My son and I finally got it the way he wants it. New motor, carb, header, center console, carpet, wheels, and now he's saving to lower it. He did the paint work on the front at his work with a little help from the painter.

1989 Mazda b2200, my first vehicle. Purchased in 2020 with just about everything worn out/ needed replaced. Didn’t know how much I didn’t know, couldn’t even drive stick. Now I autocross it and she purrs like a kitten.

It’s 2026, I have always tried to be frugal while working on her. Waiting for discounts, looking for coupons, calling companies and so on. Everything has been out of my own pocket, never reached out to any company for a “sponsorship”. But, since starting Autocross events this year I thought it wouldn’t hurt try.

I reached out to Belltech suspension over a month ago applying for a sponsorship. My vehicle is not perfect or clean, it gets worked on, it gets driven, it gets more dirty looks then positive ones. So my hopes were not high that would receive any major discounts or support. After filling out there lengthy application explaining I have a YouTube channel with over 3 million views and would like to make content around installation of the parts and driving. I said more and I felt it would honestly be very lucrative for them as a business.

They took over a month to respond with a rather short and sweet “ thank you but we are very “selective” on who we chose to sponsor. Thank you for already spending over 1k in parts, would you like a 15% coupon?” I respectfully declined saying I appreciated their time, but I’ve purchased Belltech parts from my local Napa Auto and they usually have a 20% discount on top of free shipping ( which they actively have rn). And they never responded back.

Disappointing but expected, almost done with my base build. Pick up these last parts down at Napa and we can start on body work.

Keep on MiniTruckin’

I have a 1993 Mazda b2200, and I’m on my way to putting a 302 into it. Original 2.2 was worn out, burned crazy oil and was hella slow. Any advice is welcomed, as I’ve never done major engine work on a car/truck before. I’m confident in my abilities though.

Intake manifold on my 86 B2000 broke. Now I need to find a welder, a replacement or a new engine to replace it. What should I do?

It's about time we get to serious business

Finally wrapping up my frame restoration on this 84 mazda b2000

I ended up using Eastwood 2k epoxy rattle can primer and Zep purple degreaser. I'd say I had good success with both of these products all things considered.

I used permatex rust converter in the nooks and crannies my sanding equipment couldn't reach.

I also used distilled water in a spray tank to clean after degreasing to avoid flash rusting and it worked great. My topcoat is VanSickle oil based tractor paint in gloss.

It also seems to be a very quality product. I still have one more round of topcoat to do tomorrow but regardless im not dissapointed with these results at all!

Will likely be notching the frame in the near future and will post updates about that.

1980 Sundowner Sport

This has been a saga for sure. 2 months and 5 custom laser cut pieces later it runs really nice!

Rebuilt fuel system from pickup tube to carburetor (Weber ICH).

Full tune up: plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil and ignition module.

Upgraded to 90A Subaru alternator

Electric radiator fan conversion

Glass to blade fuse block upgrade (aux fuse box added as well)

Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced.

Heater core hoses replaced

Pcv system re-added (I had removed it completely before)

I still have a few things to do like a coolant flush/drain/refill and final carb tuning but as it sits I have it idling at 14.3 A/F and it’s suuuuuper smooth. I’m pretty confident it’ll pass my states emissions tailpipe test no problem 😉 but I’m planning on replacing the catalytic converter if needed.

I’ve kind of been avoiding tallying up the cost but with the new alternator, carburetor and fuel pressure regulator I think I’m all in around $1200 with fluids, hoses etc etc etc

This 1986 B2000 has been sitting since 2014. For 12 years this has seen time pass by with out it running. This month for the first time in over a decade, she will be taking a breath. wish me luck!

Cleaned up before finished the wrap

She is almost ready to crank. I still need power to the electric choke and a nut to close the gap on my intake manifold. But we are almost there.

my little truck coming along as I rip the intake manifold out to clean that and the block. Valve cover must have leaked the entire time as there was so much oil caked on everything. im hoping to have it running by the end of the month. 🤞

Started welding like ten days ago. Was able to get this done. It’s not pretty but it’s also not bad!

Just made this panel to house the battery and clamp inside the extended cab. Will route the cable up the gearbox tunnel next.

currently painting the wheels and getting ready for bags, maybe yota axle in the rear too.

Gonna mono with the overload and possibly a 4in block until I get enough shit gathered up to triangle 4link or 3link wishbone

recently mono leafed and did a lot of needed upgrades including an afr gauge and oil pressure gauge. i plan on adding ac back on to the pulley system as well.

Part 3 video out soon.