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Old 02-24-2022, 01:46 PM   #1
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Old 02-25-2022, 10:54 AM   #2
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.

Great progress.....looks good from here..

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Old 02-25-2022, 01:28 PM   #3
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Bam, sweet 55 first of all and second, great work and thought on it so far. Nice engine work too. It's going to be a wicked 55 again!
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Old 02-25-2022, 10:16 AM   #4
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Bam, sweet 55 first of all and second, great work and thought on it so far. Nice engine work too. It's going to be a wicked 55 again!
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Old 02-28-2022, 03:44 PM   #5
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.

This is how I added extra strength and tied the clip to the original frame. I also added more bracing for the c-notch for the rack.
I will grind smooth the rosette welds on the side.




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Old 03-11-2022, 11:50 AM   #6
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well BAM.. just like that I'm hooked again!!!!
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Old 06-08-2022, 01:23 PM   #7
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I narrowed and rebuild my Ford 9 inch. I will installed Torino axle ends and a Willwood brakes.

This is one of the jigs I used to measure how much to cut. It gives you the centerline and the axle length once the rearend is narrowed. In this pic I marked my cuts.

The cuts are made, its time to weld on the new axle ends.

Using this jig allows me to weld on the axle ends square. The axle ends come beveled and I also beveled the axle tubes for maximum penetration. I also took advantage of mocking up the rearend while it had no weight. This allowed me to move it with ease and weld all the 4 link mounts.

Ready for paint

Cut to fit axles ready for installation.

Once painted I installed a new 3rd member. Its Posi with 3.70 gears.

Rearend is complete and ready to install in the car.
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.

Hey Bam - What axle centering jig is that? I just rented one from a shop but contemplated owning one.
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Old 06-08-2022, 04:57 PM   #9
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Looks great bam.!!!
I like that jig
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Hey Bam - What axle centering jig is that? I just rented one from a shop but contemplated owning one.
Thanks guys.

Hotrod1, both of my jigs are from ICT Bullet, one is for the narrowing the axle tubes (rearend) and the other is for the axles themselves. The one for the rearend does not come with the bearings and bar I've had that for years.
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Looks great bam.!!!
I like that jig
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Old 06-09-2022, 09:39 AM   #11
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.

Man, I wish I lived near someone like you so that I could learn how to do more intricate stuff like what you are doing. Nice job
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Old 06-09-2022, 11:41 AM   #12
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Man, I wish I lived near someone like you so that I could learn how to do more intricate stuff like what you are doing. Nice job
Think you for the kind words Sir.
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BAM, nice progress!! Is the pickup all done now?
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Old 06-09-2022, 05:29 PM   #14
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BAM, nice progress!! Is the pickup all done now?
Thanks man. For the most part the truck is finished, I have little things to do it but I'm just enjoying it now.
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Old 01-19-2023, 03:17 PM   #15
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Re: 55 210 Remodel.

I did not plan to do another frame off but I could not help myself. I just seen a lot of things I wanted to change. I decided to install a Summit Racing Frame Bracing Kit for Trifive Chevys.


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