1959 Fleetside REBORN

[shadow1967]

Thick line = 1", dot = 2"...Take 2!

[Rude Dude]

I would wait untill you have spring and engine in before buying some dropped spindles, I did the same thing and cut a coil, and after it the spindle intall and it came down way more than I anticapted. Just some friendly advice, really nice build.

Originally Posted by shadow1967

Today seams like a waste, but we decited after adjusting the suspension geometry several times that I need dropped spindles. So now I get to.... dismantel IFS
weld new cross bar not suspension cross member
remove old bulky one
trim frame rails for boxing
In the 3rd picture you can see a thick line and a dot. Thick line = 1" drop,
dot = 2" drop. Sorry about pic 3....

[Kabwe]

Looking good home boy.

[ChuckDriver]

Yep get the weight on it first before making your decision!

[shadow1967]

Well almost ready for boxing.... where's Tyson

[55Cameo]

Nice work. Great progress. Waiting to see more pics of the IFS install

[shadow1967]

Ok I cut 4 pcs. at 6" of 1/8" plate. Welding was done by my Dad. So now I'm waiting for dropped spindles. Here's today's adventure.....

[Kim57]

Looking good. I think it's cool your dad's helping you.
Kim

[55Cameo]

Gotta love the father/son projects!!

[shadow1967]

Welding up hole here. Waiting for parts s**ks!

[ChuckDriver]

Do you plan to box the front section of the frame?

[shadow1967]

yes. I have discited to run the trans lines and a tube to chase wire throught the frame before boxing. Kindof like conduit in a wall.

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by shadow1967

yes. I have discited to run the trans lines and a tube to chase wire throught the frame before boxing. Kindof like conduit in a wall.

if you run the trans cooler lines straight forward from the trans you can do it all in steel lines
the little bit of twist in the lines from the motor will be absorbed in the steel lines
if you run the trans cooler lines to the frame you will need to add flex lines and a lot more bends

my trans cooler lines run straight forward from the trans right next to the oil pan.
makes for an easy run out of all steel lines, that is how the oem's run them



as for the conduit, i ran 1/2'' pvc pipe from the center of the cab back to the rear of the frame
it made for a good looking wiring job, no wire ties holding all the rear wires in place
i ran the bundle of wires low out thru the firewall behind my remote mc reservoir.
it's not east to see (white tube), but it starts right before the factory x-member and exits out the back



all my motor wire run thru the recess for the distributor, this keeps the firewall clean
i had to p[ut the recess in for the 2 big plugs out the back of the big cap hei distributor.
what you don't see is the big 3/4'' ramjet wire harness run thru the firewall behind the distributor



i wish i had thought to run a conduit to the front thru the frame, but i didn't
instead i ran it thru the gray flex conduit next to my heater/ac hoses on the left side
it kept the firewall and inner fenders free of distractions, and the ezwire harness had plenty of wire length
to go from the panel on the left side to the conduit on the right side and to the left headlites

[indynick]

Enjoy reading this build. I really like the fact your father is there to help. I can only hope my dad can watch down from up above when I start the restoration of his truck.

[shadow1967]

Thanks for the info, Ogre. I was wondering about that 5th heater-ac line.

[shadow1967]

It's been a few days, waiting for parts sucks. So today I left work at lunch so I could entertain you. Actually UPS stop by last night with the parts.
Pic 1 is final mockup for height. Pics 2-5 are welding it in.

[_Ogre]

you can always tell the retired guys
welding in their jammies

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

you can always tell the retired guys
welding in their jammies

I noticed that also but didn't want to mention it.
Kim

[shadow1967]

To Orge,
This is OLD GUY speaking "Their not jammies, they are Levi Casauls. However, your right about the retired part and loving it 'cause I get to work on stuff like this.

[OrrieG]

I did not want to say anything either. He said he took off from work, I assumed his job was a male stripper or nursing assistant. From experience I know that flannel (shirt in my case) burns faster and hotter when a spark hits it.

[shadow1967]

Orrie,
I, the son, took off work, not the old guy(retired). Besides Dad said he can dance around the sparks!

Pics are a lead in to the rear suspension! OH! And look the Levi casuals again!

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by shadow1967

Their not jammies, they are Levi Casauls

i stand corrected, they just look like jammies
orge is a round fruit, this ogre is retired too...
just might have been in the barn in my jammies and slippers
once or twice, maybe

[Kabwe]

Hey I understand you met a buddy of mine today (the dad). Tony is a really nice guy and he said you very nice to him and that you also explained things better than I do.lol Maybe I just did not want him to know my secrets and you went and soiled it for me.lol

Anyway thanks for all compliments that he passed on to me and he really enjoyed meeting you. He is a great guy, but don't tell him I said so. I'll deny it.lol

[shadow1967]

Kabwe, Sorry about Dad telling the secrets, But he's that kind of guy. A car show could end at 2pm but he's still telling stories at 5pm. He's like the battery bunny... keep going and going......

[shadow1967]

At the point of removing the bed. Is there a way to separate the sides from rear panel? Are there any welds to cut? I have not looked at it very well. Got tired of grind and punching the bolts out of the strips. God why so many Bolts!!! I put this in another thread, Not in the build section to double my chances.