1931 Chevy 4door into pickup.

[DozerII]

Frame design is awesome, really like how it's coming along[cl

 

[endicott_jb]

So, not much going on at the Endicott place aside from working on the rear of this car. I don't really like what is offered as far as 4 links go so instead, I built my own. Took from Monday until yesterday to do it all but I think it's well worth the time. Gonna make this car stand out from a lot of others. Anyhow, it's not really modern bit it's not really retro either. Just kind of a mixture of both. And yes, I have checked clearances. With the axle touching the frame, oh yeah, she'll drop pretty low, no binding. With the frame lifted 8" higher, no binding so I'd say she's good to go. Next off will be working on the panhard bar. I really wanted to run a watts link but clearance issues won't let me. So I'll have to run a panhard mounted to the yoke support of my 8". Anyhow, cause I've been rambling on enough, some pictures for your enjoyment, criticism, or general inspiration.

 

[soltz]

It will no doubt stand out in a crowd

You must like drilling holes and welding, and it's all turning out really nice. [cl

 

[endicott_jb]

Not really a fan of drilling holes anymore Soltz, love welding though. I guess that's why I'm a welder by trade. I figured since I did all the lightening holes in the frame I should just continue the theme. Panhard bar will be done the same as will the front of the frame and the front suspension. May even cut holes into the axle. I'll know when I get around to it.

 

[endicott_jb]

Got my panhard bar built and installed. Holes were just a little off so I had to remake my axle bracket. Turned out pretty well. Holes are a bit larger than the control arms but looks good nonetheless. Also finally got around to putting in all the 5/16 bolts and nuts. Adds just enough "shiny" to the boring rusted metal.





Now it's on to te front end until I order up my air ride stuff. Oh yeah, this things gonna ride like the high end car that donated the engine.

 

[ANNAMEL]

Looks awesome. Wish I would have went in that direction. Like that look a lot

 

[gold03]

That's a hole lot of lovin...[

 

[Bamamav]

That's a hole lot of lovin...[

Or a lot of hole loving! [ddd

 

[endicott_jb]

Thanks guys lol. It's gonna sit in this stage for a little while. Gotta wait for my tires to come in so I can properly mock up the front end and make the 4 bars. Or I may just go with a sorta radius rod setup. I'm not quite sure just yet.

 

[Torchie]

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Torchie

 

[endicott_jb]

So, I couldn't just let her sit until tires come in lol. Put the front axle under the frame and it isn't gonna work. Sits up too high at static level. Just doesnt look right, and we all know it's all about the perfect stance. So, my solution is to do it just like the rear end. I've cut the 1/8" plate out to the design and height it needs to be. Should give me about 4" between the axle and frame with the frame on the floor. Here's some pics cause I'm sure most everyone else is visual like me.

As you see, way too high under the frame. Only gives me 1" of clearance. Give or take.



Not that great of a picture but it's snowing today and I didn't wanna open the garage door too far.



And here you can tell that the axle is at the same height as the frame.



And here's my solution. Well, the start of it. I'll take it to work with me tonight and start drilling holes(they have a way nicer drill press than I do.)

 

[endicott_jb]

Getting the front part of the frame set up. All that's left is to weld the rest of the tubes in. Air suspension is supposed to come in tomorrow but I'll have to make the 4 link for the front end before I can decide where the mounts will go.

 

[Gunzenrosa]

Looks good man. All those holes sure take a lot of time but well worth it.
What's the plan for the front suspension?

 

[endicott_jb]

Plan is to build it similar to the rear. Home made 4 bars with a panhard and air ride. I don't exactly know how everything is going to mount just yet. I like to let the cars tell me what they want.

 

[endicott_jb]

Eeek! Got bumped back a page. No updates though.

 

[earthman]

Just amazing how much work you have put into this. At a show anyone who knows what they are looking at will just be knocked out. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[endicott_jb]

Beginning of the front 4 bars. Really wish there were a way to make em look like this and adjustable. Oh well, just have to double and triple check caster angle before I weld up the rear brackets permanently. Gonna take them to work with me tomorrow night so I can ream out the larger holes to where they need to be and then wash them in one of our industrial parts washers.

 

[Bamamav]

Why not make a sliding adjustment bracket on the frame? Bars could be solid mounted to it, then the bracket would bolt to a slotted hole in another bracket attached to the frame.

 

[jfg455]

Use an offset bushing in one end. Then you can spin the bushing to do the alignment...[P

 

[endicott_jb]

Well, somehow I screwed up my measurements and had to spin the mounting bracket far enough forward to get the tie rod to clear the crank pulley. But, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I figured out how to get the lower 4 bars to adjust. The plan is, still a 1" hole dead center into a piece of pipe, then insert a weld bung, and finally use a 4 bar end. Should give me the adjustability that I need. Also mounted my rear air bags, well sort of. they're tacked into place ready to be welded in fully. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow.