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zooopreme · 03-28-2011, 01:26 PM

So far so good, I like the work and knowledge you have put into this build, going to be checking up on the progress.

Do you plan on keeping the rear hatch foam wing? If not, what do you plan on doing with the holes and what not?

tricky_ab · 03-28-2011, 01:47 PM

Great fab work so far!

StReeTz · 03-28-2011, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone, makes me strive to do the best work I can.

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Originally Posted by zooopreme

So far so good, I like the work and knowledge you have put into this build, going to be checking up on the progress.

Do you plan on keeping the rear hatch foam wing? If not, what do you plan on doing with the holes and what not?

I plan on getting rid of that foam wing. I'm not sure that the wing is even bolted on so there may not be any holes, however, if there are I will weld them up and grind them down. I'm leaning towards a bigger wing though.

S13phen · 03-29-2011, 01:22 AM

Damn, nice job. I wish I had all the tools you do, and the knowledge to use them

What is that grinder wheel thing you used inside the car? I need something to take the paint off fast when I decide to paint my car and that looked like it did an excellent job and put a nice smooth finish on it.

StReeTz · 03-29-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by S13phen

Damn, nice job. I wish I had all the tools you do, and the knowledge to use them

What is that grinder wheel thing you used inside the car? I need something to take the paint off fast when I decide to paint my car and that looked like it did an excellent job and put a nice smooth finish on it.

I used a DeWalt wire wheel to strip the paint and the residue from the sound deadening. For some of the tougher spots I used a bronze wire wheel on the end of a drill. It does take some time and patience.

StReeTz · 03-31-2011, 04:22 PM

Update!

Got our bender in the other day. Decided to do things right the first time and went with the JD2 Model 4 hydraulic bender. Also bought dies for 1", 1.5", 1 5/8", and 1 3/4" tubing. It was like Christmas when the UPS man showed up with 8 packages

. Also picked up my cage material, 1.5" x .109 DOM. Not the bare minimum and not overkill. Had to fabricate a stand for the bender. This thing has a massive degree ring, truly an amazing piece of equipment. Here are some pictures.

Not Painted Yet

lol 1:00am first main hoop!

More updates coming soon!

surge s14 · 03-31-2011, 04:26 PM

love your bender man keep up the good work

Tiny_T · 03-31-2011, 05:38 PM

Hell ya man, everything looks great. Dropping bank on the dies!!!

S13phen · 04-04-2011, 03:47 AM

Thanks for the response man. I don't know much about welding but those look like nice welds. And did I mention your paint looked fan-freaking tastic?

indoz33 · 04-04-2011, 04:02 AM

this is dope!!! keep up the good work!!

PerilousActs · 04-04-2011, 11:34 AM

I support this thread. Glad to see more quality DIY fab work on here. I just bought a pro tools bender, stand, dies, precision tig 225, and a notcher. Definitely more money in tools than the car, but so worth it when you have made everything.

StReeTz · 04-04-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by surge s14

love your bender man keep up the good work

Thanks man! I love it too, bending tubing is such a breeze with it.

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Originally Posted by Tiny_T

Hell ya man, everything looks great. Dropping bank on the dies!!!

Haha! You're telling me, those things aren't cheap.

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Originally Posted by S13phen

Thanks for the response man. I don't know much about welding but those look like nice welds. And did I mention your paint looked fan-freaking tastic?

Thanks! The paint is pretty clean on my car, there are a couple spots that need some attention but other than that I can't complain.

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Originally Posted by indoz33

this is dope!!! keep up the good work!!

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerilousActs

I support this thread. Glad to see more quality DIY fab work on here. I just bought a pro tools bender, stand, dies, precision tig 225, and a notcher. Definitely more money in tools than the car, but so worth it when you have made everything.

Glad to hear that! The pro tools bender was my other option in the beginning as well, looks like a quality piece as well. How do you like it? What notcher did you go with? Yeah all this equipment will more than pay for itself with a few jobs.

Working on another update also, mocking everything up inside the car.

StReeTz · 04-16-2011, 01:33 PM

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't had an update in awhile. I have been super busy with jobs for customers. Not to mention the weather has been absolutely horrible. Here is a small update, my seat finally arrived! I also made a strut bar for a customer. My cage is coming along very nicely only a few more pieces to mock up before I begin welding it in.

blueshark123 · 04-16-2011, 02:26 PM

soooo0 when are u up to do my cage lol

getagrip · 04-16-2011, 03:13 PM

Dope build so far, great fab skills man. I see this car coming out well. Subb'd

s13silvia_R · 04-16-2011, 08:15 PM

insane build, keep up the good work.
I can see this as a promising build.

Nick_04K · 04-17-2011, 12:11 PM

Looks great so far! Good job whipping this shit out.

smellslikecurry · 04-17-2011, 12:19 PM

i love it when he whips his shit out

StReeTz · 04-17-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

soooo0 when are u up to do my cage lol

Haha, once mine is done and whenever you are ready.

