1993 Custom Toyota Mini Truck - Dragged Daily Gets Mounted

Aaron checks the angle and centers the engine in the framerails.

We measured the stock motor mount on the stock motor and frame just to get the same reference like we measured for the tranny mount (although it's obviously not necessary).

Again, we took all the measurements of the mounting holes for the side that bolts to the motor.

With measurements in hand, Aaron cut out two pieces of 3/16's for the mounts.

The holes are marked and drilled, and then the mounts are cleaned up and bolted on to double check everything.

After the engine plate is made, we measure the mounting point to the frame. Aaron also cut and welded a support between the framerails for added strength.

Once the support was welded in place, Aaron measured and marked the top mount location.

Next the hole was drilled for the placement of the top bracket.

Then the top mount was assembled and bolted into place.

Aaron tacked the bracket in, then disassembled it and fully welded it in place.

With the top bracket in place, the tubing for the mount can be measured and cut and reassembled. Here's a look at the top mount ready to go.

After the top mount is assembled, the connecting piece of tubing can be measured.

Next, the connecting tube is cut and notched.

The connecting piece is cleaned up and then tacked into place.

Once the mount is tacked, the whole engine mount can be taken apart and completely welded together.

And there you have it--the perfect engine mounts for a truck that's being built from the ground up.

Here's a look at everything put back together with the motor mounted. Stay tuned for more Dragged Daily action coming your way.