Skib Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 you do know you are going to have to hire a body guard for this thing at canby and bring a few rags to wipe up the drool :lol: Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 While my truck has been at the body shop . . . and my engine has been at the engine shop . . . I've been working on detailing the few engine parts I have at my shop . . . Here is a taste of what you'll see under the hood of the MX520! :P What do you think? :huh: Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 What do you think? :huh: and bring a few rags to wipe up the drool :lol: bring more towels........... :o Iv said it a million times already but I cant wait to see your truck at Canby :lol: Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Flippin sweet Bob! Now engrave a japanese dragon down the center of that black manifold! Something like this would be sweet! (But more stretched out and skinny!):D Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Flippin sweet Bob! Now engrave a japanese dragon down that manifold! :D I'll need you to do that Fisch! How about this winter I'll send it to you and you can do your thing and mail it back? :hyper: Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 bring more towels........... :o Iv said it a million times already but I cant wait to see your truck at Canby :lol: Thanks Skib! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks Skib! I'm looking to meeting everyone! Im lookin forward to meeting all the new comers this year and familiar faces of last year Ill be camped out Fri/Sat/Sun :lol: Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'll need you to do that Fisch! How about this winter I'll send it to you and you can do your thing and mail it back? :hyper: oh man...... that would be so RAD :cool: Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Nice, and I will send you my entire 1959 Datsun to work your magic on!! :hyper: In all serious though, that image I sent has the Kanji writing for 'dragon' on it. Got me thinking... that alone sanded through the black on that manifold would be pretty hot! After all, I've heard the color of your truck called Dragon Green before I think. And if there ever were a truck that could be called a dragon, it would be yours! And this is a mod you could do very easily! (Unless that is powdercoat?) Here is a link to a few more Kangi for cool things! Kook Kanji Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 i love the detail work bob i think the only thing i would have done different was remove the writing from the valve cover for that super smooth look Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Looking really nice, Bob. Now, where's the turbo? Quote Link to comment
crabbyone Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Looking really nice, Bob. Now, where's the turbo? Nope, not a turbo....Jackson supercharger kit. Yup, that's how I see it.... Crabby Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 . Look what came in the mail today! I ordered two, the other one is on back order. A few teaser pics of the reassembly. :P More to come . . . . . Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 oh come on, no new brakes? drilled rotars? nothin? at least paint the suspension. Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Don't paint anything else.... Just get it ready for canby ASAP Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Don't paint anything else.... Just get it ready for canby ASAP I agree! I'm getting nervous . . . I plan to leave for Canby in 26 days! :unsure: :sweat: The brakes are done, wiring harness & ECU are in, suspension is done (just need an alignment) and the doors are hung (but they are still gutted). My "To Do" list is . . . LONG! Here's where I am tonight. Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 It's just so killer!!! Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 That paint turned out beautiful Bob! Looks real close to the original color. Hope you get to drive it to Canby. Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 That paint turned out beautiful Bob! Looks real close to the original color. Hope you get to drive it to Canby. Thanks Charlie. I won't drive it to Canby, I'll drive it at Canby. There is no way to fit myself, wife and twin sons in that little truck! :P We will be there though. I hope to see you there. Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I think its rude to ask... But will anyways. How much was it for that paint job and also the whole build. Thank you. Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Thanks Charlie. I won't drive it to Canby, I'll drive it at Canby. There is no way to fit myself, wife and twin sons in that little truck! :P We will be there though. I hope to see you there. What? No Subaru Brat style jump seats in the bed? I regret not being able to make it to Canby this year, mainly because it may be my only chance to see this truck in the flesh. Quote Link to comment
Bob3 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I think its rude to ask... But will anyways. How much was it for that paint job and also the whole build. Thank you. I've been married for over twenty years. During this time I've raced cars and raised twin sons all the while keeping my beautiful wife happy. The one thing I've learned to make it all work is to not keep receipts and not ask "how much did that cost"! Honestly, I don't know what I've sunk into the MX520 as far as cash, but the time is massive. The other part of a good marriage is your spouse allowing you the time to "relax in the shop". The paint job is amazing and it cost about ten to twelve times what I bought the truck for! :blush: So . . . you do the math. ;) 2 Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Hey now Bob........ why are you on the computer right now? You need to go back out to the garage right now.......... and don't relax ......... get to work Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Thanks Charlie. I won't drive it to Canby, I'll drive it at Canby. There is no way to fit myself, wife and twin sons in that little truck! :P We will be there though. I hope to see you there. Where is your sense of adventure There is even enough room in the bed besides your 2 sons for a dog! :rofl: Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Thanks Charlie. I won't drive it to Canby, I'll drive it at Canby. There is no way to fit myself, wife and twin sons in that little truck! :P We will be there though. I hope to see you there. Hey Bob, that is a long drive. I have taken my wife and 4 kids in the back of my truck with canopy on 11 hour trips(11 hours each way). Loaded with kids, food, blankets, tents, blah blah. Let me tell you what. I love my truck, but never again. Did that trip 4-5 times lol. Got a 510 wagon, good for long trips now :D Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.