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Old 10-30-2014, 12:35 AM   #474
RockTonka
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Re: 1958 Apache 38 Dually Dump Project

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Originally Posted by Kim57 View Post
Nice job on the repairs.
The chassis looks real nice.
Kim
Thanks Kim, we're getting plenty of practice!

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What did you use for the steering gear? Saginaw Chevy truck box? That's what I used for my conversion and the drag link end hits the tire when turned all the way to one side. I've been looking for a shorter pitman arm, but can't seem to find one.
Yep, 2WD box with a high steer crossover. The pitman arm is 6.5" center to center.



We finished up the driver's door. Just like the cab, the PO made some crappy decisions we have to live with...like welding the door hinge arms in place (poorly).

We fixed that by welding the hinge arms in really well!

If we can't adjust the arms in the doors, we don't really need access plates...sooo...

We hung the door...fits pretty well! We will have to shim it to the back about 3/32" or so though.
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