My long term Yota project.

[GrantH]

It's not a nissan, I know, shame on me...but here it is anyways in a nutshell.

I got the truck from my grandma's back yard for free, wanted it for years until finally we were able to switch the title to my name cuz my some bankruptcy issues in my extended family. So here goes nothing.

Oh, Tony at Fe02 fab built the frame, I don't recommend him at all...long story...but basically it's pretty good solid work but it took twice as long as was stated, and he didnt do a few things as I asked, which ended up not as cleanly done as it should have been but still strong. ANYWAYS

he built this.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/frametable.jpg

my parts from LRD (yay "wholesale")
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/parts.jpg

frame on table
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/tunnelvision.jpg

frame cut, axle mounted
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/nomoreframe.jpg

front tie in/plated "Z"
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/platedZfronttiein.jpg

basic rear shape.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/rideheight.jpg

another view
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/frame.jpg

rear link being setup
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/4link.jpg

some weldage
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/bracketweld.jpg

control arms plated/bag gusset/airline hole
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/upperandmount.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/uppergusset2.jpg

mota mounts
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/enginemounts.jpg

crossmember and fron link mounts
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/l_d4c5567660304303a02a194d182fd936.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/IMG_0225.jpg

mount for airtank and fuel tank (what im not happy with)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/l_009cd2bfd2a44a8bb53140e7e3743f94.jpg

[GrantH]

shock mounts
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/l_a772562ba64a49e2a28f1f8df4bb402a.jpg

painted with por15
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/l_fc503d8cff4b4e158f7dae0a029b8565.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/l_d99b670416ef4223b988c69da403dc8e.jpg

motor fully rebuilt
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/IMG_0258.jpg

full lift (need control arms clearenced up top for more lift.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/IMG_0423.jpg

layed out
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/IMG_0420.jpg

front lifted
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/IMG_0411.jpg

bed area
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/IMG_0395.jpg

tranny tunnel
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/IMG_0399.jpg

clearanced control arm
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/IMG_0399.jpg

aaaaaaaand my boston with the sawzall. he's a bad ass
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/Frame%20Build/IMG_0429.jpg

[frame_basher#1]

looks sick bro keep up the work

[Brad Sims]

sick just sick

[GrantH]

my problem right now is money, and knowledge on what i'm doing. it may go to Ice later in the semester but I really want to drive it to showfest and scraping this summer.

[pugz]

Nice frame :)

[drginazzhb92]

dam makes me miss my toyota same body as yours ...looks really good man keep it up

[sparkinframe]

yoiur bad area doesn't look too bad. what did u want done differently?

[sunsetjesse]

dude it looks sick cant wait to c the end product.

[97redhardbody]

that shits hot bro

[Swschz]

Nice stuff. i like the gusset/airline combo you did on the rear....its cool.

[wagondragger720]

nice project

[GrantH]

yoiur bad area doesn't look too bad. what did u want done differently?


i modeled everything within an 1/8 inch to spec (like a 1/16 each side) and had all this round bar tubing caging in the gas tank and mounting the air tanks and shit, and got the square. it's clean, but it's not amazing. The plan was to have tubing, but not overly done like a lot of rides. I wanted it to be functional, not just cosmetic. either way, i'm stoked to be at the point i am...but the truck fights back when I do work on it. Just gotta get over it.

[GrantH]

oh, and before someone comments on all the wires and airlines being crazy looking, it's getting hardlined (air and brake) ASAP, and rewired when I can afford it.

[GrantH]

looks sick bro keep up the work

sick just sick

Nice frame :)

dam makes me miss my toyota same body as yours ...looks really good man keep it up

dude it looks sick cant wait to c the end product.

that shits hot bro

Nice stuff. i like the gusset/airline combo you did on the rear....its cool.

nice project

thanks, all of you guys. i hope i can get some stuff done soon, it's been sitting a while now. i'd love to have it at shows this summer.

