Author Topic: my 84 reg. cab buildup (Read 47974 times)

Travota · « **Reply #120 on:** Aug 10, 2006, 08:41:58 PM »

looks good man I really like your truck

6.72:1 · « **Reply #121 on:** Aug 13, 2006, 01:16:31 AM »

You know you love the Yoat! Just keep it and see how long it lasts!

MR_DIY · « **Reply #122 on:** Aug 13, 2006, 05:41:13 AM »

Quote from: 6.72:1 on Aug 13, 2006, 01:16:31 AM

You know you love the Yoat! Just keep it and see how long it lasts!

forever

6.72:1 · « **Reply #123 on:** Aug 13, 2006, 10:57:24 PM »

That's what I am talking about. Don't look back!

MR_DIY · « **Reply #124 on:** Aug 28, 2006, 06:53:02 PM »

updates soon.. thanks for understanding that I have a lot going on and am lazy

UNBREAKABLE · « **Reply #125 on:** Aug 28, 2006, 06:57:47 PM »

You know what....I posted on the first page of your build...Where in NC are you again? I'm near Hickory(beteen HKY and Asheville)

MR_DIY · « **Reply #126 on:** Aug 28, 2006, 07:06:33 PM »

Quote from: UNBREAKABLE on Aug 28, 2006, 06:57:47 PM

You know what....I posted on the first page of your build...Where in NC are you again? I'm near Hickory(beteen HKY and Asheville)

I am in Raleigh/Clayton.
yup- you posted on page 1 $Beer Chug\'n$

MR_DIY · « **Reply #127 on:** Sep 03, 2006, 03:47:42 PM »

dang- I hadn't posted in my buildup thread in forever LOL!! I must be slack.

well since I dual cased my rig I've been bothered b/c when I cut my second shifter "square" it was all crooked. As small as this sounds it has been driving me nuts LOL. here's a pic of my day and what I did to fix it. Will finish tomorrow.
not even square...lol

my exhaust fell off? maybe?

that's better

hahahaha

BWAHHAAHAHAHHAHA

an overview vid

Travota · « **Reply #128 on:** Sep 03, 2006, 07:52:24 PM »

RAD!!

AZman · « **Reply #129 on:** Sep 03, 2006, 08:32:59 PM »

Sweet. Keep the pics coming

Shoyrtt · « **Reply #130 on:** Sep 03, 2006, 09:59:56 PM »

Good job Mr. Flat Belly!

MR_DIY · « **Reply #131 on:** Sep 04, 2006, 08:18:24 PM »

thanks everybody! today after I went to a junkyard and pulled some motor mount covers for mine I cut out A LOT more floor, cut the horse collar xmember and fabbed a new one out of 2" square and some complex angles. It is fully welded in now.

tomorrow I focus on building the trans tunnel/box and making it look decent inside. should be fun. stay tuned

shoyrtt- I had to LOL

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #132 on:** Sep 05, 2006, 01:13:18 PM »

thats what i need

MR_DIY · « **Reply #133 on:** Sep 07, 2006, 06:17:10 PM »

well- I built some more skidplate spacers today at work (on lunch b/c I'm an addict) and got them bolted in tonight.
so here is my status on "operation flatbelly".
both driveshafts hooked up (haven't checked flex/clearance yet)
horse collar xmember is reinforced via a 2" square "hoop" into the cab
BIG HOLE in the floor
exhaust cut off after the manifold (sounds like a zuk)

I now have to weld a new tunnel that will tie into a dash, gimme some cup holders and stereo options. Also would like to have some sort of armrest incorporated. Then I'll go pay to have the local shope RE- Line-X it. there ya go.

FLATBELLY is almost complete. next up- paint the cab and pipe, then exo, then groove the tsl's like a madman. Then do some basic maintenance for my trip to Callantee in November

MR_DIY · « **Reply #134 on:** Sep 09, 2006, 06:54:37 AM »

update pics:

MR_DIY · « **Reply #135 on:** Sep 23, 2006, 07:28:55 PM »

spent most of the day measuring and test fitting and coming up with "how" but here is my progress pic. will finish asap with sheetmetal and more bracing.

DTB · « **Reply #136 on:** Sep 23, 2006, 07:32:29 PM »

thats friggin hot dude

lookin gouda

MR_DIY · « **Reply #137 on:** Sep 23, 2006, 08:02:17 PM »

Quote from: Dirt Toy Boy on Sep 23, 2006, 07:32:29 PM

thats friggin hot dude lookin gouda

thanks, I try to keep something going on that's worth looking at. it's tough to compete with all the sweet buildups on this board (shamb, yotadork, bigmikes saga, unbreakable etc...) there are others I like but can't remember

Hyena · « **Reply #138 on:** Sep 24, 2006, 12:44:11 PM »

i noticed you spaced up the sky skidplate, did you make some spacers or do they make a kit?

MR_DIY · « **Reply #139 on:** Sep 24, 2006, 02:07:41 PM »

Quote from: Hyena on Sep 24, 2006, 12:44:11 PM

i noticed you spaced up the sky skidplate, did you make some spacers or do they make a kit?

you are a perceptive one aren't you? I made some. they are simple but sturdy and effective. total time was like 45 mins.

MR_DIY · « **Reply #140 on:** Dec 31, 2006, 05:02:07 PM »

I haven't been on this board in a while b/c my girl said that if I didn't cut down the bbs addictions she was leaving. can't let that happen b/c I'm WAY too ugly to do this well again.

I've gotten a lot done since last pics here. my current plan is dovetailing the front and a completely new EXO (next w/k)... here's some shots of my rig as it's progressing

btw- I love the flatbelly
this was it 2 days ago (nevermind the exo cage "drafting")

THIS IS HER NOW.

yotadork83 · « **Reply #141 on:** Jan 01, 2007, 09:26:59 AM »

i like it!!!!! love how low your truck sits.

Oregon Crawler · « **Reply #142 on:** Jan 01, 2007, 09:46:28 AM »

Your truck will appreciate the skinnier tires 16" wide 38.5X16 are so much harder on drivetrain, the 3" make a big difference, including spinning them to. I wish I got 38x12.50, My 37 boggers are Small they messure 34" Good Job on the build!!!

MR_DIY · « **Reply #143 on:** Jan 01, 2007, 02:57:39 PM »

hey thanks guys... my retarded self will keep going until I run outta stuff to do. then I'll start over

fresh exo next w/k.. yes!

6.72:1 · « **Reply #144 on:** Jan 06, 2007, 03:46:19 PM »

I like it. Keep up the good work....

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #145 on:** Jan 06, 2007, 03:47:48 PM »

You should leave the grille out so I can put mine in

DTB · « **Reply #146 on:** Jan 06, 2007, 04:07:27 PM »

DUDE YOU STOLE MY PAINT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6.72:1 · « **Reply #147 on:** Jan 06, 2007, 04:12:47 PM »

I was just about to say that....

Don't worry though...he may not be the only one to steal your paint job....

MR_DIY · « **Reply #148 on:** Jan 08, 2007, 05:00:51 PM »

if it makes you feel any better there is a lot less metal on the truck since Friday LOL.. but a lot more pipe.

6.72:1 · « **Reply #149 on:** Jan 13, 2007, 01:31:04 AM »

Well, it happens from time to time....

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