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0 2019/01/27 06:29:36
No suspensions. Much more room now. Ill have to get the bed and cab on, then level the entire truck to set ride height. Then it all has to come back off. Its looking good now though. Lots of cleaning and welding still to do though.
No suspensions. Much more room now. Ill have to get the bed and cab on, then level the entire truck to set ride height. Then it all has to come back off. Its looking good now though. Lots of cleaning and welding still to do though.
0 2019/02/24 14:38:57
Here the frame was spliced, but it looks like it also had a patch at the cross member. The top wasnt even welded. Scary. We drove this truck. He knew it was for my son.
Here the frame was spliced, but it looks like it also had a patch at the cross member. The top wasnt even welded. Scary. We drove this truck. He knew it was for my son.
0 2019/03/02 16:03:59
The other side is just as bad. Not completely welded, and where it was welded, it was done poorly. It was at least bolted with a plate, but even that was sketchy. Unacceptable.
The other side is just as bad. Not completely welded, and where it was welded, it was done poorly. It was at least bolted with a plate, but even that was sketchy. Unacceptable.
0 2019/03/02 16:06:40
One of the cab mounts. I made the joke I could pull it off by hand, and I did. Im so mad this guy sold this truck to my son. Im embarrassed I didnt catch all the problems up front. And Im glad I made the call to replace the frame.
One of the cab mounts. I made the joke I could pull it off by hand, and I did. Im so mad this guy sold this truck to my son. Im embarrassed I didnt catch all the problems up front. And Im glad I made the call to replace the frame.
0 2019/03/02 16:09:02
The abomination sits in the yard, ready to be junked. Even the mufflers, which were Isaacs favorite part, cant be reused. Apparently the PO used one that was 3", and found another that was smaller diameter, so he just cut it, and welded it, poorly like the rest of it. Itll get flowmaster 40s, but not these.
The abomination sits in the yard, ready to be junked. Even the mufflers, which were Isaacs favorite part, cant be reused. Apparently the PO used one that was 3", and found another that was smaller diameter, so he just cut it, and welded it, poorly like the rest of it. Itll get flowmaster 40s, but not these.
0 2019/03/02 16:11:34
The cab, engine, transmission and tires are all snuggled in the garage. Ill clean and rearrange tomorrow between church, and start getting things sorted. Then Ill start seeing what atrocities he performed on the cab, and try some damage control.
The cab, engine, transmission and tires are all snuggled in the garage. Ill clean and rearrange tomorrow between church, and start getting things sorted. Then Ill start seeing what atrocities he performed on the cab, and try some damage control.
0 2019/03/02 16:14:55
Engine out, and partially disassembled. Im going to remove the intake and check the cam. It might be replaced with something a little more aggressive.
Engine out, and partially disassembled. Im going to remove the intake and check the cam. It might be replaced with something a little more aggressive.
0 2019/03/10 13:16:50
Chrysler 8-3/4" rear-end. The brake drums arent even the same. Everywhere I look, this thing had problems. Ill continue stripping it, and getting ready for the 4-link installation.
Chrysler 8-3/4" rear-end. The brake drums arent even the same. Everywhere I look, this thing had problems. Ill continue stripping it, and getting ready for the 4-link installation.
0 2019/03/10 13:18:35
The outside plates are on. Stephen ran out of gas and had to quit. He should be able to weld a little more this weekend. Hope to get these done, and the boxing plates welded in up to here this weekend. Then I can set the cab and start the mock up.
The outside plates are on. Stephen ran out of gas and had to quit. He should be able to weld a little more this weekend. Hope to get these done, and the boxing plates welded in up to here this weekend. Then I can set the cab and start the mock up.
0 2019/03/10 13:20:03
The dash patched up. The patches were thicker than the dash, and we didnt want to warp the dash with heat. We just patched the back side, and Ill fill it.
The dash patched up. The patches were thicker than the dash, and we didnt want to warp the dash with heat. We just patched the back side, and Ill fill it.
0 2019/03/18 17:50:54
Here you can see the rearend which was cleaned a little. The 4 link is just there for kicks. This is about the height I think it will be when finished.
Here you can see the rearend which was cleaned a little. The 4 link is just there for kicks. This is about the height I think it will be when finished.
0 2019/03/18 17:52:48
The front tire is just sitting, so no suspension in the front. This is close to where I would like it to be.
The front tire is just sitting, so no suspension in the front. This is close to where I would like it to be.
0 2019/03/30 17:13:40
This angle looks a little better. The trans cross member is over 7" from the ground here. We might go up a little in the back too. Ive read I need 5" of clearance between the rear axle and the frame, minimum.
This angle looks a little better. The trans cross member is over 7" from the ground here. We might go up a little in the back too. Ive read I need 5" of clearance between the rear axle and the frame, minimum.
0 2019/03/30 17:14:27
3 levels, and a tape measure and about 45 minutes of re-measuring to make sure. Then I didnt have the metal clean enough, so we had to cut it out, and re-do it. Oops.
3 levels, and a tape measure and about 45 minutes of re-measuring to make sure. Then I didnt have the metal clean enough, so we had to cut it out, and re-do it. Oops.
0 2019/04/13 18:01:41
Here is Stephen welding it in. The wooden sticks have a hole set at the height I needed the cross member to be at. Worked great. The cross member is close to the motor mounts, so we need smaller torch cups to get it the tight space.
