My newly acquired truck! =]

Fannatick · 11-06-2009, 01:08 PM

Good work, tailgate should look good when finished.

Kiko · 11-06-2009, 03:58 PM

Can't look any worse than it does

Thanks. girlfriend met me for lunch today so i didn't do any sanding on it during my lunch break. Planning to do a little tonight when i go to the house. Making some trailer ball mounts for the rear of the frame too. Got the idea from "Project: built 2 envy". Not doing it exactly like his but similar. Just have to cut the metal and drill the holes and paint them. I'll post some pics later tonight.

Kiko · 11-07-2009, 02:01 AM

Have to drill two holes so they can bolt to the side of the frame and paint them still but otherwise good to go.

Was going to sand the tailgate but the sander is WAY too loud to be using at midnight. I'll wait until lunch tommorow at work.

Kiko · 11-07-2009, 01:53 PM

Sanded about 20 minutes on the tailgate and it's almost done but i have to get in the tight spots to sand.

A belt sander & 80 grit paper will take care of bad rust in seconds

Probably not the best thing to use but it did the job quick. I've got some dents that need body filler that i just noticed and a couple high spots that need to be knocked down. Should be in paint soon.

Kiko · 11-08-2009, 08:36 PM

I'm bored so....

Another shot of the tailgate. I sprayed it flat black today so it wouldn't rust. It still needs sanding at the bottom but it looks a lot better right now.

Trailer ball mounts done except for paint

Kiko · 11-09-2009, 02:40 AM

Messed with it a little this evening...

Led in the back of my gauge so i can atleast kinda see my pressure at night

Painted

I just need to drill two 1/2" holes on each side of the frame and buy 4 bolts,lock washers,and nuts then i can bolt them on.

Fannatick · 11-09-2009, 05:33 PM

Tailgate is looking better.

Kiko · 11-09-2009, 05:44 PM

I'll upload a pic of it with paint when i get home. We're about to leave work cause of the tropical storm. It looks way better with paint on it.

Kiko · 11-09-2009, 06:31 PM

Turned out small...

-YumYum97s10- · 11-10-2009, 12:46 PM

that's what she said

Kiko · 11-10-2009, 02:12 PM

Not last night

Did a little maintenance earlier since i don't have the money for the alternator upgrade until monday/tuesday. Replaced my + battery cable and cleaned the contacts. Was going to upgrade the alternator wire but need a couple washers. Next thursday i'll be ordering the bag mount for the tilt bed finally so i can get it functioning on it's own power. I'll have to run some manual valves on the frame for a few weeks until i get $$ for a couple smc valves and another switch. Going to try and get a swaybar from the junkyard and buy all new bushings. Also going to try and save up the $$ for the bolt on shock mounts from suicide doors and put shocks on the front. I'm tired of my truck leaning on uneven roads and bouncing on lumpy roads. Side to side isn't that important.....

bmxzach · 11-10-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kiko

The bikes? My friend's bike is a partially stock eastern. I don't remember the frame model. Mine is a 2005 t1 barcode frame and mostly odyssey and primo parts. I have a new back rim and cassette hub sitting in my room right now but i don't have the spokes to lace it with or i would have that on finally

i sold my wtp lofi custom to buy my truck haha, new bike in the spring i hope. i have an interview at a camera store this week so hopefully i get some income. ride on!

bmxzach · 11-11-2009, 08:08 PM

this thing is really nice, looks like mine. would you mind grabbing a shot of it at driving height? i don't know how low to drop mine. i live in canada, eh. so i need to have SOME snow clearance

s10kid17 · 11-11-2009, 10:34 PM

Man Ive look through this thread about 3 times now haha just for referece on stuff. Great build keep it up

Kiko · 11-12-2009, 02:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bmxzach

this thing is really nice, looks like mine. would you mind grabbing a shot of it at driving height? i don't know how low to drop mine. i live in canada, eh. so i need to have SOME snow clearance

It's hard to define driving height. I either ride lifted stock,cali,or almost dragging. I'll try to remember to get a pic though.

Kiko · 11-12-2009, 02:42 AM

Have some plans for the interior (Finally)
I've got to make a list of all the parts i need and then i'll get to work on it. I'm not saying anything just yet but i'll post photos when i'm done

Kiko · 11-12-2009, 10:55 AM

Little low in front but here's the photo you wanted

Oldskool94 · 11-12-2009, 11:14 AM

Looks great man your truck has come a long long way.

bmxzach · 11-12-2009, 05:33 PM

thanks man, looks sick. i still think those tires look beefy. i got some different rims on my truck right now, thinking static drop. 2 in the front, 3 in the rear (whore style)

Kiko · 11-12-2009, 06:49 PM

They are beefy. they are 70 or 75 series. No sense in buying low profile when i'm planning to use part of my income tax this year and get 20's or 22's.

