project (clueless) new pics 11/20/08

alright, I figured id start a thread and post pics as i go.

I got this 90 x-cab that was a hack job and didnt really see how bad it was until today when i started tearing it apart. whoever did the suspension make ALL of their own brackets from scrap steel they had laying around. all 4 bags are ruined from rubbing the brackets. The rear is mono leafed and both rear leafs are bent and warped bad. The wiring was pieced together and i dont have a clue how it ever ran.

what i accomplished today:

fenders are off
hood is off
bumper is off
grille is out
motor and tranny are out
all wiring that wasnt needed was removed.

i'll post pics tomorrow when i get batteries for the camera and keep posting as i go along.

this is the first mazda ive ever really worked on so i'll probably be needing help as i go along.

damn man. i kind of know how you feel. i am in the process of bringing one back to life as well. just let us know what you need.

damn you did all that in a day? you have no ties with a chop shop do you cuz thats fast... LOL . well show those pics when you can. we will help as much as possible.

Sounds like a hard days work.I did that same amount of work in a day when I was putting mine back together.Good luck on the project.We will help if you need it.

i forgot to post pics, been busy lately...sorry guys.


heres what i started with





the bed is a mess and needs alot of attention


valves ran across the motor and exhaust header with rubber hose and hose clamps...the whole truck was plumbed with this hose and regular garage airhose.



heres a better shot of the duct taped front bag and homemade brackets...that looks safe


the core support has been bent out with what looks to be a cable or chain...why you ask? i dont have a clue


this is the wonderful inner fender trimming job that was done....it was cut and just folded up...


this is how she sits right now. the fenders, hood motor, tranny went to the scrap yard. valves, rubber airlines and all un-needed wiring went in the trash.



i ordered all brand new suspension for it friday night... 8.5 gallon airtank, front brackets, rear (upper & lower) brackets, (2) RE6's, (2)RE8's, (8)1/2 SMC valves, 8" notch, triangulated 4link, tail light fillers, (2)13" led strip tail lights....im waiting on all of it to get here so i can get the suspension done and then im moving on to the motor

anyone know what bumper this is?

toy, 2wd. Horrible chrome, prolly off a stock toy, they rust easy.

i cant believe how some people hack stuff together like that, glad your fixin it man, it will be sweet when your done

Crazy redneck fab work there.I cried alittle when I saw that bag mount held on by basically tacks.Not to mention the inner fender.One word.....OUCH.At least your going to fix it and make it safe again.I wonder how it lasted.Good luck on the rebuild.

Wow. Just wow. I cant believe somebody would put it together like that and think its ok.