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stinsonj · 07-11-2016, 11:44 AM

We rebuilt the front axle over the weekend with relative ease after having a local machine shop press out the old king pins (took 25 tons of force apparently) and I started removing the old spring perches from the s10 rear axle. Expecting a big delivery tomorrow which includes the new suspension, steering, and brake systems while the engine should arrive later in the week.

I'm debating on taking the cab to a local hot rod shop and have them repair the rust as I'm nervous about welding on such thin metal. However if an estimate to fix the rust comes back more than about $1,000, ill probably attempt it myself.

07-11-2016, 11:44 AM	#29
stinsonj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canby, OR Posts: 39	Re: '51 Build w/4bt Cummins We rebuilt the front axle over the weekend with relative ease after having a local machine shop press out the old king pins (took 25 tons of force apparently) and I started removing the old spring perches from the s10 rear axle. Expecting a big delivery tomorrow which includes the new suspension, steering, and brake systems while the engine should arrive later in the week. I'm debating on taking the cab to a local hot rod shop and have them repair the rust as I'm nervous about welding on such thin metal. However if an estimate to fix the rust comes back more than about $1,000, ill probably attempt it myself.