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Re: Used Parts Build

Got me some new parts. 44mm wastegate from VS Racing (aka Tial knock off) and a bellow.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4427/...ac5c4ec8_b.jpg
Got my cross over done. Need to cut my bellow in but am waiting until I get exhaust gaskets.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4442/...91f1177e_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4353/...55dcd8da_b.jpg
Cut in my wastegate. The tape is actually backwards. I need to flip it around and grind it to fit the hole (just there for picture purposes).
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4336/...cd65aecd_b.jpg

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That really sucks with photobucket, I was looking forward to scrolling through. :( What is here to see is some very nice content, though!!

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Originally Posted by HunterRotten (Post 8032489)

That really sucks with photobucket, I was looking forward to scrolling through. :( What is here to see is some very nice content, though!!

Thank you sir. I still have the pics (just not uploaded) so if there is something specific you want to see let me know.

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I really need to start playing with a TIG. :)

Glad to see you are making some progress.

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep (Post 8062626)

I really need to start playing with a TIG. :)

Glad to see you are making some progress.

Thank you sir. Life keeps getting in the way. You know how it is.

Had some more fun welding last night.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4453/...9a37c976_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4465/...93813b44_b.jpg
Almost done. Need shock mounts and a way to mount the gas tank down.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4512/...11c7746e_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4503/...9755db28_b.jpg

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Added in some bars. This should help support the gas tank and the rear of the bed.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4525/...d507e282_b.jpg
I regret not tig welding in my watts link. The mount looks like crap next to the tubes. Blah...
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4458/...6a85d551_b.jpg

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Thanks guys.

Quickly painted the frame. I am redoing someones suspension this weekend and wanted to make sure it didn't rust since it is supposed to rain and I will have it out in the driveway.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/...dc7156e7_b.jpg

Re: Used Parts Build

Dang, things starting to shape up.

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Originally Posted by Hankster (Post 8080887)

Dang, things starting to shape up.

Slow and steady! I'm trying to juggle a few side jobs, my brother's Nova, and work on my house but it will get done eventually!

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Rolled my truck into the driveway in order to do some work on another truck. Took a few pics.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4583/...2cb57a06_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/...c65ced72_b.jpg

I really need to change the oil pan so I can lay out properly.

Re: Used Parts Build

Havent done too much work to the truck. Here are a few updates.
Upper shock mounts. Look a bit weird but gave me the travel and angle I wanted. Plus they are stock shocks so replacements can be found easily.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4632/...40b2d4ed_b.jpg
Made some bumpstops
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4749/...0fc33c3d_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4695/...21fa422c_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4668/...7ab63f9d_b.jpg
Did half my gas tank mounts
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4747/...3a9088a1_b.jpg
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4619/...cd8dfc1e_b.jpg

Re: Used Parts Build

What do you use to cut and clean those metal pieces? Looks really nice!

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Originally Posted by crakarjax (Post 8179096)

What do you use to cut and clean those metal pieces? Looks really nice!

The shock mounts were purchased but everything else is done with a sawzaw and flap disc on an angle grinder.

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Originally Posted by tinydb84 (Post 8179115)

The shock mounts were purchased but everything else is done with a sawzaw and flap disc on an angle grinder.

So for the shock mount boxing bracket with the curves, you cut that with a reciprocating saw? Or did it come with a kit. I'm wondering how you get the nice curves in your pieces

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Originally Posted by crakarjax (Post 8179304)

So for the shock mount boxing bracket with the curves, you cut that with a reciprocating saw? Or did it come with a kit. I'm wondering how you get the nice curves in your pieces

I made the piece to box them. Just an angle grinder with a flap disc. It takes some practice but you can also use a finer grit to make curves without digging into the piece.

Michaels craft store sells a piece of plastic that has a bunch of curves of different radiuses that you can use to trace out the curve. I can post a picture later today if you want.

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It is amazing what we can accomplish with minimal tools with some patience and determination. :)

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep (Post 8181528)

It is amazing what we can accomplish with minimal tools with some patience and determination. :)

My truck is being built on frustration, determination, and harbor freight :smoke:

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