuz its my daily i got a 00 ranger thats just sitting waiting for its debut its been done and just sitting in a climate controlled storage bin and that build i added it up at 85,000 and some change.

[chalybs]

Did you buy the 2x3 new? I know for a fact I paid 59.40 for a 20 foot stick 3/16 wall this winter. Alot of the steel places rape you when you want only so much and end up selling the drop or recycling it and still made more than the entire stick was worth to begin with. I've gotten several killer deals going and checking the drop racks.

[Minitucking]

Looking good man. Like the rear setup looks a lot like mine nice and simple and rides freaking awesome.Oh and let me know how you like that switch box when you get to use it.

[king93nissan]

Damn that some nice stuff is there any cheaper and good product im looking for a 4- link setup for my 93' D21

[Purpleminibeast]

So today I wanted to get the back done, plumbed, and wired. Didnt happen. Still got a lot done. Got the lowers painted, shocks mounts done, shocks on, bed cut, bags in, and a lotta other little stuff. Even drug the piss outta it once already on laid out with the shrader valve. Truck rides good. Gets a ton of lift till the shocks max out. and the pinion doesnt move. Only problems is the ABS light kicked on and Service Engine Soon light came on. My day started off bad when I got my daily drive stuck in chris's yard. And that slowed things down a bit. Lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0189.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0190.jpg

Then got to work.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0191.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0192.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0193.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0194.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0195.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0196.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0197.jpg

[sparkinframe]

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm57/in-graved/Untitled-2.png
what determines the length of these mounts. why not just just have tabs odd the x member?

[Swschz]

Its all got to do with how the 4link behaves,and where instant centre is.

[jcjcsoccerkid]

fuckin beautiful work....i saved all these pictures for reference when i do mine.


where the hell did you get the nissan huggie??? i need one

[Purpleminibeast]

The reason I did the lower bars like that was so they were parrallel with the top bars. Had i just put them on the acctully cross memeber the lower bars would have caused a angle. I hit my lower bars and my upper bars with a angle finder just to make sure they were exact. I am very happy with the results of it all. The truck rides like glass in the back, and gets a ton of lift at the same time. The bags dont get a bad angle on them, nor do they fully compress when laid all the way out(which is good cause Stones have no internal bump stops).

[pugz]

if they arent compressing all the way that means u can fit 20s later :D

[WALDO]

if they arent compressing all the way that means u can fit 20s later :D


shit the notch is big enough for 22s!

[david29]

Truck is looking great Steven. Keep up the good work. Cant wait to see it whens its done.

I too had some fun getting around the yard today. My mom came back from camping with her 26ft. trailer. I got it out last Sunday without a hitch. Putting back a 4100 pound trailer, 5000 pound truck, makes for some hilacious ruts in the yard. Then had to unload my 12ft. enclosed and had to back through the same shit. This time with my Nissan. It went easier but almost got her stuck. The Nankang NS II's did quite well in the mud.
Damn I need a concrete driveway. Or a big ass load of gravel for now.

[Purpleminibeast]

Well I paid my friend to knock the front out for me due to the fact I was running outta time if I plan on makin saturday at texmex. Though. The front isnt done. I am ordering some CANDO uppers and lowers for it tomorrow. Here is how it sits now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/DSC00530.jpg

[jkuczek]

Looks awesome. How does it drive?

[pugz]

looks good stevey.... but u still should but those 20s :D

[Purpleminibeast]

like a boat with no front shocks. back rides great. but the front will be fine once i get the control arms and shocks in there.

[drginazzhb92]

looks good layed out man keep up the good work

[84nissan720]

i want a Frontier now!!!!

[Purpleminibeast]

The many changes my nissan has gone through.

