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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Like captn fab says keep it up man. For being 17 that's dang impressive. Took me years to even be remotely good at tig. The world needs more Welders. Primarily in TIG. Subscribed also
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
legit work on that crossmember..my friend did a very similar piece on his Datsun 620!
When you get ready to keep that beast cool..let me know! |
Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Thanks everyone! Made a little progress, got the rear suspension mostly finished except for the panhard bar, and built the tranny crossmember. Working on the fuel cell now.
http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psgcokp95f.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psga91mifp.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psiisfo0ju.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psyfaf4gnz.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7qbvqenj.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psvcalauan.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0unvuafr.jpg |
Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
From one welder to another Man...respect. nice work.
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
looks good! cant wait to see more progress pictures.
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
You're killin it dude, looks like you have a lot of time on your hands. Keep the pictures coming
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
And once again, nice work :thumbs:
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
I decided on just a roll bar instead of a full cage since it will primarily be driven on the street. Made some progress on the main hoop and mounting plates.
There will be a tube that mounts to the frame and bolts to the plates. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psus3gjbtw.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...pse6le1qh7.jpg This was my first time bending tube so I'm pretty happy with the results. Tubing is 1-3/4x .120 wall DOM http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psnoob6egk.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...pstjpoyryf.jpg |
Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Very cool.
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Like many others have said, you have some great skills for a 17 year old. Glad to see another teen doing his own thing to these old trucks!
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Nice work!!
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
I'll be following this project. Great workmanship... and goooooorgeous welding! Mad skills.
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
nice work!
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Thanks everyone! finished up the roll bar a few days ago so I put the cab back, now I can fab up the pieces the attach the roll bar to the frame.
http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3dqu8h4v.jpg Notching was done with a regular drill press and hole saw. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psmrffbfmv.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...ps27isgids.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...pshqtk2hq1.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psrjfg1gnb.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...pskxg2dler.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psea1jofi2.jpg Wasn't really going for nhra legality on this roll bar but rather something to add some safety for the occasional days at the track without making it more dangerous to drive on the street. http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psyc21puzy.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psmreyz3qw.jpg |
Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Man....
Wanna build me a cage for my 66 and a turbo mount for my 75? |
Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Awe come on! You're just teasing us now with those close-ups of the tube welds. Lol!
I'm just kidding, I look forward to seeing more. (so jealous!) |
Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Far out. That is a big turbo.
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
awesome build, killer work!
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
I need to see more of this build!!!! it's awesome!!
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Started work on the headers, got the drivers side tacked up. Now to make a mirror image for the passenger side. They are made of sch10 304L stainless. Thicker than most are used to for headers, but will handle the abuse and heat over time, and was way cheaper than thin wall mandrel bends. Also thinking of selling this set to fund the build if anyone is interested in some turbo headers..
http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...pslwljqn6x.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psq9izupxs.jpg Welded inside and out then ported http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psiibqtdkr.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psniotdslu.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psjqbeae12.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psq1izxjun.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psqt7euxye.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psjrbeymyk.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psatmlqzii.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psiwyvn8d1.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psalklodej.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psbiiuikvb.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...psyh97g1bz.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...pssqath1pr.jpg |
Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Very very nice fab work. Love the hedders.
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Those headers are sick! :metal:
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Those headers are insane!
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Re: 1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link
Any recommendations on what/where to read to learn how to layout headers/tube/etc? I need skills like that....
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