36 chevy truck

[34rat]

Finally got a little work done, I cut out the hole for the steering boxand relocated it but after mounting the box I realized I have a problem. the top of the box is about 3/8" from my header flange. Which way does the motor shift and will this work or do I have to go with solid mounts?

I guess I could notch it a bit. How much clearance should I have?

 

[34rat]

Holy crap! its been about five months and I have barely done anything. All I have done is made my brake assembly and figure out my steering. Im loosing steam on my project. I think its about 60% done,its just hard when its your first build ever and none of your freinds have any desire to help

 

[ratrodgirl]

can i ask what you did with your breaking and steering im stuck on how to do mine lol

 

[34rat]

can i ask what you did with your breaking and steering im stuck on how to do mine lol

Well for my brakes I bought a 70's brake cylinder and built the rest you see in the pics and it is going to mount on the inside of my frame rail. Now for the steering I took the original box and moved it back about 14" and cut the shaft, I still need to get some u joints for the rest of the shaft. I hope this makes sense

 

[lef13]

Sweet rig! Don't loose steam!

that last bit is always the toughest remember it will be your rear on the line when you drive it so keep going and stay focused! you'll be amped when its on the road turn'en heads!

 

[34rat]

Does anyone know if I can make square u bolts out of foundation bolts, Is it safe?

 

[Paul_J]

Are the bolts going to be used to retain suspension pieces? My guess is that foundation bolts would be a grade 5 type bolt.

BTW, nice project!

 

[34rat]

Yeah im going to use them on the front leafs, and I think they are a grade 5. Is that strong enough?

 

[Dirtyrat]

The engineer in me says grade 8, and a lot of important items are grade 10.9 I believe. I'm not sure I even know if the typical U-bolts even have a rating that is marked, although I'm sure they are rated...

Most everything I buy for a safety related bolt is grade 8, suspension, brakes, seat belts, door latches, etc...

 

[Paul_J]

What ^^^^^ He ^^^^^^ said. If you can't find the size U bolts you need I have had success getting some made at a spring shop. I gave them my dimensions and they made them while I waited.

 

[34rat]

Ok I called a spring shop and he has some already made, they are grade 5 and he said they will be strong enough for sure.

 

[34rat]

I made a little progress tonight but didnt take pictures as I went. But what I did was lengthen my drag link by 6 1/2" and then sleaved it with a 11" piece of pipe. Does anyone know if the bend next to the pitman arm is the way it is suppose to be or it got bent?

 

[bob w]

I think it is supposed to be straight. Nice to see you are back on the project.

 

[CORPO]

i would agree with bob, mine was all bent up when I removed it as well.. I opted to build a new one and drilled the pitman arm to accept rod ends

 

[34rat]

I figured but its bent a little, Im sure it will still work, Right?