Got it. Least its only a cover. Ever need something done though just get in touch with me.
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Pzuzu The Isuzu Build (RIP)
- Thread starter Stomis
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Stomis
Professional Amateur
Wrapped the exhaust. Was surprised how much I was able to get covered with the thinner wrap 
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Whipped up some body mounts. Think Im gonna try to start getting the body off the frame this weekend. We have a new race chassis coming so Ive got to get the body swap done whiles theres space!
The start, 6x13in 10ga flat stock featuring some doodles.
Trim it up a little bit before bending so I could use my chop box rather than a grinder. I yearn for a plasma cutter/table everytime I make something like this. I laugh thinking I could walk away from a sheet of 10ga plate and come back to this 10 mins later. Rather than 1.5 hours of work.
This was my first time ever using a press break. I love the thing lol. Works like a charm and everything was dead straight. I made sure to give myself marks for the die on my material also so it was lined up perfect.
Then I trimmed an inch off the front of them. Again used my chop box since they fit once bent up.
Finished product:
I'll definitely be using the break for more things in the future. Much more professional finish then cutting and rewelding together. These mounts will be the main 6 to get the body met up to the frame. Two under the front door, two under the rear door, and two before the rear wheel well.
The start, 6x13in 10ga flat stock featuring some doodles.
Trim it up a little bit before bending so I could use my chop box rather than a grinder. I yearn for a plasma cutter/table everytime I make something like this. I laugh thinking I could walk away from a sheet of 10ga plate and come back to this 10 mins later. Rather than 1.5 hours of work.
This was my first time ever using a press break. I love the thing lol. Works like a charm and everything was dead straight. I made sure to give myself marks for the die on my material also so it was lined up perfect.
Then I trimmed an inch off the front of them. Again used my chop box since they fit once bent up.
Finished product:
I'll definitely be using the break for more things in the future. Much more professional finish then cutting and rewelding together. These mounts will be the main 6 to get the body met up to the frame. Two under the front door, two under the rear door, and two before the rear wheel well.
original balzer
1/2 ton status
This has to be the most epic ISUZU build ever! Awesome work and a very cool build.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Thanks man. Ive seen a few cools one out there but not many. Think Ive seen one that was done as clean as what Im shooting for. Most Ive seen were just throw together to be dedicated trail rigs. The independent4x4 2 door with a 3link front and coilovers was a really nice build.
Just placed an order from summit for the AN stuff to plumb the turbo drain, downpipe, wastegate piping and some intake piping. Gotta hit depot for some hardware this week and start tearing the front clip off. Gotta get this damn ball rolling!
Jester1
1/2 ton status
Is the rear bumper/tailgate going to transfer over or is it going to take major surgery to get it back together.
Can't wait to see the body meet the frame it will be totally WICKED......
Can't wait to see the body meet the frame it will be totally WICKED......
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Bumper is getting tossed. New rear bumper swing outs will be tied to the exocage. I can't wait to get the body on!
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Summit order came in. Got my oil return line made for the turbo. In retrospect I think if I was going to do it again Id have an aluminum -8 bung tig'd right into the pan instead of the stack of adapters I wound up with. Either way it will work fine and function much better than the stock one. Also think Ive changed my mind about not liking stainless braided line so its time to buy aluminum jaws and wrenches.
I had to grind my drain flange on the turbo to an offset angle in order to clear the AN fitting on the turbo inlet housing. Worked like a charm. Tweeked the 45* fittings to more like 50* and the hose was a straight 3.5" shot lol.
I had to grind my drain flange on the turbo to an offset angle in order to clear the AN fitting on the turbo inlet housing. Worked like a charm. Tweeked the 45* fittings to more like 50* and the hose was a straight 3.5" shot lol.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Wife and I hit it hard getting the rear axle squared into the truck. Wheel base landed at 112" which is roughly 3.5in longer than stock. 3in of it is the front axle pushed forward and the other .5 is the rear back. Ive got an inch of adjustment either way in the perches too.
Measured 35 times, leveled the rear rails, dropped a plumb bob and set the center pin of the main leafs. Really glad I went with the hangers I got, the taper out from 2in wide frame rail to the spring width is nice. I whipped up some quickie blocks to get the rear thrown under for when I transport it which got her sitting on all 4s!
I havent done anything with the shackle end because Im going to wind up lowering the last foot or so of the frame to accommodate the body. Was an oversight on my part that my friend noticed when we were more closely eyeing up the swap.
Measured 35 times, leveled the rear rails, dropped a plumb bob and set the center pin of the main leafs. Really glad I went with the hangers I got, the taper out from 2in wide frame rail to the spring width is nice. I whipped up some quickie blocks to get the rear thrown under for when I transport it which got her sitting on all 4s!
I havent done anything with the shackle end because Im going to wind up lowering the last foot or so of the frame to accommodate the body. Was an oversight on my part that my friend noticed when we were more closely eyeing up the swap.
I have to say. This is very interesting to watch! Nice job
Stomis
Professional Amateur
I have to say. This is very interesting to watch! Nice job
Thanks. Im having fun doing it but god it was a lot to bite off. Like I said earlier the sentiment of my former co-worker/mentor was "You're a good fabricator, just make a frame! Why not!". I have had thoughts go through my head of, man I should have just bought a blown up truck with a solid frame and front halved it for the SAS but what the hell.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Welded on the last few fish plates today. Been putting that off for quite a while. Rolled her outside and shot everything bare metal in 2 coats of etch primer just in case it winds up spending a night or two outside when the body is going on. Not that its much but I pulled the grill, headlights, and started disconnecting the electrical from the motor too.
Snapped some roller shots outside.
Snapped some roller shots outside.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Apparently I stuck my finger in those photos like a moron 
O and I decided to use slider boxes in the back rather than shackles.
O and I decided to use slider boxes in the back rather than shackles.
What is the advantage?
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Keeps the truck lower and keeps a consistent spring rate all the way through travel. Also gives you the huge droop that long ass shackles do without the wobbly feeling.
gotcha. cool, I'd never heard of them before.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
They seem to have taken off in some circles and are unheard of in others.
Do you have to grease the slides? Or is there a bearing I can't see in the pic? Seems like it would get awfully hot and wear in the normal ride position if not. No?
Looks like the white piece is a Teflon material which should work pretty well in a slide action.
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Like dueling said its got two bushings made of UHMW on either side which is a super hard self lubricating plastic.
