dat77sun Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 So guys. Been a while since I updated this. Been hoarding parts since I only get to work on this maybe once a month. But I have my new engine. Have been working on it. Hoping next time I get to the truck I'll be putting the engine in! 2 Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Well guys.....I made huge progress yesterday! Engine all mounted in. Plumping is all done. Throttle cable modified. Clutch works. All that is left is putting the radiator back in and wiring the engine. So close!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Moving into a house this weekend with a garage! No more hour drive one way to work on it. Lots of progress will be made soon!!!! 4 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Congrats on the new house! Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks bro! Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Congratz, wrenching space at home is priceless Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 That it is Adam! 1 Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 So big day lots of moving. But it's at my new place. Won't be doing to much to it for the next couple weeks because of moving and all but it's here and in the garage and I'm extremely excited!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 That'll do ;) (Gotta summon ur inner Scottish for this one guys) Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Little smaller than I would've liked but it's better than doing it in the driveway or having to drive a hour one way to my parents Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 you can always build shelving into the walls to help make more room looks nice, the truck fits in perfect Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 That's along the plans. And redoing the garage door. It's pretty janky. But at least I'll be able to work on it whenever I feel like now. Can't sleep? Oh well there's a Datsun 10ft away to wrench on 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Ive made magic happen in a one car garage ;) Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Oh trust me I'm impressed with everything you've done in a apartment garage! Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Got a little bit more done. All accessories on front of engine mounted. Radiator in. Fans wired. Hoses made. Plumbing done!!!! Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 So I started ripping the ifs out to make way for the Toyota axle!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 So tonight I finished removing all the factory front suspension and steering. Start cutting all the mounts off tomorrow and grinding the frame smooth and clean!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Not a whole lotta progress but did get a lot of the mounts cut off and ground down Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Was a very successful weekend. Still a lot of grinding and cleanup work to do but the new front crossmember and axle hanger mocked up! 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Gunna be sweet to wheel when your done!!! Engine wired yet?? Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Not yet. Guys still working on the harness Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Started working on it again. Nothing picture worthy just some cleanup grinding Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Been busting ass on it a lot lately! Frame cleaned up. Frame extended 3 inches. Hanger welded on. Goal is to have it on its own weight by the end of the weekend!!! Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Ok I'm exhausted so I'm gonna let the pictures explain themselves Quote Link to comment
dat77sun Posted May 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Made a lot of progress this weekend! Springs new bushings. All mounts final welded. Painted. Armored axle. 1 Quote Link to comment
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