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So this panel came in the shop last night. It's a job now let me give you the run down on this baby. Somebody put a 1st gen Camaro under it and they did a ****ty job. The front end runs down hill so the anti dive is gone. When the guy got the truck the old owner told him "Man we had a big block in here" you be the judge.Oh yeah the dottom of the chassis was 15.5" off the ground.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_2829.jpg

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After alittle plasma action we set the panel at ride height.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...IMG_2842_1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...IMG_2843_1.jpg

I'll post some more later.

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Now I know some of you guys are wondering what happen to the 78 Chassis that I was doing. Right now there are no updates it is my truck. I have to get some paying jobs.

I've got some new Pictures for you guys. The 4-Bar is one of my designs I make my own rod ends. The brackets are laser cut. I have 53 other brackets. I'll start posting them in the for sale categorie

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_2924.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_2920.jpg

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http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_2981.jpg

I'm going to run a track bar like the old C-10's The mount on the rear end is tempory I have to make the kick ass one.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_2983.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_2984.jpg

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what the hell were they smokin' when they put that sub frame in, must have been some good stuff. as usual thu Lou, nice work

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This will be an interesting thread to watch.
Always like your approach to builds Lou.

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They must have busted out the blueprints for that frame setup! :lol:

Cant wait to see this one finished!

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I've seen some real scab jobs in my life but I think that one tops then all. What you are doing looks great, keep us posted on the progress.
I like your covers on the shin getters though. I pack a few scars from the ones on my truck from when had it apart in times past.

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WOW!
Looks like you may have saved someones life by cutting that mess off of there. Most mockup tack welds and brackets look better than that.

Jeff

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Looking good lou!

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Lou glad to see you have some work in your shop now.Lou you need a Scotts
ifs for the truck call me
at the shop on friday
your only friend justin
at scotts hotrods
just joking.

Justin
www.scottshotrods.com

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hey lou, 55 dude from your site! been following the build and figured $$money$$ had it stalled. had one similar to that one come loose going around the corner 30 years ago. discovered what "field repair" and 6011 rod was that night. what front end are you thinking of using? got a 52'panel and a 54' burb so i have been keeping tabs. being a tv host probably took all your time but paid the bills. stay cool!

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I put some of the boxing plates in today. I'm not going to box the whole frame it's a money thing. As you guys can see in some of the photos I welded the front 4-Bar brackets right to the frame a lot of people were tell me hey you need gussets well here it is. I like to weld the bracket then take the boxing plate around the tubing this way it is welded at two points.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_2999.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_3000.jpg

The boxing plate is 1/8" plate. The next thing is cap the end of the tubing then the
C-notch.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_3002.jpg

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Luo I sure do miss your tv show. i've watched them many times most twice. i really like those extra tuches on the fab work here. keep up the nice work. you have a lot to teach us.your one of the reasons i attempted my build you made i look easy.
Greg

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more lou,we need more!

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love the spades on the brackets, nice touch

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I like those rod ends. did you make the adjustable one too? Can you post some more info on those?

Your show was great. After you left I stopped watching Powerblock all together.

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Lou
Your 4 bar brackets are really nice.
Nice work on the est of the truck also.
Kim

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Need a bit more info on the length of the arm for the panard bar on the axle?

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Not to take anything away from Lou (very nice work) but I found this guy on Ebay that fabricates rod ends, frame parts, brackets, connectors, etc. for rock crawlers, buggies, etc. I have not used them but its all cnc milled, looks really nice and he has sold a lot with good feedback. He also has tubing clamps and other assorted goodies.

http://stores.ebay.com/Fabrication-Needs

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Very cool... subscribed..

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awesome work lou. that panel's original setup looks scary. i hope you are gonna bring it back down to earth... looks sweet. love the fab work. subscribing to this one as well

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Wow... And to think somebody at some point was blowing down the road in that thing having fun!! Somebody take that mans welder away! Love the 4 bar brackets! Looks good!

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I have always loved your work Lou and looks like another one is being saved. at least it will be done right this time. I look forward to watching your touches on this one.

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Ditto sir, I bought alot of my parts from him and he's a great guy with great prices.

Anyways, this looks like a great build Lou, glad to see you in this section of the board. I wish you were still on MuscleCar, that show hasn't been the same.

Are you planning on running coilovers in the rear?