Honest Abe's Shop Truck build

[dragginass]

Originally Posted by huero

I am really feeling this truck

Haha I hope not. It should be locked up in the shop right about now.

[Spray-Bomb]

Originally Posted by blackesdime

damn, put me on the spot.

but seriously. I saw a thread on here about "pie-cutting" and it was made WAY more difficult then it needs to be. It took me all of 1 hr to do both sides... and it was somewhat time consuming on the side were we stopped and took pictures for a how-to.

Sweet

I can see how this would work, just wonder how it affects the handling ???
Hope to hear from yall as to how it drives

[dragginass]

Essentially it wont change anything. Considering it doesnt get max lift cuz the bags top out before the UCA's do so the ball joint doesnt need to pivot that much in the other direction. So your are adjusting the angle when layed out so that they do not bind and it still gets full turning. Yes it gets just about full turn with the truck fully layed out.

[dragginass]

Got a few pics from the show this weekend in Tampa.

[joe231]

that is cool!
looks like you guys got lots of attention

[dragginass]

#1 photographed truck at the show! lol.

Everyone loved it with not a single negative comment to say! Super stoked about it. The shop got a HUGE amount of exposure.

[joe231]

very cool

[Spray-Bomb]

Nice !!!

[andrewt2]

looks neat. subscribing for anymore future updates!

[huero]

It's obvious you did a great job and people love it.
I like the tool box as is too.

[Walts_restoration]

dropping the sub in. Saw this on a local buddy i went to highschool with's facebook, then andrewt2 told me you were a board member, and found your myspace. Im really digging this truck, it was done right.

[Spray-Bomb]

I dont really remember, is it laying frame or just about 2" away from laying ???

Originally Posted by dragginass

And Ryan is going to post a "How-To" on how to pic cut the uppers in the next day or two.

Did this ever get posted ???

[dragginass]

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

I dont really remember, is it laying frame or just about 2" away from laying ???



Did this ever get posted ???

Hey guys. Sry I havent been around. We have been swamped at the shop and this isnt one of my top forums to visit in the little time that I do have online.

It is not laying frame as of yet.... I have not had time to section the K-member or raise the rear bumper.

And no he did not. He lost interest in this forum very quick and I just havent been on to do it.

[nuke1]

I really dig your truck, looks great!

[Spray-Bomb]

Kool, thanks

[chas350]

dragginass

this isnt one of my top forums to visit in the little time that I do have online......


He lost interest in this forum very quick......


Lost interest? bummer, dont leave us hangin

keep us posted on Abe, you have a very interesting build and we all want to see it.

chas

[Kiamichi Kid]

Looking Cool!

[dragginass]

Thanks yall. Not much is going on with it right now. Just driving it. Havent had the time or motivation to work on it much lately. Too much else going on. But I will be checking in from time to time to keep the updates posted. Here are a few new pics from the last show we attended and a few rolling pics.

[Spray-Bomb]

What all did you do up front ???
I know you did the LCA mods that I did & you pie cut the uppers to help with ball joint bind & have 3" drop spindles, but is there anything else ???

It looks like yours lays out more than mine does
What size tires & stuff are on it ???
And did you ever section your cross member like you talked about ???
Did you body drop it or something ???

And how far is the frame from the ground at dump, measuring close to the front cab mount ???

Sorry for all the questions, just I didnt remember you doing anything much different than mine & yours looks to lay out more for some reason

[dieselarmy13]

Said it before, sayin it again. I. Love. This. Truck.

Probably one of the most original ideas ever. I've alway wanted to do this, but never found the right truck. Please don't touch it. Leave it how it is and enjoy it. DA

[hotrodrob21]

have you thought of Z'ing the front frame rather than reworking the cross member?

[dragginass]

We spoke about it. But I feel it will be easier to just section the cross member that way I dont have to deal with the frame and it appears as factory as possible under the hood. The idea it to make it look like we did as little work as possible. If that makes sense. I want it to look original. Aside from it laying body. lol

[dragginass]

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[Spray-Bomb]

Bummer

Good price tho...