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BOROSUN · 06-14-2007, 10:39 PM

is that safe to cut and not brace it ?

dirtdiggler666 · 06-14-2007, 10:48 PM

dude im diggin the idea but cut the hood out and do it correct, i saw a siltruck in some jap video any other out their, anyone got pics im to lazy to search

eds13 · 06-15-2007, 07:53 AM

everything will be braced properly. i don't understand why you guys dont like the idea of a hood. i had one already, its braced on the inside and i plan on putting a full cage in it.

89dc240 · 06-15-2007, 08:01 AM

Who gives a fuck if its a hood. A piece of metal to fit there, thick enough could've been like $75 bucks. Thats money better spent elsewhere. It's not a show car.

eds13 · 06-15-2007, 08:52 AM

werd. $75 paid for most of the other metal i need

Gaelen · 06-15-2007, 10:24 AM

looks like a good start
The car looks in pretty good shape, as for the hood, well man it's metal and if you have it there why not. It's doesn't look like it will be a show car so what does it matter. Can't say I would have done the truck route but it's not turning out bad at all.

I'm interested to see what you're going to do with the bed

good on ya man, and your dad for getting in there with you

UfoZ8myCow · 06-15-2007, 11:58 AM

Yeah I wish my dad would help me build shit... He hates that I spend so much money on cars.

steve shadows · 06-15-2007, 11:59 AM

everyones dad does that, because they are jealous and hate thier life and when they are finally dieing they buy a porshe and stop busting your balls.

story of life.

just tell them at least your not spending all the money on cocaine or something

prang11 · 06-15-2007, 01:10 PM

Sweet build, good to see something different every now and again. Almost want to call it a jap rat rod because of you using the hood. Use what you got....

Everyone that is bitching about this build should shut up, its not thier car.

brainfood · 06-15-2007, 02:00 PM

Curious to see how this build goes, I had a hatch a year ago that was pretty beat up and the plan was to go truck but then I realized I could sell it and put that money into my s14. $1000 > silcamino. Now that the s14 is closer to done though if I come across a super cheap hatch I would still like to do it. But take the time and do it a little cleaner.

nismo-joe · 06-15-2007, 02:09 PM

i love the idea, i tried lookin for one already done when i went out to by my s14.... sad to say i couldn't find one. kinda kool to see someone making a build thread out of one. he only thing i see wrong with this build is tryin to do it on what looks like a small budget. good luck man lookin decent so far. what kind of cage are you going to put in it?

sideview_180sx · 06-15-2007, 02:30 PM

good luck with making it track worthy. especially to get on VIR. see if you can get a tech to inspect the car before you register and so forth so you will know if you have to add more this and that or if you pass and ready to jam.

Jpooks_S13 · 06-15-2007, 02:30 PM

using a hood isnt that bad of an idea to me..the skelleton will just make it more rigid and i take it hes going to cover the interior part with the sheet metal he ordered so it wont be visable anyway..idk maybe im ghetto too but it makes sense?

Koopa Troopa · 06-15-2007, 02:42 PM

That's awesome!

eds13 · 06-15-2007, 03:27 PM

i dont know what i'm doing for a cage yet. i'm either gonna get a bolt-in one then add on to it. or just make one myself. i just checked into metal for the cage and DOM spec stuff is $6 ft.!!! so yeah, time will tell

UfoZ8myCow · 06-15-2007, 08:23 PM

I vote somebody posts some pictures of some sick silcaminos... Google images isnt doing shit for me.

johngriff · 06-15-2007, 08:27 PM

google works good.

DOOK · 06-15-2007, 08:32 PM

it can look ok if done right.... ehhhh different strokes for different folks, at least it's not a honda.

Wabash9000 · 06-15-2007, 08:32 PM

what are your plans for wheels and tires for the track? if you are thinking about getting rid of those stock rims let me know.

steezy · 06-15-2007, 09:45 PM

at least the interior isnt that bad

steezy · 06-15-2007, 09:49 PM

this is one dope project, for the $100 bucks you spent, fuckin dope. have fun with it

wonkuuzenki · 06-15-2007, 09:57 PM

Why the fuck did you post twice?^
and looks like some good fun. Just make sure to do it right, even if you are on a strict budget.

eds13 · 06-15-2007, 10:40 PM

not trying to cut any corners on this either. cheap, but i want to do it right. i want it to be scca, nasa, and fia, legal.