[$krap_IN_flesh]

nice truck I have a special place for yota's

[94bdyhb]

hell ya looks bad ass bro yotas look sik boddydroped

[Laidback29]

Nice project. You gotta love the 84-88 yotas

[jcjcsoccerkid]

booooo!!!

ha just kiddin dude. i see this truck everytime i go to grant's house and it's amazing. grant quit being modest..you know this truck is the shit. let's finish gettin that bedfloor put in this week

[GrantH]

not this week, school has me by the balls until Friday night. going to meet that old dude (and gamble a bit) on the coast saturday.


Modest? lol.....my truck is a piece until it's one color and the sheet metal isn't gross looking.

[NissanXEPilot]

Whats wrong with the fuel and tank setup? Looks solid to me. Keep us posted this looks to be a sic build.

[GrantH]

nothing is "wrong", but i had it drawn up with round tubing caging in the fuel tank, and having the tanks mount to the round tubing. instead 1x2 was used and nothing is seen when looking from lower down behind the truck. nothing major is "wrong" with it. i'm just being picky.

[1sad521project]

hope to see it at scrapin! lookin damn good so far! when it all gets to be one color is when it all starts goin downhill:p

know what ya mean with the school situation too. thats why basically nothing gets done to mine

[GrantH]

it's rough this semester, but it happens. hopefully it will all be worth it. the truck should be primed within the next month. got a couple things i need to finish "building" and then it will get primer, and hopefully I can test my color combo for interior as well.

[nisrod]

dang nice work,,,look killer!!

[1sad521project]

need an extra one for parts? im grabbing the front clip outta one the same model and i dont dont need much else from it. im givin you first dibs cuz your's looks fuckin sweet so far and the one im pickin up is in sumrall so maybe i could have room for something else on the way home:p

[GrantH]

YES! What bed is on it?? Is it the lipped bed like mine (japanese) and the tailgate good?? Any idea about window trim/door rubbers?

[GrantH]

the truck WILL be at scrapin...its jsut not going to be pretty at all.

[onelozu]

pretty doesnt matter! lol but nice build wanna trade?? lol jk man but sick truck for sure and ill look for it at scrapin

[1sad521project]

my truck should be at scrapin too jus not entered....nowhere near purty or ready(low). but anywho, im purty sure that its the hooked bed and the tailgate is straight but not positive. and all the rubber is probably dryrotted to hell:confused: might get lucky

you have an idea of monetary value if its up to par? we have purty similar situations (another reason i thought id give ya firsties) so i know ya might not could do much but ya also know i need the could use the return investment on what im not gonna use:o

[1lownismo]

I miss my bodydropped 85 xtra cab with the factory super sunroof wish I never got rid of it.

[GrantH]

you have an idea of monetary value if its up to par? we have purty similar situations (another reason i thought id give ya firsties) so i know ya might not could do much but ya also know i need the could use the return investment on what im not gonna use:o

honestly dude, i just sent my truck to get shaved ($150) so i'm broke right now plus my dog just passed...so i'm looking for a puppy to buy. Money is super tight right now but if you are just gonig to hold on to it, I may be able to grab it sometime late summer (my bday is in august).

I will say that a buddy of mine got a bed for 200 with a gate off a newer truck in a JY...so that's really all i'd be willing to pay if not a touch less. I hate to be "cheap" but I also don't NEED it...just want it. If that sounds fair and you are just holding on to it....we'll talk a little later.

[GrantH]

I miss my bodydropped 85 xtra cab with the factory super sunroof wish I never got rid of it.

This one is not going anywhere :). I drove it for ~40 miles today and absolutely loved it. First time I've driven it a solid distance since the frame was built. I just need a bake booster and i'll be golden.

[GrantH]

We shaved the doors like this so I could use a little bit of filler to shape the door rather than worry about if the metal was perfectly contoured. It' shouldn't take too much filler.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0011-2.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0010-2.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0009-1.jpg
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http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0004-1.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0003-1.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0002-1.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0001-1.jpg

[1sad521project]

honestly dude, i just sent my truck to get shaved ($150) so i'm broke right now plus my dog just passed...so i'm looking for a puppy to buy. Money is super tight right now but if you are just gonig to hold on to it, I may be able to grab it sometime late summer (my bday is in august).