My truck in the making
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0005.jpg
Finally found what I was looking for.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/Photo0007J.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/SD530068.jpg
New some new wheels to start a new look.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/SD530333.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/SD530335.jpg
Removed the body molding.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/SD530340.jpg
Lowered a little.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/SD530364.jpg
Tiki/surf/hotrod theme and my screen.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/SD530367.jpg
Hood art.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/SD530368.jpg
Lowered a bit more ditched the flares, and added a roll pan (photo by PUGZ).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/IMG_0317.jpg
Lowered more and added wheels that tucked.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/PIC-0239.jpg
And now...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/DSC00530.jpg
The truck has been through a lot. Lol. And not near the end. Ill post up pics when I get the control arms on. Then I need to get a bed cover and start covering the holes and cleaning everything up. Then some wheels and a stock floor will be next. Thanks for whatching and commenting guys.

[sunsetjesse]

looks good bro and i got to say i want a frontier now haha.

[84nissan720]

baller i see a lake back there!!!!!some one has money!!!!!:nana2:

[sunsetjesse]

yea i wish i did ahaha.

[Purpleminibeast]

baller i see a lake back there!!!!!some one has money!!!!!:nana2:

Lol. No someone just still lives with his parents to afford building his truck. I mean no doubt I make good money. But between 3 vehicles, 2 with payments, 3 insurences under 25, cell phone, health care(must have), and gas the way it is. If I had rent to top it off the truck progress would slow a lot. But. After I get my contorl arms, and bed cover I will start looking for a place of my own. I doubt it will have a pound surrounding it. Maybe a swamp with like bodies floating in it. Lol.

[d21cruisa]

looks really good man!!! ill be looking for you at texmex!

[pugz]

steven and tacochris showed up at my job today. truck looks good. gets great lift too. nice job lil stevey. now finish all the detail work

[White Trash Renegade]

Looks good! Gotta love a laid out truck! I saw that Tacoma at Heatwave '08 sitting in the parking lot!

[d21cruisa]

i didnt see you at tex mex?

[WALDO]

i didnt see you at tex mex?

he was there on saturday.

[Purpleminibeast]

So moving on with this. Not even sure where I left off. But I got the rest of my stuff to finish up my front. My CANDO control arms. Which The uppers I have already laid some base paint on. I still need to mount the lowers and weld the mounting bracket to the frame. Paint it. Make the shock mounts to the lowers. And paint them. Also starting to gather and paint some motor parts for the body drop I got coming up in a couple months. I wanna basicly do it like Ven did for his wifes truck and paint finish and paint everything under the hood and get it done and outta the way now while I have the chance.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/DSC00537.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/DSC00538.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/DSC00539.jpg

Coming soon still-
New valve cover
Long tube header
Waylaid Zinc(which Ill paint) master cylinder and booster combo
Brass disc/drum proportioning valve
All new brake lines
1951-56 Olds/Caddy intake
Lots of stuff to hide wires, fuse box, and whatever else I can hide
Lost of sheet metal
Snake Skin Green paint and Quick Silver paint

[pugz]

arms look great stevey

[Dztmoe]

Damn truck looks sick

[Purpleminibeast]

Got the paint on the water pump and the clear on... And sex. Looks freakin sick. Cant wait to get the whole under hood painted up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/Dropped95Nismo/DSC00541.jpg

[Minitucking]

Das purdy!!

[chadcrissdesign]

gonna be a bad ass truck!

[pugz]

Looks damn good stevey

[sparkinframe]

looks awesome. great color choice too

[Purpleminibeast]

Got some more parts that where supposed to be for the bodydrop. But now to some new dental bills I am not doing the body drop just yet so Im going ahead on just putting the control arms on and tubbing the firewall a little and installing these. I just need some tires now.

2pc. Billet 20" Raceline. And they got a 2" lip

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs639.snc3/32080_1435807689637_1066299193_1293135_3363413_n.j pg
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[sparkinframe]

nice wheels.
being 2 piece do the spokes actually unbolt from the rim?

[Purpleminibeast]

no. but they look like i do which is the only reason im okay with the bolted look.

