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they also have the patch for the upper inner roof and the lower door hinge pockets that I need. $300 to my door in 2 days isn't bad at all
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aint it nice when a plan comes together?
check that hinge pillar closely, they usually rust more than a single part down there. mine was totally rusted out but looked sorta solid until I started shakin things out. solid now. |
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there is an inner part,seen from inside with the door open https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/t70968.html
there is an outer part, seen from outside with the fender off, the hinge bolt goes through it https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/cx1822.html there is a filler part underneath that connects the two parts https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/t70994.html there is a front fender mount lower bracket that also attaches to the outer lower part https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/t70921.html gonna need some weld through primer as well hope you got everything you need before the welder dude shows up. |
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In the meantime I have dissassmbled the bed. I have about 3/4 workable sides front panel and tailgate. All crossmembers good. Angle iron, wood, and sheetmetal welded on all sides was a nightmare. Ill post pics tomorrow. |
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Had to put a new filter seal in my 700r4. Painted the pan while I was at it. Thats sealed up for the last time. Shift kit installed and upgraded internals like the "beast" drum. I rebuilt it years ago when I was a student at NEIT. 2400 b&M stall converter. T-case getting installed next while I wait on fab work.
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My buddy from work at Hurd Chevy came by today to look at the metal work to be done. We are going to start with the floors, then move to the hinge pockets.
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Threw the t-case up with a new gasket and bolts (3/8"-16x1.25 if you're wondering). I'm worried about front driveshaft clearance with the type on trans crossmember I'm using.
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Also posted this in boxer's 4x4 steering thread, but does anyone know where the steering box from this ecklers kit mounts?\
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I have used both systems in my build . Used a stock position non power box to a Dana 44 with a raised arm on it . Was a bear to stear but did work ok. I now have a dodge box , same as gm mounted up front . I followed Orri g's thread . He did this 20 years ago. I must admit tho I'm not happy with it . The box is up front , push pull. The springs are pinned on the rear and shackles on the front. This is opposite of how gm designed it on the k series trucks . It leads to a up and down movement in the front when you steer it. When I jam the gas on mine it really makes for a lot of correction in the steering to counteract the rise of the front end on acceleration. I'm taking mine appart to move the shackles to the rear and put solid mounts on the front springs up front . Just as the gm truck that used this box . Any questions ask away . Don't want to tie up too much of your thread here .
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I don't think that's a bad plan. Steering box in the rear , springs hard mounted in the rear. Mine being opposites is I think where most of my trouble is from. getting a steering arm made is a good idea. I used a raised arm for a gm truck. The arm from there to pitman are was very short. I think your on the rite track making a arm.
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The dreaded rust repair has finally begun...
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Set of lower door hinge pillar patches came in today. Glad they cane with the oval shaped cage nuts
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While Im waiting to move my cab to my buddys shop for metal work, I did get a box of goodies from Summit to bring to the machine shop and finally get my heads back.
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I bought a new cab. Its a '57 big back window. Its in better shape than my '56. I also got a bunch of patch panels, window regulators, door lock actuators, headlight buckets, and other stuff from the same guy.
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will changing the cab be a bother later on when you try to register and get tags? maybe check first? you heart lots of horror stories. different states do different things it seems. some use the engine serial apparently.
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Looks like all the work is already done on the new cab. Should save you a lot of trouble.
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New cab still needs some work but is in much better shape than what I had.
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Nice find on the new cab! It looks to be in pretty good shape.
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