I will say that a buddy of mine got a bed for 200 with a gate off a newer truck in a JY...so that's really all i'd be willing to pay if not a touch less. I hate to be "cheap" but I also don't NEED it...just want it. If that sounds fair and you are just holding on to it....we'll talk a little later.

that actually works out completely :thumb: its should be there waitin on me still and there are actually a couple other things i was planning on before that one. the only thing would is around aug/sep ill be starting school back and its looking like i wont have a new job by then so i run outta free time fast with this current setup... but well def work it out if your interested

btw- cant wait to see this thing at scrapin!

[GrantH]

we'll be around the fence by the highway, ill have my head buzzed/shaved layed back drinkin a beer. come say whats up.

[1sad521project]

will do will do. ill either be rockin a greaser slickback do or the IN hat

[GrantH]

well, i met a kid here in town that is building a yota like mine but ended up buyig a 4wd bed for his build. His truck had a nice bed with little bondo/rust and we worked out a deal, so i headed home with a new bed.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0330.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0332.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0333.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0334.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0335.jpg

this is something i've never seen in a toyota bed before, i don't know why but i've never seen them...rare?
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0331.jpg
the side panel inserts that bolt onto the side of the bed rail lip is something I plan on keeping. It may have to be chopped up or even rebuilt....but they will be back in the bed.

[onelozu]

how mush of a flare does thid bed give?? we painted one a while back at school and the front had a nice flare but i dont remember the back

[GrantH]

the front and rear give hardly any flare for 2wd. 4wd gives a bit, maybe an inch or so?

[onelozu]

damnnn isuzus have crazy flare lol must be the only ones with that much...its like 3 inches

[GrantH]

i really don't know, it's enough to justify buying them. and actually just last night i found out that they DID actually make 4x4 japanese beds for my truck and now i wish i had one of them too haha. I can just graft the flares on at some point and buy front fenders.

[GrantH]

double post.

[GrantH]

Hopefully this stuff can be done ~Christmas...

Sheet metal and side-tilt bed with a little bed roll action
Shaved back wall with bead rolling
Front core support rebuilt possibly
Powder coat anything I can take off basically
Primer the truck in some random color

[GrantH]

hide wiring/tub engin bay is going to be done as well as battery relocation.

[onelozu]

updates?

[screw_dup]

dude are you on www.ratrotbikes.com

[GrantH]

dude are you on www.ratrotbikes.com

thats me. yes.

[GrantH]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs256.snc4/40146_154493291248771_100000643026297_321084_31851 60_n.jpg
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[GrantH]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs382.ash2/66008_155852337779533_100000643026297_327218_51311 3_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs769.snc4/66930_156292564402177_100000643026297_331050_62339 97_n.jpg
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[sparkinframe]

nice looking bed. :thumb:

[drginazzhb92]

wow how did i miss this build this thing is sick love the bed man looks killer and great work man keep it up

[95PGHB]

bed looks killer bro!!! I wish i would have done something like this on the truck im building for my girl... but i still need to redo the bed in mine...

[GrantH]

thanks guys. im a little burnt out on minis right now but its for more reasons than just the truck. got too much to do ahead of it.

[GrantH]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1334.snc4/162685_174064942624939_100000643026297_422740_6545 016_n.jpg

[drginazzhb92]

wicked clean job man...and i hear you on getting burned out man...take a break then come back to it the truck will still be their lol....keep it up top notch work man

[onelozu]

that looks sick dude!!
and yeah just take a break from it for a little bit

[GrantH]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs029.ash2/34805_180151282016305_100000643026297_464854_68152 00_n.jpg
shaved gas door

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs029.ash2/34805_180151292016304_100000643026297_464857_36868 94_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs020.snc6/167037_182292635135503_100000643026297_477044_2462 755_n.jpg
rear access panel opening

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs040.snc6/167037_182292638468836_100000643026297_477045_6425 480_n.jpg
cleaned up a bit





The truck WILL be at Relaxin on the Bayou. It should have the bed fully done and the truck should be fully primed gray. Hopefully I can do the limbo contest...but I probably won't have it around town driving...that hardbody last year has me scared.