[pugz]

how much clearance you got between rim and bedside?

i love the wheels just still hate the buttons. lol

[Purpleminibeast]

There is about half an inch or more clearance. But they almost hit my fuel lines on the frame rail and they hit my emergence brake cable on the inside.

[david29]

There is about half an inch or more clearance. But they almost hit my fuel lines on the frame rail and they hit my emergence brake cable on the inside.
Time to relocate some hardware to make them clear. Wheels look nice.

[pugz]

You dont need no ebrake.....it lays frame right :) thats all u need

[david29]

You dont need no ebrake.....it lays frame right :) thats all u need
If he wants to have it pass the yearly safety inspection, ebrake has to be working properly.

[wagondragger720]

Im glad I live in Michigan, no inspections

[Purpleminibeast]

i like my inspection passing truck. looks like if i make a shim from the last ebrake cable mounting spot on the frame before it hits the drum i should be able to clear the wheel. we will see what happens. im going to tub my firewall, install my control arms, and move that brake this weekend hopefully.

[Purpleminibeast]

So a couple weeks progress. Still needs a bit of work. The lower control arms need to come back off and be painted, still trying to figure out the clutch. I switched to the hardbody master and now the clutch feels like shit. Oh and the upper ball joints still need to be greased. Easy enough just ran out. And it still doesnt lay. Needs a little more work to make the front lay. But its hard to tell.


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[pugz]

looks great stevey.

[nemosfate]

nice!!!!

[onelozu]

this truck is clean!

the titans looked better...put those back on and give me the new ones :thumb:
lol jk man

[david29]

this truck is clean!

the titans looked better...put those back on and give me the new ones :thumb:
lol jk man
Dont listen to this guy. Truck looks good with the 20's. What tire size and brand are those on the 20's?

[93nissan]

nice wheels are badass!

[onelozu]

Dont listen to this guy. Truck looks good with the 20's. What tire size and brand are those on the 20's?


i think they look good..last line says jk lol :thumb:
just thought id put that out there..

[Purpleminibeast]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs133.snc4/36983_1460323462516_1066299193_1363864_3501211_n.j pg

[pugz]

mmmmmmmm

[david29]

It looks awesome with the new chrome wheels.:nana1:

[Purpleminibeast]

It looks awesome with the new chrome wheels.:nana1:

Not chrome. They are 2 piece Billets. Lol. But thank you guys.

[White Trash Renegade]

Sexy!!!!!

[pugz]

Not chrome. They are 2 piece Billets. Lol. But thank you guys.



they sure look like a chrome wheel. :rofl2:

[jimmy726]

dam you spent an hr polishing them bastards before the pic defiantly look good

[Purpleminibeast]

they are dirty in that pic. lol. i gotta polish them when i get home. i miss painted wheels. easier up keep. im getrin chrome next time. lol.

[Purpleminibeast]

Dont listen to this guy. Truck looks good with the 20's. What tire size and brand are those on the 20's?

they are nexen 225/35/zr20

[AARON]

It looks real good i like it

[93hb4me]

looking good cant wait till i do mines

[Purpleminibeast]

Figured I would post some updates on this project.

Took it all apart and body dropped the frame rails.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/165667_1749321327282_1066299193_2023908_5274367_n. jpg

Took the engine apart and painted it.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181452_1767469820983_1066299193_2058710_2823450_n. jpg

Put it mostly back together.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181696_1770570658502_1066299193_2065580_4476438_n. jpg

Then pulled it completely to clean the frame rails, power steering, suspension, and everything else for paint.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182815_1789674136077_1066299193_2099289_3343241_n. jpg

Then a new toy came in for it that I will be adding soon.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180186_1797844620334_1066299193_2112743_5952833_n. jpg

As for the finished product the truck is gonna be Caddy Platinum ice white, with a lip stick red interior kinda like the old vettes. Im doing a fully sheet metaled and painted engine bay as long as matching the valve cover and all the front suspension to the paint. Its gonna be really just classy and basic. Taken her down the the rockers. Gonna paint the back sides of my billets to match. As you see Im gonna run the E-Level system. Just a lotta cool trick stuff I wanna get knocked out while I have some money. I have acctully been working on it for a couple months already. But its at the point where the changes are about to start showing and Ill try to keep you updated.

