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Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 23, 2015, 09:22:43 AM

Hey guys. I've had so many irons in the fire I've been kind of slacking on doing the interwebs thing. So now that I'm on the home stretch with this project, and things have settled down a little, I figured I'd throw up a build thread for some pics. We all love pics, pics are the best.

I bought a fairly good running R, but it was just riddled with hacked cob jobs and worn out components. So, rather than nickle and diming it, I finally said to heck with it and stripped it down to the frame. Enjoy!

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20141127_130639_zpszswg6uro.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141127_130639_zpszswg6uro.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 23, 2015, 10:24:15 AM

It's giving me an image upload error, is there a minimum file size?

Title: 87' R project
Post by: JesseA420 on April 23, 2015, 10:29:45 AM

just upload image at free image hosting site like imagebam or photobucket, then embed it works good that way :)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 23, 2015, 10:35:29 AM

Alright, I'll have to do it at a later date then; my work "blocks" image hosting websites for some strange reason... yet YouTube and Facebook are ok, go figure. Thanks!

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 07:01:17 PM

Clutch basket is just a little wasted.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20141129_191817_zpsgy6tiia7.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141129_191817_zpsgy6tiia7.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 07:17:23 PM

Making a "clutch tool"

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/pinhole_zpstrx3ywzq.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/pinhole_zpstrx3ywzq.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/pin1_zpsiw1j3nol.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/pin1_zpsiw1j3nol.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/pin2_zps1mztzgtw.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/pin2_zps1mztzgtw.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 07:25:49 PM

Barnett billet clutch basket with stainless steel inserts
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/basket1_zps0w8yydbu.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/basket1_zps0w8yydbu.jpg.html)
Look at it... it's sexy.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/Basket2_zpsy80bh9c4.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Basket2_zpsy80bh9c4.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 07:31:22 PM

Skipping forward a bit, I found a bunch more issues...  this was a cool discovery.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150405_134710_zpsy1z1xly0.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150405_134710_zpsy1z1xly0.jpg.html)

Carrier hamburger!

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150405_154005_zps9gdg8nji.jpg)


This is the point I decided it wasn't worth it to not do a frame up.  Admittedly, 50% of the reason was because it's purple. I think I threw up in my mouth a little everytime I looked at it. So, it exploded onto my shop floor one evening.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150412_234523_zpsb2hgswe3.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150412_234523_zpsb2hgswe3.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 07:34:36 PM

I hate sand blasting. For the record.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150413_152114_zpsz9iepmnc.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150413_152114_zpsz9iepmnc.jpg.html)

But it makes such a nice clean slate when you're done!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_140739_zpskd3i7kds.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_140739_zpskd3i7kds.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 07:37:16 PM

Started whipping up chassis gussets
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_163925_zpsgcfizhf5.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_163925_zpsgcfizhf5.jpg.html)

Stitch welded it in, mostly because my helmet was so dirty I was flying blind.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_181339_zpskbmpctfi.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_181339_zpskbmpctfi.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 07:48:19 PM

After I finished the swing arm gussets, I found new lenses for my helmet. I put them in before making the sub frame gussets... and it was like a miracle!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_190928_zpsi2lobmlo.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_190928_zpsi2lobmlo.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 07:49:19 PM

Finising up the subframe, and adding the motor mount gussets.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_135939_zpsnuqh8a22.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_135939_zpsnuqh8a22.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_140019_zpsn86jahcc.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_140019_zpsn86jahcc.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 08:02:07 PM

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_182417_zpsedmhdbxz.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_182417_zpsedmhdbxz.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/Ermagerd%20bermps_zpscqhlflwn.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Ermagerd%20bermps_zpscqhlflwn.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 08:08:09 PM

The fun part!

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/Snapchat--1901052996928377609_zpshneawjvr.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Snapchat--1901052996928377609_zpshneawjvr.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 08:11:33 PM

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/Snapchat-3552871233150680988_zpsvyjusceg.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Snapchat-3552871233150680988_zpsvyjusceg.jpg.html)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/448_zpsngvcekwx.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/448_zpsngvcekwx.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Rupp250 on April 27, 2015, 08:55:07 PM

Looks nice man. make me think I'll go out in the garage and put a little work into mine tomorrow.

