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Hey bud thanks for asking, the first one that is labeled (different) is used to stiffen up the frame to help strengthen the frame ( to help keep from a twisting movement).. I cant take credit for it , I borrowed the Idea from Art Morrison frames . the other (what are these for ) label , I have a T56 transmission which its tranny mount is way towards the rear , so if i ever have to pull the motor out with out the transmission I would need to to use something to support the tranny , most people use another jack or wooden blocks to support it to keep the tranny from hanging down and putting all that stress on the rear tranny mount. I just added those little mounts and build a brace that I can put in and take out to make it easier to help for support.... some people will say just pull the motor and tranny out as one unit which works , but its also a large mass to move around and trying not to band up against the truck causing dents and scratches.
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Makes sense - thanks for the detailed response. Doing a chassis now and getting close to the center section. Good to learn from others.
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This thing looks so nasty man. Can't wait to see it done.
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thanks bud
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Well I had a Major detour this past 2 weeks , after I got the cab back from the media blaster , when I got home and prepping the cab for epoxy I noticed the roof got warped during the blasting. ( yeah I was pretty ticked off!) So I had to put a new skin on. since it was off I went ahead and epoxied the inner skin.
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Bummer, but new roof looks great...Jim
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Getting ready to send mine to blast also. I already have a big dent in the top and it’s tin canning. How had was it to replace?
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That sucks out the warping, but outstanding job on the repair...Plus the peace of mind on the rust coating is assuring.
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that media blaster must have been rough, you gotta try to warp the metal on our trucks
i had my whole truck sandblasted without any issues i think he stood way back and took his time removing 4 layers of paint |
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Warped metal when blasting ?
Call dustless blasting for a tech near you . No more warped metal . They will even come to you , no mess beyond the project . My neighbor had them over to do his chassis in the driveway . They put down a tarp did the job and no mess . I even had the guy do a sway bar for me . Very quick , clean and I didn't have to go across town to some other blaster . |
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Nice job on the roof skin. Looks great
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Great Thread... /Kenny
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The cab is getting the complete work over. Next week or two I will be spraying SPI epoxy to seal the body work in and then a few rounds with polyester along with MORE sanding. I took a break from sanding (my hands needed it) and worked on some dash trim (half round aluminum stock)and shaped the end to finalize it.
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Looking great! I’m not looking forward to all the sanding either, but it means your almost ready for final paint. Keep up the progress.
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Looks great! I was also thinking of something to go under the dash to hide that line. Still haven’t found what’s in my head yet.
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nice work what kind of aluminum did you use and where did you get it. is that round stock or d shape
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its D- shaped, its about $10 for about 5 or 6 ft piece of 3/8" . I bought 2 pieces incase I messed up. see link below
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