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68Timber 04-26-2013 10:11 AM

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Slick, slick slick - even the f'up repairs look good!:lol:

67cheby 04-26-2013 10:15 AM

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LOL, thanks man, stinks to have to re-do something like that but oh well It's just metal ! Now to figure out how to drill my hole for the bar and keep it straight through all 4 layers ! anyone have any tips on that ?

jkeating1 04-26-2013 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 6035627)
LOL, thanks man, stinks to have to re-do something like that but oh well It's just metal ! Now to figure out how to drill my hole for the bar and keep it straight through all 4 layers ! anyone have any tips on that ?

IDK, but when we were installing fireplaces, and wanted to locate where the chimney was going to be on the roof, we leveled up a .38 pointing straight up in the center of the fireplace and pulled the trigger! Not my recommendation for your application however.

I think I'd employ a laser somehow.
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67cheby 04-26-2013 10:44 AM

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IDK, but when we were installing fireplaces, and wanted to locate where the chimney was going to be on the roof, we leveled up a .38 pointing straight up in the center of the fireplace and pulled the trigger! Not my recommendation for your application however.

I think I'd employ a laser somehow.
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LOL.....yep, don't think I will try that approach !

LOW1TON 04-26-2013 12:40 PM

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Use a magnetic drill press mounted to side of frame. Drill thru two layers on one side. Then make a template or use a laser to mark other side and use drill press again on the other side.
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watahyahknow 04-26-2013 02:41 PM

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think the drill press to keep it straight on through the first holes and use that hole to center the laser (maibe a gunsight calibraion laser ?) and centerpunch it on the laserpoint acros on the other side and use the drillpress again but from the inside out

either that or level the frame and make some sort of guide rail under where you need youre holes thats exactly level and at a 45 degree angle to the frame where you can mount the drill on doing it that way you can drill the holes from all 4 sides but it prolly takes a lot of time to make and set up

jkeating1 04-26-2013 02:42 PM

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That, or drill the two inner holes, then figure out a way to project a straight line from those two to the inside of the outer wall on one side; then do the same thing on the outer wall on the other side.

No matter how you do it, I'd use a small bit, because in the end, you'll end up reaming it to make all 4 line up!

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67cheby 04-26-2013 02:56 PM

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yep, pretty tough to figure out the best route !

jlsanborn 04-26-2013 03:29 PM

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Yup, mag-drill and a Hougen rotabroach. I would think that after you got one side done you could run your bar or a pipe through there, get it straight and locate the other hole. Isn't it just a clearance hole or does it support the bar?

67cheby 04-26-2013 03:53 PM

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just in time to get the body mocked up , Energy Suspension comes through with some new bushings !

Rusbuilt 04-26-2013 07:13 PM

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Sweet!

ryanroo 04-26-2013 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 6036145)
yep, pretty tough to figure out the best route !

here is an idea that is pretty easy, and ends up looking pretty good as well

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...15/m715105.jpg

here is the other side mounting the skidplate thingy

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...15/m715355.jpg


i did this on my jeep to mount the trans/transfer skid. you make a fishplate with the hole size you need exactly and use a plasma or whole saw to make the holes in the frame close to what you need. then you can adjust the plates in the hole to get everything located exactly where it needs to go. i actually drilled the frame to the exact size for the sleeves but it would have been just as good to oversize the holes in the frame and adjust with the fishplates

Ryan

67cheby 04-26-2013 09:03 PM

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Great idea !
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watahyahknow 04-26-2013 09:08 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
he could do that if he cant alighn the holes , he just needs to drill them out and make fishplates

thought of a cheaper idea to the laserpointer : drill the first side put a verry good fitting 4 foot long pipe trough it to the other side sit the frame up side ways and drop a piece of heavy and good fitting roundbar with a point machined on it down the pipe , it should leave a pretty exact crater/divet for the other side to center the drill on

ddubbs 04-27-2013 01:34 PM

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Coming along sweet. Congrats on the parts haul.
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Dinos63 04-28-2013 11:35 PM

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cool stuff!

67cheby 04-29-2013 09:27 AM

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thanks guys ! OK finally back on track , fixed my screw up , frame is on the ground ! Motor going in tonight ! What redneck doesn't do mockup with Studded snow tires ????? LOL, that's just how we roll !

Rusbuilt 04-29-2013 09:37 AM

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Very nice sir!

77ChevySharkBite 04-29-2013 09:49 AM

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It's beautiful!!! The craftsmanship on "Sqaure Peg" is just mouth dropping! :metal:

67cheby 04-29-2013 09:59 AM

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thanks guys, I appreciate that !

BigDaddyV 04-29-2013 10:14 AM

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/bows to the master. All Hail the Man (with his snow shoe mock up....) lol
Looking great bud! Cant wait to see the Square rollin.

oldman3 04-29-2013 10:22 AM

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Looks sweeeet...Jim

67cheby 04-29-2013 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyV (Post 6040950)
/bows to the master. All Hail the Man (with his snow shoe mock up....) lol
Looking great bud! Cant wait to see the Square rollin.

LOL, yea that was great ! Thanks !
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Looks sweeeet...Jim

thanks Jim

Low Elco 04-29-2013 11:29 AM

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Snow tires. Awesome. Looks terrific! Off to Oklahoma?
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thor 04-29-2013 02:44 PM

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Your comment about using studded tires for mock-up reminded me of this article about building your own ice racing tires...

http://www.jpmagazine.com/featuredve.../photo_02.html

Maybe the next build? :lol:

Bennett68C10 04-29-2013 02:47 PM

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Frame looks great
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Bomp 04-29-2013 03:10 PM

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http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/spezial/Fool/appl.gifGreat job on the frame man.http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/spezial/Fool/inv.gif
Keepin you at the top of my watch list!!!

67cheby 04-29-2013 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco (Post 6041092)
Snow tires. Awesome. Looks terrific! Off to Oklahoma?
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LOL, yep luckily I am only 1 mile away !

67cheby 04-29-2013 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by thor (Post 6041506)
Your comment about using studded tires for mock-up reminded me of this article about building your own ice racing tires...

http://www.jpmagazine.com/featuredve.../photo_02.html

Maybe the next build? :lol:

WOW...those are vicious !
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Frame looks great
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thanks man
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thank you , I appreciate that !

67cheby 04-30-2013 09:19 AM

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had a great night last night, finally got to mock up the motor ! It looks sweet cradled in that Scott's Hot Rods IFS !!

fastcam1 04-30-2013 09:22 AM

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Awesome!
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oldman3 04-30-2013 10:07 AM

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Way to go, looks good...Jim

watahyahknow 04-30-2013 10:18 AM

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looks like plenty room for headers

67cheby 04-30-2013 10:22 AM

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Awesome!
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thank you !
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Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 6043298)
Way to go, looks good...Jim

thanks Jim
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looks like plenty room for headers

I test fit my Hooker exhaust manifolds last night, they fit perfect I will bolt them on Wednesday night and get some pics !

77ChevySharkBite 04-30-2013 10:25 AM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
It's coming along very nicely!! :metal: I'm speechless to see to see the fab work you have done on this truck! It's awesome, can you send some of your skills to me?? :lol:

Rusbuilt 04-30-2013 10:44 AM

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Alright!!

DrppdBlazr 04-30-2013 11:13 AM

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nice

superflysteiny 04-30-2013 02:54 PM

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looken good brother

BigDaddyV 04-30-2013 03:42 PM

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That looks killer bud!

67cheby 04-30-2013 04:21 PM

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You guys are Awesome thanks for the support !


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