Project Truck

[squeethebee]

I am ed, I bought a truck Sunday. I dropped it 3 inches tonite (Friday). Let's see what else happens.

Btw, it is a 1997 Nissan hardbody. 2wd, 5 speed, 156k miles, 2.4L.

When I got it.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/103_5834.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/103_5832.jpg

Then what I did after work tonite.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/300410221333.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/300410221430.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/300410230705.jpg

Oops, that may have to come out.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/300410235623.jpg

ed

[squeethebee]

Saved.

ed

[squeethebee]

Cause.

ed

[squeethebee]

I'm awesome.

ed

[Bu11dogg2]

Hey gaddis, why don't you finish one project at a time.

[squeethebee]

ADHD.

ed

[GeoffC8]

Win truck, yay!

[squeethebee]

Also, projects are never finished silly site owner.

ed

[02bugeyeoutback]

nice little truck ed:up:

[subaru_crazy]

nice me likes

[Bu11dogg2]

Also, projects are never finished silly site owner.

ed


ok, let em re-phrase that

Hey Gaddis, why don't you get your other project somewhere near complete, maybe even road worthy, before starting another.:lol:

[itsmy04wrx]

^^^ :lol:

[bigd_wright]

ok, let em re-phrase that

Hey Gaddis, why don't you get your other project somewhere near complete, maybe even road worthy, before starting another.:lol:

AGREED!:up::rofl:

[GeoffC8]

^guys, shut the **** up, I wanna see this ***** bagged.

Also, Ed, get some daytime shots.

[98Wagoon]

Hey gaddis, why don't you finish one project at a time.



burrnnn..



but looks good! :lol:

[squeethebee]

ok, let em re-phrase that

Hey Gaddis, why don't you get your other project somewhere near complete, maybe even road worthy, before starting another.:lol:

You mean like only needing fuel before it starts? Like where my other project is? Kinda like that?

I needed a reliable car for work, I bought this. Lowering it 3" cost me $30. Suck it.

ed

[jmb1983]

Run dual stacks and bag it!

[squeethebee]

No stacks, and I'm sure it will get bags down the line. I might be picking up some used lowering shackles for the rear with air shocks shortly too.

More pics from tonite, I put a sticker on and washed it.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/103_5845.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/103_5837.jpg

I think the paint on the bed is too far gone to save, which is sad. This accidental pic came out kinda cool though.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/103_5840.jpg

ed

[Joe]

Very cool ed! i love me some trucks as well. As for randy, dont worry. he is butt-hurt cause he doesn't have anywhere to keep projects. :lol:

[im_so_blue]

nice ed.. i love trucks alot :up:

[im_so_blue]

inspiration for ed

http://images.minitruckinweb.com/features/nissan/0512mt_02_z+1997_nissan_hardbody+drivers_side_view .jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/features/nissan/9376117+pheader/0502mt_01_z+1995_nissan_king_cab+rear_drivers_side _view.jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/features/nissan/16084391+pheader/0907mt_01_z+1997_nissan_hardbody+left_side_view.jp g

http://image.minitruckinweb.com/f/10075345+w750+st0/0806mt_26_z+1989_nissan_hardbody+front_drivers_sid e_view.jpg

http://minitruckzone.tenmagazines.com/articleImages/28457.jpg

[bigd_wright]

Nice Ed that pics did come out really good!:up:

[squeethebee]

inspiration for ed

http://image.automotive.com/f/features/nissan/16084391+pheader/0907mt_01_z+1997_nissan_hardbody+left_side_view.jp g



No rag tops, no crazy paints, no roofless, but this one man ^^ Lookin' REAL GOOD!

Nice Ed that pics did come out really good!:up:

Thanks man, I got another one from yesterday too.

ed

[squeethebee]

Oops, may want to actually post the pic.

Ralphie like truck!

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/103_5857.jpg

ed

[98Wagoon]

Im gonna have to agree with that black truck.. looks pertttyyyy..

[07xtreme]

mmm trucks...good stuff, and the talk of stacks, makes me miss my mini stacks. hell, i KINDA miss the whole truck

http://i43.tinypic.com/2ihmg6x.jpg

[im_so_blue]

mmm trucks...good stuff, and the talk of stacks, makes me miss my mini stacks. hell, i KINDA miss the whole truck

http://i43.tinypic.com/2ihmg6x.jpg

now thats badass

only vehicle i think i seen that could top that is...