[xgolferdude]

hellz ya man...

[nubz7twenty]

looks good man

[jimmy726]

do work son

[Minitucking]

That color combo is gonna be sick!

[pugz]

looks great schmedium.

[jcjcsoccerkid]

updates??!!

[Purpleminibeast]

This is gonna be one of the longest body drop build threads ever. Lol. Sorry for lack of updates do to lack of stuff to show worth updating about. But here is one for you.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253689_2033079781066_1066299193_2420013_6976227_n. jpg
Finally got the cab on and down to the pinch. I got some more cutting in front to get the cab on the rocker. But she is finally coming together. And its good to see it on the ground.

[jcjcsoccerkid]

looks better with the rockers touching the ground :D

for a second there i thought you got yellow wheels for it haha

[david29]

Please dont tell me you sprayed the billets that green color.

[Purpleminibeast]

green painters tape to keep me from dropping sparks all over them.

[RedAggie03]

green painters tape to keep me from dropping sparks all over them.

So you are going to have it done for the meet on the 26th? :thumb:

[DAZE752]

i think you should leave the tape on for a while but before it starts to get burnt

[Purpleminibeast]

this build is moving insanely slow do to the heat here and the fact I work on it 2 days a week. Here is a pic of it with the planels back on trying to check all the gaps and welding in the wheels wells, trans tunnel, and drive shaft tunnel. I'll get more pics this weekend if I can make some progress in the 105 temp.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300755_2224799853948_1066299193_2644763_2836940_n. jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/254633_2224917776896_1066299193_2645047_5021619_n. jpg

If the pics don't work ill fix them when I get home. Updated from cell phone.

[pugz]

pics fixed for ya. we should do a calendar shoot/ uc shoot while its still in there half apart. :)

get chris to go tag that back wall.

[Purpleminibeast]

if you wanna do a under construction I can get it to lay out all the way this weekend. I dont know if Chris will have time to shoot the wall. Plus it would put me out of the garage the whole day waiting for the overspay to settle.

[pugz]

then start putting up some posters. lol

[RedAggie03]

Yeah, geez...clean your shit up man! LOL ;)

[Purpleminibeast]

Well been doing all the under hood sheet metal. Still have a little more to go. But progess is definatly being made. After this all the electrical and mechanical will get done and everything ready to pull the body back off and get the under hood area ready for paint and the Accuair and frame work finished.


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[pugz]

tubs look great stevey

[Ven]

Nice Tub Job! Gotta love the smell of fried Grinders!

[Purpleminibeast]

thanks guys. I just gotta finish molding in the inner tubs to the core support and finish cleaning the old battery area up where the acid thinned the metal out. And then dimple die the flat sheet metal for looks and strength. And I should be done with them.

[onelozu]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/305892_2258745662572_1066299193_2687072_6727987_n. jpg


doesnt look so wel-bilt after all :crazy: lol
trucks coming along great though!

[Purpleminibeast]

Air conditioning blower box modification to clear the wheel tub. Just cut what I needed outta the blower box for the wheel well to clear. This sensor that I am not totally sure what it was does was in the section of the blower box i cut. I slotted the box and moved the sensor down. And then plastic welded the abs plastic in to seal it back up.


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Also scored this TV for my metal shop for $170 this weekend that Im pretty excited about. Should make it easier to stand around using the english wheel to have some tv going on.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319041_2324669150618_1066299193_2744169_298033205_ n.jpg

[jcjcsoccerkid]

hell yea, one day my frontier will be on that level haha, but not anytime soon

[BigFatOgreDude]

just finished reading the entire thread... 3 days to read it all...

ANY UPDATES?

