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Re: Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Step
Speaking of suspension, the trailing arms needed a lot of TLC. The rust between the two halves had pushed them apart to the point most of the spot welds were broken. There were also two major areas of rot that will require a patch. I milled a window around the rotted area to prep for welding in a 5/16" thick plate. I then cleaned out the gap between the halves and drew the halves together in the vise. Ran several weld beads to hold everything in place. The last step will be to weld ECE Strong Arm plates on the top and bottom of the arms. I ordered them the other day and hopefully they'll be here next week. You can see from the pictures the before and after up to this point. I also pressed out the rubber bushings to make way for the urethane replacement bushings.
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Very nice Vic, I bet you are getting excited now that you are getting closer to assembly.
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Looks great. Those trailing arms were seperated (-;
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I've settled on Toxic Orange Pearl for the exterior, so my plan is to paint the engine a cream color. I haven't been to the paint store to actually make the decision, but I'm sure they'll have something that will work.
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Re: Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Step
Thanks Brian. BTW, opened up the coffin today and the 9" stuff was right where I left it. So one of these days when the Porterbuilt train pulls into the station, we'll have what you need.
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Vic,
I have another set of trailing arm's I got with my '71, you can have them if you want...I work for KCPL and work at the Hawthorn Plant in Independence (Off I 435 & Front street) I have to remove them from another frame I have but the offer stands...let me know. Ben Smith |
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Vic,
No worries, let me know if there is anything else you may need, I have some extra parts that I may not be using...... Ben |
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Looks good (Like it always does). Better get after it, you're on a deadline now! MUAHahahaha!
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Well, the thrash is on. Detray finished my plating ahead of schedule, so I threw a few parts together on the front. Plasma cutter is supposed to be delivered tomorrow, so I can finally get the rearend apart. Got the TH400 down off the engine stand where it has resided since cleanup. Block goes up on the stand later this evening when my neighbor picks up his bambino. Whew! Hope to have it rolling by the end of next week if I cut back on naptimes. I will make it to the Midwest Nats... I will make it to the Midwest Nats...
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WOW, nice !
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That is a insane amount of fasteners you media blasted no wonder it took so long, the amount of patience required is stagering.
The Cadmium plating turned out very nice if one didn't know better they might think they were gold plated. It looks like you got a good start on assembly, at this rate you will no doubt make the deadline with no help from anyone... |
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You have 15 days which is more than enough time to complete the engine assembly and instal the drivetrain plus complete the metal work and reassembly of the bed.
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Let us know, Hopefully Yeller will be runnin' by the end of the week, and we'll be freed up. Man, I wish our hardware looked like that.
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1st post for this below quoted below
"I'm determined to use it as a daily driver and not over restore it like my other truck. Like many 40+ year old trucks, it has lots of problems. My goal is to address the safety and reliability issues as well as the sheetmetal shortcomings. I doubt it will get anything other than a good coat of epoxy primer and I currently have no plans to convert it to discs or 5 lugs. I will post progress reports as they occur, so follow along if you like." I'm not real sure where this build took a hard left turn from the original plan, but it sure is a fun ride!!
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I'm digging all the gold fasteners. Nice
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You have to know Vic... If it ain't tight, it ain't right! There's 2 kinds of engineers-he's the good kind.
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Vic agreed to take the NCIS Gibs slap in the back of the head if he starts to get too far off course, but honestly I haven't seen anything worth a slap yet.
Everything Vic does is so nice that it's too nice to drive but he's going to drive it anyway, which IMO is the awesome part! Most guys let the quality slip if they are going to be driving it but not Vic it will be the nicest parts hauler anyone has ever seen that's for sure. |
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Thanks for the nice words everyone. I know this looks like another trip down show truck lane, but underneath the covers it isn't. True to my original goal, I've kept the 6 lug drum brakes and I'm using as much of the existing hardware as possible. I'm focused on replacing anything I deem unsafe which happens to include rotted out floorboards that could easily yield in an accident. The cleanup stuff is just my anal retentive nature. But even that has its limits. This time around, I bought Chassis Saver paint for the frame and suspension pieces instead of powdercoating. It's tough walking the line between cost and quality. I once worked for a guy who told me, "Anyone can smother a fire with money." I'm trying to keep that in mind.
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Vic I really like those centercaps, they compliment the style of wheel nicely.
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where did you go for the plating? was that local, or did you send it out? and if you don't mind me asking, how much do they charge for the service? looking at having several brackets/door hardware done like yours....thanks and great looking progress!!!! Ben ![]() |
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Good lord... It's been 24 YEARS since I heard the term Snipes Castle! I believe he went to Detray Plating Works, Independence, MO. It's right off Truman Rd, just west of the railroad bridge.
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Low Elco,
Yeah, I'm a retired Navy Squid (1st Class Engineman) I believe that name originated at a base enlisted club at "Great Mistakes" (great lakes basic training center in Waukegan,Il.) I'll look into the plating info, thanks! Ben Smith ![]() |
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