1973 HILUX Racer 4508

[Steve_925]

i know, i proble dont even need cooler

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

ya no ! I would run one anyway... I just used a trans cooler off a ford ranger for $5 at the wrecking yard! works bomb

[Steve_925]

ya no ! I would run one anyway... I just used a trans cooler off a ford ranger for $5 at the wrecking yard! works bomb

thats what i had to, just some wrecking yard cooler. it worked good till it came loose and put a big ass hole in my radiator.

thats the one i want to run.

[GrenadedToy]

Are the body mounts finished? Im tryin to get an idea of what im going to have to do when I finally get my cab on.

[Steve_925]

Are the body mounts finished? Im tryin to get an idea of what im going to have to do when I finally get my cab on.

ya, but mine are solid mounted. there kinda janky too. i cut about 4square inch hole out, the put a big plate over the hole, and welded another to my rock slider support.

ill try to get you some pics

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

that little cooler is pimp.... where is that from?

[Steve_925]

its from PSC, i think its like $75.

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

hell ya I just might have to order one up

[GrenadedToy]

ya, but mine are solid mounted. there kinda janky too. i cut about 4square inch hole out, the put a big plate over the hole, and welded another to my rock slider support.

ill try to get you some pics

should i not go the solid route? Im most likely going to drive mine on the road a lot. I heard solid mounts ride like poopy.

[Steve_925]

should i not go the solid route? Im most likely going to drive mine on the road a lot. I heard solid mounts ride like poopy.

i wouldnt go solid. i just had no money to buy poly bushings. and i want the exo really tight to the body and i dont want the body flexing into the tube and messing up the body.

[pumkin toy]

i wouldnt go solid. i just had no money to buy poly bushings. and i want the exo really tight to the body and i dont want the body flexing into the tube and messing up the body.

i didnt know you were going with an exo!  should be sweet, i love the look of an exo done right.

[Steve_925]

ya, i want to do somting like this. from the B piller forward i mean

[thegoofster21]

  4sure ive wanted to build one of these

[86bobbedtoy]

thats some good flex

[Steve_925]

hell ya! hope mine flexes like that

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

ya that beast has a grip of flex! that cage looks pretty cool too man 

[Steve_925]

i figure since the front is doved i dont need fender bars, but i do want cab protection so i think that will be perfect

[TIMS89CRAWLER]

for sure!

[GrenadedToy]

Man, I don't know how many times I've read this thread. It's my inspiration haha.
I just cut the rocker off mine too cause it was hitting the slider, I keep finding more rust which isn't good..

Updates??

[Steve_925]

thanks alot! ya rust sucks. i guess i lucked out i just have a little on the floor and its not even that bad.

i should be getting my tax return in a week or so. as soon as i get the whole thing is going towards my hydro. already bought the ram from surpluscenter.com it was like $100 less than psc. and then coilover might also be getting ordered very soon

[85yodaon33s]

dude that thing is f-ing sick i was going to build a 65 toyota stout with 85 chassis but money got tight and i had to sell the stuff i had so now im working on a chevy just until i get me another toyota though keep up the good work and post up some good flex pics

[Steve_925]

thanx. i need shocks before it will flex lol

[peacesells]

killer build man!

[Steve_925]

if would stop raining i might be able to do some more work to it.

[GrenadedToy]

if would stop raining i might be able to do some more work to it.

x 2!!

[ROCKO]

so whats the story today its not raining

[Steve_925]

just picked up my tires up from my old work. i got the aluminum 15x10 wheels on them. gonna pu those on, put my other hy steer arm on, hook up my coolant lines, fire it up........

[pumkin toy]

awesome!  i know it might be a little while but i am deffinately excited to see the Bomber up and wheelin!  i was searching around a little bit last night for old hilux pickups like yours for sale.  they are kinda hard to find!!  how did you end up with yours?

[Steve_925]

awesome!  i know it might be a little while but i am deffinately excited to see the Bomber up and wheelin!  i was searching around a little bit last night for old hilux pickups like yours for sale.  they are kinda hard to find!!  how did you end up with yours?

some guy on here accually. got for $500 just the body, bed, 86 reg cab frame, and a pink slip.
the funny thing is a few weeks before i decided to build this i found one that was in good running shape at a impound for $500. wish i would have picked that up

[Steve_925]

took some pictures with an actual camera today instead of my iphone.

its sitting at about ride height (hopfully) about 23"