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I am in for this, but am going to have to pass on copying you on it this time....LoL .... my plate is pretty full with my build as it is to get it done on time !!
Rock on dude, I know you are going to knock this out of the park :metal: |
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man now that's what im talking about!!
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dash is awesome, and the front clip setting in the shop is so cool, I know you have to put it back on the truck but man it looks great sitting there, talk about a killer man cave table:metal:
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The pancaked crossmember is definitely gonna be sweet. I can't wait to see it back together.
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well i been getting some work done got the crossmember all done.. didnt really take any pics while cutting it up. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/1...dc44c9cf_c.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/1...fa4d880c_b.jpg test fit http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/1...459726dd_b.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/1...6465a50b_c.jpg raised the gear box 2 inches to match http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7412/1...9a8c2472_c.jpg i lowered the bumper 1 1/4" and i lowered the front body mounts 1/2". I am going to lower the center body mount 1/4" and adjust the bed to match the lean of the cab since my bed is adjustable. I want some rake in the stance. so the rear will be about 1 1/2" off the ground and hopefully the front bumper will lay on the ground. it will be close :metal::metal::metal::metal: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7414/1...7dfe192c_c.jpg all painted up http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/1...bacc1e77_b.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/1...0cdc33b4_c.jpg all i have to do now is notch the frame for the steering, install a u joint on the steering shaft and notch my control arm then i can start putting it back together |
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Man, you work fast! :lol: Nice work too. Looking forward to seeing the results once it's back together.
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Awesome Fast Progress...:metal:
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very nice craftsmanship. and you got a lot done on the vacation time.
i need to try a bagged truck one of these days and if i ever get to it, i thank you for the blueprint. |
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Nice work on the pancake cross member.
You mentioned about having a slight rake when done. Are you working towards laying frame in the future? Dig the front end sittin off to the side. |
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Man I couldn't hardly tell what you did. I really had to look......Looks good man.
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Your a magician with metal! Good stuff!
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Wow!
Super-nice work on the crossmember!...and some great pics! I am sure that it will look sweet when reassembled! |
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got some more work done today. i got it back as a roller now. all i have left is the steering shaft u joint (gotta order one) and raise the engine mounts. Im not sure if you small block guys had to do this or not but the drain plug on my oil pan was about 1/2" off the ground before i modded the crossmember. so looks like i need to raise it about 2 inches. Im sure that will open i new can of worms to make all that work. :waah::waah: anyway here are a few pics http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3778/1...da446359_c.jpg well the bumper doesnt touch the ground but i guess its close enough http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5529/1...c9171e42_c.jpg not the best pics but you can get an idea of what the stance will look like http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5548/1...4f2d7b15_c.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3790/1...90ac71b1_c.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/1...c9ab19a8_b.jpg more updates coming soon. :metal::metal::metal::metal::metal::metal: |
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Killin it man!!!
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Layin frame or not you Nailed it. Nailed it with a Sledge Hammer!
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That looks awesome buddy !!
come up to the Frozen Garage, I will help you do mine... :metal: |
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Looks awsome, man. Just high enough that you don't scrape off the good stuff. :lol: :metal:
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Perfect!
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That Stance… :metal::jdp::metal:
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Killed it!! Your fab work continues to impress!
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You've got some killer fab skills, brother. I'm diggin' the truck!!
I actually like the fact that it's not dragging the bumper. I like my stuff slammed, but the whole "laying frame" thing doesn't look nearly as cool as a '60-'66 with the perfect rake. To me, the forward-leaning back window looks even cooler when the chassis has the right rake. |
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I agree too. Killer work as usual.
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thanx for all the cool comments guys!!
I got a little bit of work done today. i got most of the notching done to get the front clip to fit. my back got tired after wrestling that thing around 4 different tries :waah::waah: bad news is my wheel tubs will need to be moved up about 3/4 inch :waah::waah::waah: i should have taken the advice i was given early on and just made them extra big then. this will be the third time ive had to work on those front wheel tubs :waah::waah::waah: https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/...712dae37_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5514/...9b7caa98_c.jpg the front clip is being held up about 3/4 inch off the mounts because the tires are hitting the wheel tubs. once i get it mounted down where i need it though you really wont be able to tell i dropped the bumper as much as i did :metal::metal: https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/...98381f2d_b.jpg after i gave up on that i got the tranny pulled off to get ready for rebuild and get the engine on a stand. here are a couple of non action shots.. lol https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7452/...58bf8518_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/...848bbfc1_c.jpg also ive been doing alot of drawing lately so give as xmas presents to family. here are a couple little bit of glare on this pic but you get the idea https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7433/...4fa73d95_c.jpg https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2812/...8f2b7ff2_c.jpg going to try to get that front clip knocked out tomorrow stay tuned :metal::metal::metal: |
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Dude your artistry skills are phenomenal! You should probably be using that as a profession, but if you're like me you'd rather keep it as a hobby. I gotta admit though, your talent outweighs mine. :lol: looking forward to the continued progress on the '66.
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You certainly know your way around a pencil and some paper man !!
I have to ask if there are certain things you do and don't do in your garage there. I am always amazed at how clean your shop looks and it occured to me that if I did not weld, grind, and paint in the same area as my build, then it would not be so freekin dirty all the time. Your truck just keeps looking better and better dude :metal: |
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very cool art... you got some big talent buddy. big...
stance is right-on too. |
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thanx clem :metal::metal::metal: time to get out in the shop and get some work done.. ill be back in a while with some updates |
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Just checked in...:metal:
Truck is still Amazing! …but Man, your pencil work is :jdp: Have a Blessed New Year!!!:mm: |
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Your work is awesome as always....your line work is nice and clean. For working on an old truck your hands sure do stay clean...lol. Killer work.
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haha i dont like to get dirty. i keep a spray bottle with soap and water so i can keep my hands clean while im working. :lol::lol: well i got a little done today.. I got my wheel tubs cut out and finished notching everthing on the front clip so it would sit down like its supposed to. once i got that done i could tell that i didnt like how the bumper was. so i cut 3/4" off the frame to get the bumper closer to the body and it looks good now :metal::metal: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5534/1...90d94fb9_c.jpg ok here is the end result after i lowered the bumper 1 1/4", moved the bumper toward the front clip 3/4" lowered the rad support mount 1/2" http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7364/1...2dd542ae_c.jpg once i do this you wont be able to tell i moved the bumper down at all http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3677/1...39e8bc60_b.jpg also decided to notch this hood to fit and see what it looked like... btw i put some old engine oil on it to get the rust color to turn darker to match the rest of the truck. it will take some time http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3819/1...54f3f183_c.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/1...38ba8bd1_c.jpg |
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Looks good. I prefer your stock hood.
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Dat Stance is...:metal::metal::metal:
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I'm digging it man.
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Once you start bagging cars you can never seem to be low enough.. At least that part of my problem. Love the lower stance.. Keep it up brother
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Freaking awesome I love what you've done with the truck.
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Lookin good.
Hows the engine stands comin? |
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Wow haven't been on in a while, you have been busy man! Great work as usual. Truck is looking mean!!!!! Told you that you should have just pancaked that baby in the first place! Will this change your driveshaft situation?
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i should have some updates later this week. i made my shock mounts taller but no pics yet.. i also have some new parts coming in soon |
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Just have to say your talents with metal and art are just amazing
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You're a boss! I love this build
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