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When I had the frame straightened, I thought the only problem was with the "X" measurement. The frame shop took the "diamond" out of it and I thought all was good. Now that I look back, the tiny wrinkle in the top edge of the driver side frame rail near the trans cross member could have been a tell that the middle of the frame was pushed toward the left side. If that's the case, it could account for the misalignment. Head scratcher is how the frame shop missed it. Mike (texasld) also rightly pointed out that the repro cab floor mounts could be off. I've removed the mounting bolts and adjusted the position of the cab to make the gap correct and when I do, the front clip is offset so much the core support bolts won't go thru the mounting holes. Or if I make the cab and clip line up and shift the bed to adjust the gap, the rear of the bed is way off. All of this makes me think the frame is the prime suspect, but I haven't ruled out anything at this point.
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Oh, I'm not giving up by a long shot, Mike ...just setting it on the back burner for a while. I'm sure the frame shop would treat me fairly once I explain the situation. They have a good reputation. Right now, the issue is one of timing. If I hadn't signed up for this Power Tour thing I'd be making tracks to Leroy's in Independence. But, without going into detail, the logistics are lousy and there's no guarantee they'll have the fix. Lots of lost time if I pursue it, which I'd then have to make up on the other project. At this point, the '57 can be swapped into the workshop by tomorrow. I'll revisit CRLS come summertime.
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Check my build and see the last pictures I uploaded. One is headed your way.
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I think you're on the right track. Ya it's a lot of work but it really ain't at this stage in the game, to pull the panels and gear. It's the right move, just sucks that it doinks the schedule. Link us up to move-in day, I wanna see this Ford!
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Also meant to say that your mock up photos look friggen awesome from here and they motivate me! Ordered exhaust fixins and some tools yesterday... questions coming...
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hope you get the ford done in time. power tour? lucky you!
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It sounds like the truck was T-Boned at some point, it happens but it's sad that it wasn't repaired properly when it happened.
Did the frame shop say they would make it right for free since they missed it when they had it in their shop? I'm sorry to hear that the truck has to go on the back burner until summer, I know you were hoping to drive it by the beginning of summer not at the end. On the bright side you get to finish the 57, I know that one has been a long project and it will be satisfying for you to finish it up after all these years, plus gas is cheap right now so it won't cost you an arm and a leg to gas up the big block for the tour LOL! |
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Scott came over this afternoon and, along with Kathy, we managed to swap out the vehicles. No mean feat, I'm here to tell you. No brakes, shifter linkage, or steering on the truck, plus the entire route was uphill. Used floor jacks, two low-buck homemade wheel dollies and the mighty four banger Ranger. Numerous times, one or another of the wheel dollies would stop while the truck kept going. Had to reposition everything and make another run at it. Eventually it made it into the upstairs garage where it is now resting comfortably. I'll be working on the new build thread in the evenings after the whistle blows. Not much there yet but it's now listed in my signature. Later!
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Vic,
I bought $6600 worth of sheet metal a few months ago in June. My friend had a terrible time with his rear crossmember. Eventually, classic parts admitted they had a bad batch of them and he got another one sent to his home. That didnt work either so they promissed him another on the next batch. Months later... No contact and he was constant with his contact and finally he had to go get it since I picked up his stuff for him. Reason I say all this is that it took them 4 months to get good one in and he told me they bought that one from another supplier after his repeated attempts to get it replaced. I love classic parts and they usually take care of me, but I wasn't the broker of that deal just the transportation so they didn't want to talk to me. All of this to qualify me saying that the rear crossmember bolts wouldn't line up correctly and he had to massage them and the bed sides and it still didn't work. I didn't read all the issues you had with your bed but it might have contributed to your situation. Just don't assume the metal has the holes in the correct places. If I'm out of line I appologize. Happy New Years.
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Vic I know this is on hold but I know you were looking for a pair of hood hinges and I found a pair that would be great for this truck... PM sent... Dan
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Ok Vic... Lets get this rolling again... Need Help?... I will come up and Help...
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Hey Vic... I know the Ford is consuming your time trying to get all the little annoying issues worked through but have you any idea when you are going to get back on CRLS?
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Re: Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Step
It will probably be awhile yet, Dan. The new car is sitting in the middle of my workspace, so I need to make a decision about what stays and what goes. I've used storage facilities in the past for my overflow, but I'm not really a fan of that... and neither is our insurance company. My inclination is to move the Ford on down the road via private buyer, consignment or auction once I've sorted the last of the bugs out of it. I can tell already it will never be a "long hauler". And it seems a shame to just take it to the same weekly cruise-in's over and over for half the year and stash it away during the winter. Regardless, it will be a few months before I can make room for CRLS in the shop.
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Kewl... I hate to see the Ford go... that is such a Sweet car but I get it...
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I see the last post was about the end of August... Has there been anything done since then on this truck? I spent the morning looking through this thread and I gotta say... I want to call the scrap yard to come and mine now... 2 years into it and no one helping me at all, and this beeing the first real build I've done, I feel like I have done a horrible job so far on mine.... and I spend my entire weekends, every weekend in the garage.
The parts about the fitting and massaging body lines are Killing me!. I do like the hood you've done. I'm working on mine now, and after a bunch of welding I have a big tin can... Added some bracing and will do some expanding foam under the braces to see if that helps. But if not, its gonna be a PITA to un-do.... Any way... such a great job you have done. I hope you are still at it...
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I looked thru your thread and you've done some great work. If it's any consolation, I've never been happy with any build I've done. I think that's what drives me to do better on the next one. A good chassis builder buddy of mine told me many years ago, "No one looks at your stuff closer than you do." I know it's true, but it's tough to remember when you know where all the warts are. I've always done 90% of the work by my lonesome just because I'm a picky bastard. That said, I'm lucky to have great friends willing to assist on the other 10%. The garage is my sanctuary and I never consider the time to be wasted... even when I'm leaning up against the bench and dreaming about how everything is gonna come together. Quote:
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Yessss!
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Man Vic, I hoping to see some progress!!!!
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Glad to see you are,still around... I should be painting Fenders and hood tomorrow for Raymond... I wish I could go to Mecum but to many family things interfering with pleasure...;-)
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