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Old 12-25-2015, 01:25 AM   #1
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Bmi built 66
Well I've been designing this back suspension for a month or so and im finally getting started on the build. Ill Post pictures as I go.
The truck is a 66 big window short box. At this time I'm only doing the back suspension but I think I will end up doing most of the truck.
Custom bent Art Morrison rails, my design for a 4 link setup and more.

Let me know what you think so far.
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Old 12-25-2015, 01:29 AM   #2
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Old 12-25-2015, 01:30 AM   #3
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Old 12-25-2015, 11:11 PM   #4
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Lookin good Casey

I see you got those rails notched.
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Old 12-26-2015, 10:09 AM   #5
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very nice!!
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Old 12-27-2015, 04:41 AM   #6
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Lookin good Casey

I see you got those rails notched.
I Drilled the corners and just used a cut off wheel. There pretty close! Thanks for the advise.
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Old 12-27-2015, 04:41 AM   #7
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very nice!!
Thanks man!
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Old 12-27-2015, 04:57 AM   #8
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started welding the the back half together
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Old 12-27-2015, 05:04 AM   #9
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All the welds have been ground smooth to make it look as if it was one piece.

Tonight I drew up a drive shaft loop that Should be cut out in the next day or so, and at that point I will be able to get the 4 link mounts welded in the front.
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Old 12-27-2015, 06:11 PM   #10
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Drive line loop has been cut out. Now just need to get some 2x4 tubing so I can weld this stuff together!
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Old 12-27-2015, 06:26 PM   #11
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Great fab work! This build is on another level.
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Old 12-27-2015, 06:37 PM   #12
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Great fab work! This build is on another level.
Thanks man! Wish it was mine to keep! Just building it how I would want it.
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Old 12-27-2015, 06:40 PM   #13
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Thanks man! Wish it was mine to keep! Just building it how I would want it.
Makes me want to start from scratch! I'll be watching this one.
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Old 12-27-2015, 06:45 PM   #14
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Makes me want to start from scratch! I'll be watching this one.
your project is badass! your amost there : )
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Old 12-28-2015, 01:25 AM   #15
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OK, Now I need to know who you know with a CNC plasma or laser that works that quick and on weekends
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Old 12-28-2015, 01:38 AM   #16
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It's a guy in rathdrum. His business name is red beard fab shop. He has a 4x4 plasma table. The cut on the 1/4 isn't as nice as the laser stuff but it's plenty good for me. Cost for the drive line loop was $60 and $40 in bolts washers and nuts.
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Old 12-28-2015, 09:31 PM   #17
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I spent a few hours in the garage today. I got the drive line loop installed which is also the front crosbar for the 4 link mounts. Then I welded the front 4 link mounts on. now I just need to make a few peices to help the front flow a little and it will be time to start cutting the old swb frame up.
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Nice work fitting the Morrison part's. This is a cool build.
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Old 12-29-2015, 02:08 AM   #20
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Nice work fitting the Morrison part's. This is a cool build.
thanks man! its pretty cool to be able to draw it on the computer and have it start to take shape in real life.
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Old 12-29-2015, 10:58 PM   #21
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Well the garage is a mess,
The back half is pretty much ready to be welded to the old frame.

This thread isnt getting much feed back so ill take it as a good thing : )

Also the rear end is not centered in these pics. I just really wanted to set it in there
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Well the garage is a mess,
The back half is pretty much ready to be welded to the old frame.

This thread isnt getting much feed back so ill take it as a good thing : )
Also the rear end is not centered in these pics. I just really wanted to set it in there
Don't worry about slow thread response they are all just speechless , In aw of your skill's. It seem's most seem to chime in if it's shiny and painted but not during building not sure why?
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