K .. hood is inevidable .. but !! maybe not so much .

ok .. so took a " step back" today , and had a look at "things"










remove a bunch of "extra accessories" I wont be using ..



I went over to a buddies place , and had a look at his /83 .. and did some measuring (I dont have a complete truck)

I found basically the engines are the same length , but the 3.4 is wider , and taller .

so I did some more "mocking up" and I think I have it now ..

so with the crossover on the passenger side .. it actually hits the frame .. it also would interfere with the slave cylinder , and clutch fork , so It MUST be modified .


using the crossover pipe means , I cant use a rad . ORS wants $370.00 + a core charge on the flanges for a crossover pipe .. Downey wants $395.00 for a set of chrome headers .

I have a feeling I'm going with the Downey headers . ??



ok ... so .. now with the crossover removed and the a/c compresser .. I can now get the engine where it should be , or where I want it .
>>> the stick indicates the firewall <<<



>>> the stick indicates the hood line <<<



and finally .... fan and rad ..



I still have a bit of room at the back , so I will move it back a little further .. + I know a guy at a fiberglass shop ( <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ) that can build a custom hood .. and NO BODY LIFT REQUIRED .

I think I will be using the original upper mounts , and build some lowers .. not sure on the isolator yet ..


also at this height .. there seems to be lots of clearance on the oil pan .. I'm using the stock "push/pull steering" .. but if I were to go to crossover , I would need to change out the oil pan for sure ..



back to work !

so .... wee progress .

cut a couple of pieces off ..




also the brake line mounts .



ready to go ...


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so started working on the motor mounts .

after weeks of shopping , and 1/2 as$ looking around , I finally found the mounts I want ..



They are just perfect ... and exactly what i have been looking for .
They fit the original mounts ..



and "hang" exactly where I want .

I started on the frame side mounts , but had an issue with the press . ... so I had to stop here .

What I have , are the 20r,22r& re engine mounts ...................


I cut them to fit the angle of the frame , and the angle of the mounts ... ( paper cut-outs & tape)




I'm making a frame bridal/bridge now and got them all cut out .. and ---- no press ...

so had to stop there . untill I can fix it ....



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so progress .....


but is really any one interested ???

Yes.

Emphatic yes.

There are those of us who one day dream of being able to fabricate like you.

*cough*me*cough*


<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Shoot, we're lovin' it. Don't kid yerself. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> It's more fun to step thru your pictures and watch it all come together rather than comment, esp with your expertise. Classic fab/restoration thread. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I'm with kewlynx!
Keep them progress pics and 'splainations coming. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

ok so ... update then


heres what I got so far .. I intend to add some gussets when I remove the engine to do the frame , but here's the "jist" of it .










also got a little delivery today ..
My NEW rad .. turbo 3row .




Fan is also ordered ..
Maradyne 16" excellent flow .. should work great .




also got to work on the drive shafts ..

started with the front ... hung the original 95 shaft , and no way , to long + the CV would not bend enough . So I decided to compare .

angles are WAY different and rather then shortening the 95 shaft , i'll use the earlier The 83 shaft .

you can clearly see the differance . (not sure on the 84-88 shaft , dont have one)



so now to line things up .
front flange works (of course , diff side) but the rear (transfer side) has the 10MM studs .. with just a few measurements , I found you could knock out the flange studs . and using the 79-83 8MM drive shaft bolts , it'll line up . I was worried about the differance in the 10mm original , and the 8mm 79-83 .. but if you look at the flange/flange , there should be no movement .



so .. now FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ON . , I may have to lengthen , not sure yet .. but it's on




rear was not so difficult .. just had to drill the flange . set it up , and drilled .

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finished

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and installed .

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so NOW I can build my crossmember .

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started on the crossmember ..

started with cutting off the original mounts



also got some frame plates cut , and "placed " .



also got the "mounts" completed ..





then made a "trace" of the original mount holes , and cut the lower crossmember





BUT WAIT ... "says to self" ---- "self" .. better lay the header pipe in place to make sure everything will fit .





so I layed the "header" pipe where I thought it should be , had to watch out for the shackle clearance and such , and sure enough , it would have hit the crossmember .. so I think I have the crossmember figured now , but I figured I might as well get the crossover done , and in place first .

heres the pic of the cat , and the shackle clearance ... just for referance .


so I chopped up the old crossover ..


some guys have "re-worked" the old pipes , and expansion joint , I decided to go all new .

cleaned up all the old flanges , and put them in place ..

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made a "template" of the first pipe , and ran of to get it bent .

trimmed it up , and cut it to fit ..

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[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/HPIM0576.jpg[/img]


the stick indicates the firewall


pipe #2

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and pipe # 3

[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/HPIM0580.jpg[/img]

a little triming (a LOT of grinding)
and a tack here and there , and finally I can weld .

I talked to the muffler shop , and the pipe bender guy suggested staying with the original Toyota flex joint , as they are WAYYY better then the aftermarket ones .. so I cut it out , and re used it .

starting to weld ....

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and fully welded ..
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part of the reason for this excersize , was I really wanted to have the original heat shield back on .. and TA, DA ..

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and some clearance pics ..
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and water pipe clearance .

[img]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/HPIM0586.jpg[/img]

total price ... [color:"red"] $30.00 [/color] + consumables , and my time .


now I can finish the crossmember .

so back onto the crossmember .

tranny mount is there , and now time for the frame attachment .


cut some pieces , and cut and ground and bend .. and heres what I got .






welding





LONG shot ...



lots of fitting and drilling cutting and fitting
cut some frame braces ..



boxed in the mount



and got er' ready to drop out .. long shot


added the protector plate , and strengtheners ..

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clearance ..

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and VIOLA .. DONE .


next on the slate .. and just arrived today

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