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This is my father in laws 61 unibody with a complete 1996 mercury grand marquis under it. It had a small chip in the fender, repainted now.

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Finished the two mini tubs, now on to fishing for 10 days, bass, walleye, pike, musky and jumbo bluegill. Daughters boyfriend wanted a stereo in his Miata so I gave him this pic. Two 12" subs, Two amps. and throw in some nos to make it go.

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Nice work! Love the fabrication, metalwork, welding and oh yeah, the hemi!

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Thanks, it's about taking your time.
" Do it, do it right, do it right the first time. "
I live be these rules. I love the look of that hemi too.
Derek

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This was a 1931 Oldsmobile 4 door sedan. 127" wheel base, Studebaker bearcat v8 and a t5 ford tranny, All hand fabed .

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Very nice! Love the humor with the subs and nos too.

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outer wheel house are made

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lots of room in there now

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first wheel house inner and outer made, fit and welded. I have 15" of tire room now to play with. 335/50/ 18 maybe.?

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other side is done, now to reassemble the sides to raise the tailgate hinge point. I hate the look of that step between raised bed and tailgate, so I'm going pivot the gate 2" higher. I hope...

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If only I could figure out my camera, I could be multi talented.

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Looking good!

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last support and tailgate hinges raised on the body,

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gate hinge raised 2"

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one inch step so the gate will cantilever under the last cross member this way no step between gate and bed. My plan seems to be working

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WOW! you are truly talented.

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Wow! Mad metal skills....

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Good idea well done!

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I haven't seen this done yet, but I'm liking the way it's turning out
and thanks.
Derek

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Still have to finish remodeling the cross support ,but it works and the bed is level to the tailgate. Happy Happy Happy.

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the last two inches cantilever under after I cut out a space out in the cross member.

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Frame blasted and ready for paint tomorrow. While that's drying I think I will just relax and watch it dry. Time for a pop.

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epoxy primered and chassis saver satin black

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looking good. subscribed. what are your plans for drivetrain and suspension?

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the original 49000 mile 283 with 3 speed on the floor, 2.5" drop disc spindles with 3" lower coils, 5" lower rear with 2" block, all new shocks. power brakes and steering. the new trail arms I made have 2.5 deg. taken out to set the rear end angle, 1" rear sway bar and 1.25" front.