sideview_180sx · 06-16-2007, 12:58 AM

BTW the team orange truck died in vegas. backed into a wall, sent natao suenaga to the hospital. the team orange truck was not really built with safety in mind, just basic japanese cusco style cage and what not. I figure make safety your main aspect. the engine deal with it that after you have the chassis itself completed.

lexusisforlovers · 06-16-2007, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtdiggler666

dude im diggin the idea but cut the hood out and do it correct, i saw a siltruck in some jap video any other out their, anyone got pics im to lazy to search

type in drift mix on you tube. there is a blue siltruck in their somewhere

5t341tH · 06-16-2007, 03:10 AM

heres some pix i saved up

and heres a s15 varietta or w/e u call it for fun

eds13 · 06-16-2007, 08:14 AM

s15 varietta FTW!!!

SilvStylin45s · 06-16-2007, 08:37 AM

Good luck on the build man. Keep safety as your #1 priority and you will be fine. I can vouch for the NY people, that car easily would went for about 1k, motor blown or w/e. As long as there is little to no rust, sale price starts at 1k. here is a pic of one of my favorite silminos.

blu808 · 06-16-2007, 12:34 PM

You should have built the cage before you welded that rear wall thing in.

420sx · 06-16-2007, 02:04 PM

man you guys are in a world of work to make this look nice.

hood idea was pretty bad. should have welded a piece of 16 or 14 gauge with a cut out for the window and holes for the cage. just use rubber grommets for the cage passing through the wall.

the hood idea is grotesque. track car or not make it look nice. and your bed needs alot of work.

06-15-2007, 07:53 AM	#63
eds13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: teh VA dawg Posts: 1,285 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	everything will be braced properly. i don't understand why you guys dont like the idea of a hood. i had one already, its braced on the inside and i plan on putting a full cage in it. __________________

06-15-2007, 08:52 AM	#65
eds13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: teh VA dawg Posts: 1,285 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	werd. $75 paid for most of the other metal i need __________________

06-15-2007, 10:24 AM	#66
Gaelen Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Richmond BC Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks like a good start The car looks in pretty good shape, as for the hood, well man it's metal and if you have it there why not. It's doesn't look like it will be a show car so what does it matter. Can't say I would have done the truck route but it's not turning out bad at all. I'm interested to see what you're going to do with the bed good on ya man, and your dad for getting in there with you __________________

06-15-2007, 11:58 AM	#67
UfoZ8myCow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah I wish my dad would help me build shit... He hates that I spend so much money on cars. __________________

06-15-2007, 11:59 AM	#68
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	everyones dad does that, because they are jealous and hate thier life and when they are finally dieing they buy a porshe and stop busting your balls. story of life. just tell them at least your not spending all the money on cocaine or something __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

06-14-2007, 10:39 PM	#61
BOROSUN Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: two legit to quit Age: 43 Posts: 5,236 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is that safe to cut and not brace it ?

06-14-2007, 10:48 PM	#62
dirtdiggler666 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: p-dale Age: 44 Posts: 2,113 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	dude im diggin the idea but cut the hood out and do it correct, i saw a siltruck in some jap video any other out their, anyone got pics im to lazy to search

06-15-2007, 08:01 AM	#64
89dc240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just South of Philly Age: 40 Posts: 352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Who gives a fuck if its a hood. A piece of metal to fit there, thick enough could've been like $75 bucks. Thats money better spent elsewhere. It's not a show car.

06-15-2007, 01:10 PM	#69
prang11 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 218 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Sweet build, good to see something different every now and again. Almost want to call it a jap rat rod because of you using the hood. Use what you got.... Everyone that is bitching about this build should shut up, its not thier car.

