A quick note - I noticed people saying the right side is higher than the left and that the body and chassis is crooked. It's actually the left side that looks crooked since vehicle orientation is always referenced when sitting in the driver's seat facing forward. What looks crooked is an unfortunate downside to lens distortion from being zoomed out and the camera not sitting perfectly level on the tripod. Oops.
My first truck was a 91 mighty max and it to will always be my mini truck of choice. It’s freaking awesome to see you build this truck at the level I always wanted to build mine.
I use a self levelling laser to level my jigs. A whole lot quicker and more accurate then using spirit levels(for me anyway). Great build really looking forward to future episodes.
@@Neishy4AGTE A decent one is definitely accurate enough if its calibrated, my dewalt green laser is accurate to within 0.6mm at 3 meters, just put it in the middle of the jig 👍
Great to see your build video. So much more interesting then the huge amount of (understandable) 'I'm a maker, ask me questions!' live streams. One thing I learnt about bracing a body before working on it is to make sure the original vehicle is a true and square starting point before bracing it. No good bracing a body, cutting out a load of rusty panels and structure, only to find it wasn't a true and square body in the first place. Yeah, learnt that the hard way.
When cutting the body and removing metal - don't forget to leave the metal (or work around it) where the body / VIN number are stamped. Having new numbers stamped on (depending on which country you are in) can cause huge headaches...
Kinda pissed I didn’t get the notifications of these build series. Starting a mini truck build of my Ford Ranger. Looked up mini truck frame build. Your jig vid popped up. Been a subscriber for awhile now. Anyways glad you did a build series on building a mighty max. Keep the progress coming.
For some reason this takes me back to an article from the 90's. The guy built an electric truck with a forklift motor and slid the battery box under the bed. Cool project in the day. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.
Good entertainment and info for those of us stuck at home. We just got a "soft" travel ban here for 2 weeks. Got a desk to strip and varnish for working at home, and should get my Harley up on the jack and fix a leak. Need to get my Weldmetals pieces out and kill of my argon too.
Looks to be very interesting build... certainly from my point of view. As l too intend to do a build. I think your idea of cab reference points is spot on. However, l would have gone a slightly different route.. I would have used dowels on plates. Holes to receive the dowels would have been into the 4 corners of the cab.. Place the tabs on your jig alien the cab....and weld the plates with the vertical dowels... in place. Take off and on the cab when needed.. You must be working to plus or minus 1mm on tolerance.. You do some good videos... Keep it up...👍👍👍 Simon a Brit in Spain 👍
You sneaky devil you ( I'll tell you in the next video ), the suspense is killing me ! Oh well, that's what keep-em coming back, I guess. Another great video Justin !!!
Truly Inspiring. Your energy and drive is awesome. One of my great curiosities in life is what makes people tick. I would be very interested in your motivation/ drive and general life philosophy. I know, weird right? Maybe it would be helpful to some of use that tend to get 'hung up'. Anyway just a thought.
A great information video. The reason I watched it for I watched a lot of race car races and they were talking. They had to send a car back to the shop to put on the jig. Was trying to work out. What a jig is? But now I see there is a flat. Jig a rotary jig and a pull jig. So what type of jig would a race car team use? Cheers
I really hope you can get some more publicity because this build can be next "Blinky" as a success on youtube! Very good guide thru and explain with very high skill level. But I hope you can finish it much faster :)
You got another mighty max? Nice! I know I've wanted to do a head swap (More in depth of a build would actually need to be done) on the one I had, but the coolant neck and the intake manifold for the twincam heads would hit the firewall or face it. I doubt you couldn't fabricate that problem away though if you were to go twincam and turbo
I'm attacking a similar project and I am following your series with great excitement. However, I am puzzled how you calculated the height from the top surface of your chassis jig to the centre of the wheel hubs. You mentioned you calculated this from your intended wheel diameter but do you not need to take into account the expected ground clearance? To me it looks like the hubs are set far too high in the fenders? Thanks.
Same here in Belgium. We even have to pay for a inspection when we fit aftermarket muffler. A build like this would never get an approval for driving it on the road.
I know a lot of so cal off road guys would love to see you do a full fledged pre runner or deser race truck. Four linked back halfed ford ranger? PLEASEEE BRO there is not much on TH-cam. I’ll bet it would be your most popular series. Long travel I beam, full cage. Back halfed truck
Was half-way expecting an "instructions unclear - got truck stuck in frame jig" bit at the beginning, but great video either way :) Can't wait to see what power train this truck ends up having. I suspect a diesel of some sort... unless it's a turbine... You did say you wanted something unusual.
