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11-23-2008, 07:00 PM
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Here is my 58'
I have been wanting to post pics of my ole' truck for a while but forgot how to use my photobucket account
  but here ya go. I have since gotten rid of the 18x8 torq-thrusts bacause they had 5" b.s. and I need 4" Iwill try to post up more picks when I get more done.. 
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11-23-2008, 08:11 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
love it.
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11-23-2008, 08:39 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
Thanks Homi !
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11-23-2008, 08:40 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
that is gonna be sweet
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11-23-2008, 09:04 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
whats going on with the back half?
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11-23-2008, 09:12 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
Its there..just cant see it in the pics...It will have a 4-link. with a rolling sleeve air bag,but not the small ones. My red dually I just posted pics of over in the 88-98 thread, has a rolling sleeve bag off of a semi trailer. They arent huge like some may think.They are around 8.5-9 inch in diameter and get around 10-11 lift. Either that or I have a pair of 8503 firestone double convoluted bags that are rated at 3600lbs. a piece.I have a 9' in the rear for now but have been thinking I'd like to try a 9.25" sterling rear axle out of a newer ford super crew truck.They have disc brakes with a internal parking brake and 13" rotors factory.The reason for the over kill bags/axle setup is mainly because I want to use this truck to pull a trailer. I know the 9" will be strong enough because it has proven itself over the years but I was just thinking out side the box..
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11-23-2008, 10:22 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
looks like its gonna be a nice ride
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11-23-2008, 10:35 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
Yea another 4 lighter. Keep us posted with pictures.
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11-28-2008, 01:49 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
love the truck! post more pics!
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11-28-2008, 03:18 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
I just finished painting another customers car.It is time to take a break from every one elses projects and get on mine. I plan on working on the chassis next week so i will be posting pics of every thing....I did get the fire wall shaved and mocked up my ididit column.I will go out later to the shop and take some pics...We like pics..
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11-30-2008, 09:12 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
Loks good! Keep those progress pics coming!
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09-15-2010, 11:23 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
I know it has been awhile but I was wondering why you cut the mustang II crossmember in half? Was it the wrong one? I am asking because I just came across one that is also to short and am debating if I could cut it in half also.
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09-21-2010, 05:16 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
Fat Mike,
When I bouhgt the truck it was said it had a MII front suspension with tube arms and 5 lug conversion. When I arrived at the sellers house he showed me the body and frame. The frame was short and narrow. I pulled a tape measure and noticed it was only about 29" out side of frame rail to out side frame rail. I already knew the factory frame was closer to 34". I asked about the narrow frame and he told me the frame was built for a 66' volkswagon bug. He was going to make it front engine/rear drive but gave up and decided to build a truck. Thats why I had to widen the crossmember. I have since began a new chassis that has the front geometery of a second gen camaro (70-81). Ill post pics as soon as I get the chassis squared away. Thanks for looking! |
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09-21-2010, 06:24 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
I also came across a mustang II frontend that measures about 29" as well. That why I wasn't sure how the progress of your build was going or if you were still going to use it.
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09-22-2010, 08:29 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
I actually had it complete and a friend wanted the chassis. What I did was cut out the middle section and gussetted and plated the center back in where I needed.
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09-22-2010, 08:48 PM
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Re: Here is my 58'
Thanks for the info and you shoud post some new pictures!
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