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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
While I was at the salvage, I was geekin out about some of the stuff they had. A 65 Mustang, a 50s Mercedes, and this ultra cool International with aftermarket tool box fenders on the step side bed. Those would be cool on a Delmo style build.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
This is the seat pattern I want to copy, just in a different color scheme. I've had this photo in my pc for years and years, I'm not even sure where it came from anymore.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Working on building a bed wall / cubby hole behind the seat. Could be a great place for the battery or subwoofers or who knows what. Also got one back inner fender notched around the tire and putting the tub back in. I had bad luck trying to make the 1.5” wide splice to fill the gap when I moved the tub in. I couldn’t get the bead line correct at all with the tools and skills I have. I looked and found Summit had a rear tub by AMD for $60. Sold! I trimmed it to fit all the way to the bed, cut the excess part off the bed wall, and started fitting the tub. The part I cut off I can use to patch the other side, although I almost want to get another cheap tub from Summit. Much much faster.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Splicing the other tub in.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Just hammer and dolly work now.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Nice! Rg
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
You’re good at fabricating!
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Awesome work! I am in!
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Thanks for the kind words!
The dash will be body color, but not the door panels. In an effort to have the door meet the dash and flow together better, I used some 5/16 rod and some sheet metal to rework the lines.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Awesome.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Been waiting 16 weeks for the drop member. Looks awesome! Have not even had a chance to get in the garage for 2 months. Online classes and work and grandkids. I’ll get there though. Got tired of fighting the stock crossmember, specifically steering. Could not make a Dakota rack work, and the Porterbuilt stuff should get me back on track.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
@OKGMC4
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Sweet build i fought the front crossmember as well and finally ordered the p.b. set up...
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Nice metal work! I'm subbing to watch...
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
I try to save cash where I can but this seems like an area that it’s best to not skimp on. I’m still not going crazy with touch screen automated bag systems. Manual switches will be simple and cost effective (cheap).
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Awesome build! You have some amazing metal working skills.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Having some issues with fit. The lower arms would not fit the crossmember. The bushings go in individually but you could only get one side in at a time. Measured the crossmember and got 13 5/16” and outside of the bushings measures 13 7/16”. I think the sleeves were welded slightly off. Rather than calling and arguing with Porter built about this and have to potentially ship parts back and wait even longer, I had my father in law mill 1/16” off each outer bushing face and just installed shims on the inside bushings. Passenger side bolts wouldn’t even go in without drill reaming. These are beautiful parts but for what they cost and how long you have to wait, I think the least they could do is test fit this stuff before shipping it. I also don’t think I should have to print my instructions myself, but also a minor issue.
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Re: IMPOSTER! ( or hey guys I got a little jimmy!)
Sucks you had to modify a brand new part, but at least you had the access to a mill to get it done correctly. I would also be upset about having to print the instructions out. That setup does look pretty sweet though.
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