[98frontie]

Hell yes!!!!! Love these first gens. Looking amazing!

[Purpleminibeast]

just finished reading the entire thread... 3 days to read it all...

ANY UPDATES?

didn't realize anyone was still paying any mind to this o.e cause its taking so long. I'll post some updates in a little bit.

[Purpleminibeast]

Well mostly I have been up to trying to get the mechanical back in and going. Had to mod one of my freshly fit fender tubs to get the brake booster back in. Luck would have it when the truck lays it had some space. Hopefully when the toe out happens from the tie rods it will all still clear.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310508_2350829564612_1066299193_2765993_1282800296 _n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/295989_2350828324581_1066299193_2765991_573458384_ n.jpg

Also found a hood with some more clearence. Only problem is it doesnt seem to be matching up to the the grill right. Almost like the hood is too long. It might just be cause its a cheap aftermarket. Either way. Ill figure it out.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/296253_2364693471201_1066299193_2776456_1942813623 _n.jpg

Stole Ven's idea for the intake. Helps make it clear the hood a lot. Thanks Ven. Still have to make a custom mount for it and so the vacume stuff can hook up to it.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297709_2412675550723_1066299193_2815938_746686926_ n.jpg

And finally the clutch was not going back into the original location because the location was completely gone due to the wheen tubs. So I went I ordered this.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/315640_2397585413479_1066299193_2804565_360671658_ n.jpg

And after a lot of trial and error and a TON! of metal work with the ole hammer and tourch. I came out with this.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381872_2462741122331_1066299193_2858555_1585921467 _n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385303_2462743802398_1066299193_2858558_403325771_ n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388841_2462913126631_1066299193_2858747_1115683062 _n.jpg
Not exact. But its DAMN close.

Now I have just been working on the wire harness shortening it up just a little bit for the main computer. Then after the wiring gets done its all being disassembled for final welding and paint under the hood and finishing the frame and accuair.

[RedAggie03]

Looks great, thought you were sick?

[nubz7twenty]

Truck is going to be so sick or should I say already is nice work and keep it going and if you don't mind where did you buy and how much was that clutch cylinder

[Purpleminibeast]

Looks great, thought you were sick?

am. Those updates are about 2 to 3 weeks old.

And nubz ill find my get you all that info when I get back to my comp.

[rossfi215]

That hood is an xterra hood from when they changed the front ends with the round headlights. It's got more clearence and defiantly looks good, great job man keep it up!!

[Purpleminibeast]

That hood is an xterra hood from when they changed the front ends with the round headlights. It's got more clearence and defiantly looks good, great job man keep it up!!

The head lights I knew was going to be a issue. But the hood sticks out in front a bit far. Something is weird. Ill figure it out.

[Purpleminibeast]

Truck is going to be so sick or should I say already is nice work and keep it going and if you don't mind where did you buy and how much was that clutch cylinder

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/CNC-Single-Cylinder-Pedal-Assembly-Reverse-Swing-Mount-p-2169.html

$198.00 before shipping

alum non res master ( I only did this so I could still fill it under my hood)
5/8" bore (factory is also 5/8" bore)
12.25 pedal lenght (no extra and your probably going to cut it up anyways)
Round remote res (you can pick whatever you want.)
And no easy fill cause my res is right under my hood.

[rossfi215]

The head lights I knew was going to be a issue. But the hood sticks out in front a bit far. Something is weird. Ill figure it out.

You could prolly install the xterra grill and headlights an it would probably all line up, cuz that truck and the xterra bodies are all the same. Just depends on which frontend your wanting.

[Purpleminibeast]

You could prolly install the xterra grill and headlights an it would probably all line up, cuz that truck and the xterra bodies are all the same. Just depends on which frontend your wanting.

definitely not a full xterra front end. Just want my factory Nissan hood with a factory Nissan cowl. If it comes down to it ill cut it up and make it work.

