Not a normal 86 build

[Nb86yota]

Hey Guys
I bought an 86 Pickup a few months back. I purchased it with the plans to build a one of truck. The frame was in typical shape for a truck living in Eastern Canada. I traded a 99 4Runner I had to a friend for a new 2000 Tundra frame. My plan is to shorten and thin then frame to work with my reg cab truck. I have cut the frame and have already started putting in new cross members. Been taking pictures so I will be posting lots in the future. My plan is

1986 Pickup with a 22re swap
2000 4door Tundra frame
1985 solid front axle with Chevy 63" swap in rear.

I will be making all of the spring mounts, body mounts, cross members and all the other modifications myself.
Looking forward to building this and sharing with the forum. Thanx

[OVRAROK]

Sounds different. I like it. Pics..

[Gnarly4X]

OMG!!   Another amazing FABINATOR!! ... Addicted to the smell of hot metal sparks and fondling his little mig gun! 

Gnarls.

[Nb86yota]

For some reason, I am not able to post pictures at this time.

[toyodaaddict]

For some reason, I am not able to post pictures at this time.

I think you need like 10 more posts.

[Nb86yota]

Yeah. I got a bunch of photos already. I had to cut 25 1/2" out of the frame rails. I the removed all the factory cross members. I had to thin the frame by 10 inches. Used the factory transmission cross member as a starting point. Cut 5" out of each side and went from there.

[Nb86yota]

Next I removed all the body mounts and the have been moved forward 6" to make them line up. I am not going to use the factory body mounts on the cab. My plan is to weld in 2x5" tubing for the rockers and put the body mounts on those.

[a1gemmel]

Can you make a build thread in the "Project Research and Build-Ups" sub-forum? I'm very interested in following this.
You can also upload your photos to Imgur and embed them here.

[Nb86yota]

I am going to be making a complete detailed build thread. I have lots of pictures and will be posting everything as I go.

[Nb86yota]

Will be going with small 35" tires. It's all you need here in New Brunswick

[Nb86yota]

I have an ARB air locker for the rear. Leaving the front open.

[Nb86yota]

What it started as.

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Frame is completely shot.

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More damage

[Nb86yota]

More pics and the new frame being cut in half to take 25 1/2" out. Started welding all the holes closed so it's sealed.

[Nb86yota]

Follow the build on the PROJECT RESEARCH/BUILD UP PAGE. THANX