Quote:

Originally Posted by getagrip

Dope build so far, great fab skills man. I see this car coming out well. Subb'd

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

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Originally Posted by s13silvia_R

insane build, keep up the good work.
I can see this as a promising build.

Thank you, trying my best.

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Originally Posted by Nick_04K

Looks great so far! Good job whipping this shit out.

Thanks, I'm trying to get this on the road as fast as I can, it's been tough with the weather but hopefully it starts to get a little nicer out.

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Originally Posted by smellslikecurry

i love it when he whips his shit out

Autriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

ka24debt · 04-17-2011, 10:09 PM

seen this car on the leg1t forums. good stuff so far cant wait to see the progress

K_style · 04-17-2011, 10:44 PM

Nice welding !!!! Love your stitch welding specially !!

s13 @ fullboost · 04-17-2011, 11:07 PM

very impressed with your talents !!!!!!

turbo_dreams · 04-18-2011, 12:00 AM

The stripping/stitch welding reminds me so much of my S13 @ Tarmac during the summer. Looks great man, seeya around the shop.

Royal13 · 04-18-2011, 12:02 AM

Looks awesome Austin! Car will be beast no doubt

StReeTz · 04-28-2011, 03:48 PM

Update!

Finally had some nice days this past week to work on the car. Got alot of work done. Fabricated some exhaust hangers to replace the rusted stock hangers and brackets and utilized the stock mounting holes for a clean install. Also cut the cat hump out and replaced it with formed sheet metal to achieve a low seating position. Also fabricated some custom rails for my new seat. Getting all that geometry correct was a pain. After many hours of test fitting and modification we wound up getting the rails within .2 of a degree level. The seat rail is much beefier than most rails I have seen and I won't be worried about what is holding my seat in place. Here are some pics, enjoy.

Using the planishing hammer to achieve the right curvature.

Using the bead roller to roll some beads into the sheet metal to increase strength.

Notching square tube for seat rails.

Punching holes for side mount seat tabs.

Seat mocked up.

Finished seat rail, TIG welded all around. Super strong!

More to come!

BoostSlideWayz · 04-28-2011, 04:26 PM

Dam nothing like a build with do it your self fabrication.. this is my dream build !!! I hope someday i will be able to own as much fab stuff as you.

subbed

MrFairlady · 04-28-2011, 05:09 PM

Son of a bitch I love the cat tunnel Trimmage!!!

Subscribed for sure.Nice work.
It def started to look a little on the "Beginner Build" like the other thread I just went to But after about your 2nd post the Stock was a rising!

God I wanted to do that to mine So I can Sit super LOW DOWN!!!!!

smellslikecurry · 04-28-2011, 05:24 PM

loveeeeeee you

imnotniko · 04-28-2011, 06:34 PM

this kid is the MAN! he has some great skills.

sweet build thread austin. the quality of your work gets better and better.

(once i get my new wheels on im bringin the beast over to get detailed wooho)

thrax · 04-28-2011, 07:51 PM

nice thread mate, its good to see some of the work you're putting into the thread in addition to the car like animated gifs and photos of do's and don'ts.

03-28-2011, 01:26 PM	#31
zooopreme Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,772 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	So far so good, I like the work and knowledge you have put into this build, going to be checking up on the progress. Do you plan on keeping the rear hatch foam wing? If not, what do you plan on doing with the holes and what not? __________________ For Sale #1 \| For Sale #2

03-31-2011, 04:22 PM	#36
StReeTz Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Update! Got our bender in the other day. Decided to do things right the first time and went with the JD2 Model 4 hydraulic bender. Also bought dies for 1", 1.5", 1 5/8", and 1 3/4" tubing. It was like Christmas when the UPS man showed up with 8 packages . Also picked up my cage material, 1.5" x .109 DOM. Not the bare minimum and not overkill. Had to fabricate a stand for the bender. This thing has a massive degree ring, truly an amazing piece of equipment. Here are some pictures. Not Painted Yet lol 1:00am first main hoop! More updates coming soon! Last edited by StReeTz; 04-19-2011 at 05:28 PM..

03-31-2011, 04:26 PM	#37
surge s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Laredo Texas Posts: 1,125 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	love your bender man keep up the good work __________________

04-04-2011, 04:02 AM	#40
indoz33 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	this is dope!!! keep up the good work!! __________________

04-04-2011, 11:34 AM	#41
PerilousActs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walton, Kentucky Age: 33 Posts: 545 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I support this thread. Glad to see more quality DIY fab work on here. I just bought a pro tools bender, stand, dies, precision tig 225, and a notcher. Definitely more money in tools than the car, but so worth it when you have made everything. __________________ My Website \| Unfriendly Garage \| Endurance Motorsports \| FitMyWheels - Fitment Calculator

03-28-2011, 01:47 PM	#32
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Great fab work so far!

