91 Regular cab - Bagged & Budget v8 Swap - Infamous Nissan

estetic · 05-22-2011, 05:39 AM

Figured I would throw some pics up of my project. Super slow build, going on 1.5 years or so now - just never any time (having a kid will do that...)

Laying out on a 24-25in tire with room for a bit more. Just looking to build a dependable driver.

day 1- $200 hoopty

stock rebuild on the KA - machine work, fresh bearings, rings, gaskets and clutch.

tear down + drop spindles

front mounts, dominator 2500's (mindless metal fab front brackets)

rear setup courtesy of McClarys Metalworks. X-member, bars, bag mounts, and 2x4 notches. (highly recommended)

As of today, its officially laid out

Thats it so far. Need to finish burning in some boxing plates and rear bag mounts, sort air managment, relocate the gas tank and deal with the bed. Planning on trying to raise the bed floor and keep everything underneath.

$krap_IN_flesh · 05-22-2011, 01:04 PM

I love when plan comes together

JunYa · 05-22-2011, 01:37 PM

Looks good.. Cant wait to see mine layin frame...

tt660 · 05-23-2011, 01:17 AM

Looking good man, great feeling when it's first laid huh lol....

lomofo11 · 05-23-2011, 01:31 AM

Looks great. Yeah, kids will slow a project down but it'll be bitter sweet when you roll out for the first time...

estetic · 05-23-2011, 03:34 PM

Thanks! Rolled it out of the garage for the first time since Nov '10 to do some much needed cleaning...

the inspector -

hoping to have the rear on air this weekend.

Anyone have pics of plating the LCA's? I had to clearance them a bit for the subframe/front x-member mounts and wanted to put some metal back in.

JunYa · 05-31-2011, 10:06 PM

Looking good

david29 · 05-31-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by estetic

the inspector -

AHH DAD!! I think you need more room to clear these tires.

Or how about this?

Dad!! "Do you have that board in place yet? I cant hold it much longer."

Jdm Dina · 05-31-2011, 10:24 PM

Nice build I am gonna keep an eye on this as it might be what I do. I have a question about the c notch will you need to cut the bed to accommodate it? I would like to lower my truck but dont want to cut into the bed.

JunYa · 05-31-2011, 10:41 PM

I had a 4 in. Drop in the rear and I didn't have to cut the bed.

05-22-2011, 05:39 AM	#1
estetic ADMIN Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: N. MD Age: 34 Posts: 2,438 Vehicle: 91 HB Thanks: 85 Thanked 355 Times in 305 Posts	91 Regular cab - Bagged & Budget v8 Swap Figured I would throw some pics up of my project. Super slow build, going on 1.5 years or so now - just never any time (having a kid will do that...) Laying out on a 24-25in tire with room for a bit more. Just looking to build a dependable driver. day 1- $200 hoopty stock rebuild on the KA - machine work, fresh bearings, rings, gaskets and clutch. tear down + drop spindles front mounts, dominator 2500's (mindless metal fab front brackets) rear setup courtesy of McClarys Metalworks. X-member, bars, bag mounts, and 2x4 notches. (highly recommended) As of today, its officially laid out Thats it so far. Need to finish burning in some boxing plates and rear bag mounts, sort air managment, relocate the gas tank and deal with the bed. Planning on trying to raise the bed floor and keep everything underneath. Last edited by estetic; 09-28-2012 at 06:41 PM. Reason: fixed pix...

05-22-2011, 01:04 PM	#2
$krap_IN_flesh Duey the MOD Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: California, PA Age: 41 Posts: 4,385 Vehicle: nissan hardbody 1991 Thanks: 51 Thanked 131 Times in 118 Posts	I love when plan comes together __________________

05-23-2011, 01:31 AM	#5
lomofo11 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Springfield, Il Posts: 1,153 Vehicle: Hb-less at the moment Thanks: 5 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts	Looks great. Yeah, kids will slow a project down but it'll be bitter sweet when you roll out for the first time... __________________ Looking for a project extended cab again....

05-23-2011, 03:34 PM	#6
estetic ADMIN Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: N. MD Age: 34 Posts: 2,438 Vehicle: 91 HB Thanks: 85 Thanked 355 Times in 305 Posts	Thanks! Rolled it out of the garage for the first time since Nov '10 to do some much needed cleaning... the inspector - hoping to have the rear on air this weekend. Anyone have pics of plating the LCA's? I had to clearance them a bit for the subframe/front x-member mounts and wanted to put some metal back in. Last edited by estetic; 09-28-2012 at 06:42 PM.

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05-22-2011, 01:37 PM	#3
JunYa Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Brockton, AL Age: 30 Posts: 654 Vehicle: 1987 Nissan Pickup Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Looks good.. Cant wait to see mine layin frame...

05-23-2011, 01:17 AM	#4
tt660 On my own Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: franklinton,la Age: 40 Posts: 757 Vehicle: 95 hardbody,06' titan,01 ford ranger,94 hardbody.99 2dr tahoe 4wd,95 2dr tahoe,98 2Dr Tahoe 2wd Thanks: 21 Thanked 33 Times in 33 Posts	Looking good man, great feeling when it's first laid huh lol....

05-31-2011, 10:06 PM	#7
JunYa Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Brockton, AL Age: 30 Posts: 654 Vehicle: 1987 Nissan Pickup Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Looking good

05-31-2011, 10:24 PM	#9
Jdm Dina Gulf War Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: western mass Age: 43 Posts: 102 Vehicle: 90 Nissan Hardbody D21 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Nice build I am gonna keep an eye on this as it might be what I do. I have a question about the c notch will you need to cut the bed to accommodate it? I would like to lower my truck but dont want to cut into the bed.

05-31-2011, 10:41 PM	#10
JunYa Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Brockton, AL Age: 30 Posts: 654 Vehicle: 1987 Nissan Pickup Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	I had a 4 in. Drop in the rear and I didn't have to cut the bed.