No fancy name yet just "project ZU"

gtxsmitty · 11-24-2011, 04:46 PM

Heres a couple snaps of my zu and what I have so far. Since this winter I will actually be working on one of my own trucks again I figured why not have a build thread.

When my truck had its original frame under it.

Cut off the pinch and folder the rockers under to the upper rocker line and welded plate steel underneath and into the inner rocker for strength

Now the bottom of the bed and bottom of the rocker will be laid out with the frame (when its built lol)

gtxsmitty · 11-24-2011, 04:49 PM

new valve seals, planes head and replaced valve spring, painted block, all new gaskets, ceramic coated manifold, painted valve cover with polished isuzu logo

The accessory mounts are also powder coated and plans are for a weber carb on the stock intake manifold.

gtxsmitty · 11-24-2011, 05:27 PM

Those were the lower "A" arm modifications I made to get rid of the torsion bar and stabilizer link for the isuzu front end but that idea is scrap now since I am going to run toyota drop spindles and custom arms up front. 5 bolt is the new plan

slowrider16 · 11-25-2011, 10:36 PM

whats the plan for the frame, not using the sfbd/backhalfed frame you build, or just changing up the front?

artsar · 11-26-2011, 08:19 AM

I think Kris is going a more custom route this time. New Frame

gtxsmitty · 11-28-2011, 09:43 PM

Starting to jig the parts truck frame this weekend and build off the front clip...

Shea there was a bit of a change of plans, where I wanted to go with the truck and whether it was worth me even continuing with the original frame. I decided to cut my losses and start fresh.

gtxsmitty · 12-03-2011, 02:15 AM

So I'm working in Moncton NB this weekend instead. Bit of change of plans but killer Overtime!
More pics postponed until next weekend

twenty · 12-04-2011, 12:06 AM

Pics of that golf kart!

gtxsmitty · 12-04-2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twenty

Pics of that golf kart!

okay lol

xceed · 12-04-2011, 08:23 PM

Haha nice cart,that's funny !
This is a must toy to have in your backyard !! :P
Learning the kids the minitruckin way ! ahahah

BTW nice little truck

gtxsmitty · 12-05-2011, 01:13 AM

Thanks man!
The golf cart belongs to one of our ontario members Brandon. He has a bodied dime and we built this for his trailer park and the local shows. Should be getting candy paint and some airbrushing over the winter too lol.
Funny because it came into the shop for a lift kit and a few beers later we had it layin on the ground needing air management lol

gtxsmitty · 12-25-2011, 10:31 PM

I wanted to throw a couple sneak peaks of what I've been up to on here.
I haven't even posted any pics of fabricating the rails or back section yet to fb. I will post more when I get the front clip welded into place and the rear section in this week.

outsider · 12-25-2011, 10:47 PM

i like it ///

gtxsmitty · 12-25-2011, 10:51 PM

thanks dude, hopefully be a real frame by friday, not just parts of one lol

artsar · 12-26-2011, 04:53 PM

That looks sick Kris. I really like that frame section!

11-24-2011, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
gtxsmitty ///RELAXED prospect Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 578	No fancy name yet just "project ZU" Heres a couple snaps of my zu and what I have so far. Since this winter I will actually be working on one of my own trucks again I figured why not have a build thread. When my truck had its original frame under it. Cut off the pinch and folder the rockers under to the upper rocker line and welded plate steel underneath and into the inner rocker for strength Now the bottom of the bed and bottom of the rocker will be laid out with the frame (when its built lol) __________________ ///RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Canadian Prospect

11-24-2011, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
gtxsmitty ///RELAXED prospect Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 578	new valve seals, planes head and replaced valve spring, painted block, all new gaskets, ceramic coated manifold, painted valve cover with polished isuzu logo The accessory mounts are also powder coated and plans are for a weber carb on the stock intake manifold. __________________ ///RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Canadian Prospect

11-24-2011, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
gtxsmitty ///RELAXED prospect Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 578	Those were the lower "A" arm modifications I made to get rid of the torsion bar and stabilizer link for the isuzu front end but that idea is scrap now since I am going to run toyota drop spindles and custom arms up front. 5 bolt is the new plan __________________ ///RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Canadian Prospect

11-26-2011, 08:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
artsar Hydro'd Saturn Ion Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newmarket, On Posts: 363	I think Kris is going a more custom route this time. New Frame __________________ Hydro'd on 20s - Coupe Front End Conversion - Custom Built Projectors - IRL Seats - Tubbed

11-28-2011, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
gtxsmitty ///RELAXED prospect Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 578	Starting to jig the parts truck frame this weekend and build off the front clip... Shea there was a bit of a change of plans, where I wanted to go with the truck and whether it was worth me even continuing with the original frame. I decided to cut my losses and start fresh. __________________ ///RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Canadian Prospect

11-25-2011, 10:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
slowrider16 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	whats the plan for the frame, not using the sfbd/backhalfed frame you build, or just changing up the front?

12-03-2011, 02:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
gtxsmitty ///RELAXED prospect Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 578	So I'm working in Moncton NB this weekend instead. Bit of change of plans but killer Overtime! More pics postponed until next weekend __________________ ///RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Canadian Prospect

12-04-2011, 12:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
twenty Registered Abuser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 732	Pics of that golf kart!

12-04-2011, 08:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
xceed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Quebec city Posts: 31	Haha nice cart,that's funny ! This is a must toy to have in your backyard !! :P Learning the kids the minitruckin way ! ahahah BTW nice little truck __________________ Québec ! - 99 S-10 4.3L Vortec - 3/4 Full drop kit

12-05-2011, 01:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
gtxsmitty ///RELAXED prospect Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 578	Thanks man! The golf cart belongs to one of our ontario members Brandon. He has a bodied dime and we built this for his trailer park and the local shows. Should be getting candy paint and some airbrushing over the winter too lol. Funny because it came into the shop for a lift kit and a few beers later we had it layin on the ground needing air management lol __________________ ///RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Canadian Prospect

12-25-2011, 10:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
outsider Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 97	i like it ///

12-25-2011, 10:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
gtxsmitty ///RELAXED prospect Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 578	thanks dude, hopefully be a real frame by friday, not just parts of one lol __________________ ///RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Canadian Prospect

12-26-2011, 04:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
artsar Hydro'd Saturn Ion Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newmarket, On Posts: 363	That looks sick Kris. I really like that frame section! __________________ Hydro'd on 20s - Coupe Front End Conversion - Custom Built Projectors - IRL Seats - Tubbed

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