wgflatliner Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 lol.. saw the hidden text. i'm sure it's a big task to get this all done with the time frame we have. i'm sure yours will turn out good though
Demon9115 Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 I am back and i have not had much time to work on mine but will post some pics of what i have ATM.
diymirage Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 lol.. saw the hidden text. i'm sure it's a big task to get this all done with the time frame we have. i'm sure yours will turn out good though thanks and like i said, this is my first time building a turbo from scratch so im sure the next one will be more accurate
Blake Rogers Posted November 24, 2009 Posted November 24, 2009 Looks interesting at the least. UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rollinoldskoo Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 lol.. saw the hidden text. i'm sure it's a big task to get this all done with the time frame we have. i'm sure yours will turn out good though i saw it too after you pointed it out.... what a cowardly way of doing things.... just admit you're wrong....
Blake Rogers Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) whenever anyone says that i automatically think C6 corvette drivetrain so you better bust out the allison V12 and impress me ever heard of the Quad Al? 12,000 hp!!! http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http...l%3Den%26sa%3DG Edited November 25, 2009 by moparfan426
wgflatliner Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 i saw it too after you pointed it out.... what a cowardly way of doing things.... just admit you're wrong.... lol it's no biggie man.
MikeMc Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Coming down the final stretch.... transparent paints were out today...red, orange , and blue some glass still left and check out the console and seats.... enjoy!!! Edited November 27, 2009 by MikeMc
MikeMc Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) whenever anyone says that i automatically think C6 corvette drivetrain so you better bust out the allison V12 and impress me good thing it's a secret. i guarantee you it's not that though. Sorry.......I'll take fuel injection and a six speed from a Z06.......................BYE!!!!! Edited November 27, 2009 by MikeMc
wgflatliner Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Sorry.......I'll take fuel injection and a six speed from a Z06.......................BYE!!!!! you just wait! my 55 cameo just came in the mail today. time to start putting stuff in. i need to get it done soon because i'm going out of state from december 19th to the 28th. so i think i'll start tonight!
diymirage Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 Sorry.......I'll take fuel injection and a six speed from a Z06.......................BYE!!!!! gotta admit i was close, i mean i got the car right didnt i ?
wgflatliner Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 gotta admit i was close, i mean i got the car right didnt i ? not for mine
diymirage Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 not for mine lol, i was looking at the wrong one
wgflatliner Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 alright, due to all the drama that happened with my making another thread, i decided that yeah - i guess it'd be a good idea to post up my updates here. anyways, i got the truck and took it to work to start working on the body. it's sanded down pretty well. i still need to fix the windows for the windshield and make sure it all looks correct. at the moment i am fabricating the AWD system for it, and i have sourced at least a way to fab up the drivetrain to the front wheels. i also found some decent wheels for it. pics coming at a later time.
wgflatliner Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) alright, here's what i got so far: yes, i need to paint the motor and all those parts correctly, and i need to fill the hole in the top of the transmission so it's not seen. notched and filed some spots in the front of the frame for the front axles to go through. front axles mounted to the motor. wheels (the ones on the right) mocked up - i need to get some tips on how i can tub out the bed of the truck so i can fit the wheels in the back: completely sanded and smoothed truck bed with a cut-out to show off the rear diff area: i plan on doing the full paint on the bed, and putting a smoke clear plexi sheet over the top of it, or just clear. please, i need input for this - how to tub the floor of the truck bed enough to fit the rear wheels... also let me know your opinions on it so far. thanks! Edited November 28, 2009 by wgflatliner
Nick Winter Posted November 28, 2009 Author Posted November 28, 2009 Looks good, now for the tubing if you have any aresol cand that you can take the cap off they make good fenderwells, now the chopping the bed part I have no Idea.
diymirage Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 please, i need input for this - how to tub the floor of the truck bed enough to fit the rear wheels... also let me know your opinions on it so far. thanks! coming along nicely i did a tub on my 53 ford (so far the only one i did) and i did it very crude, i cut out the sections where the wheels would rub and then build new wheelswells like they were build out of metal plates from evergreen also, i saw you needed some help getting power to the rear wheels ? i have a driveshaft, rear differential and the two rear axles from a RWD toyota supra (no suspension parts though) it was given to me for this very build but i had a identical part in my partsbox so i used that you need it?
wgflatliner Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 i actually have the required parts to get power to the rear thank you though. i'd chop the lid of a spray paint lid, but it would be out of proportion.
wgflatliner Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 all wheel drive setup 90% complete need to do paint and stuff, but right now it's about engineering it all to make it more realistic if it were really all wheel drive. i had some junk models laying around so i'm getting the wheels from the lancer evo VI, the transfer case from a rallyart evo VIII, seats from the EVO VIII, axles from the EVO VIII.
wgflatliner Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Alright so this weekend was semi-productive outside of fixing my regular car's coolant leak.. so i am getting closer and closer to completion on this truck. The truck bed is 90% done. I need to putty and sand down any holes/imperfections on the wheel wells, which were made out of styrene strips. As far as correcting the window/vent line, i had made the correction and used evergreen pieces to cover the length of the window to replace the stock trim. I have modified the radiator piece to help the hood close better, and to also route the aluminum rods through for the intercooler pipes. For the grille, i'm going with a black micro-mesh. it'll be easier to show off the intercooler that way, and looks clean. the handles were shaved, and the front cowl vents filled. The under side of it - the cuts for the wheel wells were to help line up the wheel wells. They are hidden by the outer rear sides of the truck (rear quarter panels) so will look normal upon completion. all wheel drive built about 99% as i need to finish fabricating the suspension for the front, and attach the wheels. i lined up the wheels to their drive shafts, and it has given this stance: frame not touching the ground! rear quarter shot from above: front quarter shot from above: (i did touch up the motor paint a little bit) now i seek advice: for the exhaust, i am trying to figure out how i want to run it. i could run it at a 90 degree near the rear diffs and have side exits, or i could go straight back.. or i could go at a 45 degree angle exiting at the rear tires. i plan on using aluminum rods/pipes to fab up the exhaust. what's left? soap/water clean the body parts, primer and paint. interior fabbing up the vent windows front suspension completion attach bed to frame attach interior to frame attach cab to interior/frame exterior trim/bumpers
wgflatliner Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 ok i guess i just can't stop when i'm on a roll.. got the tanneau cover on, and it's on hinges. rear fenders put back on. mocked up the rear wheels with the current setup, and it appears to be coming along nicely.
Nick Winter Posted November 30, 2009 Author Posted November 30, 2009 ok i guess i just can't stop when i'm on a roll.. got the tanneau cover on, and it's on hinges. rear fenders put back on. mocked up the rear wheels with the current setup, and it appears to be coming along nicely. looks good.
MikeMc Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 lookin very kool......the rear height keeps moving......with AWD lower that rear so it can corner!!
wgflatliner Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 lookin very kool......the rear height keeps moving......with AWD lower that rear so it can corner!! the only problem with lowering the rear is the transmission part of the frame would be touching the ground.
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