Some work happened this week. I spent 3 straight days working on my IFS and got pretty much done with it.
I started by dragging the frame donor 53 chevy into the shop and using the ole' fire wrench to cut the cab mounts off. Since the cab was a rusted piece of junk I just pushed it off the side and let it fall on the floor.
It took a while to grind all the rivets off but I got the old suspension freed.
I boxed the front 3rd of the frame and ground the welds.
I got the new stuff welded in. I think one of the upper spring mounts is off about 1/32 of an inch but that should be minor enough to not cause a problem. I'm sure people have been further off than that.
Lastly I hit it with some el cheepo spray paint to keep it from rusting. Once the entire chassis is done I'll send it to the blaster before I coat it.
I didn't get all the stuff bolted on yet but I will next time. I think I'll work on installing the engine next and box the middle third of the frame. Then later I'll do the rear suspension and then box the rear.
Wow its so exciting to finally get somewhere.