Project U S Army Sargent Slam

[rtinniste]

Originally Posted by fredscarryall

Rtinniste. It was real easy to mount the running board brackets.put a jack under the running board and bolt the back of the running board to the front of the rear fender making sure your splash shield is mounted so you get correct gaps.

Now I think about it I think you've mentioned how you did it in another thread. Looks good and thanks for the tips I was thinking about that route but my stock mounts were kinda beat looking so I didn't even want to hassle cutting rivets I had enough on the s10 frame when I put my 4 link in. Plus I want to sell the stock frame soon, its taking up my side yard/summer fab shop.
But I got one side built last night ended up building a 1x3 frame that bolts to the frame rail also doubles as a slider and keeps my sheet metal from getting thrashed.

[fredscarryall]

Got my cross drilled slotted rotors today with ceramic brakes for my zr2 rear axle.

[fredscarryall]

Painted the calipers red. Swapping out the rear axle tomorrow.

[fredscarryall]

Going to start with putting a 2" c notch in the back first because the rear axle in resting on the frame

[Coach529]

Those rotors look awesome

[fredscarryall]

The only part i don't like when doing a c notch on an s10 frame. Cutting off the bump stop bracket

[fredscarryall]

I love my harbor freight plasma cutter. I have used it about 10 times so far without a single problem.$650 was a heavy hit, but worth it

[fredscarryall]

45 minutes later with a cut off wheel. Since the bump stop bracket was welded to the frame I couldn't use the plasma

[fredscarryall]

10 minutes with the plasma. The longest part was marking the frame with a sharpie for the cut.

[fredscarryall]

Mocked up the c notch. I am going to both weld and bolt it to the frame.

[fredscarryall]

Saw this bumper yesterday on eBay. Looks pretty cool in matte black. Thinking about doing this on my truck

[yawdie1]

Nice truck. wish I am motivated to work on mine.

[deejaaa1]

I've used a 230v gas Harbor Freight mig about 13 years now. have had to rework the handle/nozzle/gas feed several times but it won't die. have it rigged to use a 20 pound spool also. might have to check out that plasma cutter.

[fredscarryall]

Got one frame notch welded and bolted in. Believe it or not. I am mentoring a 15 year old neighborhood kid on building this truck and I had him do all the prep and welding for the c notch. The welds had perfect penetration. He has lots of skill and talent beyond his age.

[fredscarryall]

Got the dropped spindles,new upper control arms ,lower control arms and slotted drilled rotors on. Had to order new front calipers because mine were froze up.so I can't finish till next week.

[fredscarryall]

Finished installing the zr2 rear axle. Has to oval out the spring perch holes to fit the axle on the air bar.Rear calipers were frozen to. Just have to figure out emergency brake.

[FarmerSid]

Nice work. I like my plasma alot too. Anymore info on that bumper from ebay?

[84blaze]

Nice project man. I'm running the same ride tech 4 link as you on my 49'

[deejaaa1]

Originally Posted by fredscarryall

Got one frame notch welded and bolted in. Believe it or not. I am mentoring a 15 year old neighborhood kid on building this truck and I had him do all the prep and welding for the c notch. The welds had perfect penetration. He has lots of skill and talent beyond his age.

OMG, that is wonderful!
i can remembering watching my 'neighbor' Helegard mentoring me with his 'slant six' and imprinting the memories of his life. i still look upon that time and his words of wisdom.
if i could only reverse time.........

[fredscarryall]

Got the brakes all set up today

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Rear

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Layed out. Running boards sit an inch off the ground

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Front

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Drivers side

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