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'87 B2200 ext. cab, 5 spd, near Chicago build AKA 1LO MZDA

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onelow_mazda   +1y
So here's the only pics I could come up with for now. Not much but hey, it's better than nothing.
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mymmeryloss   +1y
Nice!
onelow_mazda   +1y
So let me elaborate some.
The welder is a Hobart Handler 175. I'll be running .035 wire and C25 gas for the frame, brackets, plates, etc. I'll switch to .023 wire for any body work I might run into.
I'm running 1/2" air line throughout with 1/4" for the gauges. Also using a 1/2" valve manifold (the big gold thing in the pic) for FBSS.
I have an engine driven compressor that should run at 150 psi or so that I still need to go through.
The bags are standard 2500 lb front and 2600 lb rear dual 1/2" port. I'm not going to use both ports but I figure it will give me some flexibility running the air lines.
The air tank is 9 gal. I have a second 7 gal tank if I want that much volume.
I'll have a gauge for every bag and the tank.
Well, there ya go. There's my plan. I hope it works.
onelow_mazda   +1y
Things have been crazy around here so I haven't worked on it at all. But I did score a Milwaukee portaband. Got the saw with the case, had to order a chain and sprocket, and get some new blades and still under $75!! Also got some misc other little things. It sucks I don't have time to work on it, but family comes first.
89mazdalade   +1y
what brand is that valve body??? been looking to upgrade mine i have the air ride technologies 1/4 valve body i see now they have the 3/8 one there pricey just been looking around
onelow_mazda   +1y
All of my bags, air line, valves, fittings, and tank came from airbagit.com. The multi-page ads in the magazines. I have the 1/2" manifold. I figured I can always slow it down if it's too fast. But if you get too small of a valve, there's no way to speed it up.