Register now to get rid of these ads!

Toyota p/u ft clip? anyone use one?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Tinbender, Nov 10, 2011.

  1. 93 two wheel drive good, bad ?
     
  2. RichG
    Joined: Dec 8, 2008
    Posts: 3,919

    RichG
    Member

    I think "the dude" has (or had) a car sitting on a Toyota chassis?
     
  3. I've done a project based on a Mitsubishi truck front clip. Very clean sensible design. I imagine the Toy would be about the same. 4wd would also be very interesting with the front torsion bars...

    Of course, it's not traditional... That might keep the thread open...lol
     
  4. A friend of mine used the hole chassis for the basis of his '39 truck. Worked fine, used a 305cid.
     
  5. 6-71
    Joined: Sep 15, 2005
    Posts: 542

    6-71
    Member

    A friend put one under a 35 chevy coupe,sat way too high,he pulled it out and put in a Must II front end.
     
  6. Dick Dean did an entire 32 swap on to a Datsun truck chassis back in the 80's (or maybe late 70's) Google "Datrod". I think there is a thread on here about it too
     
  7. 49ratfink
    Joined: Feb 8, 2004
    Posts: 19,767

    49ratfink
    Member
    from California


    I saw that car at one of the last Paso Robles shows. I rememeber when it was in the magazines. looked as though it had been left outside a bit too long, but still a cool little car, needed some clean up and detailing.
     
  8. bbc 1957 gasser
    Joined: Aug 3, 2007
    Posts: 683

    bbc 1957 gasser
    Member

    same as a old dodge torsion bar set up .
     
  9. Old Gold
    Joined: Dec 31, 2007
    Posts: 437

    Old Gold
    Member

    I built my 46 using an early 70's Datsun chassis, about the same as Toy-Mitsu. Only mods I did were 4 link with Pontiac rear and modified the torsion bar mount fro the 350/350
    [​IMG]
     
  10. mrconcdid
    Joined: Aug 31, 2010
    Posts: 1,156

    mrconcdid
    Member
    from Florida

    Toyota, Mitsubishi, Datsun ! On the HAMB

    Measure twice and cut away. S10s are more common but it can work. I personally don't see a difference in using it compared to making your own rails. Don't be surprised if your thred gets some haters. It aint tradional but it is hot roding.
    MrC
     
  11. Old Gold
    Joined: Dec 31, 2007
    Posts: 437

    Old Gold
    Member

    The convenience of these frames, as opposed to S-10 is that they are fully boxed heavy wall tubing. They also taper in at the front which will accomodate narrow firewalls without mods. I channeled my cab but it wasnt required. And they are cheap enough as opposed to starting from scratch. I paid 75 for mine and less than 200 to rebuild the entire frontend.

    [​IMG]
     
  12. krooser
    Joined: Jul 25, 2004
    Posts: 4,584

    krooser
    Member

    My friend Hobo built his '46 (?) Dodge pick-up on a Toyota one-ton (HUH?) back in the early 80's...used a 302 Ford...worked great.
     
  13. Bad Eye Bill
    Joined: Sep 1, 2010
    Posts: 841

    Bad Eye Bill
    Member
    from NB Canada


    Now that fuckin' thing is in the weeds,,,,,,,,,literally.
     
  14. wizzard23
    Joined: Dec 12, 2009
    Posts: 733

    wizzard23
    Member

    Hey Old Gold, I like your truck!
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.