John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up

GET_LOW · 09-11-2009, 10:53 AM

ah okay. I actually ment body roll.

I like how you plan out your builds. Makes them come out that much better!

DROPTSBLAZE · 09-11-2009, 02:22 PM

Very nice Seth

get layed · 09-12-2009, 12:59 PM

This is why I love mini truckin. It's not just about sweet rides being built, or going to shows or meets, or partying with friends till the sun comes up. It's about being one big family, and being there for others in their time of need. Pulling together for a cause like this is freakin awesome! My hats of to Seth and everyone who's contributed in some way or another. Proverbs 19:17

5.74x4 · 09-16-2009, 03:41 AM

just found this thread and can't wait to see more.....subscribed.

off camber · 09-16-2009, 10:16 AM

With the link mounted to the passenger side it won't twist. It actually helps cancel out drive line torque. Mounted on the driver side would cause problems though. He is a little info http://home.earthlink.net/~whshope/id5.html

AssDragginSdime · 09-18-2009, 02:46 PM

i like the direction you went with this truck. its a really simple but good looking setup. Awesome work as usual.

Twisted Minis · 09-25-2009, 08:27 PM

Here is the weeks update. I got the manifold cross member welded in place, and hung some compressor mounts off of it. Then I welded in the air tank brackets now that I was sure it wouldn't interfere with the compressors. I then pulled the axle out to finish all of the welding.

I started painting the frame yesterday, but Tyler is wet sanding his car in preparation for painting it next week. Dust got stuck in the paint as it was drying, so I am going to wait until he is finished with that and then sand it down and repaint the frame. The axle is also primed and ready for some semigloss on Monday. And I need to start prepping the tank for some undercoating maybe. The link bars are at a friends house getting painted silver tomorrow, so they should be ready Monday too. I can also see now in the pictures I need to figure out a way to get paint further into the notches.

primerdnoma · 09-25-2009, 08:54 PM

Saw this on DnD, looks great man. I love what you're doing and why you're doing it.

Innis · 09-25-2009, 09:13 PM

this is really coming along nicely, cant wait to see more!!

MoneyBagZ · 09-26-2009, 12:25 AM

Looks good and thumbs up on why your doing it.

erok · 09-27-2009, 02:20 AM

if only gary would have let you paint his frame too, lol.

trucks looks good seth. cant wait to see this thing done.

Twisted Minis · 10-08-2009, 10:39 PM

Doing the finish work on the back half. Almost everything is painted. Spent a lot of time on the gas tank, it had to be sanded bare after stripping the grime off of it. The paint just kept flaking so I was forced to take it to bare metal, or it would just happen again in the future. Had to repair 5 holes in the air tank I found when doing a pressure test. There is a lot of dust in the shop because we are cutting and buffing a new paint job as well. I should be taking the driveline in to be shortened tomorrow, and aside from wiring/plumbing the back half will be complete.

90blueS10 · 10-08-2009, 10:47 PM

thats awesome

YoungGun · 10-08-2009, 11:01 PM

i never would of thought to do that with the valves

Twisted Minis · 10-08-2009, 11:20 PM

Everyone that has come to the shop to see it has said the same thing about the valves.

Innis · 10-08-2009, 11:24 PM

it looks awesome, the manifold looks killer

project87sdime · 10-08-2009, 11:35 PM

some stainless braided line would look nice to connect the tank to manifold, seem like the seal would leak after some time of that twisted angle no?

Twisted Minis · 10-09-2009, 12:20 AM

I don't know if stainless braided line would work. Seems like it would be stiffer than plastic line, and there isn't much room to work with there. That is one area that is bothering me though. I would like to try to find a fitting that goes from 3/4" NPT to 3/8" or 1/2" tube, and I would also like to try to find a 45 degree fitting for the frame side. I think that would work much better.

***droppedss*** · 10-09-2009, 07:56 AM

awesome progress seth. Gas tank looks amazing!

extcabs10 · 10-12-2009, 08:32 PM

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Twisted Minis · 10-16-2009, 02:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by V8Blaze

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1209230...10+install+kit

this is what i got, still sealed in the bag. Pm me your address if you guys want/need it and its yours. I wont be able to mail it out until tuesday or wednesday

Do you still feel like donating this? I'm starting the wiring right now, and the stereo is part of this. I need to figure out what I need to buy to finish this.

DroptAtBirth · 10-25-2009, 02:08 PM

any updates?

slownoma63 · 10-25-2009, 03:33 PM

so awesome..makin a kids dreams come true!! get it finished man, good work to!

rrray88sdime · 10-25-2009, 08:05 PM

looks so amazing seth. great job so far, and its for a great cause.

Twisted Minis · 10-28-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DroptAtBirth

any updates?

I'm working on stuff that pays the bills. I've done little stuff, but probably nothing worth pictures again until next week.

DroptAtBirth · 10-28-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Twisted Minis

I'm working on stuff that pays the bills. I've done little stuff, but probably nothing worth pictures again until next week.

understandable man. you just do very nice work and i like seeing progress lol

Twisted Minis · 10-29-2009, 11:21 PM

Well here is some other stuff I have been working on.

Quote: Originally Posted by Twisted Minis

This thing doesn't exactly pay the bills, so I have been working on stuff that does for the last couple weeks.

I got a 3-link order, helped repaint the Datsun, and built a subframe and motor mounts for the VW Double Cab project. As well as building a custom bell housing for it.

I've also been helping Tyler finish up his Ranchero.

And I spent a few days at another shop assisting with a SEMA build. I haven't really had time to touch this truck. But I am almost caught up, and I should have some parts to build an exhaust system for it next week I hope.

heeter_33 · 10-29-2009, 11:28 PM

sick work man, as per usual.

Twisted Minis · 10-31-2009, 08:35 PM

Evil_s10 · 10-31-2009, 09:07 PM

Nice, I really do love the quality and thought process you put into every project you do.

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 10-31-2009, 09:12 PM

nice..

YoungGun · 10-31-2009, 10:42 PM

i want to work for a shop like yours, just for the knowledge

Nate_C · 11-01-2009, 03:52 PM

i dunno what it is about the front of your garage. It just looks so quaint and peaceful haha love it

jimhrabe · 11-03-2009, 05:48 PM

looking good so far!

Twisted Minis · 11-03-2009, 08:44 PM

I built the exhaust system for Johns truck today. Stock was 2" to the cat and then 2.25" after that. I decided to step the whole thing up to 2.50" tube with all mandrel bends, a high flow Magnaflow cat, and a Dynomax Thrush welded muffler, which is similar to a Flowmaster design. It is all TIG welded aside from the hangers and where it meets the 2" - 2.50" reducer right at the manifold. At no point does any of it hang below the frame. The closest part is when it crosses over, where it has about 1/4" of room above and below the tube.

Here is a picture of the back aired out. This is as low as it goes with the bed bolted on and the wheel wells uncut. There is still about 1/2" 1" between the axle and the bump stops, so I need to cut the fenderwells up about 2 inches. so they clear in any circumstance. The last picture is if a box I made to hold the air gauges and switches for the pressure switch and manually bypassing the lights. I figure since the gauges point right up at you, lights might be annoying at times.

It needs a really good wash now. There was a lot of crap under the bed liner that got on everything.

***droppedss*** · 11-03-2009, 09:40 PM

awesome for all of it seth! datsun made a huge turnaround sucks about the wreck he had with it.

xdraggerx · 11-03-2009, 10:08 PM

looking good.

Innis · 11-03-2009, 10:37 PM

truck looks mint, i also meant to say something about the truck in MT but i figured I just missed the thread, congrats on that too

s10veteran · 11-04-2009, 02:30 AM

That bridge with the dimpling...look's sic!...Nice weld's and great progress

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scrubz · 11-04-2009, 02:55 PM

looks good

dontxtrust · 11-04-2009, 03:12 PM

definately sick! i love it cant wait to see more progress!!

