620mike Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Well After scrapping my KC q45 build, I went with somthing a little more reasonable not much but a little.... I have done so much work but have so much more to do... here are some pics so far. This is what it looked like at dangerzone 2011 Won Top 100 Award over 1500 vehicals entered.. the truck had a fake five lug conversion on it just to make the show.. also was built on the stock frame just z'ed in the back. i started a real 5 lug conversion by installing a 91 toyota front clip check it out I bent some tube to make it so i could delete the tension rod here is the ka mounted Here is the back half i made for it. it has a 240sx rear subframe mounted in with a little tube work...it is still not completed it has alot more tube work going into it and im having a custome AL fuel cell made for it also, and air tanks possible Here are some pics of the truck before i cut the bed off... Yes it wil still be unibody i just picked up a new bed so i can stat fresh i made alot of mistakes on the first bed and the new one will come out alot better.. and i need some fender flares the rear end is a little wide Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I am unable to see any oics. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 This sounds epically awesome, but try to reinsert your pics so we can check without! I can only see one! Can't wait! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Fixed your links :) Looks like a lot of work. Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 So much work! And totally appreciated! I think I have only seen that one other unibody 620 that is in Japan! Quote Link to comment
sedition88 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Pretty sick. I'm keeping an eye on this one for sure Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 thanks for fixing the links i was having real trouble last night posting the pics. i will update the progress as soon as it happeens. i just picked up a 73 620 so i got the bed i need and will be restarting the uni body soon. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 cool concept and would love to see the completed results so I am watching Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 that one from japan has been around for some time and I bet he has all kinds of issues with it cracking out where the bed and cab are molded. I have seen that truck painted at least 3 drifferent colors, which in my mind means hiding body work changes...just my opinion... I have also seen a few of these done over the years on mini trucks in the U.S. It is tough for it not to flex and bed and crack out..But I am not a body man and it looks as of you know a thing are two about body work so take it to the max and good luck and keep the pics coming...And I hope it all works out good, because that one in Japan is sweet... Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 that one from japan has been around for some time and I bet he has all kinds of issues with it cracking out where the bed and cab are molded. I have seen that truck painted at least 3 drifferent colors, which in my mind means hiding body work changes...just my opinion... I have also seen a few of these done over the years on mini trucks in the U.S. It is tough for it not to flex and bed and crack out..But I am not a body man and it looks as of you know a thing are two about body work so take it to the max and good luck and keep the pics coming...And I hope it all works out good, because that one in Japan is sweet... I dont know much about mud and paint but im going to do some led work i heard it is alot more forgiving then mud. i know a few people who say they will teach me so im goig to go that way....also i am still going to run all bed mounts with 620 cab bushings hope it works... but if it dosnt what the hell... Quote Link to comment
seanb47 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Crud,man!You're going all out!!Hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment
Rhapakatui Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 What happened to the q620?!! Did you literally scrap it? Or just change plans? I've been waiting for an update. Still working on my datfiniti. Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 there gonna bee issue with the cv's in the back? i cant imagine this being too far off from where all the "drifters" set their ride height.. i like this idea.. is there a 5 lug swap you can do on the 240 hubs? Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 there gonna bee issue with the cv's in the back? i cant imagine this being too far off from where all the "drifters" set their ride height.. i like this idea.. is there a 5 lug swap you can do on the 240 hubs? first off i didnt like the direction of the q swap so yes i really scrapped it the motor went to a guy with a 300zx and the body parts were parted for this truck and the rest of the steel went to the scrap yard to fund my next project.lol shit happens..... there is no problem with the cv's what so ever and i swaped to five lug a few days ago the hubs r off the rear of a 300zx... Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I dont know much about mud and paint but im going to do some led work i heard it is alot more forgiving then mud. i know a few people who say they will teach me so im goig to go that way....also i am still going to run all bed mounts with 620 cab bushings hope it works... but if it dosnt what the hell... lead filler is very tricky, I had the pleasure of learning 18 years ago on a period correct kustom restoration how to do lead filler. 'forgiving' not really in my opinion, you also need to use special primer and paint for proper coverage and to stick to the lead (the new paint formulations since then might work). I hope it works out for you. Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 lead filler is very tricky, I had the pleasure of learning 18 years ago on a period correct kustom restoration how to do lead filler. 'forgiving' not really in my opinion, you also need to use special primer and paint for proper coverage and to stick to the lead (the new paint formulations since then might work). I hope it works out for you. when i say forgiving i mean as to cracking and ruining the finish.... if it works or not it will be a good experience and learning process Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Also on a side not if everything works out right for me on monday or tusday i will be picking up a CA18det full swap for a really good price.... so along with all the other mods i might be turbo Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 ya lead filler don't crack, Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 ya lead filler don't crack, ya im hoping that will be the diffrence between my truck and the reest of the uni body trucks Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 here is the new heart of the project tubro ca18det Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 here is the new heart of the project tubro ca18det I want that motor! Did you import it or find someone selling one? Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 i bought the whole car from a wrecking yard I want that motor! Did you import it or find someone selling one? Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 update so im having a hard time finding gaskets for the new engine.. i need to find some so i can re seal it paint it and start test fitting ....im hoping to test fit on sat... crossing my fingers Quote Link to comment
620mike Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 well i found some gaskets today... sold my ka the other day. might be a couple weeks till i start working on the truck again though because were so busy at the shop i had to move it outside in the yard o nooooo... so ill be working on the engine cleaning painting an re gasketing maybe ill post pics of that Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Like where this is going. Anxious to see progress. Quote Link to comment
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