Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister
Awesome work Dale
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After we got the rail changed we decided to modify the drivers side of the frame to make a new style of wheelchair lift in the pick up.Doing the modifications now will slow down the reassembly but it's easier with the body off. To start off we removed the exhaust, trailing arms and the crossmember. Stay tuned next week for more updates |
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Today we got started on the new trailing arm crossmember. To make more space we are moving the crossmember back 9 inches so we chopped that amount out of the trailing arms then welded them back together. Then we remounted to the rear axle
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Clever Clever Clever.
Amazing how necessity is the mother of invention. As always, great to see your updates. And of course the doggy assistant. They make a difference too. |
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Quality work! Anxiously awaiting the next installment.
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Today we used the plasma cutter to split one side of a 2X2. Then we slid it over the bottom of the drivers side frame rail and tacked it in place. |
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Neat idea. I see great things coming.
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Today we finished the new trailing arm crossmember and welded and bolted it in place. Then we made the inside rail of the box we are making and then set it in place. |
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That is some serious steel frame you got going there.:metal:
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Wow that is gonna be one beefy frame!
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Serious frame modification.:ack:
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After a whole bunch of welding we have finally got to the point of cutting the original frame out. Here.s a couple of pictures of where we are now |
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Nice work!
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I totally agree!! Looks great.
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Looks great Dale, keep the show going
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We boxed the original frame forward of the cut out section and welded the boxing plates to the new frame. We also had to reroute the exhaust. Here it's just tacked together. We should have the welding done soon before the weather gets too cool |
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I take it you won't be boxing both sides then?
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We finished most of the welding so we pushed the frame back inside out of the cold weather. Then we carefully lowered the cab and box down on the frame |
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That was some impressive frame fabrication!
Dale, is that a combination tonneau cover and tailgate? Very cool look. |
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That last chassis photo really shows the extent to which you have to modify your life to get from A to Z with a modicum of coolness.
That's some serious editing of the original design just to fit it around you. Amazed as always Dale. |
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Looks awesome
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Looking great Dale, she'll be done in no time
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Beautiful craftsmanship.
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That frame looks great, should be nice and strong for your lift.
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Today we installed the rad saddle and both front fenders so we could check that we had solved our panel fitment issues. Good news, things are looking good. |
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