Project "Dream Truck"

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Here i go again starting over. This is what happened. I was looking for an LS1 motor for my other project when i came across a complete rollin drivetrain from a 2002 Corvette (C5) for the basically the same price as a motor and tranny. So I decided to start over. Well kind of. I am using some of the parts (the cab, wheels and tires, shockwaves) from the other build.

This time i wanted to do things a little different. The first frame i built came out great but I think i was kind of lucky that everything ended up level and square so this time i didn't want to test my luck. So i decided to build a frame table and then build a jig on top of that. The frame table is roughly 15' long by roughly 66" wide. After it was built i got it perfectly level all the way around then bolted it to the floor so it can't move. Then i built a "jig" on top of it to hold the frame as i build it. It took a little while to get everything were i needed it to be and be squared and leveled but i finally got it. Building this jig was the best thing i have ever done. It only took me around 2 half days to completely build the new frame and have it fully welded. The best part is i didn't get any movement from welding. I moved around welding in different spots which helped but the jig kept it exactly were it needs to be. I plan on building the entire truck on this frame table. I have to remove a few support pieces after I am done welding on the gussets to allow room for the suspension parts and wheels. Anyways enjoy!