DodgeForum.com
Thats much better. I had to use a template from the other side to get it this close. Its all welded now.
Thats much better. I had to use a template from the other side to get it this close. Its all welded now.
0 2019/05/25 14:31:59
0 2019/05/26 10:16:08
Rack clearance. We will c-notch the frame.
Rack clearance. We will c-notch the frame.
0 2019/06/29 14:32:39
Passenger side. Its close but it gets better when compressed.
Passenger side. Its close but it gets better when compressed.
0 2019/06/29 14:33:14
Driver side. Its closer than the passenger side by about 1/16" to an 1/8". The entire cross member is offset by almost 1/8". We missed a little. Some of the factory suspension was almost 3/4" off.
Driver side. Its closer than the passenger side by about 1/16" to an 1/8". The entire cross member is offset by almost 1/8". We missed a little. Some of the factory suspension was almost 3/4" off.
0 2019/06/29 14:33:46
On its own weight. It will be lower with the cab and engine in there.
On its own weight. It will be lower with the cab and engine in there.
0 2019/06/29 14:35:23
0 2019/06/29 14:36:01
Here is the steering rack mount.
Here is the steering rack mount.
0 2019/08/31 14:51:30
Engine in place and centered and leveled.
Engine in place and centered and leveled.
0 2019/08/31 14:52:08
Plenty of oilpan clearance. And about 1/2-3/4" between the rack and pan.
Plenty of oilpan clearance. And about 1/2-3/4" between the rack and pan.
0 2019/08/31 14:52:42
We will wind up c-notching the frame for the steering tie-rod ends.
We will wind up c-notching the frame for the steering tie-rod ends.
0 2019/08/31 14:53:27
Tacked in and ready. They will get a top plate and boxing plates on the side.
Tacked in and ready. They will get a top plate and boxing plates on the side.
0 2020/01/11 17:37:54
A little hard to see, but this view shows the clearance between the mounts and the steering. Motor will be in the same place.
A little hard to see, but this view shows the clearance between the mounts and the steering. Motor will be in the same place.
0 2020/01/11 17:39:11
0 2020/01/11 17:41:27
Motor mount placement. Theses are the mopar motor mounts from Tim Hortons welder series. Very nice stuff.
Motor mount placement. Theses are the mopar motor mounts from Tim Hortons welder series. Very nice stuff.
0 2020/04/05 09:17:12
All welded up. We also boxed in the cross member, and braced it. I smoothed all of this and we painted it.
All welded up. We also boxed in the cross member, and braced it. I smoothed all of this and we painted it.
0 2020/04/05 09:18:03
This is with the first coat of the "magnet paint". Its a POR15 type of paint used by DOTs. It sticks like crazy, and stinks like crazy.
This is with the first coat of the "magnet paint". Its a POR15 type of paint used by DOTs. It sticks like crazy, and stinks like crazy.
0 2020/04/05 09:18:46
Cab in place. Looks good to me
Cab in place. Looks good to me
0 2020/04/05 09:19:49
The wheel tuck is great, to me. It does interfere with the inner fender skirt. With a different wheel backspacing that would go away. Im not sure what Ill do about it. Not a problem right now.
The wheel tuck is great, to me. It does interfere with the inner fender skirt. With a different wheel backspacing that would go away. Im not sure what Ill do about it. Not a problem right now.
0 2020/04/05 09:20:13
The money shot. This is how it sits. The fenders havent been aligned, and the door is off. The hood is just sitting in place, but you get the picture.
The money shot. This is how it sits. The fenders havent been aligned, and the door is off. The hood is just sitting in place, but you get the picture.
0 2020/04/05 09:21:34
This has been consuming my time and money lately. Eventually, it will get a v8, a crown vic swap, an auto and some better wheels and tires. Probably a rear disc conversion also.
This has been consuming my time and money lately. Eventually, it will get a v8, a crown vic swap, an auto and some better wheels and tires. Probably a rear disc conversion also.
0 2020/04/05 09:30:43
C-notch finished. Itll get paint soon.
C-notch finished. Itll get paint soon.
0 2020/05/08 15:31:24
Brake booster and master.
Brake booster and master.
0 2020/05/08 15:32:07
Goodies. Combination valve, adjustable proportioning valve, pressure switch and line lock. Getting ready to install these and run the lines
Goodies. Combination valve, adjustable proportioning valve, pressure switch and line lock. Getting ready to install these and run the lines
0 2020/05/08 15:32:40
Upper rear shock mount. Im not welding it yet. Just checking it out.
Upper rear shock mount. Im not welding it yet. Just checking it out.
0 2020/05/08 15:34:01
Engine in. Hopefully for good. Now I can work on the exhaust, fuel lines, heater hoses, brake lines, oil filter, etc...
Engine in. Hopefully for good. Now I can work on the exhaust, fuel lines, heater hoses, brake lines, oil filter, etc...
0 2020/05/15 18:55:08
Plenty of clearance where its needed.
Plenty of clearance where its needed.
0 2020/05/15 18:56:34
You can see some of the brake lines here. Ill finish the steering also.
You can see some of the brake lines here. Ill finish the steering also.
0 2020/05/15 18:57:35
More of the brake lines and you can see the line lock too.
More of the brake lines and you can see the line lock too.
0 2020/05/15 18:58:46
Lots of clearance....Not really though. Its about 6 inches at the cross member. My charger is about 4-1/2". So I am used to low cars.
Lots of clearance....Not really though. Its about 6 inches at the cross member. My charger is about 4-1/2". So I am used to low cars.
0 2020/05/15 18:59:55
0 2020/05/23 15:53:55
0 2020/05/23 15:54:10
0 2020/05/23 15:54:19
0 2020/05/23 15:54:27
Another outside picture
Another outside picture
0 2020/05/24 05:27:51
Back inside and on the stands.
Back inside and on the stands.
0 2020/05/24 05:28:21
Here you can see the spacers. Also the upper rear shock mounts are temporarily tacked in. Ill finish all this soon.
Here you can see the spacers. Also the upper rear shock mounts are temporarily tacked in. Ill finish all this soon.
0 2020/05/24 05:28:43
Brake and clutch lines. I like them straight and clean. The wires will be run along the fender. I might try and run them under.
Brake and clutch lines. I like them straight and clean. The wires will be run along the fender. I might try and run them under.
0 2020/06/12 17:14:44
The clutch line. It will get a flex line between the hard line and the slave cylinder
The clutch line. It will get a flex line between the hard line and the slave cylinder
0 2020/06/12 17:16:13
Fuel log. Its a -8 from the floor bulkhead to the log, then a -6. I dont need two -6 outlets, but who knows.
Fuel log. Its a -8 from the floor bulkhead to the log, then a -6. I dont need two -6 outlets, but who knows.
0 2020/06/12 17:17:02