my new project!

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ok so did some sophisticated paint work for this quick rendering! the black shows the curved bracing for the back plating which will support the back and block in from the axle, as well as give the fuel cell support for strapping tight, indicated by the brown. the bottom will hold a angle iron seat that goes around the cell and act as a cup brace for the bottom. the air ride parts will go in front of the cell. ill have more pics once i start doing those items

 

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started building the fuel cell support. still need to design the sides and holding straps, but got a solid start, hopefully the rest of it falls into place.

once done, will move onto the air bag components and mounts...

 

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so have gotten the tank mounted like i want. Just waiting on the compressor brackets to come in and have that set up very soon. still a bit of welding and final touching to do in that whole area. Getting it done bit by bit, and right now working on the bracing plates for the joints on the frame.

Also threw in a pic of the customed barbie mustang of my daughters. A friend and i vinyl wrapped the hood with some snake skin and looks alot like carbon fiber, thought it was quite fun and a bit entertaining.

 

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Making some effort, gettin the brace plates welded in while still waiting on cab.

 

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got the brackets mount and a general idea how the tank and compressors will sit.

 

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not tons of progress as far as pic wise, but been going thru, doin tons of welding. cleaning up the rear end and getting disc brakes installed. adding the gussets, and ordering a few more for extra gusseting. waiting for next pay day to get some expanded metal for the rear area around the fuel cell/air ride components. so hopefully in the next week or 2 should have tons of pic updates for everyone :/

 

[Dirtyrat]

Any way you can post larger pics? these are like microscopic!

 

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let me retry. i dont know whats the issue with that happening.

 

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here i think i fixed the image size issue.

 

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So did some more work. Drilled and filled holes on frame to help run air, brake, fuel lines. Finished up some metal work around the tank, compressors, and fuel cell. Reworking the bed to help fit the new scheme in the back this pay day

 

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a bit more work. some with pics, others not.

nothing crazy to post about but helps keep me up and going to finish. bed frame skeleton done, and mounting done. also got the disc brake kit mocked up.

 

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started to get the intake runners in place. this thing should suck in some air for sure.

i built this little template to crush the 2" tube to fit the port shape. i then went ahead and crushed all 8 runners down to size before even starting to fit to flanges and weld. i cut all down to a 7" length runner. i got the 1st one started and tacked in and going to slowly get the rest lined up and then on to the second side. which should be an entertaining challenge in itself, to finish the first side evenly and then move on to the second side and get it to match.

 

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first pic is my incredibly cheesy but effective port shape template. 2nd pic shows how well the template shaped the runners to fit the flanges; thats without hammering them tightly to the flange walls. 3rd pic shows them all test fitted for visual reference, and finally the last pic shows the actual 1st 2 runners tacked into final placement.

 

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almost forgot. got these corner braces for super cheap. they were actually the most stylish yet the cheapest. i 4 cornered the bed frame with these to help keep the bed square etc. i have a buddy giving me some true knuckles that i will tie in for my actual handles once the new bear claw latches get installed... more updates once they come....slow progress in work, but still progress

 

[zzrodder]

Looking good, the intake should be pretty kool.
I noticed that you welded the upper link tabs on the rearend to the cast centre section. Everywhere I see someone do this people are saying that the welds won't hold when you weld steel to cast??
Not trying to diss your work, just wondering your thought on it??

 

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If it fails, ill know the answer. Honestly its pretty solid but we will see. I'm no expert and if I need to add some type of support down to the axle tubes I will. Other than that ill hope for the best on initial feel and strength. The intake will be pretty nice I hope but work is hell right now, so once it slows or a day off ill get them close to finished...anyone can chime in about the tabs tho

 

[earthman]

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Just ordered some more goodies so hopefully in the next week will have some tasty updates...

 

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Work hrs and seeking new job has kept me busy but did get some bit of work done. Started laying the panels for the bed side and gettin them bolt down...as far as finish...still undecided. Will get more updates once the next side gets done and cab comes back later this week.

 

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Finished both bed sides 90% and got the axle area cut out. Stained, coated and frame painted....should look pretty damn good.