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Used Parts Build
I have been meaning to start a build thread over here. I have one on the other forum so some might be familiar with it already. My goal is to build it with the most used and cheap parts as possible.
When I got her: ![]() ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
First problem:
![]() So I just started ripping it all apart: ![]() ![]() Surprisingly when I ripped out all the old wires that were twisted together it fixed the problem....
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Re: Used Parts Build
So my brother had this lying around:
![]() It was free so ![]() ![]() ![]() And done! The horn button doesnt fit with the o-ring they give you. I used a strip of tape instead of the ring and it fits great. ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
I tore out my old exhaust
![]() ![]() New Headers (with some room made) ![]() And installed! ![]() Knock off single chamber flows... ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
I found on Jakes Transmissions that you could modify the valve body to firm up the shifts without a shift kit so I gave it a shot (I did post about this in a different subsection).
First was to remove the spring from here ![]() Then enlarge these holes ![]() Here we go ![]() Then plug this hole ![]() Tap and set screw for a dollar or two ![]() Tapped ![]() Plugged ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
Was going through my phone and found a pic of a truck that was being sold on here that I passed up (still thinking I should have bought it)
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So I bought this:
![]() Then changed my mind... And I traded it for cash and this: ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
Started working on the rear.
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Re: Used Parts Build
Damn that is a lot of springs!!
![]() Lets fix that ![]() Tada! ![]() The drivers side was easy ![]() Damn gas tank... ![]() And some Por15 ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
Got some more of the hard work done
![]() ![]() Bushings in ![]() Shackles ![]() Hangers and notch ![]()
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The brown truck stopped by...
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Re: Used Parts Build
Around this time I saw a truck on here that a guy was talking about selling....and I bought it:
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Re: Used Parts Build
Finally back together!!
![]() Sold the engine and trans for $500 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
Parts!
![]() Every lug was stripped... ![]() Slow progress ![]() ![]()
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Then I decided to bag the truck...cant leave well enough alone...
![]() ![]() ![]() Drilling holes is a ***** ![]() Mocking up ![]() I know it looks too far forward but the bag sits forward in the arm (I put it all together to check first
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Re: Used Parts Build
hours of cutting, grinding, and wire brushing, then lit myself on fire lol
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Narrowed them 7/8'' of an inch and moved the ball joint to the front to increase caster
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Re: Used Parts Build
Not C10 but used parts for my 350z! New rear end with 10% lower gears and test pipes.
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Re: Used Parts Build
Holy **** it took forever to clean and paint everything...so long I am still doing it. Ugh. Here are some pics for now.
Got the crossmember out ![]() Cleaning ![]() Tacked in new studs ![]() Painting some parts: ![]() ![]() ![]() I only painted enough of the frame rails for the crossmember to bolt to for now.
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Starting to get some stuff together
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I decided to Z it. Annnnndddddddddddd....decided to d it myself. So I bought a new welder and got to practicing
New welder! ![]() First beads in a few years ![]() Vertical uphill ![]() Cut apart and acid etch (only had ospho so the etch isnt that prominent) ![]() ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
Found a pic of a bike I built years ago:
![]() Anyway...I started sectioning a crossmember before I decided I was going to Z my truck. I worked on it a bit tonight. Figure I'll sell it and use the money towards the truck when I am done. Laying out the lines: ![]() One side: ![]() And the other: ![]() Apart! ![]() Just resting together: ![]() I still need to grind a bunch and work on the fitting. I figure I'd cut the lip off the front and weld it in together just for extra clearance. I am only going 1.25 on it so it shouldn't hit the steering.
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![]() ![]() Didnt get a pic of final welds. Still need to cut out some filler plates for the sides Finished the crossmember and did a quick coat of primer ![]() ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
When I made the decision to Z it I figured why not do a SFBD...ugh. Need to stop this whole lowering thing...
Started working on my stock floor body drop. Got a piece of steel on sale for cheap. 3x4x1/4 it was a bit too thick but half price: ![]() Pulled my trans crossmember: ![]() Split the tube in half: ![]() Fit it in the frame: ![]()
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Re: Used Parts Build
Found a good deal on a 4l80e so I went and picked it up:
![]() And found a deal on some used rims and tires for my 350Z: ![]() Then went out and replaced my shocks and put lowering springs on my Z: ![]() ![]() Then washed her: ![]() And did a little bit of drilling on the steel I am boxing my frame with: ![]()
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I finished cleaning the inside of my frame (forgot to take pics) and decided to firm up my motor mounts (just wanted to weld ****):
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