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Mains52 · 05-11-2020, 03:35 PM

Thanks those are good links

**joedoh** · 05-12-2020, 08:08 PM

nice work!

Mains52 · 05-12-2020, 10:52 PM

Thanks Joedoh trying to learn how to fab as I go. Its been a blast figuring it out.

**gigamanx** · 05-13-2020, 11:10 AM

Very cool. Currently working on a triangulated 4 link myself but I wasn't sure I could weld to the pumpkin on my Ford 8.8. Decided to build a truss over the pumpkin and weld to that kind of like the offroad guys do with their Jeeps

Mains52 · 05-13-2020, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gigamanx

Very cool. Currently working on a triangulated 4 link myself but I wasn't sure I could weld to the pumpkin on my Ford 8.8. Decided to build a truss over the pumpkin and weld to that kind of like the offroad guys do with their Jeeps

Dang that is a really good idea if I cant get the welds i like when it comes to finish welding the tabs I may just have to build one like it. I picked up some hardware and pipe yesterday to finish my upper shock mount so I am hoping to be able to finish weld everything tonight and put the thing on the ground officially on its own without jack stands. Got new CV joints to install on the utv so that may come first.

**oldman3** · 05-14-2020, 07:31 PM

Big step forward congrats...Jim

Mains52 · 05-14-2020, 10:55 PM

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Big step forward congrats...Jim

Thank you Jim ! In typical dad fashion my dad took it upon himself to come double check all my work ha ha its all good so onto finish welding.

**joedoh** · 05-14-2020, 10:59 PM

woop woop! congrats on the milestone, all downhill now (and it rolls so downhill is even easier)

NorCalGal · 05-14-2020, 11:13 PM

It’s these milestones that keep us motivated. Congrats

Mains52 · 05-20-2020, 08:56 AM

Well didn't do anything 53 related this past weekend but ended up trading my daily driver in for a newer one. So now I am part of the Tundra crowd. Back to the 53 now that I got the dump trailer out of here and slowly the projects are getting done.

Tempest67 · 05-20-2020, 01:49 PM

welcome to Club Tundra, nothing but brakes, tires, and gas since 2007.

no rattles, no squeaks, and everything still works.

Mains52 · 11-25-2020, 08:51 AM

With mx racing season done here in IL and my Rutcation for whitetails being a bust, I was able to get some things done on the truck. Yesterday I did all of the finish welding on the 4 link and got her sprayed with some rust reformer. Then I decided to throw a few bolts in the bed and get it set in what I think is the right place. Then I decided the front end parts have all been laying around here and there and are probably warped so I threw a few bolts in the front end parts. Wouldn't you know it , it actually looks like a truck when you have parts on it . I'm hoping to get after it this winter even without heat in the shop.

Brads49 · 11-25-2020, 11:44 AM

Looking good! Sometimes you just gotta throw it together to have a look!

Mains52 · 11-25-2020, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Brads49

Looking good! Sometimes you just gotta throw it together to have a look!

That is true. The apache sitting in front of it is all put together. I didnt want him to feel left out .

Mains52 · 11-25-2020, 06:37 PM

Managed to pretty much finish up tacking my franken boards and made my c notches for the Rack n Pinion. Then decided to try and get the engine and trans mocked up but ran out of time. UNTIL NEXT TIME !!

Mains52 · 12-01-2020, 05:44 PM

I was able to get the engine and tranny in the right place and fab up a trans crossmember with some stuff I had laying around. I am still playing with welder settings so be nice ha. Got it tacked into place until I can get the cab back off and finish weld it to the frame. Started making my motor mounts but ran out of time due to a FB marketplace deal I got on some wheels and tires that I have to go pick up. pics of the wheels tomorrow.

dsraven · 12-01-2020, 10:20 PM

Whaddya got for a welder?

Mains52 · 12-02-2020, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

Whaddya got for a welder?

Oh just a good ol VULCAN mig140 from HF. Its pretty much brand new. I am still learning the proper welding techniques also so user error come in to play a lot lol.

Mains52 · 12-02-2020, 10:36 AM

Well I couldn't pass up a full set of 20's for $120 with tires. Unfortunately the tires are huge ha so I will be looking for a set of 245s to replace the 275s. I am also planning on having these wheels powdercoated either black or gun metal. But 120 for wheels is cheap. They will be better than the 4 flat ones I have on it now lol

dsraven · 12-02-2020, 11:08 AM

They do look a little large alright. What will your final tire diameter be?

dsraven · 12-02-2020, 12:23 PM

smokin deal on the wheels. nice.

here are a few welding sites that may help you improve your game if interested. the first one has some really good info for anybody to keep in mind no matter your capabilities. he also has a few others if you google the site. always best to start with metal that is clean on both sides, if possible, of course. impurities get drawn into the weld from the backside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrwmK7df-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtlOOOTpZYM

https://weldingpros.net/how-to-weld-sheet-metal/

https://garage.eastwood.com/eastwood...d-sheet-metal/

Mains52 · 12-02-2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

smokin deal on the wheels. nice.

here are a few welding sites that may help you improve your game if interested. the first one has some really good info for anybody to keep in mind no matter your capabilities. he also has a few others if you google the site. always best to start with metal that is clean on both sides, if possible, of course. impurities get drawn into the weld from the backside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrwmK7df-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtlOOOTpZYM

https://weldingpros.net/how-to-weld-sheet-metal/

https://garage.eastwood.com/eastwood...d-sheet-metal/

Thank you I will for sure be checking them out.

dsraven · 12-02-2020, 02:07 PM

Gotta love those good deals that come around every so often. Usually, for me, they come around right AFTER I just bought a new somethingorother(yup, one word)
28 is a good diameter. What's your diff gear ratio?