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 09:05:41 PM

Thanks man! Comin' along, slow and steady.
Sweet! Get'r done!

Title: 87' R project
Post by: brokeass on April 27, 2015, 09:12:13 PM

Tador, that's an 86!

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 09:18:31 PM

87, have registration in hand and vin number matches...

Title: 87' R project
Post by: JesseA420 on April 27, 2015, 09:36:45 PM

they must have swapped the vin plate then, cus that is def an 86 frame.

looks better than that purple thats for sure!

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 27, 2015, 10:52:08 PM

Very well could be, I've read that the 86 frame being the "strongest" of the bunch, albeit heavy. Hard to say.
And thanks, I agree! That purple was godawful.

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 28, 2015, 01:37:48 PM

Yeah I agree most definitely... She's had a frame swap at some point; not entirely surprising, the thing is a bastard child. Thanks man! Yeah I made my own gussets, didn't seem worth it to buy them.

Title: 87' R project
Post by: brokeass on April 28, 2015, 09:21:27 PM

Haha sounds like it finally found a good home. Nice job on the gussets bro, have fun

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 29, 2015, 08:50:57 AM

Thanks man! Pluggin' along, my shop is about 2 hours from where I work so I only make progress on it during the weekends. Will keep y'all updated :)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Anthony0327 on April 29, 2015, 10:55:23 AM

What did you use for radiator hoses? Looking good by the way.

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on April 29, 2015, 01:19:16 PM

I honestly don't know, it's the same hoses that were on it. They look like they could be heater hose for an automotive application, I can look the next time I'm in my shop and let you know. Thanks!

I would like to add a coolant piss bottle, if anyone has any input for creative ways to do this I'd love to hear them.

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on May 05, 2015, 08:39:53 PM

Turned down the mutilated / incorrect seal diameters on the spocket / rotor hubs and spun out collars to bring it up to the correct diameter. Press fit at .002". No idea what this axle is out of but it's going to work lol.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150505_200202_zpsd33qezh7.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150505_200202_zpsd33qezh7.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150505_195924_zpsv78vq1no.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150505_195924_zpsv78vq1no.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on May 05, 2015, 08:42:31 PM

New non-mutilated carrier and bearings. So pretty.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/Mobile%20Uploads/20150410_234056_zpswuucnqft.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150410_234056_zpswuucnqft.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on May 15, 2015, 11:44:58 PM

Well, shit got a little interesting after this last post. I was truckin' right along with the reassembly, went to install the new carrier and found it to be way bigger than the swing arm opening. Turns out it's a 3-wheeler swing arm. Naturally I discover this AFTER installing all new bearings into the swing arm and bolting it back onto the chassis. Grr.  To be continued...

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/20150509_201330_zpslexyylwe.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/20150509_201330_zpslexyylwe.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on May 15, 2015, 11:48:05 PM

On a positive note, I scored a set of pro-peg nerfs, an aluminum airbox with Uni filter and boot, an Alba aluminum gas cap, a Maier race hood, and a DuraBlue adjustable axle of craigslist.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/20150509_154516_zps5zvlbuo5.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/20150509_154516_zps5zvlbuo5.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on May 15, 2015, 11:54:52 PM

In the interim, reassembly continues.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/20150510_193749_zpsdb2pr0nt.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/20150510_193749_zpsdb2pr0nt.jpg.html)

Title: 87' R project
Post by: oldschoolr on May 16, 2015, 12:14:51 AM

Looking good  man.

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on May 16, 2015, 12:53:14 AM

Thanks dude, just nailed a 450R swingarm on ebay. Hopefully start that conversion next weekend.

Title: 87' R project
Post by: Tador on May 16, 2015, 12:55:12 AM

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/NastyF150/20150510_194610_zps3ogbotro.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/NastyF150/media/20150510_194610_zps3ogbotro.jpg.html)