stu Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Alright... little back story. My Names Edward, I live in Tacoma WA. My first daily driver was an 88 Mazda B2200. Smoked like a mother (Couldda guessed huh?) so i got rid of it, and bought a nice little commuter that was a 94 Acura integra.. Got real tired of that and sold it 3 days later. I was on the hunt for a new project and knew I wanted a retro style pickup... and well it was love at first sight.... When I brought her home in May 2014 All of my friends, being either into Hondas, VWs, or whatever their parents bought them, asked me what the hell I was thinking buying some junk truck from a field. I just smiled. One day they would see. :devil: Got her into the garage and got right to work. First thing I did was moar low.. naturally... Cut all this crap off, and thats just one side On the ground I drug thoes poor mudflaps right off I played with the idea of no bumper but ended up on settling on removing the ends.. for some reason i think it looks a little meaner She ran like ass so i slapped a new weber kit on it, and was really happy to find out its only a single adapter plate, unlike the more common doubble adapter Yes... i know its dirty in there. Being a broke high school student, I did what i could with what i could So I slapped a coat of paint on the steelies Also painted grille, and threw some amber tint on the headlights, altogether i think i improved the look Next thing i knew, flyin down the freeway..... we lost power in a cloud of steam.. headgasket was shot and back to the whole broke kid thing, I had no choice but to let it sit while i came up with the funds, this was in May of 2014 Fast forward to October..... I had gotten a job in july, but spent all my money on an A to B vehicle.... but the time for my little pickup had come... I got a new headgasket in er, then moved on to interior. the Bench seat kinda.... collapsed? i guess? so i temporarily (although its been 2 months) installed some leather seats out of a 2009 Accord, and i bed lined the floor... sorry i don't have any during pictures Also put in a head unit, 2 6x9s, and 2 4in speakers. Along with an 8in kicker and 230 watt amp... she does alright Lastly I got some 07 titan wheels 17x8 and i gotta say... well I am satisfied. Lastly, i threw a roof rack on it, (which I caught some asshole trying to steal last night smdh) and peeled off the nasty tint. This is how she sits now, wile I was in Bellingham visiting some friends, waiting on a slave cylinder to some at the parts store Another random picture I hope you enjoyed. Yes. shes dirty, rusty, loud and drags ass, but i wouldn't have it any other way. Hopefully I'll be getting more progress soon, as I condensed the last 8 months into one post B) Also if you ever see me scootin around Tacoma, please don't be a stranger If anyone has any questions or comments, please do share! 2 Quote Link to comment
_chiefjt Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Nice truck! I think it'll look better with the bumper corner pieces but hey that's just me. Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Thanks, I was reading your build earlier and felt like i should put mine all in one place. And as I was going through pictures, i found that id have to agree with you. the bumper just looks funny from the side if you look at it 1 Quote Link to comment
Justin Berni Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I love this color, probably my favorite factory 720 color. What is it tht you cut off?? And how low are you in the back? Is it c notched?? Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 It is mine as well, All that crap i cut off were these increased load leaf packs.. just these kits you can buy from autozone. Im not sure how low it is, i just pulled 2 leafs out of the pack, left the load leaf, and a 3in block. also made mounts for rancho 9000 shocks, designed for a 4x4 and they give it a really stiff ride and never bottoms out Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I am not going to alarm you with all the things that can go south by pulling leafs out of your leaf pack, I will just say find your self a set of Datsun/Nissan 720 4X4 leafs, they are a stiffer leaf pack, and they will give you a free one and a half inch drop without any issues other than putting you axle closer to the frame, and it will have a decent ride. It is mine as well, All that crap i cut off were these increased load leaf packs.. just these kits you can buy from autozone. Im not sure how low it is, i just pulled 2 leafs out of the pack, left the load leaf, and a 3in block. also made mounts for rancho 9000 shocks, designed for a 4x4 and they give it a really stiff ride and never bottoms out 1 Quote Link to comment
