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Re: Project "Popeye"
Hell no I wouldn't believe you. Looks great. Welds are outstanding!!!!
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Havent touched it in several weeks. i had that dodge i bought that rolled i fixed in 4 or 5 days.. pulling all nighters kinda burnt me out for a while. Then i just finished up finals @ college and now its getting into haying season. I need time and i need cash to work on this. i've been putting my extra $$$ into go fast parts for my cummins
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Re: Project "Popeye"
LIAR !!! just kidding looks killer
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Thanks! It's a Hobart Handler 187 with C25 gas and high quality .030 ER70S-6 solid core wire. The gas and wire come from Praxair, machine from TSC. I love it so far, great investment just can't believe I went without so long. It will produce much smoother welds, but I was making sure I got good penetration on the legs by weaving the puddle a bit.
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Got the MII crossmember painted and the parts all cleaned and prepped for paint, I'll have it all assembled soon. So I went on another parts spree today and ordered the underfloor brake booster/master, Cragar Delux 69 wheels, Wheel Vintique spider caps, and Diamond Back 2 3/4" white walls in 205/75/15 (27" tall).
I'd better let my wallet cool off a bit now ![]()
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Re: Project "Popeye"
cool, looking forward to updated pics...
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Re: Project "Popeye"
mo betta now...
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Um ... Need pics of the wide whites also !!!! And i would appreciate if you would bounce us to at least 3rd grade level
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Those are the $55-65 dollar wheels? Man those are perfect for what I want.
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Oh yeah, by the way spider caps are $59/each, not $59/set. DOH! Mike, here's your white wall pic, enjoy! Be careful or I'll move you back to Kindergarten, they are registering right now. ![]() ![]()
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those are sweet i have never seen a mud tire on a lowrider.... your a TRENDSETTER arent you
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Nice progress.....
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if you keep posting pics of working on your truck barefoot , they are going to know we are from Arkansas !!
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Another boring frame update, doesn't look like much in the pics but it sure seems like alot of work. I would have gotten further today but I had a really big beer last night and it took me awhile to get going.
![]() I have finished the trailing arm fabrication and the arms and crossmember are going to the blaster this week. I added 3" cut-outs in the crossmember for exhaust routing. I also finished the Mustang II install and boxed/notched the rear end. I've waited 4 weeks for CPP to send the correct boxing plates after they sent the wrong ones but couldn't wait any longer so I made my own. Unfortunately I had to cut them out of a full 4x8 sheet of plate. I also had to go on a mission for $15 worth of hardware that was missing for the front shocks. Minor annoyances but when you spend the big bucks it's because you don't want to be annoyed. ![]() All that's left on the chassis is to fit the engine, rear bags/shocks and brakes. Tires and wheels should be here any day. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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It is really coming together. What notch is that?
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It's a notch from CPP, it came with boxing plates but they sent ones for 54-55 second series and I got tired of explaining/waiting so I made my own. The notches are very heavy though. I dressed the welds a bit.
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Re: Project "Popeye"
I am thinking of using the trailing arm suspension also. I thought about getting the used parts locally then using a CPP coil-over spring kit instead of airbags or original coils. From your measurements do you think that would work or do you think it would require a notch.
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Re: Project "Popeye"
[QUOTE=LEEVON;4010889]Don't tempt me!!! Good thing your across the country!
I will drive the 61 half way and meet you !!!!!!!
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Re: Project "Popeye"
What axle are you using in the back.you going to a 4 link with bags.what brand.
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Opened my mouth to soon.i am also thinking about using the rear suspension from a spare 63 pickup i have.keep us posted.front kit looks great.
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Re: Project "Popeye"
That's alright, I'll have some more pics of the trailing arms soon to show how easy it really is. The rear end is a '79 camaro z28 3.42 posi, 8.5 ring gear. Cost me about $250 and they're about 61" wide.
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Re: Project "Popeye"
I don't here any engine noises between shifts !!!!
I have a 61 2door BelAir I will trade you for that "old" truck that is making a mess of your garage floor!
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Re: Project "Popeye"
love what your doing there with your frame. i was wondering if you could tell me more about your sway bar up front. i have the same setup up front so i hope it tranzlates
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