"new" truck, 1968 521, few questions

[MindlissMetalfab]

I was pretty sick this weekend but I managed to piece together the front section of the frame today in between welding up the box floor I'm doing. It was definitely worth the wait for the new bandsaw as there were a couple tricky cuts that would have been a pain otherwise.. I also like to make things harder on myself by keeping all the tube seams to the inside. haha.

 

[MindlissMetalfab]

I got my laser cut backhalf cut but havent had time to start building it yet.

4 link and air bag order has been placed.

Some of my parts for my prototype toyota front kit are done, I'm gonna try it out on this truck before I sell any. But I'm waiting on a price for the balljoint cups currently.

 

No pics sorry.

[impala_631]

looking great so far,i just got done building a frame for mine,but i used the stock crossmember/a-arms,i should have done the yota clip like you did,i think u will be much happier with it,the stock supension on those it tight!!:)

[MindlissMetalfab]

Got a little bit done this weekend.

 

Tacked up the rail profiles and spacer plates:

Started forming up the boxing plates:

 

Mocked up the rails:

Overlap to 2x3:

Edited May 19, 2009 by MindlissMetalfab

[BEEBANI]

Looks good Joel, I did something very similiar on a NL320 not too long ago.

 

 

[Madness]

Damn dude its getting there. Those frame rails look awesome, i've got a buddy building a frame out of 2x3 for his square body blazer, thats a serious amount a work. Although he's been taking his sweet ass time due to the distraction of the right hand drive conversion.

[MindlissMetalfab]

Got some stuff from SD the other day (uppers are custom bent to my CAD drawings)

 

Should be a bit of progress this weekend.

 

[Guest DatsuNoob]

Dude! Those wheels are siiiick!!!:eek::eek: Where do I get a set? :cool:

[rebstew]

looking good

[MindlissMetalfab]

Definitely been awhile since I updated this, I got a little busy scrambling to get it in one piece to bring to my clubs show in June.

 

[MindlissMetalfab]

After the show I decided since it it needed new rocker panels anyways, I may as well go a little lower. So I formed up new panels 1.5" shorter than stock, and cut the floor out.

 

 

It sat like that for a few months as I was busy with the dually project and some other customer work. I finally got started on the datsun again this weekend though. Finished my new frame table, got the frame on the table and squared up the cab. Working on the inner rockers and cab mounts then starting a new floor and firewall.

 

 

And when I picked it up:

[MindlissMetalfab]

The wheels arent mine, I borrowed them for the show. The truck will just be getting steel wheels.

 

I also had the transmission overhauled and I have that back. I'm going to send the motor out for an overhaul once I finish build new motor mounts and a trans crossmember.

 

Are the weber carb kits for these trucks worthwhile? I figure it might be the better option rather than rebuilding the stock one.

[TrevDaddy]

many people swear by the weber 32/36 upgrade, while others seem to have nothing but trouble with them. I just ordered one because my old hitachi has severely worn hard parts that are irreplaceable. If you can find one used for cheap rebuild it clean it thoroughly and give it a whirl. Better power, a smidge less fuel economy, but a good upgrade.

[johny5]

damn thats going to be a killer truck when your done

[johny5]

damn thats going to be a killer truck when your done

[MindlissMetalfab]

Finished up my new chassis table and put the datsun up to resquare the cab to the frame and start on the floor and firewall.