[jcjcsoccerkid]

looks great bro, definitely an inspiration

[Purpleminibeast]

looks great bro, definitely an inspiration

I appreciate that. The hardest part is for me to stay inspired. With only sat and sun to work on it. And those also being my only two days off for myself as well and make time for the truck its been tough. Fortunately I have had good friends to help get me through all the times I just want to quit and part it out. Hopefully with the help of my club it will be a fully done truck for lone star throwdown.

[xgolferdude]

Ya the xterra stuff don't fit worth a shit.... Worst decision I ever made.. lol

[Irongrave]

the first gen xterra hood and grill are a little different but the fenders and such will still work. you dont need the bug eye lights just the center grill from a 98-00 X and everything should line up.

[Purpleminibeast]

I want the factory front end. I just wanted the hood. I'll just make it work.

[4DRZ]

Absolutely gorgeous brosef! Where did you score the hood from? I have been looking for that exact one. Well mostly I have been up to trying to get the mechanical back in and going. Had to mod one of my freshly fit fender tubs to get the brake booster back in. Luck would have it when the truck lays it had some space. Hopefully when the toe out happens from the tie rods it will all still clear.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310508_2350829564612_1066299193_2765993_1282800296 _n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/295989_2350828324581_1066299193_2765991_573458384_ n.jpg

Also found a hood with some more clearence. Only problem is it doesnt seem to be matching up to the the grill right. Almost like the hood is too long. It might just be cause its a cheap aftermarket. Either way. Ill figure it out.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/296253_2364693471201_1066299193_2776456_1942813623 _n.jpg

Stole Ven's idea for the intake. Helps make it clear the hood a lot. Thanks Ven. Still have to make a custom mount for it and so the vacume stuff can hook up to it.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297709_2412675550723_1066299193_2815938_746686926_ n.jpg

And finally the clutch was not going back into the original location because the location was completely gone due to the wheen tubs. So I went I ordered this.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/315640_2397585413479_1066299193_2804565_360671658_ n.jpg

And after a lot of trial and error and a TON! of metal work with the ole hammer and tourch. I came out with this.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381872_2462741122331_1066299193_2858555_1585921467 _n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385303_2462743802398_1066299193_2858558_403325771_ n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388841_2462913126631_1066299193_2858747_1115683062 _n.jpg
Not exact. But its DAMN close.

Now I have just been working on the wire harness shortening it up just a little bit for the main computer. Then after the wiring gets done its all being disassembled for final welding and paint under the hood and finishing the frame and accuair.

[Ven]

Looking good Nice and Tidy!

[Purpleminibeast]

Just a little update. With Lone Star Throwdown around the corner I have been trying to get all the sheet metal done so I can put the cab on the frame for the last time. So here is what I have been up too.

Ordered the steering wheel to get a idea of the interior color.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/405186_2830143147152_1066299193_3024760_1162200756 _n.jpg

Started filling in the giant hole for the transmission. And making notches for the front frame rails.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/381560_2836099736063_1066299193_3028494_1429814878 _n.jpg

Finished the brake booster area to where there wont have to be much filler since its a point of flex.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/430044_2976692890804_1066299193_3088125_1458933119 _n.jpg

Finished the front corners of the fender wells to the firewall.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/396516_3105427149080_1066299193_3133539_81778319_n .jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/422966_3105819278883_1066299193_3133797_1093242825 _n.jpg

Completed Notches.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/430010_3112543446983_1066299193_3135477_251825823_ n.jpg

Started on the drive shaft tunnel. Had to heat the metal and beat it over a welding bottle cap.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/418242_3112542366956_1066299193_3135476_1934146333 _n.jpg

Rolling the rest of the driveshaft tunnel out on the english wheel.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/424832_3113114941270_1066299193_3135589_204936342_ n.jpg
Where I gave up for the night.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/408955_3113184503009_1066299193_3135599_1902898608 _n.jpg

[jcjcsoccerkid]

any more work being done?

[44jonny]

Your truck looks so sick, give some quick update pics man.