Rustbucket

I know some people still stumble on this thread while searching the ether for brake solutions for their 1200. Good news is Doug is still responsive via email, and a pleasure to deal with. A decade later, and I've got some information that hasn't surfaced in here just yet. These brake kits are also compatible with late model 1200 pick-ups with factory disc brakes. The late model ('89 - '94) 1200 pick-ups from Japan have 45mm strut tubes, and matching caliper hole spacing to the early B110's. Here's a photo of this brake kit, supplied by Doug, mocked-up on a late model pick-up. The only modification required is the hub bore of the truck itself. The late model trucks have a 73mm centre bore, this must be reduced to 66.1mm to allow the S13 discs to slip over the front face. It's better to modify the hubs than the discs so that you can just use off the shelf parts time after time. Clears *some* 13" wheels without a spacer depending on the barrel diameter immediately following the mounting face, as discussed at length previously in this thread. SSR MK1's, MK2's & MK3's will require a 5mm spacer because of their barrel design. Advan A3A's, Weds Racing MK1's, SSR Star Formula's all clear the B11/N12 caliper without the need for a spacer.

Really excited to see this come together, man. Well done!

Haven't stopped by in a long time - really stoked to see this thing coming together for you. Well done, man.

Damn, those covers are a good look! Jamel at Final Heaven hook you up with those by any chance?

What's the word on this thing, man? I always check back hoping for running vids, haha!

Dude, that is remarkably clean. Good shit!

Dude. :|

This thing looks fucking cool, man.

Kudos to whoever is cutting and notching the tubing for that cage, because that is some damn fine work. Everything's looking really good, dude.

Does the upper plenum really consume that much space? It seems like such a bummer to have a fuel system so well put together, only to have it end up at a factory rail. I should also mention that for whatever reason, the alloy that the rail is made out of burns away like a mother fucker when you're trying to weld it. Also; that illustration turned out amazing.

Surprised you didn't just go for an aftermarket rail. Seems like it would have solved all your issues, and looked pretty while doing it!

Tires are definitely going to be an issue if he decides to go with 14's or 13's. R888's are about the only choice he's going to have, and even then - the sizes are awfully limited. (Safe for running full slicks!)

14's would be an awfully happy medium! Looks good, regardless.

I didn't even know those ferrules existed. Glad to hear ya got it sorted out!