Project Blue Bird

[TrueBlue]

thanks fellas, it was actually My old man, my dad that had it. sorry lol,,he was fine fortunately and didn't have any symptoms.

 

[TrueBlue]

Sorry to her you were ill; glad you have kicked it!
Progress on the build looks good. What kind of shocks are you planning to use?

Not positive yet tbh. I really want to use a friction shock,,just trying to figure out a unique way to mount them.

 

[Spanky]

Here's an interesting setup, actually on rbsWELDER's T . . . (feel free to comment, Mark)

 

[TrueBlue]

not too much going on this last week or so 2, but I had some goodies come in. The rear radius rods from Speedway, and these super dope badges I had a buddy of mine cut out for me.

 

[DonnyRay]

SUPER WOW !! On those badges.

 

[TrueBlue]

A little more progress this weekend. Got the rear radius rods mocked up, headlights brackets mounted, and steering linkage temporarliy mocked up. Gotta get a longer drag link as the one I ordered is a couple inches short, and gotta heat and bend the pitman arm for frame clearance. I can't wait to tear it all down for paint and powder.

 

[guilld]

Absolutely a great stance. Attitude ++++

 

[TrueBlue]

tails and friction shocks installed this weekend. Still need to weld the axle shock brackets. I love these lights

 

[DonnyRay]

59 Cadillac bullet tail lights. Way to go TrueBlue.

 

[TrueBlue]

Worked a few hours this weekend. Got the door installed,,still gotta body work. And friction shocks mounted to the rearend.

 

[guilld]

Looks good

 

[TrueBlue]

We made the trans tunnel this weekend, and mocked up the gas pedal. One day at a time I guess

 

[TrueBlue]

pedal placement seems to be ok..and surprisingly comfortable. Left leg can reach the firewall, and Pass side can stretch out nicely.

 

[TrueBlue]

1 fuel tank strap down...one more to go.

 

[Spanky]

Making real progress, TB. Way to go . . .

 

[DonnyRay]

Keep up the good work TrueBlue .

 

[DonnyRay]

Here's a photo for your enjoyment ( maybe ? maybe not ? ).

 

[T-Test]

I do hope you have metal straps under the leather ones as that 10 gallons of gas weighing 80 lbs will turn into 800 lbs with a quick stop.

 

[TrueBlue]

I do hope you have metal straps under the leather ones as that 10 gallons of gas weighing 80 lbs will turn into 800 lbs with a quick stop.

I actually hadn't planned on it tbh. Its got a half metal strap that wraps around the back side and the belt connects to all. Ill look into something else for it though

 

[choppedtop]

Just devise a couple of metal straps to do the holding and cover them with your belt/spring hold downs. Would be safe and look great.