[jcjcsoccerkid]

yea that hb got fucked up

[alleykat]

Bed is looking niceee.

[konig209]

nice job screw it put one of these in there
some nut job i know did this by where i lived

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/rocket_04/l_d3f1b9b9651445d2a6d930cb7f6d41fa.jpg

[GrantH]

what is that? my ideal swap is the 1uz-fe from the lexus cars. im trying to move to denver or minneapolis by the end of the year so i'm hoping to get this thing somewhat decent and put all new brake pieces on and just drive it around town until i can move and get settled somewhere.

[konig209]

what is that? my ideal swap is the 1uz-fe from the lexus cars. im trying to move to denver or minneapolis by the end of the year so i'm hoping to get this thing somewhat decent and put all new brake pieces on and just drive it around town until i can move and get settled somewhere.


its a nissan rb20 from a r32 skyline they go for about 1500 or less

[GrantH]

I was excited for a long time about my bedfloor build, and it looked perfect in raw metal when i last saw it...then it got primed and i picked it up.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183733_10150423307290607_558620606_17449972_715584 9_n.jpg

The front wall is warped like hell even with being bead rolled. +1 for another quality job on this truck I guess.

[$krap_IN_flesh]

aw man

[GrantH]

aw man

your not lying. tailgate doesn't shut easily nor does it line up. I have pics of that as well. I'm not going to post the name of the guy in public but if anyone is debating work in Mississippi then please PM me so I can clue you in on who NOT to use. Tons of talented people that your money is worth spending on...but not this one.

[sparkinframe]

what a shame. you pay some one, that's supposed to be a processional your hard earned money, and they fuck it up.

[GrantH]

what a shame. you pay some one, that's supposed to be a processional your hard earned money, and they fuck it up.

it was a trade + cash on my end. i've only got 600 in something that could have cost 2 grand or so...but I still have to fix it.

I'm moving on past the bed for now onto my brakes because if all things go as planned I want to make the trip to Tunica for Showfest come May and not have to trailer it.

I picked up some new brake mounts for the frame side of the soft lines and some new soft lines. If that doesn't fix the problem I will be getting ANOTHER (my 3rd or 4th replacement) Master Cylinder, hopefully that will fix it.

I really want to do a brake upgrade, mainly calipers. I'd like to do either supra turbo calipers, or cobra maybe...but I really need to read up on the issue and see if it can even be done with my stock rotors (but upgraded to drilled/slotted).

[GrantH]

well, not much has been done. The brakes still leak at the MC, I have no idea what to try next to stop that. I believe I need a new reservoir, but the rest I don't know wtf to do haha. I put the damn thing in a vice and cranked all the banjo bolts and what not down with no luck.

Aside from that, I got my fan switch installed so it's now officially temp controlled like it should have been from the beginning. I'm sure i'll take it out and put it back in mulitple times from now on, as I can't figure how to wire it cleanly.

[GrantH]

While a few things seemingly can't be fixed (haha) I did order me up some materials for upper arms that a buddy out in AZ is going to be building me. (Thanks!) My buddy Tweeter in town will be doing the PC on them and hopefully I can pull a LITTLE bit of camber out of them but I won't push that too much. I'd like a little more.

[00frontier00]

Haha, I just sheetmetal'd and tubbed my bed, now after seeing yours I want to rip mine apart and start over. Even with the issues your havin your trucks lookin sick man.

[GrantH]

I appreciate it man. Hopefully things start moving a bit smoother from here on out. I think I found the seats I want to run, Summit has them for 140 a piece. I'll probably run them as they come for a while then get them done in tweed and suede or similar down the road. Maybe get those around Christmas time.

