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jlaird · 03-17-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

Looks very clean. I really like the way the por 15 turned out. I didnt know that they made it in silver though?? Great work

A lot of people confuse this, so I'll try to clear things up here. POR15 comes in black, clear, gray, semi-gloss black, and silver. The traditional POR15 is not UV stable, so in my eyes, I consider it basically a metal primer. So it has to be topcoated. POR15 (the company) also makes topcoats. The two topcoats I used are products called Sterling Silver and Chassiscoat Black. These topcoats are UV stable and made to go over the POR15.

Slmd92DIME · 03-17-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

A lot of people confuse this, so I'll try to clear things up here. POR15 comes in black, clear, gray, semi-gloss black, and silver. The traditional POR15 is not UV stable, so in my eyes, I consider it basically a metal primer. So it has to be topcoated. POR15 (the company) also makes topcoats. The two topcoats I used are products called Sterling Silver and Chassiscoat Black. These topcoats are UV stable and made to go over the POR15.

Thanks for clearing that up for me I didnt know that.. I might look into it for my control arms and steering components

abadsvt · 03-17-2008, 10:29 PM

Man everything looks Great!!!!! Sweet Job!!!

Josh

billdo · 03-17-2008, 11:08 PM

whats with the plates on the lower a arm nor more pocket

jlaird · 03-17-2008, 11:30 PM

just trying the plate out. With the pocket in the a-arms I cut, my frame was laying on the ground. I decided I want the frame when layed out to not touch the ground (for safety and cosmetic purposes) so i'm hoping raising the lower bag with the plate will put my frame right where I want it.

On a side note, my other lower arms will be for sale if I decide to stay with my plated arms. PM me if interested. Also if anybody is interested in the lower plates, I want to have some made, but so far, havent got enough replies. Let me know if you want a pair. Check my other post for details.

jlaird · 03-18-2008, 07:01 PM

Heres some pics of the rear.

steveo10 · 03-19-2008, 11:11 PM

wow, looks like the wait has paid off.

jlaird · 03-20-2008, 02:20 AM

Thanks man, yes it's getting there. Just picked up a 700r4 a couple hours ago, so the engine and trans will be in soon. Next hurdle is either running brake lines or doing the air plumbing. Any body have any reasons why one should be done before the other??

Slmd92DIME · 03-20-2008, 04:07 AM

Looks really good man.. how much side to side rearend travel to you get with the panhard bar?

PBFAB.COM · 03-20-2008, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

Thanks man, yes it's getting there. Just picked up a 700r4 a couple hours ago, so the engine and trans will be in soon. Next hurdle is either running brake lines or doing the air plumbing. Any body have any reasons why one should be done before the other??

Do them both at the same time... or just make sure you plan it out well, so they flow together when the latter is installed.

cflvulcan · 03-25-2008, 03:57 AM

lookin good

BACKYARD88 · 03-25-2008, 08:01 PM

Looks nice man.

aggie91 · 04-18-2008, 09:53 PM

I like this project, looking good.

I have one question, What is the vertical center to center distance for your rear 4 link bars? I know that you said they are about 30" long, but how far apart are they vertically?

Anymore updates..??

aggie91 · 04-18-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

guys, heres a pic of the 4 link mocked up. My axle is at ride height which was derived from the slam bag being a little over 6" inflated at ride height. My issue is the angle of the 4-link. I thought it is supposed to be parallel at ride height. Is it ok the way it looks? I can't move the front mount any further up.

Post #25

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Got the 4-link mounted and rear bags on. I changed from going over the axle to in front. Next is the panhard bar. Just ordered it today.

Post #49

Looking at the pictures between these 2 posts, did you change the rear 4-link brackets? They look different. The fronts look the same, just flipped over. If you changed them, did you do it because the the reduced angle of the bars at ride height? Who's brackets did you use?

Thanks.

jlaird · 04-19-2008, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I like this project, looking good.

I have one question, What is the vertical center to center distance for your rear 4 link bars? I know that you said they are about 30" long, but how far apart are they vertically?

Anymore updates..??

The vertical center to center is 5.5".

I did change the brackets and your reasoning is correct: wanted to get the bars more parallel to the ground at ride height. I designed the shape of those brackets and had them cut on a CNC.

josh

jlaird · 06-02-2008, 04:44 AM

Its been a while since I updated this, so here are a couple pics. I almost have the brake lines finished. I purchased straight stainless line from inline tube and bent everything myself. I started at the rear with a flex line from the axle to the frame.

Up the frame rail. The tubing is held on by these nice little stainless clamps that came in the kit from Inline.

Here is where the rear and front lines meet. I decided to route the lines on the outside of the frame as they go up to the MC.

Heres a pic of the front crossmember line. This one took me FOREVER. This was my first time doing this, so I started my making a rough mockup with thick wire that was bendable my hand. Then I transfered that onto regular steel line. After I got that one perfect, I copied it with the stainless.

