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07-19-2011, 10:10 AM | #1 |
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Got the transmission mount fixed and tried to fit my rack and pinion back in but no luck. It interferese with the bottom of the crank pulley and the top of the arms. I don't want to raise the motor and can't lower the arms. I may have to use aftermarket lowers to get the clearance I need.
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07-19-2011, 11:12 AM | #2 |
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After all the work youve done on this thing, I would be disappointed if you didnt make youre own arms..........
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07-19-2011, 09:58 PM | #3 |
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07-19-2011, 12:14 PM | #4 |
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I will be making uppers becuse they are straight forward. The lowers will take a little more but I am going to look into making those as well. Just like the rest of this project I don't have the money to pay someone else so I learn to do it myself.
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07-19-2011, 10:11 PM | #5 |
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Good thing your a Mech Engineer and can build the in CAD to make sure they will work.
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07-20-2011, 10:36 AM | #6 |
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I would be more inclined to build a jig that holds the stock arm and references the B/J and pivot points. Pop the the arm off and place the B/J pad and shaft pieces on the jig and make tubes that connect them keeping in mind the modifications you need and the obstacles you want to avoid.
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07-19-2011, 11:35 PM | #8 |
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I may end up swapping back to the stock steering. I looked at it today and I believe it will fit. I wouldn't mind not having the rack and pinion.
I will definately be drawing up the uppers first because if I go back to stock steering I will need to get creative to avoid the steering shaft like MMW did. |
07-20-2011, 10:38 AM | #9 |
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i say try the stock steering and what happens from there...im pretty sure there is a fix for this and even like this guys said to build your upper arms build some like the ones the jeebus did upper dodgers they're build to dodge the steering.....i know its easy to talk and say make some but if you able to why not....
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I can't wait to see this...what CAD program are you using? I just started plying with solidworks 2011.
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07-28-2011, 01:47 PM | #13 |
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Got the steering sorted out, going back to the stock set up with custom tie rod ends. Parts came in for rod ends yesterday so hope to get that done this weekend. Have to do a small amount of clearancing on the drivers side lower arm for the pitman arm.
Likely going to go with MMW upper arms to accomodate the steering shaft. |
07-28-2011, 04:03 PM | #14 |
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Nice..... those MMW arms are nice bro.....
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07-30-2011, 05:54 PM | #16 |
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Got things mocked up today and welded up my rod ends
Trimmed the control arm and called it a day before I burst into flames |
07-30-2011, 08:10 PM | #17 |
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nice work dv8.....
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10-18-2011, 02:43 PM | #19 |
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He has it for sale on the c10 forum
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10-18-2011, 03:16 PM | #20 |
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I don't think it is for sale any longer, he said he was going to keep it and move forward with the build, gonna be awhile though... Glad he's keeping it
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10-18-2011, 07:27 PM | #22 |
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Having kids changes your life jis' a bit. Ask me how I know......
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10-18-2011, 08:39 PM | #23 |
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He's sooooo close. He's got to finish it!!
I saw it on the C10 forum 4 sale too. I was saddened that it was not going to be finished after all that workmanship. I have been in his shoes & made the wrong decision ... damb that '66 chevy II .... Ratty 46 |
10-19-2011, 10:11 PM | #24 |
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Oh man, I hope he kept it. This truck is F&%#ING AWESOME! Hope he's continued working on it.
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10-20-2011, 11:42 PM | #25 |
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I still have it. Just been real busy with work and family and haven't worked on it for about 3 months.
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