My Project Rebuild
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LumenAl
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Ted Brown said:
Well Ted... I used angle iron simply to have more surface weld area... each side and along the top and bottom, then grind top and bottom smooth... filled the sides to smooth...
For the record I always say... what I did was (fill in the blank)... I've never told anyone "do it this way" when I share my thoughts on any topic. I'm totally OK having you tell people my thoughts or solutions are overkill... I'll take that all day vs. having someone say my concept or suggestion is dangerous or unsafe...
Ted Brown
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One of the biggest jobs you have to do is cut the floors out, so that you can channel the body over the frame, or you could Z the frame, but you would still have to cut the floor to clear the trans, etc. I think i would also mount the steering on top of the frame, rather than leave it under to get hit by speed bumps.. etc. anad move the tie rod behind the axel.. You knew I had to get that in.. hehe anyway, enjoy your new project, as it will be worth it when finished, just keep one foot on the brake while gassing with the other.. 
dovehunter79
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Sorry Ted, I have thought about puttin it behind the axle but Im goin wait til I get hit by a cop car... Hope that never happens tho... no offense Fred
dovehunter79
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So I got the frame painted today, it was a beautiful 77 degrees this afternoon. I ended up helping a friend work on his truck so I didnt get it clear coated...:sad:... On a better note, it will be cleared in a day or two so no worries on my part there. I will post a pic or two tomorow when I get to work and turn my laptop on. I took pics with my blackberry and the red colors came out orange in the pics(at least on the phone) so hopefully when I upload them they will look a little better.
Was about to touch up the red parts and knocked the paint gun on the floor and broke the connector right above the pressure gauge.:lol::lol:... It is lookin super sweet tho!!!!
Was about to touch up the red parts and knocked the paint gun on the floor and broke the connector right above the pressure gauge.:lol::lol:... It is lookin super sweet tho!!!!
dovehunter79
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P.S.
"Viper Red" is super super super bright
"Viper Red" is super super super bright
dovehunter79
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Here are two pics without the clear coat... I will post the rest after the clear cures and I get the motor repainted and dropped in the frame. I will make sure that I take one in the sunlight so the red doesnt come up orangey.(is orangey even a word?)
dovehunter79
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I did overdo alot of the metal on the rebuild... I would rather be safe then sorry!!!!
On a different note... Today = 4 coats of clear on the frame!!!:dance::yay::dance::yay::dance::yay:
Fully assembled frame pics to follow in a couple days, I have some things to tend to while my clear coat cures a little!
On a different note... Today = 4 coats of clear on the frame!!!:dance::yay::dance::yay::dance::yay:
Fully assembled frame pics to follow in a couple days, I have some things to tend to while my clear coat cures a little!
dovehunter79
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:hooray:Here are some updated pics... was up pretty late last night putting the frame together and getting the motor and tranny on... I will roll it outside when the sun is up and get some better pictures before too long...
Sorry Al, I missed my sunday deadline but 3 days after isnt that bad
Sorry Al, I missed my sunday deadline but 3 days after isnt that bad
dovehunter79
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Heres one with a flood lamp on the floor...
dovehunter79
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Since my past couple weeks have been barlls to the wall... I havent realy even touched my T. I did however the other day manage to paint the rear drums, clean up the tires and replace the valve stems. All hasnt been lost but every little bit counts!!!
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