GAMBLD - 93 Nav

Hey everyone.

Im Josh, from Australia and this is my 93 Nav build up, GAMBLD. The Nav has been in my garage since i bought it off my brother. I wasn't prepared to get it back on the road in its current state, so after talking with Laurie, its now in at The Chop Shop for a full rebuild.

Once I got it in the shop, had to decide on what wheels to run so we could start to design the rear clip. It was a given that the current back end junk would be taken out and replaced with a full rear clip. So its been stripped down and the back half cut off, waiting for the new clip to go on.

For the wheels, it was off to ShowWheels to get some Intro Wheels USA Twisted Vista 8s. 22x8.5 for the front and 22x10 for the back. They finally arrived after a 3 month wait. They're 8 stud wheels, so there's a bit of work to get them on.

Now the clip is starting to come together, the rocker arms have a central pivot point and has JACKPOT written in the sides and objects off a pokies machine have been added to the top of the arms. The lower control arm brackets have been shaped like dice.

Once the clips all done, the rest of the fun begins. Hoping to have as much done as possible so it can be on display at ECC (Australias biggest annual show).


The Nav just before leaving for The Chop Shop.


Starting to get stripped down.


Testing some 22s on the front.


Intro Wheels USA Twisted Vista 8s


A preview of how it will look layed out on 22s. These are the Twisted Vista 8s.

The rear clip in progress.












More pics to come soon.  
MiniTruckin' Australia.

sweet build man  
Spark it or Park it

lookin killer!!!!  
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Thanks guys! a bit more has been done on the tube work for the rear clip.



It will be grafted to the truck next week.  
MiniTruckin' Australia.

Well the boys have been busy and the rear clip is coming along nicely. Got a couple more pics yesterday of how it will look with the wheels and the bed on. Got a few cool ideas for the fuel tank and air tanks which the guys are working on to keep with the theme.









 
MiniTruckin' Australia.

8 lug! Why did you decide on that? Looks cool  
http://rides.minitruckinweb.com/ride/1002601/22below/2001/ford/ranger/index.html

It was the design of the wheel I liked so that's what I went for. Bit of extra work involved but it will be worth it!  
MiniTruckin' Australia.

I'm heaps stoked with how its coming along now! Got a few more pics today, the guys are working on the front now and it wont be too long before its fully layed out. Let me know what you all think!



 
MiniTruckin' Australia.

looks absolutely gorgeous. hardbodies are my favorite truck. there is a blue one shaved and layed out that works by where i live and i drive by it everyday to admire its beauty  

I think it looks great, and the Twisted Vista (esp the 8's!!) and framework details will make it distinct. Can't wait to see it all put together. Austraila sure puts out some sick mini trucks...  

OK well the guys have now started working on the new D22 front end conversion.



and also been working on the shocks and fuel cell.





 
MiniTruckin' Australia.

i think i might have my s10 shipped to australia so you can customize it for me... lol  

Getting closer now!

Fuel cell is now fitted, air tank mounts are being made today, 2 480 Viairs, RE 7 Slams and a Big Red valve block are ready to be plumbed up.

The chassis has been painted black for the time being.




The guys made this up to go on the top of the fuel cell. The rest of the fuel cell will be hidden by the bed.


Air tank mounts being cut out.




Both doors are in the process of being shaved.


Front end will be put together next week, just gotta wait for the axles to arrive, then the wheels will finally go on!    
MiniTruckin' Australia.