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05-08-2022, 10:16 AM | #1 |
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My condolences to you for your mom's passing.
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05-09-2022, 09:49 AM | #3 |
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Sorry about the passing of your Mom...Jim
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05-09-2022, 10:17 AM | #4 |
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condolences to you, and sorry for the loss.
Hopefully some 'garage time' will help with the grieving. Glad you are back, as you do some very nice work
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05-09-2022, 10:34 AM | #5 |
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My most sincere condolences.
As for the "Deep Cleaning" you know that us men don't do it to the level you'd expect/want so it would all need to be redone anyway. He was just being more efficient. Marc
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05-09-2022, 11:37 AM | #6 |
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new toys FTW!! how did i miss that before ... there goes the progress on the 53
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05-09-2022, 07:09 PM | #7 |
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ok, is deep cleaning like a full detail on our trucks ???
Jan - you have my deepest sympathys. Loosing a parent is not easy. We lost both our moms right around Mothers Day. Hang in there and remember the good times. It helps but not much.
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05-09-2022, 08:33 PM | #8 |
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sorry for your loss! my prayers to your mom and family, i didnt know her but you are a good example of what she did right.
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05-10-2022, 11:14 AM | #9 |
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So sorry about your Mom. It leaves an opening that won't ever be filled again, but the memories and pictures you have helps keep memories alive.
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05-15-2022, 12:28 PM | #10 |
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Here is some shocks I found on A mo son.
The search words may help you find the set you need. These say 120-165 lbs Link:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...639317760&th=1 Here is an online calculator for determining the size you need. Link: https://www.gasspringsshop.com/gas-spring-calculator/
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09-20-2022, 06:46 PM | #12 |
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Both are nice. I kinda lean toward the white background.
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09-20-2022, 06:57 PM | #13 |
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I'll be the contrarian, I like the letters white. Nice colors.
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10-02-2022, 10:23 AM | #15 |
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I like the white letters moreso, my .02
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Back to work on the truck this week. The weather is finally drying out after a lot of rain this year. Getting around to redrilling the ford 8.8 axels to accept the Chevy 4 3/4 bolt pattern.
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04-06-2023, 10:14 AM | #17 |
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Much better. You don't want a Furd bolt pattern on that Chevy...Lot more wheel choices at 4.75 I imagine. That is what I'm running as well.
I'm looking forward to a driving weather forecast here in MI. Thanks Marc
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04-06-2023, 10:21 AM | #18 |
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nice work.
when I did an 8.8 flange pattern change I used the cut off flange from an old brake rotor thatcame with the axle. cut the rest of the rotor off so all I had was the actual part that touches the axle flange. took that to a buddy who has a lathe and he marked and drilled 1/8" holes where the chevy pattern would be between the ford pattern. then i bolted that onto the axle-it fits perfect because it was made for the axle- then quickly drilled through those 1/8 holes to make a dimple on the axle flange. removed the pattern, center punched the axle flange and drilled a pilot hole, then a hole the correct size for the wheel studs. press in the studs and done deal. I kept the pattern for future reference ot to lend to the next guy doing the same thing. having it referenced on the lathe makes for a perfect fit. a cardboard or plastic pattern would also work. how did you reference yours? |
04-06-2023, 03:34 PM | #19 |
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I did mine while it was in the axle housing on the truck. not easy to get those new studs in there, lol.
I am jealous of your vice grip array. I have a whack of them too but you can never have too many. haha. nice work, keep posting, it motivates some of us that need it. |
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Pretty simple job, just time consuming. I ordered a template from summit and used a transfer punch to mark for new holes. The hardest thing was getting the transfer dead on, just took my time. Did have to take a hole saw to open up the hole in the center of my drill press table so I could fit the axle through.
Today I made new leaf spring perches so I could move the perches a 1/2 inch to line up with the s10 leaf springs. Most people say you don’t need to and that it’s close enough. I guess I just can’t live with that so I’m moving them. Bought myself a new tig welder last month been playing with it trying to get dialed in. I always used a big old miller of my friends. It was pretty simple you know a/c d/c. This one has a lot more options like balance, pre flow, post flow blah blah blah so it taking a little time to learn this machines settings.
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nice work!
that was gonna be my question!
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04-07-2023, 12:04 AM | #23 |
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I'm jealous of you for getting a new tig. I been looking at several, can't decide if multi purpose or dedicated tig only. I already have a mig and an arc welder, separately. What model did you go with? Air cooled torch or water cooled? Foot pedal or finger tip control? Inverter? Yep, lots of questions. Haha
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04-07-2023, 09:00 AM | #24 |
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Nice work Jan, glad you were able to get back on the truck.
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Hey Robert, I’ve still been keeping track of your builds while trying to get motivated on mine. Love the color on the finished truck.
Dsraven don’t be too jealous it’s only a 205 dedicated Vulcan tig from harbor freight. The price was right and it actually has good reviews on you tube. I have no complaints so far, it’s probably even more than I need. I have a mig so no need for a multi use unit. It does do stick but I haven’t done stick before so I guess eventually I’ll have to give that a whirl.
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