Salvage 10

[baldduck74]

Had to change up rear frame section raised it 4" and moved it back 1.5" for axle clearance and better shackle angle

 

[baldduck74]

Built a truss for rear axle I'm still no sure I like it yet,might scrap it actually has a pinion tie in it just isn't in this pic

 

[baldduck74]

Started exhaust, but now have to redue some spots because of the before mentioned from change, dual 2.5" into old school Flowmaster, exiting through the rear bumper.

 

[baldduck74]

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Got main parts of the boat sides in, will be adding more later, really wanted to see the cab sitting on it close to what I'm looking for

I will be fixing the cab corners/rockers, I'm not good with body work

 

[ridered3]

@baldduck74 glad to see some updates to this thread :dblthumb:

 

[baldduck74]

Wanting to put together dual master front and rear independent brake system, without using a cutter style hand brake. Looking at wilwood setup with balance bar removed, or bent fabs pedal assembly. Any thoughts on either

 

[baldduck74]

Haven't accomplished much between working as much as possible to get my truck paid off, and house loan paid down.
And buying parts when the beer kicks in at night
Been slowly working on some cage work, waiting on some hinges to build my tailgate.

 

[ridered3]

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Haven't accomplished much between working as much as possible to get my truck paid off, and house loan paid down.
And buying parts when the beer kicks in at night
Been slowly working on some cage work, waiting on some hinges to build my tailgate.

Looking good!

 

[Lil ugly]

lots of cool details and ideas on this rig. Keep the updates coming.

 

[baldduck74]

lots of cool details and ideas on this rig. Keep the updates coming.

Thanks I'm trying, I'll have some questions coming up in the future

 

[baldduck74]

Worked on tying cage into the front frame section, hit a mental wall on how I want to do the engine cage.
Still thinking about running a low cowl induction hood, it will give me a little more hood clearance.
And mainly i just always liked the look.

 

[TBItoy]

Def run a hood. Those square trucks look good with a cowl hood.

 

[baldduck74]

Redid the engine cage upper loop that I messed up the first time, bent and dropped the front for a little more clearance.

 

[baldduck74]

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Redid the engine cage upper loop that I messed up the first time, bent and dropped the front for a little more clearance.

Still going to reduce the upper radiator mount, just havnt put much thought into yet.

 

[baldduck74]

HACKED, a fuel cell mount together, still need to make some tabs to raise it 2".
And you might notice my exhaust is fubard, I fell trying to move the rear cage back into position after, welding the area closes to the cab. Been to disgusted to fix it rite now.

 

[ridered3]

Looking good.

 

[Lil ugly]

I cant wait to see this rig in person. Really like the work going into it.

 

[baldduck74]

Worked on my exhaust Sunday, fixed what I broke in a fall, laid out the rest.
Added V-band clamps in a couple different spots. Added some flex joints/ or what ever they called. Made some fuel cell brackets.
Still got some exhaust hangers to make ran out of time yesterday.

 

[baldduck74]

Got My hinges in, started my tailgate yesterday had it ready to tack it in place, and my so walks in and asked if I was still going to run a rear winch. I totally forgot about that
So had to start over and recessed the fair leed into the bumper, going to have to rework the tailgate still.
Waiting on parts to build a bellcrank for brakes, and steering column parts.

 

[ridered3]

Got My hinges in, started my tailgate yesterday had it ready to tack it in place, and my so walks in and asked if I was still going to run a rear winch. I totally forgot about that
So had to start over and recessed the fair leed into the bumper, going to have to rework the tailgate still.
Waiting on parts to build a bellcrank for brakes, and steering column parts.
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Sounds about right for building it and being reminded about something else. Are you going to leave it as a tube tailgate or try to skin the tailgate with some factory metal?

 

[baldduck74]

Sounds about right for building it and being reminded about something else. Are you going to leave it as a tube tailgate or try to skin the tailgate with some factory metal?

It will be skinned, but havnt made up my mind on what with yet.

 

[ridered3]

It will be skinned, but havnt made up my mind on what with yet.

Cool deal.

 

[baldduck74]

Basics of the tailgate are done, inside will be skinned with 1/8", want to make flat work are out of it and maybe hold my coleman stove. Might skin the outer with aluminum.
Have idea on rudimentary vice, have to figure that one out.
Any suggestions on latches to keep it closed,

 

[paradisepwoffrd]

A simple pivot latch, like the jeep CJ would be easy

 

[Markrobinson]

I like how this is shaping up. I haven’t seen a build thread like this in a long while. Keep it up! You’re getting close

 

[baldduck74]

A simple pivot latch, like the jeep CJ would be easy

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That gave me an idea, thanks

 

[baldduck74]

Might be getting put on hold getting finished this winter, do to concrete shortages in are area, might be getting laid-off next week.

 

[ridered3]

Might be getting put on hold getting finished this winter, do to concrete shortages in are area, might be getting laid-off next week.

That’s no good. Hadn’t heard of any concrete shortages before.

 

[baldduck74]

That’s no good. Hadn’t heard of any concrete shortages before.

Shelby materials, and IMI around here has started limiting people to 9 yards a day. Major highways and bridges have first dibs.
I have things to keep me buisy on the truck. I was hoping to drive it out the door by spring, if the layoff comes soon it won't happen.

 

[ridered3]

Shelby materials, and IMI around here has started limiting people to 9 yards a day. Major highways and bridges have first dibs.
I have things to keep me buisy on the truck. I was hoping to drive it out the door by spring, if the layoff comes soon it won't happen.

Ah I see and understandable on being up in the air.