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Looking good man. I just finished the rear portion of my frame this weekend. Sanded painted and put all new rear suspension in. Im not doing an extreme drop on mine like you but I understand the pride of doing it all yourself. Keep up the good work and pushing forward.:metal:

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Thankz Tazman. I was not happy with the 2nd set of notches I made so I redesigned them again..... lol. I know. Make up your mind already. This time I built them with inner gussets plug welded in place. And the outside is braced also. Made from 2in. x 5in. x 3/8 thick tube. I believe that these are much stronger and will hold up to any abuse I will dish out. Ill post some pics tonight when I get home.

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A much more Sturdy Deep notch :)

http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psf2289ebc.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9f5f4ac8.jpg

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Ok I finished the bolt in/weld, Deep notches. Wasnt sure how tall they needed to be so I gave my self 11 in... Shoud be more than enough. I'll be putting them in this weekend, but till then here is the pics of my finished notches minus the bag mounts.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps336beb36.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psc4982c23.jpg

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Update from yesterday, before the rain set in.... Grr....
Anyway, I got my cab off the frame and found that it is pretty solid with the exception of the floor pans next to the doors (which I forgot to get a picture of.) And the frame looks in great shape. I removed a few unused brackets and got a real good look at the PO's handy work on the Motor stands, which were wrong in the first place. But I have the correct ones to replace them.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psa4944277.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps97bd25cc.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psc0e60e90.jpg
I also got the hook up on some freebie Air tanks! Woot, one 8 gal. and a 5 gal.
Not sure where or which one I'll use but I got them.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps21ea2667.jpg

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Wow, I'd say that motor mount gotta hack'd on!
Free tanks. :metal:

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Ya it got the hack job done to it fo sho.
Im all about free stuffs. It really helps the pockets. :metal:

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Is that a big block engine ? .

I was looking at one just like it last week for $200 but I don't like V-8's , it sure looks BIG .

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454 BBC yes sir it is. Not sure what she will dyno yet but look forward to finding out.
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Thanx ;

That's what I thought but wasn't really certain ..

So many local Hot Rodders tell me they'd kill for one of these and I see them all the time in the local Pick-A-Part junkyards for $200 fan to flywheel , including the carbys ~ as they're usually late 1970's vintage ' Square Bodies ' I assume they have wretched smog cams that need replacing to get the real power I remember from BBC's back in the 1960's .

Sadly , I've tried telling folks exactly where they are and no one has ever ponied up yet .

I'm off looking in junked trucks for a 292 I6 right now .

Easier to find good running 454's , that's amazing .

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They are hard to find here. And expensive if you find one to rebuild. But WELL worth it. I love mine.

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Woot got my carpet in today! it looks Great! I cant wait to get the frame ready for Phase 1 of this build. I've decided to split my build up into 2 parts. Static Drop (Phase 1) Air (phase 2) but ill be doing all my floor repair in phase 1.
Heres a shot of my carpet just set in the cab.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psba7888a0.jpg

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Also Have the notch and new rear frame rails almost buttoned up. Gotta go see a buddy and get it all welded up
Here is a mock up, hopefully sunday Ill have an installed pic to share.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0296fc5b.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psf408aaac.jpg

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looking good and moving right along

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Well I took the dive and cut the frame for my notches. a little unconventional but my way none the less. The rear frame is a little crocked untill I can get it on flat ground and weld it together. its only bolted up right now, So I can do some adjusting.
Let me know what ya think and be honest...
as you can see I have springs just set in above the axle as a simulation of the bag ride height.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psc49e8c9b.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psb3e34822.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3e5e67e1.jpg

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here is a better pic. its been raining on and off so I havent been able to get much more done. Hopefully this weekend I can get back rocking on it.http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps06639be9.jpg

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Looking real good and moving right along..Following!

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Very good progress.

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Thanks, Im trying to get it right.

Thank you, Its slow but Hopefully the final product is what I have in my head. A sweet Ride.

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Great job. Moving right along!
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ThANKS kANE! I just went threw your thread, WOW! Love it!

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Its been raining about everyday and haven't been able to do really anything, So I painted my new motor stands and motor mounts so when its dry I can get them put on.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psa5d36395.jpg

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Before:
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps46e168ce.jpg
After:
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps79c4a3ab.jpg
Couldn't afford a new one so I refurbished my old one the way I wanted it.
:metal:

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Sorry guys the Truck got put on hold for a few. I have to finish the Bird to have a daily driver, the pos dodge just aint workin out. had to spend my truck moneys on new heads for the 85. :( Hopefully I can make the money back up to get more goodies for the truck

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Don't let it get you down. There's always little things to do that doesn't cost much.
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Thank you Kane. I'm not going to be discouraged. I'm gonna keep rocking money or no.

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Here is what I have been working on as a delay of "game"
Not bad for an old bird.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps41b76eef.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps604ba83e.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...pse4347b2e.jpg

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Just a lil update on the truck, Heres a pic with the drop blocks and the notchs. Trailing arms setting on frame.
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3260240a.jpg
Sold my 17"s and will hopefully have tires for the 22s and the 20s for the front.

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That is a cool ole bird. Nice progress on the chassis.

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Thanks Mike. My wife gave her to me when we got married and I'm Dieing to get her on the road. I named the ole Bird after my wife. "Rae" for Rachel. She is an amazing woman and I am lucky to have her. She also "Let" me trade my 94 formula for my C10. :)

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Well I'm gathering material to build a new frame. I'm gonna start from the ground up and just use the front section where the motor crossmember and front bumper mount. Everything else will be hand built by me. I have to build a layout table first then Ill jig up the frame rails and start asymbling (sp?) everything. I'm using 4.75 x 1.5 x .25 tubing for my main rails and cross member pieces.

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That's commitment right there! Whatever it takes to do it right. I say go for it.
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What made you decide to build a new frame?

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I didnt like the way mine was turning out and I know I can build a better frame. Not to be conceded or anything like that I just want my own custom Vess built ( me ) frame that when someone looks at it, they know I love my truck and that it is one of a kind.

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Thats awesome.

Wish I lived closer. I would try to buy your old frame from you. Your skill and talent far exceeds my own.

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I dont know about that bud. Im just analy retentive when it comes to making stuff, cause I want it to be perfect. :)

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Got Good News! I have most of the material for my frame! and picked up so killa sound barrier And the best part it didn't cost me a thing!
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psd5af635c.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...pse6319219.jpg
Woot, Now I just gotta get Mom's car fix and out of my basement.... lol

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Well no real updates on my truck right now.:banghead: Just been gathering materials and Planning the design of my frame.:smoke: I am going 4 link instead of trailing arms. That has been a hard decision due to the fact that there are so many different ways to bag on 4 link. I like the parallel set up with another Link to the back with the bag closer to the rear bumper. More leverage more lift... :uhm:Hopefully I can get this all drawn and complete soon. I'm shooting at trying to lay out my frame this weekend and hopefully get it tacked up. Here are some of the ideas I've been looking at. Still undecided...:smoke:
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psf54b7fb2.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psb852876e.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps90b2dce1.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...psc5982f0a.jpg

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Woot got some bucket seats today! Fo free... Well the guy owed me, so we are even on that debt. But anyway. I'll post a pic once I get them home.
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Got a set of 89 Mustang GT bucket seats for the truck, Gonna have the recovered by Chuck Bench, Master of the stitch! Looking at Black Leather with red, black & grey plaid for the centers. Heres a few quick shots of the seats. Just taking the head rests off first. :)
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0e874ba9.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9c0dd10f.jpg
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/...ps694c3462.jpg