06-15-2007, 02:00 PM	#70
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Curious to see how this build goes, I had a hatch a year ago that was pretty beat up and the plan was to go truck but then I realized I could sell it and put that money into my s14. $1000 > silcamino. Now that the s14 is closer to done though if I come across a super cheap hatch I would still like to do it. But take the time and do it a little cleaner. __________________ Bryan Rogers http://www.seriousbadass.com

06-15-2007, 02:09 PM	#71
nismo-joe Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ontario Age: 40 Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i love the idea, i tried lookin for one already done when i went out to by my s14.... sad to say i couldn't find one. kinda kool to see someone making a build thread out of one. he only thing i see wrong with this build is tryin to do it on what looks like a small budget. good luck man lookin decent so far. what kind of cage are you going to put in it? __________________

06-15-2007, 02:30 PM	#72
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	good luck with making it track worthy. especially to get on VIR. see if you can get a tech to inspect the car before you register and so forth so you will know if you have to add more this and that or if you pass and ready to jam. __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014

06-15-2007, 02:30 PM	#73
Jpooks_S13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	using a hood isnt that bad of an idea to me..the skelleton will just make it more rigid and i take it hes going to cover the interior part with the sheet metal he ordered so it wont be visable anyway..idk maybe im ghetto too but it makes sense?

06-15-2007, 02:42 PM	#74
Koopa Troopa Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 北谷著, 沖縄県、日本 Posts: 2,565 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	That's awesome! __________________ Buy my Stillway shifter!

06-15-2007, 03:27 PM	#75
eds13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: teh VA dawg Posts: 1,285 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i dont know what i'm doing for a cage yet. i'm either gonna get a bolt-in one then add on to it. or just make one myself. i just checked into metal for the cage and DOM spec stuff is $6 ft.!!! so yeah, time will tell __________________

06-15-2007, 08:23 PM	#76
UfoZ8myCow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I vote somebody posts some pictures of some sick silcaminos... Google images isnt doing shit for me. __________________

06-15-2007, 08:27 PM	#77
johngriff Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,103 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: johngriff Feedback Score: 4 reviews	google works good. __________________ [email protected]

06-15-2007, 08:32 PM	#78
DOOK Post Whore! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Land of Milk and Cookies Age: 41 Posts: 7,552 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	it can look ok if done right.... ehhhh different strokes for different folks, at least it's not a honda. __________________ <------ Grumpy Old Asshole MY REVIEW THREAD: Ltdnismoracer4=DOOK http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ltdnismoracer4

06-15-2007, 08:32 PM	#79
Wabash9000 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Age: 35 Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what are your plans for wheels and tires for the track? if you are thinking about getting rid of those stock rims let me know.

06-15-2007, 09:45 PM	#80
steezy Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2007 Location: SJ / BAY AREA NOR CAL Age: 34 Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	at least the interior isnt that bad

06-15-2007, 09:49 PM	#81
steezy Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2007 Location: SJ / BAY AREA NOR CAL Age: 34 Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this is one dope project, for the $100 bucks you spent, fuckin dope. have fun with it

06-15-2007, 09:57 PM	#82
wonkuuzenki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: rio rancho, NM Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why the fuck did you post twice?^ and looks like some good fun. Just make sure to do it right, even if you are on a strict budget. __________________ *Function. Form.* Step Up Drift Club/Upper Limit!

06-15-2007, 10:40 PM	#83
eds13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: teh VA dawg Posts: 1,285 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	not trying to cut any corners on this either. cheap, but i want to do it right. i want it to be scca, nasa, and fia, legal. __________________

06-16-2007, 12:58 AM	#84
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	BTW the team orange truck died in vegas. backed into a wall, sent natao suenaga to the hospital. the team orange truck was not really built with safety in mind, just basic japanese cusco style cage and what not. I figure make safety your main aspect. the engine deal with it that after you have the chassis itself completed. __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014

06-16-2007, 03:10 AM	#86
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 35 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	heres some pix i saved up and heres a s15 varietta or w/e u call it for fun __________________ lexus baby

06-16-2007, 08:14 AM	#87
eds13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: teh VA dawg Posts: 1,285 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	s15 varietta FTW!!! __________________

06-16-2007, 08:37 AM	#88
SilvStylin45s Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Saratoga NY Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good luck on the build man. Keep safety as your #1 priority and you will be fine. I can vouch for the NY people, that car easily would went for about 1k, motor blown or w/e. As long as there is little to no rust, sale price starts at 1k. here is a pic of one of my favorite silminos. __________________

06-16-2007, 12:34 PM	#89
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You should have built the cage before you welded that rear wall thing in. __________________

06-16-2007, 02:04 PM	#90
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	man you guys are in a world of work to make this look nice. hood idea was pretty bad. should have welded a piece of 16 or 14 gauge with a cut out for the window and holes for the cage. just use rubber grommets for the cage passing through the wall. the hood idea is grotesque. track car or not make it look nice. and your bed needs alot of work. __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......