Mains52 · 12-02-2020, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

Gotta love those good deals that come around every so often. Usually, for me, they come around right AFTER I just bought a new somethingorother(yup, one word)
28 is a good diameter. What's your diff gear ratio?

3:08 or 3:23 posi . lol I can't remember. came out of a 78 nova i think. my dad got it for me of a buddy. it was free so ill take it ha

Mains52 · 12-02-2020, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

They do look a little large alright. What will your final tire diameter be?

28 in now that I just ran and bought some different tires off a guy for 60 lol

05-11-2020, 03:35 PM	#1
Mains52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Knoxville, Illinois Posts: 335	Re: "52 3600/3100" Thanks those are good links

05-12-2020, 08:08 PM	#2
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,755	Re: "52 3600/3100" nice work! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

05-12-2020, 10:52 PM	#3
Mains52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Knoxville, Illinois Posts: 335	Re: "52 3600/3100" Thanks Joedoh trying to learn how to fab as I go. Its been a blast figuring it out.

05-13-2020, 11:10 AM	#4
gigamanx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 1,004	Re: "52 3600/3100" Very cool. Currently working on a triangulated 4 link myself but I wasn't sure I could weld to the pumpkin on my Ford 8.8. Decided to build a truss over the pumpkin and weld to that kind of like the offroad guys do with their Jeeps __________________ Current Build Thread 1930 Ford Model A Modern Twist: Ford Model A Rat Rod With a Modern Twist Build Thread Phase 1 "The Swap": 1949 3100 with S10 swap. Beginner build with ambition! Build Thread Phase 2 "The Drop": Beginner Build with Ambition gets Air Ride

05-14-2020, 07:31 PM	#6
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: "52 3600/3100" Big step forward congrats...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-14-2020, 10:59 PM	#8
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,755	Re: "52 3600/3100" woop woop! congrats on the milestone, all downhill now (and it rolls so downhill is even easier) __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

05-14-2020, 11:13 PM	#9
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: "52 3600/3100" It’s these milestones that keep us motivated. Congrats __________________ Jan's 53

05-20-2020, 08:56 AM	#10
Mains52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Knoxville, Illinois Posts: 335	Re: "52 3600/3100" Well didn't do anything 53 related this past weekend but ended up trading my daily driver in for a newer one. So now I am part of the Tundra crowd. Back to the 53 now that I got the dump trailer out of here and slowly the projects are getting done. Attached Images

05-20-2020, 01:49 PM	#11
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 797	Re: "52 3600/3100" welcome to Club Tundra, nothing but brakes, tires, and gas since 2007. no rattles, no squeaks, and everything still works. Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

11-25-2020, 08:51 AM	#12
Mains52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Knoxville, Illinois Posts: 335	Re: "52 3600/3100" With mx racing season done here in IL and my Rutcation for whitetails being a bust, I was able to get some things done on the truck. Yesterday I did all of the finish welding on the 4 link and got her sprayed with some rust reformer. Then I decided to throw a few bolts in the bed and get it set in what I think is the right place. Then I decided the front end parts have all been laying around here and there and are probably warped so I threw a few bolts in the front end parts. Wouldn't you know it , it actually looks like a truck when you have parts on it . I'm hoping to get after it this winter even without heat in the shop. Attached Images

11-25-2020, 11:44 AM	#13
Brads49 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Oregon Posts: 55	Re: "52 3600/3100" Looking good! Sometimes you just gotta throw it together to have a look!

11-25-2020, 06:37 PM	#15
Mains52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Knoxville, Illinois Posts: 335	Re: "52 3600/3100" Managed to pretty much finish up tacking my franken boards and made my c notches for the Rack n Pinion. Then decided to try and get the engine and trans mocked up but ran out of time. UNTIL NEXT TIME !! Attached Images

12-01-2020, 05:44 PM	#16
Mains52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Knoxville, Illinois Posts: 335	Re: "52 3600/3100" I was able to get the engine and tranny in the right place and fab up a trans crossmember with some stuff I had laying around. I am still playing with welder settings so be nice ha. Got it tacked into place until I can get the cab back off and finish weld it to the frame. Started making my motor mounts but ran out of time due to a FB marketplace deal I got on some wheels and tires that I have to go pick up. pics of the wheels tomorrow. Attached Images

12-01-2020, 10:20 PM	#17
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,888	Re: "52 3600/3100" Whaddya got for a welder?

12-02-2020, 10:36 AM	#19
Mains52 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Knoxville, Illinois Posts: 335	Re: "52 3600/3100" Well I couldn't pass up a full set of 20's for $120 with tires. Unfortunately the tires are huge ha so I will be looking for a set of 245s to replace the 275s. I am also planning on having these wheels powdercoated either black or gun metal. But 120 for wheels is cheap. They will be better than the 4 flat ones I have on it now lol Attached Images



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12-02-2020, 11:08 AM	#20
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,888	Re: "52 3600/3100" They do look a little large alright. What will your final tire diameter be?

12-02-2020, 12:23 PM	#21
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,888	Re: "52 3600/3100" smokin deal on the wheels. nice. here are a few welding sites that may help you improve your game if interested. the first one has some really good info for anybody to keep in mind no matter your capabilities. he also has a few others if you google the site. always best to start with metal that is clean on both sides, if possible, of course. impurities get drawn into the weld from the backside. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrwmK7df-s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtlOOOTpZYM https://weldingpros.net/how-to-weld-sheet-metal/ https://garage.eastwood.com/eastwood...d-sheet-metal/

12-02-2020, 02:07 PM	#23
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,888	Re: "52 3600/3100" Gotta love those good deals that come around every so often. Usually, for me, they come around right AFTER I just bought a new somethingorother(yup, one word) 28 is a good diameter. What's your diff gear ratio?

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