I also got the valves mounted. I was bound and determined to get them all in a neat line across this cross member. At first it didn't fit, so I had to find an all male tee to save some space. After tracking one down on the web, it fit. I drilled and tapped the crossmember to mount the valves. 16 holes! Use Loctite 545. Awesome stuff to work with.

close-up:

Here you can see my compressor mounting plate and the other end of the brake flex line:

Compressors mounted:

And two 5 gal slim and skinny's

I still have to put clamps on those leader hoses.

That's it for now. Time for some body work!

bedsled71 · 06-02-2008, 04:53 AM

wow that looks awesome

scotts62 · 06-02-2008, 05:04 AM

Oh ya im diggin that

Very nice work man keep it up!

Frizzle Fry · 06-02-2008, 06:22 AM

Very nice install!

BACKYARD88 · 06-02-2008, 06:53 AM

Looking good man. Nice and clean

OLDIRON69 · 06-02-2008, 08:12 AM

Work of art!

Slmd92DIME · 06-02-2008, 09:17 AM

Turned out great.. keep up the good work

nhtc33d · 06-02-2008, 08:23 PM

WOW! You have some real attention to detail! Now that you have all that practice you can plumb my truck when you get tired of working on your own truck!

jlaird · 06-02-2008, 09:36 PM

Thanks guys for all the compliments. Working on the plumbing has been kinda fun...change of pace from all the suspension work.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-02-2008, 10:57 PM

Man that is some clean instal work..

03-17-2008, 10:29 PM	#178
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03-17-2008, 11:08 PM	#179
billdo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopewell jct new york Posts: 140	Re: progress pics whats with the plates on the lower a arm nor more pocket

03-17-2008, 11:30 PM	#180
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics just trying the plate out. With the pocket in the a-arms I cut, my frame was laying on the ground. I decided I want the frame when layed out to not touch the ground (for safety and cosmetic purposes) so i'm hoping raising the lower bag with the plate will put my frame right where I want it. On a side note, my other lower arms will be for sale if I decide to stay with my plated arms. PM me if interested. Also if anybody is interested in the lower plates, I want to have some made, but so far, havent got enough replies. Let me know if you want a pair. Check my other post for details.

03-18-2008, 07:01 PM	#181
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics Heres some pics of the rear.

03-19-2008, 11:11 PM	#182
steveo10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: central indiana Posts: 128	Re: progress pics wow, looks like the wait has paid off.

03-20-2008, 02:20 AM	#183
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics Thanks man, yes it's getting there. Just picked up a 700r4 a couple hours ago, so the engine and trans will be in soon. Next hurdle is either running brake lines or doing the air plumbing. Any body have any reasons why one should be done before the other??

03-20-2008, 04:07 AM	#184
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: progress pics Looks really good man.. how much side to side rearend travel to you get with the panhard bar? __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

03-25-2008, 03:57 AM	#186
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: progress pics lookin good

03-25-2008, 08:01 PM	#187
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04-18-2008, 09:53 PM	#188
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06-02-2008, 04:44 AM	#191
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics Its been a while since I updated this, so here are a couple pics. I almost have the brake lines finished. I purchased straight stainless line from inline tube and bent everything myself. I started at the rear with a flex line from the axle to the frame. Up the frame rail. The tubing is held on by these nice little stainless clamps that came in the kit from Inline. Here is where the rear and front lines meet. I decided to route the lines on the outside of the frame as they go up to the MC. Heres a pic of the front crossmember line. This one took me FOREVER. This was my first time doing this, so I started my making a rough mockup with thick wire that was bendable my hand. Then I transfered that onto regular steel line. After I got that one perfect, I copied it with the stainless. I also got the valves mounted. I was bound and determined to get them all in a neat line across this cross member. At first it didn't fit, so I had to find an all male tee to save some space. After tracking one down on the web, it fit. I drilled and tapped the crossmember to mount the valves. 16 holes! Use Loctite 545. Awesome stuff to work with. close-up: Here you can see my compressor mounting plate and the other end of the brake flex line: Compressors mounted: And two 5 gal slim and skinny's I still have to put clamps on those leader hoses. That's it for now. Time for some body work! Last edited by jlaird; 06-02-2008 at 04:50 AM.

06-02-2008, 04:53 AM	#192
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: progress pics wow that looks awesome

06-02-2008, 05:04 AM	#193
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06-02-2008, 06:22 AM	#194
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: progress pics Very nice install!

06-02-2008, 06:53 AM	#195
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: progress pics Looking good man. Nice and clean __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



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06-02-2008, 08:12 AM	#196
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06-02-2008, 09:17 AM	#197
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: progress pics Turned out great.. keep up the good work __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

06-02-2008, 08:23 PM	#198
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: progress pics WOW! You have some real attention to detail! Now that you have all that practice you can plumb my truck when you get tired of working on your own truck!

06-02-2008, 09:36 PM	#199
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics Thanks guys for all the compliments. Working on the plumbing has been kinda fun...change of pace from all the suspension work.

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