D_Venable Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Parting it out (unless someone wants the shell+suspension). The car is doomed to die eventually, it just has that much rust. Plus it has a major electrical short I don't want to mess with, lol I'd keep the motor, tranny, engine harness, rad, intercooler, dash, seats, etc. Now what I'm contemplating is throwing the motor and tranny into a D-50/MM reg cab with the long box, 2wd, and turning it into a prerunner. Let me know your thoughtsDerek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachi_destroyer Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 this makes me sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchi934 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 i think you should build a rust free flatty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killtodie Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Spray it with POR 15. That should prolong its life a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnementh Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Spray it with POR 15. That should prolong its life a bit Spray, schmay...if it's still structurally okay I say DIP IT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project83 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 i think you should build a rust free flatty.My vote goes for the above as well, we need more built Flatty's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Dont Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 MISSILE DRIFT IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Now what I'm contemplating is throwing the motor and tranny into a D-50/MM reg cab with the long box, 2wd, and turning it into a prerunner. Let me know your thoughtsDerek Do it! I did a starquest swap into my D50/MM a few years ago. I kept the stock truck tranny though, but I'm only running 8psi and a smaller top mount IC. http://home.fuse.net/remo/d50-pic0.jpg http://home.fuse.net/remo/mm-swap1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coke Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I have plans to do some cool things to my flatty sooner than later. Flatty's are a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy larry Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 This is what I'd shoot for in building a MM/D-50 http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252859_508423679142_143100245_30221203_7275828_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killtodie Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hey Derek, I know someone who is selling a Durban Technica, flatty (duh), black leather interior (86 I think) auto, zero rust, never saw snow, will get resprayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Don't have money too, plus I don't like Technicas (I like the spoiler-less flatties). Plus I already have a Durban Quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOSTED88tsi Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Do it d, so much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen405 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Do it, do it, do it!. Hey if you need a hand with tear down or anything don't hesitate to call me, as I am not working at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntercooledFlatty Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 it might cost too much to ship, but i'll GIVE you a 85.5 conquest roller if you want it ...it's a lil rough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4WStarion Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Your project was linked to a local forum under the thread bad tail projects from around the world, a member loved it and started drawing it, I don't think he finished but I thought I should post it anyway.http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m121/KiwiStarion/WhathaveIstarted1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 That picture is awesome! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Your project was linked to a local forum under the thread bad tail projects from around the world, a member loved it and started drawing it, I don't think he finished but I thought I should post it anyway.http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m121/KiwiStarion/WhathaveIstarted1.jpg HAHA, That's awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starion1991 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Drive the mofo till the wheels fall off!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alostsoul Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 it might cost too much to ship, but i'll GIVE you a 85.5 conquest roller if you want it ...it's a lil rough you can send that info my way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 When I re-did my intake, I lengthened or shortened the TPS wires and they were shorting and preventing the ecu from working. Maybe yours is simple like that, but the hardest part is finding it. Anyway, the motor is strong and you can sell all the suspension, rims(see if Jay wants them), etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mech Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 another one bites the dust... here in europe these cars are rare.....throwing a car away because of rust woulndt be an otpion. They would fix it. but in the states...hey we will just throw it away and get another..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Pretty sure it's not about the rust for Derek. The frame is tweaked and rusty. There are boxed rails in the unibody under the doors on these things, and those are missing pieces. We re-enclosed some of those when we redid the floors, but not all of it, because we just did enough to get it going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Mech, if you want the shell, it's all yours. Not only are the structural aspects of the floorboards gone, the cowl area inside the cabin is rusting out/gone from drains being clogged up. both frame rails are bent near the front crossmember, strut towers are barely held in place (and is the main reason for the tower bar, the towers were 3/8" closer together than they are right now. If I got in an accident, even minor, the car would probably fold up like a taco, it's not safe to drive for too much longer, and in my mind too far gone. I bought it site-unseen, knowing there was rust, and every time I'd work on the car, I find new spots of rust, and just about gave up multiple times. I can honestly say, this car would not be running if it wasn't for Andrew. He got my motivation back up for the build I don't know how many times. I'm gonna wait till next year to even consider start puling her apart. I'm gonna try and track the short, and run the piss out of her this summer, and work on the bike, I'd like to have the bike going by Sturgis 2012. Plus I should be a little more comfortable financially. Plus there's only one 2wd long bed MM/D50 in the area, and the guy's price is far more than I could swing (or want to pay), even if I were able to sell the wheels and suspension right away (as I'd keep almost everything else savable from the car). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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