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Looks very nice. Was the CAD file off or is there variation in the frames?
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Frame is looking good! Do you think it would be beneficial to add a gusset to the body mounts?
My PB parts have a nice brown "patina" to them now due to the awesome humidity here in the south! Are you planning to paint the frame or powder coat it? |
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Yes, I hit my parts with a wire wheel on my grinder and the parts look nice. I will rub some oil on them to preserve them until I get primer on them. I plan to paint the frame. I like powder coat but I like the idea of being able to repaint if I make a repair or change. Marc |
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Great job on the floors! Did you bend them up yourself? You make this part look pretty easy - I'm considering making a rear flat floor for my truck. Any words of wisdom for me? Would you change anything if you did them again? I noticed you rolled in some strengthening beads in the front section but not the rear. Is this because of the seat riser welded on top of it? Also really like the trans tunnel approach. Any finished shots? |
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No finished tranny tunnel pics. I'm not happy with the tunnel so I will be making a new one at some point. Marc |
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Today I decided to strip the frame down so that I can get it sand blasted or chemically stripped this week. I then hit most of the PB parts with a wire wheel on my grinder. I then wiped the parts down with a light oil to keep them from rusting until I get them put in primer.
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Looks good... You said you were painting the frame so you could touch it up. What about the PB parts? Powder coat or paint?
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Are you going to remove the cab and running board mounts to get better paint coverage?
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While I wait for my frame to come back from the strippers, I though I would separate the motor from the trans and remove more of the engine accessories.
The PB parts that are not getting stripped have been cleaned with a wire wheel on my grinder and piled up to take to the painter next week to put them in epoxy primer. The company I work for Agio Imaging (shameless plug) is closed the week after Christmas so I should get some good garage time in. I really need to research what all emission crap I can remove from the engine in an effort to declutter. I see so many LS engines that are very clean. Marc |
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They can be made really clean looking. Be interesting to see which way you go as I am kicking around ideas for mine with a couple friends. I really like the look Superflysteiney did on Cheap Tricks.
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Just finished my harness a month ago. Lt1swap.com has everything you need (complete pin outs). Also has a good Facebook link with pic of reworking the harness. I hate wiring, but it's pretty easy. Can't wait to see your frame with some paint!
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Thanks Doug we both know I need motivation......
I also really like the look of the LS engine being put together by 68Basket This is the look I'm going for but a different color for the orange. Marc |
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Clean look! I like the black out on accessory drive. Man, I've spent too much time on accessory drives lately.... Will you be using the F car accessory drive Marc?
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Well I picked up the metal on Wednesday from the stripper (inset joke here). It turned out great. The old frame cleaned up nicely. I took the frame and various pieces to the my painter so that I could use his booth to get all of the pieces covered with epoxy primer. This way I can finish mocking up the frame without it rusting. The bare metal has a coating on it that needs to be rinsed off before you can prim or paint. Good thing for me it is still 40 degrees in Michigan.
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My painter Jim is working on some pretty cool projects. A 60's bronco II. Another one is this Chevelle. It has a 2012 Camaro drivetrain and interior. It also sports a custom rear independent suspension. There is also a cool 48 Fo$d sedan. It has a mild tasteful chop. There where too many parts stacked around it to get any pics.
if we don't get the ice storm that the area is suppose to get I will go pick up all of there pieces tomorrow. Marc |
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painted parts! -- looking good
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I got hit with ice tonight. Hey marc, been in your shoes with the welder. I bought a 90amp craftsman years ago (things pretty good for small stuff) needed a bigger welder and looked on CL, every time a good deal came up I had no money or someone bought it. I finally just put a Eastwood 175 on my CC which you can't beat the price. I used it for a bit, had problems with the gas solenoid a few times, but other than that it works great. I bought a used Hobart and I use that the most. For me, I need back up welders for 1. I have several working locations, so tools spread way out, and 2. if one goes down its nice to not ruin your whole work day bc you need a welder. I'v had a tig on my radar for a while, that's next. but then you need another tank and more space and the list goes on.
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I need to buy a welder......I always borrow one from work.
Leaning towards a Hobart 140 since it is rated for 1/4", but a bigger 220vac machine would be nice. Those stripped parts look great!! |
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I found this setup on ebay for $800 and I am really happy with it all so far. Its does all the work for anything going on with these trucks.
I am welding 3/8" with it and not even at full blast! it works well. http://www.eastwood.com/mig175-and-v...FQErHwodE1QNEw |
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I got out in the garage today. Worked on welding shut the inner and outer gas fill hole. I also followed Advanced Design's lead on removing a broken exhaust manifold bolt. I drilled out a nut and slid it over the broken exhaust bolt. I welded it up when I was able to spin it out.
I also started welding closed some of the various holes in the frame. Marc |
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That primer frame looks good! On the welder, not sure how thick of metal you plan on burning, but my buddy bought a new miller 211 and it's a sweet little machine. Best part it's easily converted from 110 to 220. So you can do body work and weld 1/4-5/16 and it's a small machine. I have a old miller 200 and would never give it up and for body work I use a Home Depot Lincoln 3200hd. Good deals to be had on the miller 211 on eBay.
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Good deal on the broken bolt Marc. That is one I learned from my Dad and relearned from a good friend. Yeah, I had forgotten. Glad it helped you.
Think of your welder as a lifetime use purchase so get a good one. 10 or 12 years ago I bought my Miller for @ $1,500 or so. A non car guy friend of mine asked what I paid for it. "Wow" he said, "will you get that much use out of it? ". Well Chuck, I responded, how much did you spend on golf last year? Oh, about $1,500.....and I still have my welder. Gotta do something with my gas fill too. I don't remember, did you figure out your tank? |
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Marc where is the gas filler going to be located?
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http://store.cyberweld.com/mi211migw...AccaAl9R8P8HAQ Miller is still offering their $400 rebate which helps a lot. I got a helmet, tools, wire, tips, gloves, etc. and the rebate check actually came really fast. $1100 isn't cheap but it's a killer welder. Yesterday I switched back and forth from welding 18 gauge to 1/4" and 1/8" material repeatedly (floors and braces) and it worked beautifully. I do think the Eastwood setups are tempting. I would love to have a plasma cutter as well but may just add one to my Miller setup once the budget recovers from the holidays. . |
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Ok...I'm looking for a small piece of inside door window trim from a NON-VENT door. I need a piece like the one picture that I can weld into the rear side window trim to repair my OE trim. I had purchased one previously but it wasn't until I went to weld it in this weekend that I realized they sent me trim from a vent window.
If anyone has some old trim laying around let me know. I will be willing to throw you some money for shipping and such. This afternoon was spent welding more holes shut in the frame. Nothing too picture worthy. Thanks Marc |
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