03-29-2011, 01:22 AM	#34
S13phen Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norcal 530 Age: 33 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn, nice job. I wish I had all the tools you do, and the knowledge to use them What is that grinder wheel thing you used inside the car? I need something to take the paint off fast when I decide to paint my car and that looked like it did an excellent job and put a nice smooth finish on it.

03-31-2011, 05:38 PM	#38
Tiny_T Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wisco Age: 34 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hell ya man, everything looks great. Dropping bank on the dies!!!

04-04-2011, 03:47 AM	#39
S13phen Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norcal 530 Age: 33 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the response man. I don't know much about welding but those look like nice welds. And did I mention your paint looked fan-freaking tastic?

04-16-2011, 01:33 PM	#43
StReeTz Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Hey everyone, sorry I haven't had an update in awhile. I have been super busy with jobs for customers. Not to mention the weather has been absolutely horrible. Here is a small update, my seat finally arrived! I also made a strut bar for a customer. My cage is coming along very nicely only a few more pieces to mock up before I begin welding it in. Last edited by StReeTz; 04-19-2011 at 05:29 PM..

04-16-2011, 02:26 PM	#44
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	soooo0 when are u up to do my cage lol

04-16-2011, 03:13 PM	#45
getagrip Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: california Age: 33 Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dope build so far, great fab skills man. I see this car coming out well. Subb'd

04-16-2011, 08:15 PM	#46
s13silvia_R Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	insane build, keep up the good work. I can see this as a promising build.

04-17-2011, 12:11 PM	#47
Nick_04K Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vernal, UT Age: 29 Posts: 467 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks great so far! Good job whipping this shit out.

04-17-2011, 12:19 PM	#48
smellslikecurry Post Whore! Join Date: May 2003 Location: bangladesh Age: 37 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	i love it when he whips his shit out __________________

04-17-2011, 10:09 PM	#50
ka24debt Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 33 Posts: 585 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	seen this car on the leg1t forums. good stuff so far cant wait to see the progress

04-17-2011, 10:44 PM	#51
K_style Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 7,666 Trader Rating: (63) Rides Gallery: K_style Feedback Score: 63 reviews	Nice welding !!!! Love your stitch welding specially !!

04-17-2011, 11:07 PM	#52
s13 @ fullboost Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 2,549 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	very impressed with your talents !!!!!! __________________

04-18-2011, 12:00 AM	#53
turbo_dreams Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: queens, n.y Age: 33 Posts: 1,333 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	The stripping/stitch welding reminds me so much of my S13 @ Tarmac during the summer. Looks great man, seeya around the shop. __________________ www.tm-spl.com Kouki's & some apple juice.

04-18-2011, 12:02 AM	#54
Royal13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Age: 34 Posts: 183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks awesome Austin! Car will be beast no doubt

04-28-2011, 03:48 PM	#55
StReeTz Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Update! Finally had some nice days this past week to work on the car. Got alot of work done. Fabricated some exhaust hangers to replace the rusted stock hangers and brackets and utilized the stock mounting holes for a clean install. Also cut the cat hump out and replaced it with formed sheet metal to achieve a low seating position. Also fabricated some custom rails for my new seat. Getting all that geometry correct was a pain. After many hours of test fitting and modification we wound up getting the rails within .2 of a degree level. The seat rail is much beefier than most rails I have seen and I won't be worried about what is holding my seat in place. Here are some pics, enjoy. Using the planishing hammer to achieve the right curvature. Using the bead roller to roll some beads into the sheet metal to increase strength. Notching square tube for seat rails. Punching holes for side mount seat tabs. Seat mocked up. Finished seat rail, TIG welded all around. Super strong! More to come!

04-28-2011, 04:26 PM	#56
BoostSlideWayz Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lebec Age: 34 Posts: 1,686 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Dam nothing like a build with do it your self fabrication.. this is my dream build !!! I hope someday i will be able to own as much fab stuff as you. subbed __________________ 1994 toyota supra...... n-a D= 1992 nissan 240sx KA24E-T fully Built =D

04-28-2011, 05:09 PM	#57
MrFairlady Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fascination Street,N.C Age: 45 Posts: 1,701 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: MrFairlady Feedback Score: 31 reviews	Son of a bitch I love the cat tunnel Trimmage!!! Subscribed for sure.Nice work. It def started to look a little on the "Beginner Build" like the other thread I just went to But after about your 2nd post the Stock was a rising! God I wanted to do that to mine So I can Sit super LOW DOWN!!!!! __________________ z-tERty-2

04-28-2011, 05:24 PM	#58
smellslikecurry Post Whore! Join Date: May 2003 Location: bangladesh Age: 37 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	loveeeeeee you __________________

04-28-2011, 06:34 PM	#59
imnotniko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: longisland Age: 32 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	this kid is the MAN! he has some great skills. sweet build thread austin. the quality of your work gets better and better. (once i get my new wheels on im bringin the beast over to get detailed wooho)

04-28-2011, 07:51 PM	#60
thrax Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice thread mate, its good to see some of the work you're putting into the thread in addition to the car like animated gifs and photos of do's and don'ts.