Jans 53

[Tempest67]

since you asked, I find the white background fills the space better, but either way looks good.

[olcarguy]

It's whatever your little old heart desires..... I like the white letters.

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by 8man

i'll be the contrarian, i like the letters white. Nice colors.

x3

[NorCalGal]

I’ve decided on the white letters

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by 8man

I'll be the contrarian, I like the letters white. Nice colors.

add me to this

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

I’ve decided on the white letters

I like the white letters moreso, my .02

[NorCalGal]

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.

[youngrodder]

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

[dsraven]

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?

[dsraven]

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.

[NorCalGal]

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.

[dsraven]

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
Have fun learning.
Remember not to heat up the axle tubes too much when cutting, grinding or welding as they can warp/bend on you.

[8man]

Nice work Jan, glad you were able to get back on the truck.

[NorCalGal]

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.

[dsraven]

well, it's 100 percent better than my tig right now. if it does the job then it;s good. electricity doesn't recognise a brand name

[joedoh]

nice work!

Originally Posted by NorCalGal

I ordered a template from summit and used a transfer punch to mark for new holes.

that was gonna be my question!

[NorCalGal]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mfy-8021392

[NorCalGal]

Went back to working on my doors this week. It was a long and wet winter and I spent too much time looking at things that could be done better. I ground down the edges of the door until the gaps were centered and even then welded them back up and metal finished.

[8man]

Very nice gap.

Glad to see you back at it.

[youngrodder]

Unfortunately there are no short cuts for great body work and nice gaps...Looks like a lot of hrs there.

Marc

[joedoh]

nice patient work jan! I would have already hit it with a sledgehammer.

[NorCalGal]

Thanks guys.

Believe me a sledgehammer has been my solution to many problems, but I’m trying to take a deep breath in my old age.

[NorCalGal]

Well a small step forward today. Trying to keep myself motivated by boring everyone else with these little achievements. As always pictures too!

[olcarguy]

Nice job....Keep up the good work.

[Getter-Done]

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