Can’t wait to see what engine your putting in this, my guess from previous work you’ve done is a turbo Mitsubishi engine? What ever you put in it it’ll be cool 😎
Buhwhahaha! At 5:30 your Fronius mig machine on the bottom of your cart looks just like Tow Mater. LMAO ! Awesome vids! Got me jonesin to tear something to pieces and build something way cooler out of the pile of parts.
Why not save the left to right floor/seat mount to hold the bottom of the cab? Also, why not create a measure point on the cab instead of the fender? I would think the b pillar would be the best reference.
What is the name of the program that you used when you were taking the measurements of the center of the wheel to the fender you said you use it a lot?
Can you show how to repair the lower pinch welds on a Car ? Mine are bend and everytime when I want to jack up my car I almost have to cry because it begins to rust a little bit 🙈
Always brace, mate. Takes the guess work out of the equation. Everything stays factory. Especially if you plan on chopping the top. See roadster shop and rad rides.
Looked like self drilling roofing screws, I used to use them when fitting body panels so if something doesn't quite line right just take out the screw, line up better, re-drill the screw back in.
@@wint3rsmith42 never seen a screw that self drills before, in the UK we have self tapping screws, as far as I was aware they was just for wood, but a quick Google search shows they might do a metal version with a drill bit end? Not to sure if they are they same thing, something what you call is different from what we call.
Can you drop a hint as to what you're stuffing in there? As vague as you can get? Displacement, firing order, ohc or in block, American, Asian, euro, or aussie...
Measure a thousand times, weld.... No wait, measure again a thousand times, stand back..... Contemplate welding over a cup of coffee then decide to measure again. Then you can weld! 😁
Como é diferente o Acesso a Ferramentas de Alta Qualidade e a disponibilidade com a facilidade de Compra, demonstra Totalmente a desigualdade comparada ao poder Aquisitivo AQUI no Brasil, em que poucos Tem acesso a elas, como também Possuem Preços Exorbitantes para Nossa Realidade Financeira. Por que Somos um Local Sub-desenvolvido ?
A quick note - I noticed people saying the right side is higher than the left and that the body and chassis is crooked.
It's actually the left side that looks crooked since vehicle orientation is always referenced when sitting in the driver's seat facing forward.
What looks crooked is an unfortunate downside to lens distortion from being zoomed out and the camera not sitting perfectly level on the tripod. Oops.
My first truck was a 91 mighty max and it to will always be my mini truck of choice. It’s freaking awesome to see you build this truck at the level I always wanted to build mine.
I use a self levelling laser to level my jigs. A whole lot quicker and more accurate then using spirit levels(for me anyway). Great build really looking forward to future episodes.
I do the same, but sometimes there is sheet metal in the way so a spirit level and straight edge are also very handy.
Wouldnt of thought a laser level would be accurate enough, unless you get get ones that are finer in there accuracy.
@@Neishy4AGTE A decent one is definitely accurate enough if its calibrated, my dewalt green laser is accurate to within 0.6mm at 3 meters, just put it in the middle of the jig 👍
Keep doing what you are doing man. The world will come back around.
Boy, is this going to be fun. Thanks for taking the time to share this amazing project with us.
Great to see your build video. So much more interesting then the huge amount of (understandable) 'I'm a maker, ask me questions!' live streams.
One thing I learnt about bracing a body before working on it is to make sure the original vehicle is a true and square starting point before bracing it. No good bracing a body, cutting out a load of rusty panels and structure, only to find it wasn't a true and square body in the first place.
Yeah, learnt that the hard way.
I’m following this build carefully can’t wait to see how it comes out
Me to I learning wanting to build a t bucket
This build series is gonna be killer, rock and roll man
Justin I just wanted to let you know how much ive been enjoying the new content. Keep up the awesome work sir👍
I am absolutely loving this. This is going to be an excellent build and I can't wait to see where it goes. Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
You look like you’re having fun! Can’t wait for the engine reveal.
When cutting the body and removing metal - don't forget to leave the metal (or work around it) where the body / VIN number are stamped. Having new numbers stamped on (depending on which country you are in) can cause huge headaches...
It’s nice to see you finally working on your own project
Kinda pissed I didn’t get the notifications of these build series. Starting a mini truck build of my Ford Ranger. Looked up mini truck frame build. Your jig vid popped up. Been a subscriber for awhile now. Anyways glad you did a build series on building a mighty max. Keep the progress coming.
For some reason this takes me back to an article from the 90's. The guy built an electric truck with a forklift motor and slid the battery box under the bed. Cool project in the day. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.
Nice job man, I did a project about 5 years ago with the same model Triton and then raced it at the Finke desert race down here in Australia.