[GrantH]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0692.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0691.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/85yoter/IMG_0690.jpg

[GrantH]

control arms are shipped and should be in tomorrow.

Any tips for installing these things? Using stock cross-shafts so I'm thinking it may have to be pressed out or something.

[GrantH]

control arms are out for powder. they will be getting dormant blue.
http://www.powderbuythepound.com/cust_images/BLUEDORMANTWEB2.JPG

i also got a new toy. well, i guess its a toy.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/221918_10150598920370607_558620606_18625562_278768 4_n.jpg

[Mr.Ryan]

:eek: Is that out of a turbo yota? :dathumb:

[GrantH]

that it is ;) my buddy had it "layin around" haha

[GrantH]

;)
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225703_10150599080385607_558620606_18628677_178065 7_n.jpg

[GrantH]

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[POS-hardbody]

Love the truck!!! And the arms!:thumb:

[GrantH]

thank you much, your arms are dope too

[GrantH]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225977_10150610062245607_558620606_18715764_807540 1_n.jpg

these things are a pretty neat color, still trying to decide if I like it or not though. in anything but bright sunlight, they look purple as fuck. in sunlight, they turn a deep blue that is an awesome shade of blue (sorta like the pic). I don't know if i'll keep them this color or if i'll have them redone when my link and other randoms get done or what.

i hope to get them on tonight or tomorrow, but who knows. I also need to get my toyota (JY) master cylinder put on and start building my EDC bracket.

[minitrucker1983]

very nice!! it makes me my 88 yota.

[POS-hardbody]

The color is sick! What rims are you gonna run?

[GrantH]

keeping the probe wheels. whether they get powdered, polished or just cleaned up real well is not decided at the moment.

[GrantH]

heres another one for the books.

I went to fill my tank with some gas as it ran out when messing with things (its still in the garage) and noticed that my filler neck was leaking. Come to find out, its leaking badly. The guy (Jason Sutton of Meridian/Energy, Mississippi) that built my bed cut/welded the metal turndown that comes off the stock gas door pocket and apparently doesn't know wtf he is doing because the welds just let gas gush through. I was hoping it was just the hose wasn't clamped (which it wasn't) but a hose clamp didn't do much of anything.

Now I need to find out either A)how to fix whats there, B)how to afford a fuel cell, or C)how to run some other kind of fuel tank in the bed somewhere.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/222683_10150613574640607_558620606_18765353_549124 9_n.jpg

[POS-hardbody]

Id say go for the fuel cell, if possible. And exactly how long have you been working on this truck?

[GrantH]

i dont have cash for a fuel cell atm, but it's the next major thing on the list. promise.
i posted on my facebook a picture of it when i first got it back from having the frame built, and that was may 29,2009 and that part of the build took about 8 months or so and i drove it for a long time before that...maybe 6 months or so before that. i'd say 2.5-3 years roughly ive been building it.
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some of you may enjoy this, some of you may think im nuts...but this is my plan for paint now. i wanted a stock look but fuck it, im stickin with why i wanted this truck. old school full tilt.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225317_10150614362015607_558620606_18775006_112939 7_n.jpg

[POS-hardbody]

Thats a nice vibrant green, i like.

[GrantH]

Thats a nice vibrant green, i like.

yah, i love bright colors and paint jobs from the early 90's! thats when minitruckin was at its prime IMO. so much creativity went into trucks back then. i think all the stripes will touch each other when its done in real life, like the yellow will follow the curve of the pink and then when the 3 stripes merge at the back, they will all touch each other and have some pinstriping seperating them maybe.

[MurderedOutHardBody]

haha that shits dope son

[GrantH]

thanks man, just gotta get it to that point now!

[onelozu]

thats gonna be killer bro!

