1980 Hilux Build

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1980 Hilux Build

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Hello im Jason from California. Ive been getting a few customers from NZ so I thought I would post one of our new builds.

I picked up this 1980 long bed from its original owner last week. I wasnt really looking for a project but I couldnt pass it up.
Its going to get lots of tube work and links. I have not decided on axles engine or anything else yet.

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Hey Jason - welcome aboard! :)

Will be following build with interest!

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This could be cool.
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Cheers, its not going to be a fast build as I have other projects in the shop so I will post pictures as I go.

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Got a little more done today. The floor was rusted out so just removed it all. Its now sitting on the chassis table. Im going to build a 2" round tube sub frame and the rest of the tube work will be 1.75". Links front and rear with rear trailing arms. At the chassis end of the trailing arms I will machine Delrin bushings to press into the bushing sleeve and all other chassis and axle ends will be 1.25" heims.

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Subscribing to this :shock: Looks like its going to be a weapon,
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FF D60s with full hyrdo? Rock on!
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Go the mighty RN hilux!
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Awesome build man
Good to see an old truck getting some serious love :)
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SICK. Sub'd
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Awesome. Watching with anticipation :)
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Sorry about the slow updates. Im not only a full fab shop but I also have a full retail website which keeps me in the office answering questions and shipping for days. I get out to the shop when I can.

The 2" DOM sub frame is all done and attached to the cab. I welded fish plates to the inside of the cab for the tube to tie into.

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Here is a video of the fish plates getting cut.

http://vid271.photobucket.com/albums/jj ... G_0340.mp4

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A little more done. 1.75" x .120" rails.

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Yeah ditto...watching veeerry closely 8)
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Sorry fellas I wont be finishing this one. Someone just bought it.

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