This build couldn't have come at a better time. Im starting to plan out my 27 Model T Hemi build.
Good entertainment and info for those of us stuck at home. We just got a "soft" travel ban here for 2 weeks. Got a desk to strip and varnish for working at home, and should get my Harley up on the jack and fix a leak. Need to get my Weldmetals pieces out and kill of my argon too.
I've always wanted to see how this was done. Thanks for making these videos
Looks to be very interesting build... certainly from my point of view.
As l too intend to do a build.
I think your idea of cab reference points is spot on.
However, l would have gone a slightly different route..
I would have used dowels on plates.
Holes to receive the dowels would have been into the 4 corners of the cab..
Place the tabs on your jig alien the cab....and weld the plates with the vertical dowels... in place.
Take off and on the cab when needed..
You must be working to plus or minus 1mm on tolerance..
You do some good videos...
Keep it up...👍👍👍 Simon a Brit in Spain 👍
I’m liking this build series stuff. Over the usual weld talk.
I’m very excited for this build.
Wow the shop looks clean
Preparation, set-up, fixturing, progress! 👍💪
You sneaky devil you ( I'll tell you in the next video ), the suspense is killing me ! Oh well, that's what keep-em coming back, I guess. Another great video Justin !!!
click bait LOL
Seriously can’t wait to see the next episode. I am loving it !! Thank you
Can you tell us more about the software that you used?
looking good cant wait to see the next instalment thank you for sharing your build
Truly Inspiring. Your energy and drive is awesome. One of my great curiosities in life is what makes people tick. I would be very interested in your motivation/ drive and general life philosophy. I know, weird right? Maybe it would be helpful to some of use that tend to get 'hung up'. Anyway just a thought.
nice music taste! , you used to have a song in your intro with some good old pinch harmonics, loved that lml
A great information video. The reason I watched it for I watched a lot of race car races and they were talking. They had to send a car back to the shop to put on the jig. Was trying to work out. What a jig is? But now I see there is a flat. Jig a rotary jig and a pull jig. So what type of jig would a race car team use? Cheers
I really hope you can get some more publicity because this build can be next "Blinky" as a success on youtube! Very good guide thru and explain with very high skill level. But I hope you can finish it much faster :)
Awesome jig. Can't wait to see more work done on it and what you have in stored for motor dm set up
Fantastic detail. Looking forward to the rest of the build. Finally, something good from this damn virus.
You got another mighty max? Nice! I know I've wanted to do a head swap (More in depth of a build would actually need to be done) on the one I had, but the coolant neck and the intake manifold for the twincam heads would hit the firewall or face it. I doubt you couldn't fabricate that problem away though if you were to go twincam and turbo
Great series TFS! I understand verifying your measurements, however should one also check the external cab/body measurements? Thank you.
I'm really enjoying your vids !!! Keep up the good fight
I'm glued to this build!!
Doin an awesome job mate👍..... watch'n from 🇦🇺🇦🇺 down under, OZ 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Dam Nice Cuality Sound And Video 👍🏻 I love your Project I hope U finish it Before virus Desapers
Thank you. Teaching us the process is awesome.
Very Cool !! can not wait to see this
I'm attacking a similar project and I am following your series with great excitement. However, I am puzzled how you calculated the height from the top surface of your chassis jig to the centre of the wheel hubs. You mentioned you calculated this from your intended wheel diameter but do you not need to take into account the expected ground clearance? To me it looks like the hubs are set far too high in the fenders? Thanks.
Loving this series
Your lucky you can build something like that. Here in California that truck would have to have all the emissions parts on it.
Same here in Belgium. We even have to pay for a inspection when we fit aftermarket muffler. A build like this would never get an approval for driving it on the road.
Maybe I missed it, but I didn't hear you talk about leveling the cab to the jig. Seems the driver side sits taller than the passenger side.
awesome, use to love my dark blue d50 dodge/import, till i got the chally it was my favorite
Love your work! I hope that I can one day have the skills and attention to detail you have!
I know a lot of so cal off road guys would love to see you do a full fledged pre runner or deser race truck. Four linked back halfed ford ranger? PLEASEEE BRO there is not much on TH-cam. I’ll bet it would be your most popular series. Long travel I beam, full cage. Back halfed truck
Please tell me you recorded the bit in the intro before you went through all the alignment stuff at the tail of the last one haha
You had me dancing to the fiddle music! Hahaha
Hey just wondering if you build custom a-arms for trucks
I dig the stock look of those wheels
Was half-way expecting an "instructions unclear - got truck stuck in frame jig" bit at the beginning, but great video either way :)
Can't wait to see what power train this truck ends up having. I suspect a diesel of some sort... unless it's a turbine... You did say you wanted something unusual.
