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I'm sorry but thats the way I roll. I see stuff I like and I copy it. I have a 4 link on my 66. It works much better than a 3 link. My 52 doesnt really move that much from side to side because I dont raise it very much. I dont think it moves 1/2" to 3/8 from full rise to full drop. I do like how a 4 link keeps the rear diff at the same angle all the time.

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LOL... it be hard not to follow you, it seems you are doing a great job....
hey just to follow up on the rotors, I called Summit Racing and the guy said he can get me a set of rotors with the Chevy PU pattern for 62.00 each, I also called Helix and the guy sent me information and he can has the ones with both Chevy and Ford (yuk) bolt pattern for 400.00+ a pair....

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A friend of mine gave me the frt shock mounts, i think they came from suicide doors. I will check on the shock # when i get home. ;)

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OMG that is a awful lot of money for rotors. I bought my drilled and slotted rotors from Helix (the ones with the dual bolt patterns) and they were only 100 bucks for the pair but that is for a mustang 2 suspension.

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Hey Rollinrooster, what rear end are you using? is it the stock S-10?
I am trying to decide what to do on mine, i have a 8.8 off a Mustang, I want to run
15 x 10s in the rear, but since I dont have the bed of the truck im afraid it will be to wide. So im thinking of using a S-10 rear end being that i want my truck to have a similar stance to yours.

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Im running a 9" ford in mine that has been cut down. Do you already have the wheels, If so what is the backspacing on them? Also how wide is your 8.8 mustang rearend? Let me know these few things and i will try to help you out with the correct setup.;) One more thing....is your s-10 rearend the 2wd or 4wd unit? Ive got a bunch of chassis measurements for these things just need to dig it all up.

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No, i dont have the wheels yet, doing some homework. But i want to buy reproduction rally wheels from classic industries. I want to run 15x8 in the front and 15x10 in the rear. The 15x10 come with a 4 1/4 backspace. I just measured the rear end and from mounting point it is 60 3/4. How difficult is it to shorten it? Or what do you suggest? I dont have a S-10 rear end, but was looking to buy one, if i had to.
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made a filler piece for the gas tank.:smoke: now just need to weld it in.

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Piece looks good, glad to see you back posting, missed ya...Jim

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Thanks Jim, ive been working on it some but this winter my kids have kept me hopping with basketball,gymnastics and cheerleading :lol:

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Spent some time today welding in the gas neck filler.

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You should tell your kids to quit interrupting your progress. Don't they understand how important your build is? :lol:

BTW, it's Lookin' Real Good.

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Thanks... sometimes they just dont understand.:lol:

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Hey Man where you at on your truck?

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Hey man... good to hear from you. Ive got a ton of parts just need to find the time to get everything together. I boought the vintage air front runner and sum more stuff for the motor ( i believe i have almost everything as far as drivetrain except a drive shaft)need to get Ferguson to make me one. Currently im in the middle of getting my driveshaft tunnel made by Buddy Hopson also bought an aluminum radiator from him. Once i get the tunnel done im going to take it over to Chris's shop to get the bottom coated and the firewall / dash painted. You headed to street rod nats this weekend? Feel free to stop by any time. ;)

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You will love the Vintage air stuff mine wrks great zero problems.. Buddy is the Man!!!!
I hope to make the NSRA show this wknd (if..IF) I dnt have to work....lol seems that's all I do anymore. i'l stop in one evening when I see the sparks flying from the garage...lol

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1lo67, any pictures your Suburban?? That thing looks badazz....

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Finally found some time to work on truck again, been busy with new job and family. Started working on drive shaft and tunnel.:smoke: Also installed new window regulators and bear claw latches. About ready to get dash and firewall painted then hopefully start wiring this thing up:metal:

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Looking good... You need that out on the road this summer.

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Nice trans tunnel...I also agree with 1lo67 we need to see this truck on the road this summer.

Keep up the progress...we are watching.

Marc

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Thanks to both of you.... that's the plan;)

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Got some time today to work on tunnel, almost finished with it. Have to travel to York PA. next week for work so there wont be much progress :waah: hope to get on it good once I get back.

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Looks nice. Why dont you just build two tranny humps while you are at it....I could make sure of one. JK

It always feels good to get back at it after a layoff from working on your project.

Marc

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Looking good... What size slip is that I spy?

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its just a 12" woodward fab I just bought. Already would like to have a bigger one just cant justify it :lol: