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crazydave203 · 11-03-2009, 04:20 PM

Any Updates?

Twisted Minis · 11-03-2009, 08:22 PM

I have been working on other projects to pay the bills for about a month, but I have been back on this thing for a few days now. Wiring is finished, and built the exhaust system today, so I will have some pictures tonight. Right now I need to get ready for league night.

Twisted Minis · 11-03-2009, 08:41 PM

Screw it I got a minute.

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.

crazydave203 · 11-04-2009, 08:26 AM

Is looking really good

noonzor · 11-04-2009, 10:24 AM

looks awesome!!!

Twisted Minis · 12-06-2009, 02:31 PM

Here are the nearly finished pictures of John's truck. I had to move it out to get the VW in to work on it. He brought by a battery so I can start it, and finish up the little stuff and the stereo now.

Obviously cutting the inner fenders more is one of those little things I need to take care of.

**kev2809** · 12-06-2009, 02:47 PM

that looks good. is the rear rubs sitting on the wheels?

Twisted Minis · 12-06-2009, 03:05 PM

Yes, as I said above that's still one of the little things I need to take care of when it comes back into the shop.

Bazooka · 12-06-2009, 04:25 PM

Looks good man

Ipaintgrt · 12-06-2009, 04:49 PM

Wow, this is a great build! What have you done to the front? I have a 91 that I have fixed up with my son, but we have some clearance problems on the front, it actually broke out the air conditioning box and fan. I would like it too be low, but it needs to function, and on a realistic budget.

AceX · 12-06-2009, 06:46 PM

Seth, Let m know when you want me to bring all the stuff down.

Twisted Minis · 12-07-2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

Seth, Let m know when you want me to bring all the stuff down.

PM me your number. I should be ready soon, I just need to wrap up the project that is currently in the shop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ipaintgrt

Wow, this is a great build! What have you done to the front? I have a 91 that I have fixed up with my son, but we have some clearance problems on the front, it actually broke out the air conditioning box and fan. I would like it too be low, but it needs to function, and on a realistic budget.

The front is really basic, just dehumped lower arms and pie cut upper arms. The firewall and the AC box hit the tires though. It holds it up about a half inch. I haven't figured out what I am doing about it yet.

Ipaintgrt · 12-07-2009, 05:55 AM

The front is really basic, just dehumped lower arms and pie cut upper arms. The firewall and the AC box hit the tires though. It holds it up about a half inch. I haven't figured out what I am doing about it yet.[/QUOTE]

Ok, I'm sorry too say, I don't know what dehumping the lower arms is, and I'm not familiar with a pie cut on the upper arms. Does this move the wheels inboard? Thanks S

Twisted Minis · 12-07-2009, 12:41 PM

No it just allows the spindle to move up further without the upper ball joints binding, and without the lower arm hitting the frame.

72hotrodder · 12-08-2009, 12:42 AM

trucks look'n good but i had an old nova that had dump exhoust on the wheel like that and one day it burnt a little to much oil (not a good car) and it was like a slip and slid

Sacramento70 · 04-25-2014, 10:50 PM

what ever became of this build and is it all done? Very honorable of you and generous to help someone out

11-03-2009, 04:20 PM	#51
crazydave203 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corning NY Posts: 6	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Any Updates?

11-03-2009, 08:22 PM	#52
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up I have been working on other projects to pay the bills for about a month, but I have been back on this thing for a few days now. Wiring is finished, and built the exhaust system today, so I will have some pictures tonight. Right now I need to get ready for league night. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

11-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#53
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Screw it I got a minute. 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. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

11-04-2009, 08:26 AM	#54
crazydave203 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corning NY Posts: 6	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Is looking really good

11-04-2009, 10:24 AM	#55
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up looks awesome!!! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

12-06-2009, 02:31 PM	#56
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Here are the nearly finished pictures of John's truck. I had to move it out to get the VW in to work on it. He brought by a battery so I can start it, and finish up the little stuff and the stereo now. Obviously cutting the inner fenders more is one of those little things I need to take care of. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

12-06-2009, 02:47 PM	#57
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up that looks good. is the rear rubs sitting on the wheels? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

12-06-2009, 03:05 PM	#58
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Yes, as I said above that's still one of the little things I need to take care of when it comes back into the shop. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

12-06-2009, 04:25 PM	#59
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Looks good man

12-06-2009, 04:49 PM	#60
Ipaintgrt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 169	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Wow, this is a great build! What have you done to the front? I have a 91 that I have fixed up with my son, but we have some clearance problems on the front, it actually broke out the air conditioning box and fan. I would like it too be low, but it needs to function, and on a realistic budget.

12-06-2009, 06:46 PM	#61
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up Seth, Let m know when you want me to bring all the stuff down. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

12-07-2009, 05:55 AM	#63
Ipaintgrt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 169	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up The front is really basic, just dehumped lower arms and pie cut upper arms. The firewall and the AC box hit the tires though. It holds it up about a half inch. I haven't figured out what I am doing about it yet.[/QUOTE] Ok, I'm sorry too say, I don't know what dehumping the lower arms is, and I'm not familiar with a pie cut on the upper arms. Does this move the wheels inboard? Thanks S

12-07-2009, 12:41 PM	#64
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up No it just allows the spindle to move up further without the upper ball joints binding, and without the lower arm hitting the frame. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

12-08-2009, 12:42 AM	#65
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up trucks look'n good but i had an old nova that had dump exhoust on the wheel like that and one day it burnt a little to much oil (not a good car) and it was like a slip and slid __________________ having a badass truck and not driving it is like having a playboy model as a wife and not..... well you know.

04-25-2014, 10:50 PM	#66
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	Re: John's 87 S10 - Epilepsy build up what ever became of this build and is it all done? Very honorable of you and generous to help someone out __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer



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