Project "Popeye"

[LEEVON]

Originally Posted by c6_rob

LEEVON

Looking good!

Is that a standard 4" backspace on the 15X7??

Thanks

I don't remember, I think it might be 3.5" but I'll check...

So I've made a little progress. I spent yesterday afternoon building a cab dolly and working on the rear end. I set the pinion angle and tacked the saddles to the axle tubes. Today I'll finish welding and then replace the axle seals and brake parts then stuff the rear end back in for good. Then it's on to brake and air lines. Next time I think I'll get help lifting the rear end off that cart...she's a manmaker.

Speaking of the cart, it's my welding table project, just missing the top plate and paint. I used thick 3x3 angle for the frame, it has a bottom shelf and side shelf for the welder. I want to find a tool box or drawers too. The top is going to be 24"x48"x3/8" plate and I have a nice vise to add. Can't wait to get it done but for now it's doing a great job keeping that 10 bolt off the floor.

[52 Rat]

Originally Posted by LEEVON

I don't remember, I think it might be 3.5" but I'll check...

So I've made a little progress. I spent yesterday afternoon building a cab dolly and working on the rear end. I set the pinion angle and tacked the saddles to the axle tubes. Today I'll finish welding and then replace the axle seals and brake parts then stuff the rear end back in for good. Then it's on to brake and air lines. Next time I think I'll get help lifting the rear end off that cart...she's a manmaker.

Speaking of the cart, it's my welding table project, just missing the top plate and paint. I used thick 3x3 angle for the frame, it has a bottom shelf and side shelf for the welder. I want to find a tool box or drawers too. The top is going to be 24"x48"x3/8" plate and I have a nice vise to add. Can't wait to get it done but for now it's doing a great job keeping that 10 bolt off the floor.

Glad to see you are back to the build project. Nice looking shop!

[LEEVON]

Well I got the saddles welded on and checked out the guts of the rear end. It was very clean with no apparent abnormal wear so I just replaced the axle seals and overhauled the brakes. The ring gear stamping confirmed the 3.42 ratio and the date stamp agreed with what the seller told me (he said it came from a '78 TA)

[1lo67]

where did you find the axle saddles for the 67-72 trailing arms? ive checked a few places with no luck..
Truck is looking sweet