tmorgan4 Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Thanks again for the comments. Really makes all the hard work worth it in the end! I really decided to put in the full hydro steering while I was doing the engine for a couple reasons. 1) I already had the engine out, and plenty of room to work with. This was VERY nice when I had to weld on the mount for the steering valve onto my cute little car frame. 2) I was planning on going for a solid axle up front sometime in the "near" future, so this gets rid of a whole 'nother step I have to do when the axle goes in. The ram will need to be transferred to the new axle, get some longer hoses to allow some droop of the axle (the ram stays stationary where it is now, it will be moving up and down with the new axle) and make some longer tie rods. 3) Since the engine was out, I had a chance to make a mount for the PSC pump a lot easier than I could have done in the car. 4) The threads on the oil filter housing (where your oil filter screws onto) hit the stock steering box. If this was the only issue then it could have been remedied a whole lot easier than going to a new steering setup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmgar99 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Linky's don't work for me...what did you title the videos at YouTube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Is there any update on this truck? I can't stand not knowing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Is there any update on this truck? I can't stand not knowing... Click here for the latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 That is by far a R50 for the ages... A thousand years from now stories will be told about this legendary machine. That's almost too much to look at pics... The videos are pure beauty... Truly an ode that impossible is nothing if you apply oneself. Kudos to you Tyler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Holy sh!t he did it. I've waited and waited to see this done to one. I can remember the numerous threads about whether or not this was at all possible in an R50 a few years ago (not that I hang around this or other off-road related forums anymore) Well done Tyler Truly an amazing machine and best looking R50 around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 (not that I hang around this or other off-road related forums anymore) :tonguefinger: Liar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 I just looked for 5 minutes and couldn't seem to find my old thread about the start of my project. I can't tell if it's gone or I'm just not smart enough to find it. I can't seem to find another thread that talked about hub to fender measurements (comparing stock to lifted) so it may be my inability to search. Does anyone have a stock measurement from the frame to the ground or from the center of the hub to the front fender? Not a huge update but the front suspension is almost done. I still need to do the steering and probably pull the engine to do a few things. I've got an Atlas 4-speed on order which should be fun. Then I have to re-do the rear but it should be simple compared to the front. Hope to get it "done" by early summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 nice work!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 nice oil pan! ever think about making those for others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edicer2 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 damn dude that looks really nice! one of the toughest looking new pathy i have seen! Looks good! keep up updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thanks everyone! Trying to find some motivation to start working on it again. I actually have thought about building a few more of those oils pans (I designed it but didn't weld it) since these VHs only come with front sumps. I had initially modified a factory VH pan and couldnt' get it to stop leaking at the flange. After seeing how much work it takes to build even one of them I can't even imagine doing another. The only time consuming part was welding it since the main body is 1/4" 6061-T6 and the flange is 1/2" in the same material. It's built like a tank so I hope it hold's up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitemedoughboy.com Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks everyone! Trying to find some motivation to start working on it again. I actually have thought about building a few more of those oils pans (I designed it but didn't weld it) since these VHs only come with front sumps. I had initially modified a factory VH pan and couldnt' get it to stop leaking at the flange. After seeing how much work it takes to build even one of them I can't even imagine doing another. The only time consuming part was welding it since the main body is 1/4" 6061-T6 and the flange is 1/2" in the same material. It's built like a tank so I hope it hold's up. one suggestion.. put some armor on it on the driveline side, if you fragg the front u-joint the drive line could go through that aluminum plate like it wasnt there.... are those fox air shocks? i was considering them... is this going to be a trailer queen or are you planning on driving it to the trails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Im pretty sure those are sway a way coilovers. but thats badass tyler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I imagine that Tyler is planning on driving it, especially since its his only ride. Unless you've gotten another vehicle that I am un aware of (last I heard you were still riding your bike everywhere-thats gotta suck in a CO winter). Badassness as well, I can't wait to see the pics from the 1st wheeling adventure!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I've said it many times before but it never gets old: Legendary R50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 F'ing sweet! I hope all goes well and you are pleased with the end result... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitemedoughboy.com Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 are you going to run a d60, d70 or 14 bolt in the rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarsiff Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 EPIC that thing looks so freakin mean man, i love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDCCD Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 :clap: :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitemedoughboy.com Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I've said it many times before but it never gets old: Legendary R50. when he gets done the only thing R50 about it will be the body... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver123 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Tmorgan4 this project is f*&kin' amazing, honestly intense man. Gives me something to work toward lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Awesome Mate , Welldone on the fab work and using your imagination . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Anything New? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks for bumping this back up. Sometimes I don't always remember to update every site this is on and I haven't posted much about anything new. I ended up pulling the engine out a couple weekends ago because I'm going back and re-doing everything I wasn't 100% happy with. I've learned a lot since I started this project and a few things needed to be fixed. I'm SICK of leaks and I'm doing everything I can to ensure that I don't leak 1 drop of fluid once this is back together. I re-installed the valve covers with studs, and I'm replacing lots of the hose connections with AN fittings. All of the crappy flexible rubber coolant hoses are being replaced with silicone couplers and stainless hard lines. I'm replacing the rear main seal again (couldn't tell if it was leaking) as well as the two seals on the front of the transmission. The kevlar friction surface on my brand new clutch was soaked in oil but fortunately South Bend is awesome enough to replace the friction material for a lot less than a new clutch. I got an Atlas 4 speed transfer case and the adapter to bolt it up to our transmission. I've got ARBs and gears for the front and rear axles that I need to install. In fact I've got just about every part I need to build a 14 bolt rear but I don't have an axle yet. Basically I've got a lot of parts sitting in my living room so it's about time to start getting some work done. Here's a boring random pictures from the past few weeks. I hope to have some better updates here in the next couple weeks. Appreciate the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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