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/car_show_fan/EF13.jpg

made by the "Made 2 Envy" boys in Kingston NY

[RCKSTR]

Ed I don't care what you do with this thing, I just wanna see it keep up at the track... RB that **** :spin:

[02bugeyeoutback]

ed that accidental pic you took came out sweet:up:

[squeethebee]

Yeah, I'm glad the flash DIDN'T pop.

ed

[squeethebee]

Ed I don't care what you do with this thing, I just wanna see it keep up at the track... RB that **** :spin:

Nah, 97 is OBD2. Keeping it motor stock-ish for inspections. I may end up getting rid of it if I can find a 95 back, preferably extended cab. But that wouldn't be RB either, SBC baby!

ed

[squeethebee]

Mmm, new shocks all around feel so good! Who's got welding skills, I need to C notch my frame so I can lower it more!

ed

[im_so_blue]

Hit up dropndrag.com Ed they are a
mini truckin site and there's a few MA guys with truck building experience that can help :up:

[squeethebee]

One of my close friends has done all the work on his bagged, body dropped, V8 S10 so I got skills around here. I may check out the site anyways though, thanks.

ed

[98Wagoon]

did you figure out the wiggle you had today?

[squeethebee]

The vibey. Huge stick wedged up against my driveshaft. Storm knocked a bunch down and I must have run one over. Was pretty happy to find out it was an easy fix, but sucks I missed the meet.

ed

[RCKSTR]

updates :shrug:

get the wheels good and strait?

[squeethebee]

What? The wheels are fine, if not a little dirty.

Updates are...

My frame is only 3 inches away from my rear axle and hits on bigger bumps, so I need to weld in c notches. I would then like to lower it more but need to think about problems that would occur then.

The front leaf mounting bracket is already the lowest point. I could redrill it a few inches up and grind the bracket down, but it will upset the pinion angle more then it already is. I think I can redrill the rear shackles to help bring the angle back toward stock, and maybe grind a taper into my drop blocks but before any of that happens, I need ball joints. :(

Truck has been nothing but awesome and reliable. 22-24 mpg every tank, and gets silly with just a little bit of rain on the road. I love it.

ed

[98Wagoon]

I kinda miss rwd for the fun that could be had..

[squeethebee]

Yeah, driving Subaru's for a few years, I kinda took the grip AWD affords you for granted.

You guys think I should go lower before I start saving up to bag it?

ed

[98Wagoon]

if you do all the work you were talking to lower it more, how much are you going to have to reverse or rework once you bag it?

[squeethebee]

Well the notches need to go in to bag it anyways. Frame is still 6 inches off the ground, but I only have 3 inches between frame and axle. The leaf mounts will actually be ground off once its bagged, so nothing has to be reversed, just a little extra work to do now.

ed

[98Wagoon]

then the Wagoon spake, saying "DROP DAT ISHT!" haha

[squeethebee]

:lol:

ed

[Quadsbc]

Nice hardbody. i had a 95 4x4 before my scooby.

[squeethebee]

Thanks man, I love the thing so far.

ed

[Subyspeed]

what the hell happend to this?

[My Name]

Air bag what?... how about some swapped goodness

http://www.garageminiz.com/PB266790alminiz1b1.jpg





sr20?
http://www.garageminiz.com/3854r22.jpg


rb26?
http://www.garageminiz.com/PB2769581.jpg

[Seraphinwolf]

Between this and the OBS I think he DD's it. IDK haven't heard much.

[My Name]

It was at one of the S3 meets.

[Berge56]

I am guessing this project took the backseat since Ed has been working so hard on his wagon.

[Subyspeed]

its about time something in Ed's life actually made it to the backseat................ :hide:

[squeethebee]

OBS I've been what? That thing is half parted out! :lol:

It was a good dd (the truck), but with the wagon taking up much of my time and my obvious want to drive that, the truck has just been sitting, getting called upon to haul large or dirty items every now and then and just being an all around good truck.

ed

[jwebsta32]

the truck has just been sitting, getting called upon to haul large or dirty items every now and then and just being an all around good truck.

ed


so it carts your ass around then haha:rofl:

[squeethebee]

so it carts my "conquests" home in the morning then haha:rofl:

Yes.

ed

[jwebsta32]

both true. Joe smelled my hand like 5 times on the way home from super meet.....

[squeethebee]

Truth.

ed

[Subyspeed]

:hah:

[squeethebee]

SOLD!! Mods please lock.

ed