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The upright needs to be straight also. I drew in where the "top hat" and the lower cross member meet. There is a seem here that gets welded.
The upright needs to be straight also. I drew in where the "top hat" and the lower cross member meet. There is a seem here that gets welded.
0 2021/10/23 15:50:23
Drivers side. Should be around 5 degrees.
Drivers side. Should be around 5 degrees.
0 2021/10/23 15:51:19
Passenger side. Should also be 5 degrees, but it should at least match.
Passenger side. Should also be 5 degrees, but it should at least match.
0 2021/10/23 15:51:48
Top mounts cut flush and ready for mods
Top mounts cut flush and ready for mods
0 2021/10/29 15:16:05
Top control arm bars removed and cleaned up
Top control arm bars removed and cleaned up
0 2021/10/29 15:16:35
This was notched with a grinder, so it isnt perfect.
This was notched with a grinder, so it isnt perfect.
0 2021/10/29 15:17:05
Fits pretty good I think.
Fits pretty good I think.
0 2021/10/29 15:17:37
It would replace this weird shaped cross member. And I would add a top part also, to close it up.
It would replace this weird shaped cross member. And I would add a top part also, to close it up.
0 2021/10/29 15:18:02
Everything is straight and level. This side went okay. I can still hear the other side laughing at me.
Everything is straight and level. This side went okay. I can still hear the other side laughing at me.
0 2021/11/04 17:21:35
Bad picture, but it shows the anti-dive angle. I just have to make the other side match perfectly.
Bad picture, but it shows the anti-dive angle. I just have to make the other side match perfectly.
0 2021/11/04 17:22:23
We accidentally cut this before and left it for later. Well, its later.
We accidentally cut this before and left it for later. Well, its later.
0 2021/11/04 17:23:12
Back side of the pass through. It will get welded and smoothed.
Back side of the pass through. It will get welded and smoothed.
0 2021/11/04 17:23:51
Front side of the same one. Again, itll all be welded and smoothed.
Front side of the same one. Again, itll all be welded and smoothed.
0 2021/11/04 17:24:21
These are the SPC uppers. I can buy all the parts and make them.
These are the SPC uppers. I can buy all the parts and make them.
0 2021/11/06 14:48:14
Passenger side.
Passenger side.
0 2021/11/06 14:48:53
Drivers side.
Drivers side.
0 2021/11/06 14:49:12
Everything is nice and level. Except the bumper apparently.
Everything is nice and level. Except the bumper apparently.
0 2021/11/06 14:49:29
Side profile. They match pretty good I think.
Side profile. They match pretty good I think.
0 2021/11/06 14:50:02
Shock mount hoop. The shock is fully extended here, so the bolt hole will be about 2-1/2" lower.
Shock mount hoop. The shock is fully extended here, so the bolt hole will be about 2-1/2" lower.
0 2021/11/13 16:47:01
I like it, but it wont stay. Ill make another one that will be removable.
I like it, but it wont stay. Ill make another one that will be removable.
0 2021/11/13 16:48:16
Practicing TIG. At least Im not dipping the tungsten every three seconds now.
Practicing TIG. At least Im not dipping the tungsten every three seconds now.
0 2021/11/13 16:48:57
Last pass of the day. I went from right to left, so it started out pretty good, then got ugly at the end.
Last pass of the day. I went from right to left, so it started out pretty good, then got ugly at the end.
0 2021/11/13 16:49:57
Big hole for the steering box, I think
Big hole for the steering box, I think
0 2021/11/20 16:06:34
Small plug from 3/16" plate
Small plug from 3/16" plate
0 2021/11/20 16:07:06
Weld it up....
Weld it up....
0 2021/11/20 16:07:30
Grind away.
Grind away.
0 2021/11/20 16:07:48
This is the back side of the drivers side pass through. Its under the drivers feet.
This is the back side of the drivers side pass through. Its under the drivers feet.
0 2021/11/20 16:08:11
Front side of the driver side rear pass through. This will be under the bed on the drivers side.
Front side of the driver side rear pass through. This will be under the bed on the drivers side.
0 2021/11/20 16:08:57
Flipping the frame over was a bit sketchy. I got it though.
Flipping the frame over was a bit sketchy. I got it though.
0 2021/12/05 10:38:29
Flipped and ready to make a mess. Ill show more details when its painted.
Flipped and ready to make a mess. Ill show more details when its painted.
0 2021/12/05 10:39:19
22 gallon tank from a 70 mustang. I didnt like the idea of a 15 or 16 gallon tank. I dont know what the gas mileage is on a carbureted 318, but Im sure it sucks.
22 gallon tank from a 70 mustang. I didnt like the idea of a 15 or 16 gallon tank. I dont know what the gas mileage is on a carbureted 318, but Im sure it sucks.
0 2021/12/18 13:57:20
Bigger beefier forged bar ends for the a-arms. Ill start on these hopefully early next year.
Bigger beefier forged bar ends for the a-arms. Ill start on these hopefully early next year.
0 2021/12/18 13:59:19
Jack point.tow hitch mount. Ill seam seal this also. I can bolt on the hitch if I need it.
Jack point.tow hitch mount. Ill seam seal this also. I can bolt on the hitch if I need it.
0 2021/12/18 14:00:08
One of the pass throughs. Itll look better when Im done.
One of the pass throughs. Itll look better when Im done.
0 2021/12/18 14:01:08
Upper A-arm. Ill add a gusset at the ball joint.
Upper A-arm. Ill add a gusset at the ball joint.
0 2021/12/27 16:06:42
Lower A-arm. Again, Ill add a gusset, but these need a shock mount. I havent figured that out yet.
Lower A-arm. Again, Ill add a gusset, but these need a shock mount. I havent figured that out yet.
0 2021/12/27 16:07:22
22 gallon gas tank. Its mounted from underneath so I can remove it without pulling the bed.
22 gallon gas tank. Its mounted from underneath so I can remove it without pulling the bed.
0 2021/12/27 16:08:23
It doesnt hang down too much. Its about even with the tow hitch/jack point.
It doesnt hang down too much. Its about even with the tow hitch/jack point.
0 2021/12/27 16:09:07
The new driveshaft loop/crossmember. I can shorten the lower half
The new driveshaft loop/crossmember. I can shorten the lower half
0 2022/01/01 13:59:32
Ill bolt the lower half on later.
Ill bolt the lower half on later.
0 2022/01/01 14:00:10