[PROJECT] Laidout53

[FnLow69]

Well i got a late start but got the upper and lower bag mounts tacked in there right spots.... The cross's will be box around them for added strengh.... with the way the bags are setup when compressed the rear of the running boards will be 2" off the ground.

Heres the pictures







Justin

[Rorkrado]

You have made me come out of Lurking status! haha Badass dodge, very very clean work also! Im in silverdale, driving a bagged Silverado and also working on a bagged 41 chev to the rockers... we need to get together when the old rides are done! keep up the good work man

[FnLow69]

ya that would be cool, your chevy looks bad ass in your avatar...

[Rorkrado]

Thanks man, still go a long ways to go though. I gotta figure out the best way to bag a mustang II front suspension. So many options, most of which are a rediculous price. Hoping to make it to the goodguys show in july. You gonna bring the dodge or the c10?

[FnLow69]

the dodge, the c-10 will be nowhere near done...

[FnLow69]

Well i changed the box tube for some round bar and i looks way better, plus i got the cross's boxed in there will be a gusset in front for added strength (the last pic is the cardboard template).....

well heres the pictures, now time to go back out there and get more done...










Justin

[abadsvt]

looking good justin! I agree 100% on the round bar looking better. If flows better!

Josh

[FnLow69]

Well got some more done. Cut out the frame and check the 3-link's travel to make sure it wouldnt bind. also welded up the upper wishbone and the forward mounts on the wisbone...

have to weld up the lower bars and then all the mounts need welded in, man theres a lot of welding to be done

anyways heres a couple pictures..........






Justin

[FnLow69]

Well got the upper bag mounts welded in as well as all the four link mounts on the frame and axle. Mounted bags for final fitment and rechecked for binding. all is good, i need to notch for the driveshaft and gusset the front of the bag mounts and mount the shocks and that part will be done... Then its on to the front and the mounting of the tank and compressor, then wiring & plumbing....

Anyways enough rambling heres the pics from this last weekend...







more this weekend!
Justin

[Spray-Bomb]

Nice

[lytemup454]

FnLow69 great build. My best friend has a 56 he got off of his grandfathers hay farm. Very pumped about the progress! I was wondering what kits you used for the a$$ end. Welds look great also!

[nuke1]

looking great, do you plan on showing the suspension off through the box when it is done?

[FnLow69]

Originally Posted by lytemup454

FnLow69 great build. My best friend has a 56 he got off of his grandfathers hay farm. Very pumped about the progress! I was wondering what kits you used for the a$$ end. Welds look great also!

for the rear i didnt use a kit, there parts from SD.com. I made the link bars, i bought the bushing ends, axle tabs,bag mounts from *****************

Originally Posted by nuke1

looking great, do you plan on showing the suspension off through the box when it is done?

Not sure, proably not... i want to raise the bed floor.

[FnLow69]

Well i got the upper mount gussets welded in and the gusset on the wishbone welded in as well. I also notched for the driveshaft. The rear is done except for the shock mounts. Next im going to finnish up the front......

Here are the pictures........






later,
Justin

[Spray-Bomb]

Fully Awesome !!! (from the movie Bolt)

[bryanschevyparts]

lookin good...

[FnLow69]

Well finally i have some progress to show!

I got the front end all assembled (no pictures of that sorry)

I also got the rear shock mounts made...I made the gusset out of two 3/4 in wrenches. Everything is welded and i got the tank and compressor mounted and wired, and the frame painted. All i have left is to run the air lines and gauge lines and mount the gauges. And then its on to raising the bed floor/making a new floor.

here are the pictures..............






Justin

[Puropedo]

Originally Posted by paisaloco67

Nice truck and fab skills! I have a thing for dodge trucks as well, maybe
cause they are not as popular, I always liked the 92-93 fully loaded
reg cab short beds, but wouldnt mind to get my hands on one of this...
2wd, 2dr Mexican charger...now, that would be unique! cant register one
here cuase of the safety/emission bulls***.

Wow! That is a weird ram charger, That would really be unique up here!
Great picture paisa

[FnLow69]

Well here are the painted pictures....
Got the shock, bags and some air plumbing done tonight, hope to get a little more done tomorrow.
more pictures tomorrow....




Justin

[FnLow69]

Well finally got all the airlines and gauge lines ran, mounted the air gauges and got it off those damn jackstands....here it is! finally lives up to the title "LAIDOUT53"...............

heres the rear frame picture with everything ran and wired...(dirty i now i got to wipe it off still)



here my gauges mounted....



heres she is laidout...

[LOW DOUGH]

Neat! Good work. Now lets see some pics of it outside with the bed on.

[FnLow69]

outside pics this weekend.

yep, got to start on the bed now i "hope" to have the bed on within the next 2 weeks, weather pending.....

[abadsvt]

Sick man! Get back out there and get the bed mounted so we can see some pics of it laid out with all the sheetmetal on! I am definately digging the look though!

Josh

[Spray-Bomb]

X2

[texanidiot25]

Love the dodge, haven't seen one of these guys laid out. Seen a few in junk yards though..