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Chevyman63 · 11-12-2007, 07:26 AM

It may not seem like much to you now, but I'm sure it took awhile to remove that piece especially working on the underside.

My boy and I (10 year old) are going to try and pull the top today. Maybe some progress?

**jaros44sr** · 11-12-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

It may not seem like much to you now, but I'm sure it took awhile to remove that piece especially working on the underside.

My boy and I (10 year old) are going to try and pull the top today. Maybe some progress?

Actually, this is my fav. spot, lying on my creeper is really comfortable. Wish the whole restore could be done in this position

Don't know about pulling the top, mine took 2 strong sons and myself, count me as a 1/2

**jaros44sr** · 11-21-2007, 02:06 PM

Got everything degreased,sandblasted,primed and painted.

Had one issue with the Prothane torque mount, the sleeve is to large on the I.D., they are saying it should be a 5/8" bolt whereas my bolt measures 1/2". So they are looking into it....WLYK when I find out.

Still have to mount up my diagonal braces on the crossmember and the torque mount, then I can get back into building my intermediate tailpipe hangers. Atleast I'm going forward again.

Oh yeah, my compressor took a crap, so I have to rebuild the valve plate under the head....go figure, twenty years of flawless service and the week I need my sandblast cabinet and it decides to quit. I'm going to call Mr. Roebuck

BTW, it feels good to be back in the blue

Here's a pic

Chevyman63 · 11-21-2007, 04:38 PM

Glad to see you back at it! That's a perty transfer case.

**jaros44sr** · 11-21-2007, 07:30 PM

Talked today with Prothane, apparently they think we have 5/8" bolts in the torque mounts. We don't! So he is sending me some new sleeves of the proper size for the 1/2" bolts. He said they have been making this product for 15 years, I guess no one ever complained....

**jaros44sr** · 11-28-2007, 04:09 PM

Well here is what I came up with for my intermediate hanger.First, I had to cut out a convex shape to get a little more elevation, then I cut a slot for the metal strap to go up into, I plan to double up the strap to match up with the bracket thickness. Excess will be cut off of the bracket later. It looks thin on the right side of the bracket but it is not, I left the 90 degree bend on the top for added strenght. Drilled a 1/8" hole in the bracket at each end where I wanted the strap to go and cut out the center with a cutoff wheel. Now it just has to welded up...

Prothane sent the new sleeves, much better fit. Sleeve part number 60928, had to cut off .150 on the lenght

Opinions, comments welcomed please...

jimj911 · 11-28-2007, 08:09 PM

I think it looks great! Those racing seats you have are unnecessary, though. You should give them to your son for his Jeep! Ha Ha.

11-12-2007, 07:26 AM	#1
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd It may not seem like much to you now, but I'm sure it took awhile to remove that piece especially working on the underside. My boy and I (10 year old) are going to try and pull the top today. Maybe some progress? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

11-21-2007, 02:06 PM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,856	Re: PO has me PO'd Got everything degreased,sandblasted,primed and painted. Had one issue with the Prothane torque mount, the sleeve is to large on the I.D., they are saying it should be a 5/8" bolt whereas my bolt measures 1/2". So they are looking into it....WLYK when I find out. Still have to mount up my diagonal braces on the crossmember and the torque mount, then I can get back into building my intermediate tailpipe hangers. Atleast I'm going forward again. Oh yeah, my compressor took a crap, so I have to rebuild the valve plate under the head....go figure, twenty years of flawless service and the week I need my sandblast cabinet and it decides to quit. I'm going to call Mr. Roebuck BTW, it feels good to be back in the blue Here's a pic __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-21-2007 at 02:21 PM.

11-21-2007, 04:38 PM	#4
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Glad to see you back at it! That's a perty transfer case. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

11-21-2007, 07:30 PM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,856	Re: PO has me PO'd Talked today with Prothane, apparently they think we have 5/8" bolts in the torque mounts. We don't! So he is sending me some new sleeves of the proper size for the 1/2" bolts. He said they have been making this product for 15 years, I guess no one ever complained.... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-28-2007, 04:09 PM	#6
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,856	Re: PO has me PO'd Well here is what I came up with for my intermediate hanger.First, I had to cut out a convex shape to get a little more elevation, then I cut a slot for the metal strap to go up into, I plan to double up the strap to match up with the bracket thickness. Excess will be cut off of the bracket later. It looks thin on the right side of the bracket but it is not, I left the 90 degree bend on the top for added strenght. Drilled a 1/8" hole in the bracket at each end where I wanted the strap to go and cut out the center with a cutoff wheel. Now it just has to welded up... Prothane sent the new sleeves, much better fit. Sleeve part number 60928, had to cut off .150 on the lenght Opinions, comments welcomed please... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-28-2007 at 07:11 PM.

11-28-2007, 08:09 PM	#7
jimj911 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Big Sky, MT Posts: 6	Re: PO has me PO'd I think it looks great! Those racing seats you have are unnecessary, though. You should give them to your son for his Jeep! Ha Ha.



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