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tubbedII · 02-03-2012, 03:21 PM

Amazing! Everything is impressive, but one thing I really liked was how perfect the hole was for the roll cage in the sheet metal in this pic:

Twisted Minis · 02-03-2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubbedII

Amazing! Everything is impressive, but one thing I really liked was how perfect the hole was for the roll cage in the sheet metal in this pic:

Thanks. That really was a pain to weld around...

Twisted Minis · 02-03-2012, 03:30 PM

Here I lowered a Diesel Rabbit truck, a lot...

He adjusted the coil overs down another 3/4" or so that weekend. That was as low as I could get it, and still get it off the lift. Even then, we had to lift up on the truck to pull the legs out. Only thing that fit under it was a small scissor jack.

Twisted Minis · 02-03-2012, 03:32 PM

Here is some full stainless exhaust I did on the VW.

There is so much more, a new shop truck for myself, a full frame build, IRS on a crew cab Nissan...but I will wait and upload those later on. Gotta get some work done today.

lyrikz · 02-03-2012, 04:42 PM

awesome

gofastnut · 08-25-2012, 02:33 PM

Twisted, (don't know what you're first name is) I just got done reading the entire post and WOW!! Your fabrication and welding skills are above and beyond anyone I've seen. I've I could weld half that good, with 40% consistency, I'd be one of the best welders I know! I know that this is what you do for a living, but it's really inspiring to see what you've done, and tackle some of the little fab or repair projects I've put off.
My hat's off to ya!

-Jeff

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-03-2012, 05:09 PM

You do some pretty damn amazing work...

tubbedII · 02-03-2012, 05:30 PM

Did you make this steering wheel too?!

Twisted Minis · 02-03-2012, 08:24 PM

That we actually bought from Speedway Motors. But it would be a cheap way to get a steering wheel ring and make your own wheel. We went through about 3 steering wheels on this car.

PBFAB.COM · 02-03-2012, 09:05 PM

That Bus is AWESOME! Gonna be a blast to drive.

Nate

Twisted Minis · 02-04-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

That Bus is AWESOME! Gonna be a blast to drive.

Nate

Thanks Nate. I really like that project. He made a wood form for the dry sump oil tank, and will be bringing it by next week so I can repeat the shape in aluminum. Then it's actually pretty close to driving after 2 years off and on. He is doing the wiring and plumbing himself.

I've also been asked to do another one potentially, with a more basic approach. Not mid-engine, but his idea is similar to the race taxi. Will be fun if that one comes through.

**scotts62** · 02-04-2012, 05:00 PM

Pretty impressive update, nice work as always

watahyahknow · 02-04-2012, 04:10 AM

yup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSkkzgRbvLg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK0v--XPNxU&feature...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeWDqY7cdX4&feature...

its not the only fast van around here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNvpoy6gO-4&feature...

thats a transit van body on the chassis of a jaguar XJ220
or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdDeL5KSKPw&feature...

thats a transit van shell draped over a benneton ford formulla one chassis

jlaird · 02-04-2012, 08:55 AM

Love all the fab pics. Thanks for sharing. I love the idea with the valve mounting bar/extra air storage. Sweet idea!
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bcutt · 02-04-2012, 08:14 PM

Man you do awesome work!!

Twisted Minis · 02-05-2012, 05:42 PM

Ok here is another one.

I'm sure most of you remember the D50 I did an air tank back half on. Well its back for a full build. The body was in pretty sad shape, door body work, 400 lbs dash full of bondo, suicide door that was impossible to line up, bad bodydrop. The front frame had been hacked up pretty much beyond repair, and under the cab it was showing signs of rusting through. So we got a donor truck.

Header is semi-tuned equal length.

Disposing of the old... Bondo was over 3/4" thick on most of the dash.

Starting fresh, reusing the back half and arms I built.

Lathe in the background, circa 1945~ish.

Upper arm mounts are not done, they will be tied into the lower arm mount to make a clean multi purpose tab. Did not have time before the show.

Twisted Minis · 02-05-2012, 05:50 PM

More...

Back window was an inside joke with the owner, since he had so many stickers on his window, and ti was already pitted. So we covered it in as many as we could find.

Before firewall was cut enough to slide the cab forward, but gives you an idea how much it will tuck, after cutting half the rockers off.

My truck next to it.

Making sure I got the wheelbase right, as I shortened it slightly to close the bed gap up a bit.

How it sits right now.

Got the motor to clear the stock hood, without cutting the bracing, and keeping the engine at a proper operating angle. I now have the engine out, so I can do the front frame horns (hard to make look good). Truck has a long way to go, and I will be back to working on it after I finish putting a custom Supra based IRS in a Nissan truck.

SCOTI · 02-05-2012, 06:04 PM

That frame is nice (I love the detail stuff).

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-05-2012, 05:54 PM

New chassis looks great I see your going r.h.d. with it..

