Our '66 Short Fleet Build

[TimE]

Makes me tired just looking at all of the work that was done in the pictures.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by scotts62

Dang Dude!!! Progress looks good!!!!!

Originally Posted by TimE

Hey Slacker, is that ALL you got done today?




I'm impressed Joe. Y'all ain't foolin' around are ya?

The lift adapter obviously worked out well. Were you happy with the way it lifted the cab?

What is the plan for the cab now that it's in the bed of your squarebody?

What's on the agenda for tomorrow?

Yea, I know I'm full of questions but hey, inquiring minds want to know!!

we are trying to whip this things ass

yeah, this thing worked great!!
even with limited space, you can spin the cab and turn the picker.
it is the slickest thing ever!!!
thanks again to suicide63 for pointing the thread out and thanks to Solver
for posting dims!!!

I need to find a soda blaster, gonna get the cab blasted.....but first I want to build a tilt dolly

tomorrow the plan is to get the 700R4 mocked up and a cross member built, then load up the frame and take it to the car wash. might not all get done tomorrow
after the wash, i need to weld up some stuff on the frame and order/build/scavenge a gas tank for the rear

Originally Posted by scotts62

Well keep in mind for the slacker is that he did all that without air tools!! He is the man!

we did have a 18v dewalt impact...it helps a lot
I want a big ole compressor so I can use my air tools

Originally Posted by TimE

Makes me tired just looking at all of the work that was done in the pictures.

dude, me too......me too

sorry I had to remove some of you guy's smilies....there was too many....wouldn't let me post

[Alan's Classic]

Joe, I'm happy for you. Now I want to build one of those lift adapters. Don't know if I will or not. I'm so close to getting the cab on the frame it wouldn't benefit me at this stage of the game. Good luck with everything.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Joe, I'm happy for you. Now I want to build one of those lift adapters. Don't know if I will or not. I'm so close to getting the cab on the frame it wouldn't benefit me at this stage of the game. Good luck with everything.

thanks Alan!!
back at ya

[Captainfab]

You're making some outstanding progress Joe!

I would just find a sandblaster that doesn't use silica sand and take the cab to him instead of soda. I've heard of some paint issues from blasting with soda.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

You're making some outstanding progress Joe!

I would just find a sandblaster that doesn't use silica sand and take the cab to him instead of soda. I've heard of some paint issues from blasting with soda.

Thanks Capt!
what issues have you heard of?
you think I should find one that uses walnut shells or ???
just don't want regular sand to heat up the metal and warp it.
i haven't really researched it much yet....

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by joe231

what issues have you heard of?

I can't remember details at the moment, but some primers may not react well to any residual soda that may be present, and I'm not sure how well soda really is for removing rust.

you think I should find one that uses walnut shells or ???

My friend that does a lot of blasting for local restoration and hot rod shops uses copper slag......looks like black sand. Nickel slag works well too....it's greenish.

just don't want regular sand to heat up the metal and warp it.

That is definitely an issue, but it is not caused just by the sand. It has everything to do with the operator and his knowledge of blasting automotive sheet metal.

i haven't really researched it much yet....

Try checking with some local restoration, and body shops and see who they use/ recommend