Justin Berni Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 that truck is sick though. I usually think 17's are too big, but you rock them very well, nice work. Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Wayno, thanks for the info. I was having issues with too much spring and axle hop. That's defiantly at the top of my list. & thanks justin. I like the 17s... but I've been debating some 15x10s my buddy has for sale haha Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Also a pick n pull run today, found this jem. Dirty as hell, but only 113 miles and every option you could think of. I grabbed some climate control parts and a dimmer switch i needed. Also going back for the NapZ aluminium valve cover tomorrow I also grabbed these.. and I'm pretty happy with them, besides the fact I did a little damage Magic eraser and some warm water 4 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Mud flaps look good, they are hard to find in good shape. Some more pictures of this would be great interior engine bay etc. Does this truck have power windows and door locks? I need the wiring that goes to both doors through the "A" plillar area. If you happen back to that truck and could pull these pieces of harness (they unplug no cutting required) I would be interested in buying them from you. I live in AZ so you world also have to be willing to ship. Quote Link to comment
nismo24096 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 If you grab me those hood vents I will pay you for them. as I would like to have a spare set.. PM if you can do this. Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Sorry Charlie (haha?) it was manual window and lock... I guess not ALL the options. I only have one other picture, ill dig it up. I planned on going today but it got pushed till monday. I'll be sure to get some then and nismo I'll send a pm shortly Quote Link to comment
JoeCool Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Looking good so far! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Forrest Gump. Removing leafs to lower a vehicle is wrong two related ways. First it reduces the spring rate and the suspension will travel farther up and down over the same bump or dip in the road. This makes the ride soft and mushy and worse this is probably on worn out rear shocks still, so there is little to no damping. The handling on corners will be reduced from the added body tilt and rear wheels are more likely to lock up on emergency braking because of the weight shift to the front. Second the ride height is lower and combined with a suspension that travels further, you are at extreme risk for bottoming and ripping exhaust pipe or gas tank. Don't get used to driving it like this! Add another leaf. Two would be better to add extra stiffness above what the stock was. You want stiffer on a lowered vehicle to avoid bottoming out. Once this is done measure and use a lowering blocks or have the springs de-arched to lower. Now your braking, handling and ride are not compromised but you are lower as well. 1 Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Its really funny how you just described all the issues I'm having with my rear suspension. I'm on the hunt for 4x4 springs as we speak Charlie this is the only picture I have of that truck. and its what originally made me take notice of the truck. It has the clock and tach cluster, which I thought was pretty bad ass Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Does the clock actually run, I have never seen one that runs. Its really funny how you just described all the issues I'm having with my rear suspension. I'm on the hunt for 4x4 springs as we speak Charlie this is the only picture I have of that truck. and its what originally made me take notice of the truck. It has the clock and tach cluster, which I thought was pretty bad ass Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I really could't tell ya... I was considering snagging it just to have... Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Took the truck to NW Toy Run 2014 I heard there was close to 4000 cars, and I only found like 4 other datsuns... which is pretty weak I'd say Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 That is a sweet picture! Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks. About an hour ago I was driving, stopped at a gas station and when I got back in none of my warning lights came on and the blinkers stopped working. When I arrived at my destination I realized my lights were very dim.... The alternator is charging at a whopping 7.8 volts. You guys have any idea why it would just crap out on me like that? And whats the cheapest way to get it going again? I heard rebuilding them was an option? Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 You guys have any idea why it would just crap out on me like that? Parts go bad. Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Yeah I figured. I guess that was a dumb question . The no warning lights or blinkers still has me scratching my head Quote Link to comment
stu Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 The issue at hand: Took like 5 minutes to yank out Hitachi... Wonder how long shes been in there I got in the zone and snagged this bad boy... Only one thing I hate more than Duralast and that's value craft. But the week long wait for the dealer replacement wasn't an option Looks much better I also got my warning lights and blinkers back.. Still really have no idea what would cause that Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Yaeh! 1 Quote Link to comment
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