Here is Stephen welding it in. The wooden sticks have a hole set at the height I needed the cross member to be at. Worked great. The cross member is close to the motor mounts, so we need smaller torch cups to get it the tight space.
0 2019/04/13 18:02:55
The angle finder says 4 degrees, so it should work. Everything looks lined up good.
The angle finder says 4 degrees, so it should work. Everything looks lined up good.
0 2019/04/18 16:29:51
With the upper shock mount lined up with the cross member, it gives me +4 degrees caster. After the notch is cut, it should line up great.
With the upper shock mount lined up with the cross member, it gives me +4 degrees caster. After the notch is cut, it should line up great.
0 2019/04/18 16:30:45
0 2019/04/18 16:31:53
Sitting right where I want it. I should be able to lower it or raise it by about an inch with the coil overs.
Sitting right where I want it. I should be able to lower it or raise it by about an inch with the coil overs.
0 2019/04/19 09:19:30
Looks okay. The wheel is tucked a little too much. The spacers will bring it out. With new wheels, itll be just right.
Looks okay. The wheel is tucked a little too much. The spacers will bring it out. With new wheels, itll be just right.
0 2019/04/19 09:20:24
Backside. The fenders is just on with 4 bolts. Once I get the upper shock mounts cut and installed, the gap will disappear and itll look great. Im going to modify the inner fender skirts and try and re-use them also.
Backside. The fenders is just on with 4 bolts. Once I get the upper shock mounts cut and installed, the gap will disappear and itll look great. Im going to modify the inner fender skirts and try and re-use them also.
0 2019/04/19 09:21:11
There is a gap, and I hate that. But the critical dimension is right, so I guess Ill go with it
There is a gap, and I hate that. But the critical dimension is right, so I guess Ill go with it
0 2019/04/20 13:21:25
With the spacer in, this is where the wheels will sit. I think its still too high, but Im sure I can lower it.
With the spacer in, this is where the wheels will sit. I think its still too high, but Im sure I can lower it.
0 2019/04/20 13:22:15
I have over 5 inches of clearance, with 7 inch wheels. This is actually one of the front shocks.
I have over 5 inches of clearance, with 7 inch wheels. This is actually one of the front shocks.
0 2019/04/20 13:22:56
With the lower bar level, Im going to have to build a support. It sticks down quite a bit.
With the lower bar level, Im going to have to build a support. It sticks down quite a bit.
0 2019/04/20 13:24:01
I will wind up building a cross member here for the upper bars, and another for the shock mounts.
I will wind up building a cross member here for the upper bars, and another for the shock mounts.
0 2019/04/20 13:24:55
Overall side view. Better than original, but not as good as expected. It needs to come down.
Overall side view. Better than original, but not as good as expected. It needs to come down.
0 2019/04/23 15:38:34
Another angle, also showing the horrible body work Ill get to someday.
Another angle, also showing the horrible body work Ill get to someday.
0 2019/04/23 15:39:29
The bumper. Not a good photo, but the bumper is great. The other mount should be here soon. He forgot it at the yard, so they are shipping it to him. A great score for $100.
The bumper. Not a good photo, but the bumper is great. The other mount should be here soon. He forgot it at the yard, so they are shipping it to him. A great score for $100.
0 2019/04/23 15:40:03
The firewall hole the PO cut. It was huge, and not even close to where it needed to be.
The firewall hole the PO cut. It was huge, and not even close to where it needed to be.
0 2019/05/12 14:12:54
TADA!. Simple...Not really. Hours of cutting, grinding and fitting. Now hours of welding to finish. Already looks a lot better.
TADA!. Simple...Not really. Hours of cutting, grinding and fitting. Now hours of welding to finish. Already looks a lot better.
0 2019/05/12 14:13:37
Test fitting the steering column. It needs some minor adjustments.
Test fitting the steering column. It needs some minor adjustments.
0 2019/05/12 14:14:42
The bottom comes to close to the frame. Ill adjust it to center it in the hole, so the factory boot fits and looks factory.
The bottom comes to close to the frame. Ill adjust it to center it in the hole, so the factory boot fits and looks factory.
0 2019/05/12 14:15:21
Fitting the transmission tunnel repair. It was butchered also.
Fitting the transmission tunnel repair. It was butchered also.
0 2019/05/12 14:16:12
The last portion of boxing. I dont think Ill finish behind the rearend. This should be as far back as I need to go. Me moved the rearend out of the way for this. Thats not where it goes.
The last portion of boxing. I dont think Ill finish behind the rearend. This should be as far back as I need to go. Me moved the rearend out of the way for this. Thats not where it goes.
0 2019/05/12 14:16:50
Back to the bare frame. Hope this will be the last time the cab comes off.
Back to the bare frame. Hope this will be the last time the cab comes off.
0 2019/05/25 14:29:33
The cab sitting in the corner.
The cab sitting in the corner.
0 2019/05/25 14:30:03
The trans tunnel repair. Still need some clean up, sealant and primer.
The trans tunnel repair. Still need some clean up, sealant and primer.
0 2019/05/25 14:30:27
The bottom looks good. That upper gap is shameful. We cut it off, and it will get replaced. If thats the only part I destroy, Im doing good.
The bottom looks good. That upper gap is shameful. We cut it off, and it will get replaced. If thats the only part I destroy, Im doing good.
0 2019/05/25 14:30:57