dj paul Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hey guys i finally updated my pictures on my homepage. i havent updated my pics in a few months so these are a big improvement from my last ones! you can see the beginnings of the placement of the 240sx rear subframe. theres a picture that isnt wanting to load up from my phone onto there but it should be up soon, that shows it the best. tell me what you all think please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 the only pics I see of the sx suspension is of it sitting on a skid, and you really should use an actual camera those pic's are tiny and hard to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj paul Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 well if you notice, the pictures that need to be big are big and they look as good as a normal camera. for instance these ones that i just put up, with my phone camera. 1.Cut out Tool boxes 2.Rear Strut tower bar tied into 240sx subframe rear mounting bar 3.side angle view through the rear quarters of cut tool boxes and mounting bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj paul Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Oh, and these and what would be nice would be maybe some constructive comments, i only know of one or two other cars that came from as bad as my car was. ive been working on this thing at least 3 times a week for about 9 months and i just like to hear positive things. again, did you notice how horrible this car was when i started with it? ive replaced the frame rails, replaced the floors and floor rails, replacing rocker panels, replacing rear frame (cuz it was crap with rust holes in it), and replacing all body panels and trunk area. this is basically a new car because every thing from the old one had rust eating through it and ive replaced it. the only thing that was acceptable was the spare tire well which i cut out anyways. now i know i brought this on myself by not looking for a better project car but ive had an awesome time and can say that ive learned a lot. I can also say that i built this car from the ground up entirely by myself (and mr. coors light) including the motor, when most people have to have stuff done for them. sorry if i ranted on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayz Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I love the fact that there isn't anything in the back: Quarter panel, tool box,etc...but you sill have the Jenson speaker there !!! Lol Keep up the good work Dayz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj paul Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 lol thanks man i was noticing that too. i guess it just hasnt gotten enough in my way yet. notice my little coors light lights in the last picture? best christmas present ever. =). what do you all think of the mounting stuff i fabbed up for the new subframe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 dude, those pic's don't show the sx subframe inplace, the thread title implies that the sx suspension would be in place and the only pic's of the sx suspension in your album are tiny and hard to make out, and I don't think any of those 3 pic's were even up whe I posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj paul Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 i know they werent man, what i was impying was it was the beginnings of it. i also stated that the best pictures of it werent loaded up yet. im giving an update man, thats why i said beginnings. im about halfway done with the subframe. i got a piece of bar stock the width of the rear portion of the frame and im going to center that, drill it with 1/4 inch bit. then use a hole saw with a 1/4 inch pilot bit in center, weld in some thick sleeves so all the clamping force is put on the sleeve and not on the bar itself, and make a steel bushing for it. as for the front mounts, it almost lines up where the drain plug is for the rear original subframe, ive cut that out, replacing that with thick square tubing and done the same with the sleeves. after that is done and said, and i see exactly how much clearance im going to have, im going to continue the original rear subframe straight along the rear deck, and straight down that wall up to the rear deck, connecting it to the new front mounting points. im then going to connect the two sides together up front with a square bar since it has to go straight down for spacial issues. Paul edit: now heres what im talkin about (with about 5 minutes of mspaint) side view Top View edit 2: here might be a good visual stuff might be a little off but you get the idea. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 why don't you weld up a couple taller jack stands, that quickrete bucket makes me nervous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj paul Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 lol, ya id rather have some taller jack stands but the truth is the rear weight of the car is actually on the front two the way i have it set up. i just have these rearmost two there to keep the frame from flexing at all since all this crap is being cut out of it. if i wanted i can remove these 2 rears without offbalancing it. besides that tho man, how does it look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Poly Zmanaustin Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 why don't you weld up a couple taller jack stands, that quickrete bucket makes me nervous I have to agree. I am no expert but I would be chicken to go under that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 dj paul I agree. It is more real to build it yourself than having someone else built it and but claim they did anyways. Good progess keep going. BTW that cell cam rocks. What phone did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj paul Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 samsung a920. ya i was impressed with em too thanks =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Good for you dj for having a go, specially on a car that is way overdue for some TLC. I'm putting a S14 rear subframe into a 280ZX, not a lot of fun but should be worthwhile. You probably have checked this but just make sure that the cradle is positioned so that the ride height is right, that is what is giving me the most difficulty. Keep up the good work, more pics when its all installed eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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