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My 78 calux to hilux

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Edited: 9/4/2011 5:51:26 PM by 808raf

Edited: 9/4/2011 5:50:21 PM by 808raf

finally got dream truck, long journey ahead
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808raf   +1y
Edited: 9/4/2011 6:02:27 PM by 808raf

Edited: 9/4/2011 6:01:53 PM by 808raf

Edited: 9/4/2011 6:00:55 PM by 808raf

first things first removed Kalifornia emmisions
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808raf   +1y
Edited: 9/4/2011 6:06:41 PM by 808raf

installed new set of lungs, 32/36 weber
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808raf   +1y
next I got a doner skeleton from a 87 toyota p/u, these will be gold in the future best front suspensionclips ever..
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808raf   +1y
Edited: 9/4/2011 6:23:32 PM by 808raf

installed belltech drop spindles, thats me. I know, I know, dont judge my footwear it was hot that night alongwith the rest of the year here in Hawaii
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808raf   +1y
Edited: 9/4/2011 6:37:41 PM by 808raf

Edited: 9/4/2011 6:37:00 PM by 808raf

time to slim down. I chopped the frame up and saved the front suspension clip and tossed the rest, alsonarrowed the clip 2" and modified the drag link " thank's twisted minis
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808raf   +1y
Edited: 9/4/2011 6:46:38 PM by 808raf

starting the fabbed frame with 2x3,3/16 thick box tubing
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808raf   +1y
Edited: 9/4/2011 7:17:33 PM by 808raf

see...flux core welders can throw nice beads on a budget just a simple 110v Lincoln
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my made up frame jig using flat bar notice the markings on floor and excessive plumb and square, even my phone protractor app used as a important tool on this build

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