35 Dodge pickup Blown

[bob w]

Lowering a front was a major improvement.

 

[forbigpicture]

Looks like you have heading in the right direction[cl

 

[Old Iron]

I done some more work on the truck's front suspension.
I built these shock towers and installed the coilovers.

What I like is that the shocks don't show from the front. They are hidden by the headlights.
I also removed the gasser tank from the frame cross bar.

 

[bruno]

Looks great, going to be a fine looking truck when you get finished.

 

[Skip]

I done some more work on the truck's front suspension.
I built these shock towers and installed the coilovers.

What I like is that the shocks don't show from the front. They are hidden by the headlights.
I also removed the gasser tank from the frame cross bar.

Feel free to toss that gasser tank in this direction. I'm sure I could find it a nice home.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Gotta love it. Nice work!!
What's next?

 

[Old Iron]

I will be z ing the frame to be able to unchannel the cab 6 inches for leg and head room.
Then I'm gonna 4 link and bag the back

 

[smallfoot]

That straight on shot in pic 3 is killer!!![cl

 

[Neverdone]

So much better with the front down. Stopping there would be fine with me. But since I am a taller guy I can see the draw to unchanneling....

 

[Old Iron]

Here's where I'm at now
Body off

Looks like a praying mantis kill [S

 

[BlueNorther]

Congratulations on the lowering job.

looks 10 times better and you will love how it rides and handles.

 

[Old Iron]

When I was cutting this apart, I had this thought.
I can't believe someone would bring a $20,000 vehicle over to me so I can cut it apart
I feel it's a privileged and a honor to have a person trust you enough to do this

 

[bob w]

Looks like you are starting almost from scratch. Major improvements on everything you have done. Should be a very happy customer.

 

[Old Iron]

I gained a little on the frame today and will finish it tomorrow
This is the S shaped drop plates I decided to go with.
6" in the front and 16" in the back 3/16 thick.

I done a double plug weld with internal fish plates.

 

[Torchie]

Looks Great OI.[cl
He should have just had you build it to begin with.
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Torchie

 

[Old Iron]

Got a little further today.
I'll let the pics speak for themselves.
I'll weld in a 2"X 3" rectangle tubing gusset to stiffen the 16" kickup in front of the rear tire.

I started tacking the airbag mounts in today too

 

[clamor]

When I was cutting this apart, I had this thought.
I can't believe someone would bring a $20,000 vehicle over to me so I can cut it apart
I feel it's a privileged and a honor to have a person trust you enough to do this

because, work like this

Fantastic, thanks for bringing us along for the ride!
-Chaz

 

[Flipper_1938]

Looks like it is well on its way to being a functional vehicle again. "Channeled" may sound cool, but it rarely works well.

 

[Old Iron]

Thanks or lookin in on the progress
I worked on the control arms and bags today.
The uppers look off center however the pinion is offset which makes it appear that way.

I cut these chassis mounts out on the cnc plasma and bent them on the press brake. They wrap all the way under the cross member for added strength.
I also welded in the 2"x 3" rectangle gussets to the left and right of these mounts. I'll get pics tomorrow for you.

 

[kenny c]

Looks great, the drop in the frame is excellent. Love the suspension too.