09-11-2009, 10:53 AM	#101
GET_LOW B JELUS Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,408 Location: GH, MI User is: Online	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up ah okay. I actually ment body roll. I like how you plan out your builds. Makes them come out that much better!
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09-11-2009, 02:22 PM	#102
DROPTSBLAZE S - I - C Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,377 Location: Evergreen State User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Very nice Seth
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09-12-2009, 12:59 PM	#103
get layed My self esteem is lower Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,114 Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up This is why I love mini truckin. It's not just about sweet rides being built, or going to shows or meets, or partying with friends till the sun comes up. It's about being one big family, and being there for others in their time of need. Pulling together for a cause like this is freakin awesome! My hats of to Seth and everyone who's contributed in some way or another. Proverbs 19:17
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09-16-2009, 03:41 AM	#104
5.74x4 Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 786 Location: corydon,indiana User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up just found this thread and can't wait to see more.....subscribed.
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09-16-2009, 10:16 AM	#105
off camber Uncle Ted Age: 33 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 589 Location: Newark DE User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up With the link mounted to the passenger side it won't twist. It actually helps cancel out drive line torque. Mounted on the driver side would cause problems though. He is a little info http://home.earthlink.net/~whshope/id5.html
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09-18-2009, 02:46 PM	#106
AssDragginSdime **** you Age: 23 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 9,383 Location: from the mean streets of southington, CT User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up i like the direction you went with this truck. its a really simple but good looking setup. Awesome work as usual.
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09-25-2009, 08:27 PM	#107
Twisted Minis Bob Saget bitch! Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,406 Location: Windsor, CA User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Here is the weeks update. I got the manifold cross member welded in place, and hung some compressor mounts off of it. Then I welded in the air tank brackets now that I was sure it wouldn't interfere with the compressors. I then pulled the axle out to finish all of the welding. I started painting the frame yesterday, but Tyler is wet sanding his car in preparation for painting it next week. Dust got stuck in the paint as it was drying, so I am going to wait until he is finished with that and then sand it down and repaint the frame. The axle is also primed and ready for some semigloss on Monday. And I need to start prepping the tank for some undercoating maybe. The link bars are at a friends house getting painted silver tomorrow, so they should be ready Monday too. I can also see now in the pictures I need to figure out a way to get paint further into the notches.
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09-25-2009, 08:54 PM	#108
primerdnoma doored Age: 22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,729 Location: Pen Argyl, PA User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Saw this on DnD, looks great man. I love what you're doing and why you're doing it.
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09-25-2009, 09:13 PM	#109
Innis Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,199 Location: London, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up this is really coming along nicely, cant wait to see more!!
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09-26-2009, 12:25 AM	#110
MoneyBagZ Layin Low Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Linden,PA 17744 User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Looks good and thumbs up on why your doing it.
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09-27-2009, 02:20 AM	#111
erok 4/5 drop Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,888 Location: vacaville, ca User is: Online	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up if only gary would have let you paint his frame too, lol. trucks looks good seth. cant wait to see this thing done.
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10-08-2009, 10:39 PM	#112
Twisted Minis Bob Saget bitch! Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,406 Location: Windsor, CA User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Doing the finish work on the back half. Almost everything is painted. Spent a lot of time on the gas tank, it had to be sanded bare after stripping the grime off of it. The paint just kept flaking so I was forced to take it to bare metal, or it would just happen again in the future. Had to repair 5 holes in the air tank I found when doing a pressure test. There is a lot of dust in the shop because we are cutting and buffing a new paint job as well. I should be taking the driveline in to be shortened tomorrow, and aside from wiring/plumbing the back half will be complete.
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10-08-2009, 10:47 PM	#113
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10-08-2009, 11:01 PM	#114
YoungGun Registered User Age: 16 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 92 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up i never would of thought to do that with the valves
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10-08-2009, 11:20 PM	#115
Twisted Minis Bob Saget bitch! Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,406 Location: Windsor, CA User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Everyone that has come to the shop to see it has said the same thing about the valves.
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10-08-2009, 11:24 PM	#116
Innis Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,199 Location: London, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up it looks awesome, the manifold looks killer
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10-08-2009, 11:35 PM	#117
project87sdime Bagged Caddy Revolution Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,933 Location: Mesa AZ User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up some stainless braided line would look nice to connect the tank to manifold, seem like the seal would leak after some time of that twisted angle no?