Kiko · 11-13-2009, 06:18 PM

****!! Throwout bearing is going out and it's squeeling like a son of a bitch. that's atleast 2-4 days it will be down until i have the money/part/time to fix it

bmxzach · 11-14-2009, 03:45 AM

1521 posts later and i have read the entire thread. i had no idea you got hit. so glad you decided to re-build it. looks sooooo sick. do you know if bags hate winter? i might eventually bag mine, but only if i keep it as a summer/show car. i have lots of time.

Kiko · 11-14-2009, 01:52 PM

I don't know how far north you live but down here it's fine. i drive mine every single day regardless of weather. Up north i heard you need to put air-brake antifreeze in your tank to keep your valves from sticking in the cold. And you definately need a water trap. I don't have one but that's only temporary.

BlazinDimes · 11-16-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kiko

Tape deck went out and i couldn't use my adapter for my mp3 player so all i had was fm radio......

I'm in the process of reading through this entire thread, and had to comment on this, I'm rocking the same head unit in my 91.

Loving this build, I think its my new favorite.

BlazinDimes · 11-16-2009, 08:36 PM

Just finished. I love the progress you've made, I expected it to be over after the wreck but you've come a long way.

Kiko · 11-17-2009, 01:04 PM

Thanks. Putting the transmission back in tonight or trying to. I don't get off work until dark so that should be fun trying to see under it. Hope to get some more work done soon.

Kiko · 11-19-2009, 02:23 PM

Just updating a little... transmission is almost in. It should be in tonight. If not my friend Jessie is staying over tomorrow night and we'll pull an all nighter on the truck in order to get it ready for the show Saturday morning. I'll post some pics from the show. Hoping it turns out good. Forecast shows 70% rain but that could change knowing our weather.