[GrantH]

I took a bit of a risk as I have/had no idea how in the world this would work at all...but here it is as of this minute.

roughly 5 minutes aftr pouring.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228764_10150618783425607_558620606_18813096_718248 5_n.jpg

roughly 10 minutes after pouring.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248351_10150618782830607_558620606_18813085_639623 5_n.jpg

side view.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247108_10150618783060607_558620606_18813088_598421 3_n.jpg

immediately after pouring on the second area.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246646_10150618810520607_558620606_18813500_331322 _n.jpg

[GrantH]

more pics!

side view/second layer
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247057_10150618823180607_558620606_18813587_446824 1_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225497_10150618823635607_558620606_18813597_415958 7_n.jpg

[jcjcsoccerkid]

what is that stuff?

[GrantH]

its the passenger side dash pad from an 84-88 (toyota) stripped to the metal frame with 2 part urethane "pour foam" on it. you pour it on, it expands, you sand it down, lay a layer or two of glass cloth over and resin it down real good and then sand it a little and cover it in tweed or paint it. whichever. never done it before, but we shall see what happens!

[GrantH]

this is just a rough 5 minute sand with 180 or so on the DA. you have to be careful...it can cut in the foam fairly easy.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247875_10150620210200607_558620606_18827556_406329 8_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228020_10150620210465607_558620606_18827558_517778 8_n.jpg

i plan on sanding more with 220 on a medium length long block to get it straight/smooth.

[POS-hardbody]

So this is supposed to be you new dash/dashpad? Once its glassed right?

[GrantH]

yes. these are near impossible to find uncracked so i'm going a different route and making my own. well, trying to haha. i'll get pics as it comes closer to done.

[JunYa]

Will you do my bed when your done?

[GrantH]

Will you do my bed when your done?

no, because i didnt do this one lol.

pulled the bed
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229580_10150621108075607_558620606_18837546_311865 3_n.jpg

my grandma checkin out my undercoating job
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250299_10150621245025607_558620606_18840054_788024 9_n.jpg

undercoating with my grandma
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249428_10150621246330607_558620606_18840075_780561 5_n.jpg

[GrantH]

so i pulled the bed, cut out my filler neck that was hacked and leaking...obviously undercoated the bed so it wouldn't rust, and have since installed my driver side control arms.

that being said, they not only didnt fix my problem (hitting the wheel at full lift) they actually made it worse (rub on wheel non stop). this is noones fault, my offset and size wheel just will not work on a toyota thats bagged and bodied like mine is a i guess. ive done everything i know to do.

the arms hit the wheel, the poly bushing on the front of the arm rubs the slightest bit (not worried about it) and it hits my brake splitter now lol. of course. i can fix that with new lines if i have to, and i may be able to just move it outta the way or something with a little force/pushing on it.

i need 17's basically.

it may not hit the brake thing when layed out, i just jacked up the wheel/tire as far as it would go. we'll see if i go that far.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250046_10150625178725607_558620606_18881808_376814 6_n.jpg

[1 sic 720]

Nice work lookin good

[GrantH]

i tried spacing out the wheel a 1/4 inch with some washers (mock up ONLY!) and it clears the balljoint but I still dont get enough turning room. mocking up with 17's tomorrow. we'll see how that goes

[jcjcsoccerkid]

you found some wheels?

[GrantH]

clays 17s fit my truck. swapping them for the day to see if they fit.

[Trying to get grounded]

grandma looks like che knows wat shes doing a mini trucker expert judging hahahaha just thought it was cool how she checked in on progress

[GrantH]

didnt get 17's to work, we couldn't find the lug key. i think im going to just order some more drop spindles and put them on. that will drop the balljoint in relation to the rim, and I can dial in where it hits the brake splitter block with a spacer of some sort.

[GrantH]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247383_10150629839670607_558620606_18922286_107617 3_n.jpg

much. much. much. more clearance. just waiting on my drop spindles to come in so I can put them on and drive the damn thing! im also on the lookout for someone who can tune a carb really well. my truck dies out when im stopping. im not sure if its booster, vac lines, or carb. we'll start at the carb tune though.

