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08-04-2008, 03:24 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
This is not true on a Wishbone Track Locator. This is the correct and only way it can be mounted in order to make it work the way it was designed. The front joint does not keep the rear end from moving side to side. This is accomplished with the welded section of the bars. When the frame is on jacks and the front joint is disconnected you can not force it side to side. The front joint allows the suspension to travel up and down along with the slip joint. The slip joint will take care of the roll of the truck and uneven pavement with no strain on the front joint. If it were mounted the other way the first good bump in the road the front joint would snap.
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02-06-2009, 01:33 AM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Front end done..
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03-17-2013, 05:25 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Well after 4 years I am back.... I have been working hard on the truck for the last month or so....I finished all the body work on the cab and took it to a buddy to shoot the paint. I placed a huge order with seals, rubbers, handles, etc which came in last Friday... Picked up a new windshield Saturday at the Swap meet. Will start putting it back together. Never mind the date of the pictures...Just noticed the date is wrong on the dang camera...
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03-17-2013, 05:45 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Was asked if I had a picture of the truck with the bed on.. Only Picture I have is one during mock up...Not a good picture but here it is....
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03-17-2013, 06:12 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Good to see your back at it!
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03-17-2013, 08:03 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Welcome back.
The truck looks good. Kim |
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03-18-2013, 02:19 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Sure wish I started with something that solid haha.
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03-19-2013, 04:08 AM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Very good. It is nice to see 15's on these classics. Especially when they are 14"s wide!
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03-19-2013, 04:19 AM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Really nice
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03-21-2013, 06:15 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
I installed the new windshield and hood seal today....
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03-21-2013, 06:45 PM
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Nice.
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03-21-2013, 07:13 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Thats going to be tough looking, its come a long way and looking good!
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01-26-2014, 08:24 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Few More pictures... Slow going...Moving and truck was at in laws house till new house was built.
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01-27-2014, 09:47 AM
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Looking good.
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01-27-2014, 06:49 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
life does get in the way of our hobbies
 welcome back (again)
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01-27-2014, 07:04 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
Glad you saved he truck, and back at it!
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03-02-2015, 06:38 PM
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Re: Tubbed 55
I finally built the motor and trans and they are in the truck. My garage lighting makes it look red but it is Chevy orange.
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03-02-2015, 09:28 PM
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Looks real nice.
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