Loving all of the content!
Can’t wait to see what engine your putting in this, my guess from previous work you’ve done is a turbo Mitsubishi engine? What ever you put in it it’ll be cool 😎
Buhwhahaha! At 5:30 your Fronius mig machine on the bottom of your cart looks just like Tow Mater. LMAO ! Awesome vids! Got me jonesin to tear something to pieces and build something way cooler out of the pile of parts.
Justin, Following. Have all welding classes been put on hold?
Thanks for the update video this is killing me to wait lol
Why not save the left to right floor/seat mount to hold the bottom of the cab? Also, why not create a measure point on the cab instead of the fender? I would think the b pillar would be the best reference.
At 5:00 your welder looks like a character from cars movie.
you said the motor out of it is gonna be a core, so im guessing maybe an NA built 4g64? all ive got is wild guesses at this point
What is the name of the program that you used when you were taking the measurements of the center of the wheel to the fender you said you use it a lot?
Very cool video
Great content as always, can't wait to see the rest of the build 👍
oooh i cant wait
.... the notification woke me up .... its 3:30 am in germany
SLAYYYYERRR
HELL AWAITS
NEED THE NEXT EPISODE IM BINGING THIS BUILD LOL (jk i can wait tho no big deal good work)
Let it be a 60deg v6 engine of your choice👍👍👍
Great stuff, kinda back to season 1
In a good way!!!!!
Time-lapse music was coolest yet.
For leveling it's better to use a dumpy level and measurement stand. Perhaps hire one for next time? Gives an absolute level. Nice video BTW
12:48 Oh yeah, that looks straight! :D
Loner's Guide I noticed that too
Ok, did t think I was the only one that thought it looks off. The jig looks level, body does not. Maybe it is camera angle?
@@garysteele9141 Definitely the camera angle. I just thought it was ironic in a funny way.
Can you show how to repair the lower pinch welds on a Car ? Mine are bend and everytime when I want to jack up my car I almost have to cry because it begins to rust a little bit 🙈
Dude, you make these so fast.
SLAYER 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Ford Barra for the engine ?
What is software you used ?
SLAYERRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!
Dang wanna send one of them welders my way. Just sitting up there all lonely. 🤣😂
I bet its a Coyote motor or possibly a small diesel.
Sick!
Very helpful thank you :)
Is it gonna be a 1UZ or LS?
Always brace, mate. Takes the guess work out of the equation. Everything stays factory. Especially if you plan on chopping the top. See roadster shop and rad rides.
What did you screw your brackets in with?
Looked like self drilling roofing screws, I used to use them when fitting body panels so if something doesn't quite line right just take out the screw, line up better, re-drill the screw back in.
@@wint3rsmith42 never seen a screw that self drills before, in the UK we have self tapping screws, as far as I was aware they was just for wood, but a quick Google search shows they might do a metal version with a drill bit end? Not to sure if they are they same thing, something what you call is different from what we call.
Are you planning a 4g63 with this truck?
i think he is goin with a nissan rb engine
@@AlexGonzalez-xi5ut cool.... he had another Mighty Max project a few years ago that he built a crazy hybrid 4g63 for before it got totaled.
@@MrStacy1974 ok ,just thought rb since he got the front end off a 240
@@AlexGonzalez-xi5ut it very well could be an rb , I thought 4g because that's what he did before
what is this for? the pick up truck was donne.
SLAYER!!!
Can you drop a hint as to what you're stuffing in there? As vague as you can get? Displacement, firing order, ohc or in block, American, Asian, euro, or aussie...
Measure a thousand times, weld.... No wait, measure again a thousand times, stand back..... Contemplate welding over a cup of coffee then decide to measure again. Then you can weld! 😁
Maybe that 'strange white powder' is what the guy tried to break into your shop for.
3:20 GOOD CHOICE TO GET GOING!!!
Time lapse music made me want to square dance with someone's grandma.
4g64 turbo?
I’ve never seen you working with an American V8 so my guess would be 2jz or whatever comes in an Evo not sure what that even is
Is it a 2jz
Red Welder reminds me of Mater
Como é diferente o Acesso a Ferramentas de Alta Qualidade e a disponibilidade com a facilidade de Compra, demonstra Totalmente a desigualdade comparada ao poder Aquisitivo AQUI no Brasil, em que poucos Tem acesso a elas, como também Possuem Preços Exorbitantes para Nossa Realidade Financeira.
Por que Somos um Local Sub-desenvolvido ?