11-06-2009, 01:08 PM	#1501
Fannatick Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 877 Location: User is: Online	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Good work, tailgate should look good when finished.
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11-06-2009, 03:58 PM	#1502
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Can't look any worse than it does Thanks. girlfriend met me for lunch today so i didn't do any sanding on it during my lunch break. Planning to do a little tonight when i go to the house. Making some trailer ball mounts for the rear of the frame too. Got the idea from "Project: built 2 envy". Not doing it exactly like his but similar. Just have to cut the metal and drill the holes and paint them. I'll post some pics later tonight. Last edited by Kiko : 11-06-2009 at 04:00 PM.
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11-07-2009, 02:01 AM	#1503
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Have to drill two holes so they can bolt to the side of the frame and paint them still but otherwise good to go. Was going to sand the tailgate but the sander is WAY too loud to be using at midnight. I'll wait until lunch tommorow at work.
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11-07-2009, 01:53 PM	#1504
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Sanded about 20 minutes on the tailgate and it's almost done but i have to get in the tight spots to sand. A belt sander & 80 grit paper will take care of bad rust in seconds Probably not the best thing to use but it did the job quick. I've got some dents that need body filler that i just noticed and a couple high spots that need to be knocked down. Should be in paint soon.
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11-08-2009, 08:36 PM	#1505
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] I'm bored so.... Another shot of the tailgate. I sprayed it flat black today so it wouldn't rust. It still needs sanding at the bottom but it looks a lot better right now. Trailer ball mounts done except for paint
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11-09-2009, 02:40 AM	#1506
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Messed with it a little this evening... Led in the back of my gauge so i can atleast kinda see my pressure at night Painted I just need to drill two 1/2" holes on each side of the frame and buy 4 bolts,lock washers,and nuts then i can bolt them on.
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11-09-2009, 05:33 PM	#1507
Fannatick Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 877 Location: User is: Online	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Tailgate is looking better.
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11-09-2009, 05:44 PM	#1508
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] I'll upload a pic of it with paint when i get home. We're about to leave work cause of the tropical storm. It looks way better with paint on it.
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11-09-2009, 06:31 PM	#1509
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Turned out small...
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11-10-2009, 12:46 PM	#1510
-YumYum97s10- David Age: 20 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 941 Location: North Charleston, SC User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] that's what she said
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11-10-2009, 02:12 PM	#1511
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Not last night Did a little maintenance earlier since i don't have the money for the alternator upgrade until monday/tuesday. Replaced my + battery cable and cleaned the contacts. Was going to upgrade the alternator wire but need a couple washers. Next thursday i'll be ordering the bag mount for the tilt bed finally so i can get it functioning on it's own power. I'll have to run some manual valves on the frame for a few weeks until i get $$ for a couple smc valves and another switch. Going to try and get a swaybar from the junkyard and buy all new bushings. Also going to try and save up the $$ for the bolt on shock mounts from suicide doors and put shocks on the front. I'm tired of my truck leaning on uneven roads and bouncing on lumpy roads. Side to side isn't that important.....
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11-10-2009, 05:19 PM	#1512
bmxzach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 65 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Quote: Originally Posted by Kiko The bikes? My friend's bike is a partially stock eastern. I don't remember the frame model. Mine is a 2005 t1 barcode frame and mostly odyssey and primo parts. I have a new back rim and cassette hub sitting in my room right now but i don't have the spokes to lace it with or i would have that on finally i sold my wtp lofi custom to buy my truck haha, new bike in the spring i hope. i have an interview at a camera store this week so hopefully i get some income. ride on!
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11-11-2009, 08:08 PM	#1513
bmxzach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 65 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] this thing is really nice, looks like mine. would you mind grabbing a shot of it at driving height? i don't know how low to drop mine. i live in canada, eh. so i need to have SOME snow clearance
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11-11-2009, 10:34 PM	#1514
s10kid17 Taking Care of Buisiness Age: 18 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 751 Location: Vincennes, IN User is: Online	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Man Ive look through this thread about 3 times now haha just for referece on stuff. Great build keep it up
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11-12-2009, 02:31 AM	#1515
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Quote: Originally Posted by bmxzach this thing is really nice, looks like mine. would you mind grabbing a shot of it at driving height? i don't know how low to drop mine. i live in canada, eh. so i need to have SOME snow clearance It's hard to define driving height. I either ride lifted stock,cali,or almost dragging. I'll try to remember to get a pic though.
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11-12-2009, 02:42 AM	#1516
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Have some plans for the interior (Finally) I've got to make a list of all the parts i need and then i'll get to work on it. I'm not saying anything just yet but i'll post photos when i'm done
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11-12-2009, 10:55 AM	#1517
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Little low in front but here's the photo you wanted Last edited by Kiko : 11-12-2009 at 10:58 AM.
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11-12-2009, 11:14 AM	#1518
Oldskool94 Vroom 2.2 Vroom Age: 18 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,726 Location: Grand Haven,MI User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Looks great man your truck has come a long long way.
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11-12-2009, 05:33 PM	#1519
bmxzach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 65 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] thanks man, looks sick. i still think those tires look beefy. i got some different rims on my truck right now, thinking static drop. 2 in the front, 3 in the rear (whore style)
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11-12-2009, 06:49 PM	#1520
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] They are beefy. they are 70 or 75 series. No sense in buying low profile when i'm planning to use part of my income tax this year and get 20's or 22's.
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11-13-2009, 06:18 PM	#1521
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] ****!! Throwout bearing is going out and it's squeeling like a son of a bitch. that's atleast 2-4 days it will be down until i have the money/part/time to fix it
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11-14-2009, 03:45 AM	#1522
bmxzach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 65 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] 1521 posts later and i have read the entire thread. i had no idea you got hit. so glad you decided to re-build it. looks sooooo sick. do you know if bags hate winter? i might eventually bag mine, but only if i keep it as a summer/show car. i have lots of time.
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11-14-2009, 01:52 PM	#1523
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] I don't know how far north you live but down here it's fine. i drive mine every single day regardless of weather. Up north i heard you need to put air-brake antifreeze in your tank to keep your valves from sticking in the cold. And you definately need a water trap. I don't have one but that's only temporary.
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11-16-2009, 07:34 PM	#1524
BlazinDimes Out Of Gas Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,032 Location: Wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Quote: Originally Posted by Kiko Tape deck went out and i couldn't use my adapter for my mp3 player so all i had was fm radio...... I'm in the process of reading through this entire thread, and had to comment on this, I'm rocking the same head unit in my 91. Loving this build, I think its my new favorite.
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11-16-2009, 08:36 PM	#1525
BlazinDimes Out Of Gas Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,032 Location: Wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Just finished. I love the progress you've made, I expected it to be over after the wreck but you've come a long way.
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11-17-2009, 01:04 PM	#1526
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Thanks. Putting the transmission back in tonight or trying to. I don't get off work until dark so that should be fun trying to see under it. Hope to get some more work done soon.
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11-19-2009, 02:23 PM	#1527
Kiko Crazy for a square body Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,819 Location: Mobile,Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: My newly acquired truck! =] Just updating a little... transmission is almost in. It should be in tonight. If not my friend Jessie is staying over tomorrow night and we'll pull an all nighter on the truck in order to get it ready for the show Saturday morning. I'll post some pics from the show. Hoping it turns out good. Forecast shows 70% rain but that could change knowing our weather.
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