[red truck]

So what kind of prep is necessary to have the foam stick? Also would using great stuff foam in a can work the same way? Thinking about trying this method with some of the smaller pieces in my interior.

[GrantH]

i just put it on the bare metal, didnt sand or anything but its also come through the holes in the piece as well for a bit more physical bond. great stuff sucks, not near the same quality as this stuff. smaller stuff could be done with fiberglass or ABS plastic and plastic epoxy glue like duramix 4048 or similar depending on the pieces.

[green97nissan]

i wanna build my yota now....nice work!

[GrantH]

my spindles came in today. i may or may not put them on tomorrow. gotta pack!

[GrantH]

Been in North Carolina for a month since my last post. Good trip for me, not so sure about for the truck. I've lost interest completely.

First 5k or so takes it. I won't miss it at all. I've all but moved on I believe. I may slit my wrist later over it, but i've other shit I want to do.

I'll probably work on it if it ever gets under 100 degrees heat index...so like 70 degrees normal. It needs a balljoint that cost 12 bucks, and the dash finished, and primer. Like 10 hours of work. Just not down to do it anymore haha.

Trying to move to Denver around January/March timespan and not so sure the truck is going with me whether it's sold or not.

[MurderedOutHardBody]

this makes me sad

[POS-hardbody]

Damn... This build was an inspiration.

[GrantH]

this makes me sad

I'm just not motivated by the build anymore at the moment. Maybe in 6 months I will be but at the moment I just want out of this hell hole they call Mississippi and the truck will take money away from that. If we land a decent place with a garage that the truck can go in...I may pay for the shipping but who knows.

I appreciate you following the build, same to anyone else who did. Maybe it will get finished out of shear fuck-it-ness one weekend but i'm not really planning on it. Didn't go to a single show this year lol.

[GrantH]

So...I may be back at this. Just maybe.

I have an interview Tuesday. If that goes well and I land a job, i'll be moving about 3 hours away to the west and i'll have my own place. If that happens, the Toyota will come with me and I will probably end up working on different things about it. I'm crossing my fingers.

I plan to buy a pistol first and foremost. Probaly a Ruger LC9 or S&W 642. Then the truck will see some money/parts. I'll also have to either sell or trade my welder to get a 110 model rather than a 220.

I bought a new Brake Master just now, I hope this one works. I have been through 4 of them so far. If this one works, the next thing I get will be a new lower BJ, new calipers, and rotors for the front.

We'll just see how things go from here.

[POS-hardbody]

THANK GOD! I want to this beast finished!

[GrantH]

lol Don't thank anyone yet, I have to land this job. I hope to at the least get it running/stopping/safe to drive. The interior is still torn to pieces, but that can be done over time. If I can get the mechanical stuff figured out, I think it will be a far easier build.

[GrantH]

Ordered my new lower balljoints and got my brake master from ebay. Once everything is in hand I will be installing it and hopefully go for a short drive.

Anyone know what metric or whatever the front crossmember bolts are?

[GrantH]

Going to get my calipers powder coated here shortly. Probably this weekend. I also want to redo my wiring job for the compressors and such, so I need to source some quality wire. Probably KnuKonceptz or similar for power wire but not sure on the smaller gauge wire, something like 14 gauge I guess.

Need to look into a nice way or mounting it too, something like those D-Clips I guess would work.

Anyways, once the all this gets started, I will throw some pictures up.

[GrantH]

Pics or it didn't happen, right??

Ordered the carbon tech flex, couldn't find black on ebay. Looks like...
http://www.mb3k.com/hosted/RCA1.jpg

20 feet of 4 gauge and 20 feet of 8 gauge KCA Kable. Looks like...
http://www.knukonceptz.com/assets/productimages/Power_Wire_KCA0BK.JPG

Asco DIN connectors. Looks like...
http://www.airridefittings.com/store/images/asco_din.gif
A collection of heatshrink, that looks like all the other heatshrink of the world, only in a snazzy little fishing tackle box.