Twisted Minis · 02-05-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

New chassis looks great I see your going r.h.d. with it..

Yes we are doing RHD swap, and building an 40s Dodge dash to go with it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-05-2012, 06:20 PM

Damn and I though only ernie marchias built d-50s

Twisted Minis · 09-20-2012, 06:50 PM

Thank you very much for the compliments. Honestly just practice as much as you can. Its all about seat time, and at least a little direction to keep from developing bad habits.

Modified oil cooler.

Twisted Minis · 10-19-2012, 03:20 PM

02-03-2012, 03:21 PM	#1
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Amazing! Everything is impressive, but one thing I really liked was how perfect the hole was for the roll cage in the sheet metal in this pic: __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

02-03-2012, 03:30 PM	#3
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Here I lowered a Diesel Rabbit truck, a lot... He adjusted the coil overs down another 3/4" or so that weekend. That was as low as I could get it, and still get it off the lift. Even then, we had to lift up on the truck to pull the legs out. Only thing that fit under it was a small scissor jack. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

02-03-2012, 03:32 PM	#4
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Here is some full stainless exhaust I did on the VW. There is so much more, a new shop truck for myself, a full frame build, IRS on a crew cab Nissan...but I will wait and upload those later on. Gotta get some work done today. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

02-03-2012, 04:42 PM	#5
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,052	Re: Not so budget 3-link build awesome __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

08-25-2012, 02:33 PM	#6
gofastnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Williams, CA Posts: 760	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Twisted, (don't know what you're first name is) I just got done reading the entire post and WOW!! Your fabrication and welding skills are above and beyond anyone I've seen. I've I could weld half that good, with 40% consistency, I'd be one of the best welders I know! I know that this is what you do for a living, but it's really inspiring to see what you've done, and tackle some of the little fab or repair projects I've put off. My hat's off to ya! -Jeff __________________ Jeff 96 C3500 Crew Cab Long bed (Waiting on Cool Name) 64 C-10 shortie stepside, "Ole Brownie" C-10 Club My achingly slow build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508345

02-03-2012, 05:09 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Not so budget 3-link build You do some pretty damn amazing work... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-03-2012, 05:30 PM	#8
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Did you make this steering wheel too?! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

02-03-2012, 08:24 PM	#9
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build That we actually bought from Speedway Motors. But it would be a cheap way to get a steering wheel ring and make your own wheel. We went through about 3 steering wheels on this car. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

02-03-2012, 09:05 PM	#10
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Not so budget 3-link build That Bus is AWESOME! Gonna be a blast to drive. Nate __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

02-04-2012, 05:00 PM	#12
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Pretty impressive update, nice work as always __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-04-2012, 08:55 AM	#14
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Love all the fab pics. Thanks for sharing. I love the idea with the valve mounting bar/extra air storage. Sweet idea! Posted via Mobile Device

02-04-2012, 08:14 PM	#15
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Man you do awesome work!! __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

02-05-2012, 05:42 PM	#16
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Ok here is another one. I'm sure most of you remember the D50 I did an air tank back half on. Well its back for a full build. The body was in pretty sad shape, door body work, 400 lbs dash full of bondo, suicide door that was impossible to line up, bad bodydrop. The front frame had been hacked up pretty much beyond repair, and under the cab it was showing signs of rusting through. So we got a donor truck. Header is semi-tuned equal length. Disposing of the old... Bondo was over 3/4" thick on most of the dash. Starting fresh, reusing the back half and arms I built. Lathe in the background, circa 1945~ish. Upper arm mounts are not done, they will be tied into the lower arm mount to make a clean multi purpose tab. Did not have time before the show. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

02-05-2012, 05:50 PM	#17
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build More... Back window was an inside joke with the owner, since he had so many stickers on his window, and ti was already pitted. So we covered it in as many as we could find. Before firewall was cut enough to slide the cab forward, but gives you an idea how much it will tuck, after cutting half the rockers off. My truck next to it. Making sure I got the wheelbase right, as I shortened it slightly to close the bed gap up a bit. How it sits right now. Got the motor to clear the stock hood, without cutting the bracing, and keeping the engine at a proper operating angle. I now have the engine out, so I can do the front frame horns (hard to make look good). Truck has a long way to go, and I will be back to working on it after I finish putting a custom Supra based IRS in a Nissan truck. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

02-05-2012, 06:04 PM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Not so budget 3-link build That frame is nice (I love the detail stuff). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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02-05-2012, 05:54 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Not so budget 3-link build New chassis looks great I see your going r.h.d. with it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-05-2012, 06:20 PM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Damn and I though only ernie marchias built d-50s __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-20-2012, 06:50 PM	#22
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build Thank you very much for the compliments. Honestly just practice as much as you can. Its all about seat time, and at least a little direction to keep from developing bad habits. Modified oil cooler. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

10-19-2012, 03:20 PM	#23
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Not so budget 3-link build More on the VW. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

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