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10-09-2009, 12:20 AM	#118
Twisted Minis Bob Saget bitch! Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,406 Location: Windsor, CA User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up I don't know if stainless braided line would work. Seems like it would be stiffer than plastic line, and there isn't much room to work with there. That is one area that is bothering me though. I would like to try to find a fitting that goes from 3/4" NPT to 3/8" or 1/2" tube, and I would also like to try to find a 45 degree fitting for the frame side. I think that would work much better.
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10-12-2009, 08:32 PM	#120
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10-16-2009, 02:46 AM	#121
Twisted Minis Bob Saget bitch! Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,406 Location: Windsor, CA User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Quote: Originally Posted by V8Blaze http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1209230...10+install+kit this is what i got, still sealed in the bag. Pm me your address if you guys want/need it and its yours. I wont be able to mail it out until tuesday or wednesday Do you still feel like donating this? I'm starting the wiring right now, and the stereo is part of this. I need to figure out what I need to buy to finish this.
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10-25-2009, 02:08 PM	#122
DroptAtBirth FHL REPIN Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Repin 386 User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up any updates?
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10-25-2009, 03:33 PM	#123
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10-25-2009, 08:05 PM	#124
rrray88sdime ohhhh yeahhhhh Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 913 Location: Charlotte(Pineville) NC User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up looks so amazing seth. great job so far, and its for a great cause.
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10-28-2009, 10:07 PM	#125
Twisted Minis Bob Saget bitch! Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,406 Location: Windsor, CA User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Quote: Originally Posted by DroptAtBirth any updates? I'm working on stuff that pays the bills. I've done little stuff, but probably nothing worth pictures again until next week.
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10-28-2009, 11:58 PM	#126
DroptAtBirth FHL REPIN Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Repin 386 User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Quote: Originally Posted by Twisted Minis I'm working on stuff that pays the bills. I've done little stuff, but probably nothing worth pictures again until next week. understandable man. you just do very nice work and i like seeing progress lol
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10-29-2009, 11:21 PM	#127
Twisted Minis Bob Saget bitch! Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,406 Location: Windsor, CA User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Well here is some other stuff I have been working on. Quote: Originally Posted by Twisted Minis This thing doesn't exactly pay the bills, so I have been working on stuff that does for the last couple weeks. I got a 3-link order, helped repaint the Datsun, and built a subframe and motor mounts for the VW Double Cab project. As well as building a custom bell housing for it. I've also been helping Tyler finish up his Ranchero. And I spent a few days at another shop assisting with a SEMA build. I haven't really had time to touch this truck. But I am almost caught up, and I should have some parts to build an exhaust system for it next week I hope.
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10-29-2009, 11:28 PM	#128
heeter_33 Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 812 Location: Canada User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up sick work man, as per usual.
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10-31-2009, 08:35 PM	#129
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10-31-2009, 09:07 PM	#130
Evil_s10 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 219 Location: cincinnati, oh User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Nice, I really do love the quality and thought process you put into every project you do.
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10-31-2009, 09:12 PM	#131
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10-31-2009, 10:42 PM	#132
YoungGun Registered User Age: 16 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 92 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up i want to work for a shop like yours, just for the knowledge
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11-01-2009, 03:52 PM	#133
Nate_C Ex-Import Lover Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 886 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up i dunno what it is about the front of your garage. It just looks so quaint and peaceful haha love it
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11-03-2009, 05:48 PM	#134
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11-03-2009, 08:44 PM	#135
Twisted Minis Bob Saget bitch! Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,406 Location: Windsor, CA User is: OffLine	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up I built the exhaust system for Johns truck today. Stock was 2" to the cat and then 2.25" after that. I decided to step the whole thing up to 2.50" tube with all mandrel bends, a high flow Magnaflow cat, and a Dynomax Thrush welded muffler, which is similar to a Flowmaster design. It is all TIG welded aside from the hangers and where it meets the 2" - 2.50" reducer right at the manifold. At no point does any of it hang below the frame. The closest part is when it crosses over, where it has about 1/4" of room above and below the tube. Here is a picture of the back aired out. This is as low as it goes with the bed bolted on and the wheel wells uncut. There is still about 1/2" 1" between the axle and the bump stops, so I need to cut the fenderwells up about 2 inches. so they clear in any circumstance. The last picture is if a box I made to hold the air gauges and switches for the pressure switch and manually bypassing the lights. I figure since the gauges point right up at you, lights might be annoying at times. It needs a really good wash now. There was a lot of crap under the bed liner that got on everything.
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11-03-2009, 10:08 PM	#137
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