All for roughly 100 bucks, but will make my setup so much cleaner I hope.

[POS-hardbody]

BOSS! Im glad you decided to finish it!

[GrantH]

BOSS! Im glad you decided to work on it!

Corrected for truth lol.

[POS-hardbody]

Corrected for truth lol.

LOL You know you want to finish it.

[GrantH]

Well, hopefully tomorrow afternoon will warrant some work on the truck. I've been trying to clean up the wiring and well, by doing so I melted my gauge lines. Stupid mistake. I have to re-run them and also my switch wiring and then reconnect everything.

I'm hoping by Turkey Day/Weekend it will be back supporting it's own weight again if not driving.

[POS-hardbody]

Well, hopefully tomorrow afternoon will warrant some work on the truck. I've been trying to clean up the wiring and well, by doing so I melted my gauge lines. Stupid mistake. I have to re-run them and also my switch wiring and then reconnect everything.

I'm hoping by Turkey Day/Weekend it will be back supporting it's own weight again if not driving.
... Remember to take pictures...

[GrantH]

Here is your only picture lol

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378712_10150917487350607_558620606_21672534_120214 4717_n.jpg

I started to rewire my switches, ran airline, and just cleaned things up. Hopefully tomorrow I can solid mount my wiring in D clips and wrap.secure everything for final mounting as well. I was hoping to use tech flex on all my switch wiring but, it's a complete and total PITA to even attempt so I will tech flex the long runs and then let the ends be bare wire.

My dash is completely torn apart, so I hope I can even get it back together in the least bit lol. I'm most worried about the upper pad on the pass side as I did some work on it and i'm not so sure it's going to work. we shall see.

[GrantH]

Oh, and here's my/my brother's dog. He thinks he's a lap dog.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393366_10150941460790607_558620606_21795242_109581 482_n.jpg

[GrantH]

Got replacement crossmember bolts, caliper bolt, and driveshaft bolts. Plan on getting them all in tomorrow and securing the wiring and such. Hopefully I can get it on the ground before the end of the week and throw the bed on next. I want to drive it around the block at least before putting the bed on.

[GrantH]

Found a decent job, so I have a little money to play with. I emailed McClarey's with a short list of some stuff I want done. If it is anywhere in the ballpark of what i'm looking at spending, i'll be locating a trailer and heading south.

Prime the cab
Re-shave doors or touch them up
Install key cylinder in drivers door as a door popper
Mount del sol buckets
Possibly a license plate mount of sorts

[POS-hardbody]

We'll be waiting...

[GrantH]

I didn't know that he'd have time for it with everything else going on but he said he would get in touch with me soon. No rush, just saving more money haha. Hope to work something out and get this POS back on the streets and at a couple shows.

[GrantH]

Still waiting to hear from this job. Pretty much depends on that at this point but it's not looking great for the job. Looks better for the truck.

[POS-hardbody]

Hope it goes good. Hey man if you get a chance could you take some pictures of your front end. Like the bag setup. That would be badass!

[GrantH]

It will be the weekend, but I will. It's nothing like yours though.

[POS-hardbody]

Its cool, i just want to see how your setup is.

[jcjcsoccerkid]

i like the gussets on the upper bag mounts...i have to re-do mine cause they aren't even. might have to use that idea

[GrantH]

They are a fucking pain. Pulling the bag is for the birds.

[GrantH]

Well, me and Mat finally caught up with each other between work and things look like they will probably move ahead pretty quick here. I'm in need a car hauler/trailer for the Yota. While I think I could drive it...I'd rather not.

Looks like it is going to Ice this month.

[jcjcsoccerkid]

tight, what's he doing to it

[GrantH]

The stuff listed on the previous page. Gonna talk to him about moving my shit ass battery location as well. It's not safe nor pretty.

[GrantH]

Sourced a trailer, I think it will follow through. I'll be ordering stuff in a bout a week.