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February 23rd, 2009, 22:09
#1
Senior
'87 pathfinder p/r build
i have this old Nissan Pathfinder that used to be part of the red whte and blue factory team in the "money days" of off-road racing and publicity, when i was only between 5-9 y.o.a!
the oem frame was heavily fatigued and bent up front and since I have acquired some skills i have been itching to apply them to something of my own rather than everyone elses toys at work. Its been a blast but of course money and time are often roadblocks. either way ive got alot of what i need just to set it down n get it rolling which i'll be having to do asap in order to move in a couple mos. I'll keep posting if anyones interested.. i think this ol' girl's gona be a pretty promising!! ...my crossed fingers tell me so...
as far as what you see goes, the lower arm was an idea that is completely scratched but still filling in as a mock. i think i will go with a thin plate construction rather because i cant get what i want with the tubes.
I'm open to questions and suggestions. if moderators dont allow them just pm me.
-thanks for snoopin'
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February 23rd, 2009 22:09
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February 23rd, 2009, 22:23
#2
Senior
Re: '87 pathfinder p/r build
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February 24th, 2009, 08:48
#3
RDC Addicted
Re: '87 pathfinder p/r build
Cool, was this one of the Sherman Balch pathfinders? Keep us updated. I saw that Pathfinder running around Laughlin a few years ago.
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February 24th, 2009, 13:06
#4
Boy Toy
Re: '87 pathfinder p/r build
those are some unique looking uppers! i kinda like 'em haha
more pics?
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February 24th, 2009, 17:52
#5
Senior
Re: '87 pathfinder p/r build
Originally Posted by
Lance T
Cool, was this one of the Sherman Balch pathfinders? Keep us updated. I saw that Pathfinder running around Laughlin a few years ago.
it was a p/r for Spencer Low Sr., handed down to his son, whom i bought it from. in this pic you put up is Jeff from FST, "testing", who did the bulk of the work on it about 5 or 6 years ago. it worked great but was still based off of the stock frame thats folded and i wanted my own work under it since ive been capable. I did have it @ laughlin that year....
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February 25th, 2009, 11:46
#6
Prep/Woody/Sleepy/Drive-Bear
Re: '87 pathfinder p/r build
can we see the pics of the custom wiring job?? done by mr. saw-zall
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February 25th, 2009, 20:59
#7
Senior
Re: '87 pathfinder p/r build
Originally Posted by
DABlueBear
can we see the pics of the custom wiring job?? done by mr. saw-zall
yeah, after i patch them all back together with a 3 inch thick wad of but connectors i'll shoot photo's right up! lol. sorry in advance to everyone for the inside joke but...the footballs on my side of the shop now, you better check yer "6"!
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February 27th, 2009, 20:37
#8
Senior
Re: '87 pathfinder p/r build
upper arm quickies
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February 28th, 2009, 07:27
#9
Elite
Re: '87 pathfinder p/r build
That cool you are doing something different and unique, even better you gonna TIG it. What are your plans for the back?
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February 28th, 2009, 19:29
#10
Senior
Re: '87 pathfinder p/r build
Originally Posted by
Brian Mapes
That cool you are doing something different and unique, even better you gonna TIG it. What are your plans for the back?
the back is gonna be a can of worms but it will look amazing when its done. obviously the frame has to go bye bye for the suspension to keep up with the front so theres going to be alot of improvisation goin on to support the back of the cab and mount suspension. i'm anxious for it but its still a long way out before i can even scratch into it.
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