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Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Im not sure it would be required--but if its not in the way I think Id leave it. Frame rigidity is not a bad thing.
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01-03-2016, 02:26 PM
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01-03-2016, 04:55 PM
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Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
I would leave it, power is twist so I would just work some magic and modify it.
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01-04-2016, 12:14 PM
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Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Nice job on the linkage Mike mucho bettero!
 IMO I would figure a way to run a crossmember in the area. Maybe get your rear drive line sorted and then revisit, if moving it back won't work think about cutting it out and then fab or source another.
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01-10-2016, 07:53 PM
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Yesterday, I was able to get the crossmember cut out, and my new clearance piece tacked up. I was going to try to finish it today, but just ran out of time.
I used my plasma to cut the pipe in half. I used the angle iron as guides. I'm actually surprised by the fact that I was able to actually get it in half tacked up! Next up is to drill all the bolt holes and get this piece checked off! |
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01-10-2016, 08:44 PM
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Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Most excellent Mr. Mike! Looks like that will git'r done and look good doing it
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01-10-2016, 09:14 PM
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01-10-2016, 10:52 PM
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Nice work..
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01-11-2016, 12:02 AM
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I agree ^^, are ya gonna put a loop on the bottom or call it good?
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01-12-2016, 11:36 AM
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Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Nice work Mike!
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Great work! That's what I would have done to. If the lower half of the tube won't fit there, you could just put a strapat the front or rear hanging down and around to add a safety feature.
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01-16-2016, 12:26 AM
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01-16-2016, 10:03 PM
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Cute garage buddy..
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02-11-2016, 11:36 PM
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Hey Mike, any progress?
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02-13-2016, 12:38 AM
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Hey Rick! I haven't made any progress on the truck. I've been pouring every spare minute into finishing my last 3 classes for my degree. I should be graduated no later than the end of March. After that, I will start working on it again. Of course I do have some new life goals which will slow down the progress on the truck, but it will at least start moving forward again.
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04-16-2016, 09:42 AM
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Ok, it's time to start making some progress again on this. I'm happy to report that I was able to finish my degree! I now have my BS in IT. I've always had the BS part down, but now I have a diploma to go with it!
Things are probably going to start off pretty slow, as I need to get out in the garage and get it organized again. Then I need to start making an action plan of items that need to be completed. |
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04-16-2016, 01:49 PM
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Glad to hear your back at it and congrat's on your bs, now that sounds funny..
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04-16-2016, 03:03 PM
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Congrats on the degree! Now time to get after it.
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04-17-2016, 11:39 PM
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Congrats on the degree Mike! I just graduated with a BS in Computer Science this past fall. The truck is looking good. Keep going at it!
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04-18-2016, 02:51 PM
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Congrats Mike!
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04-27-2016, 10:56 AM
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OK the BS (congrats btw) is over when do we see the wrenching start?
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04-29-2016, 02:18 AM
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Awesome!
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05-12-2016, 09:22 PM
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Thanks all! I've been really struggling to get the motivation to start on this project. I did manage to get the garage organized, but I just can't seem to find the ambition at the moment.
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