"williams welding" 54 5 window

[tlwilliams]

ok so after around two hours of work, i was able to remove the stock solid axle, and get all the mustang2 stuff tacked in, but ran out of acetylene so couldnt notch the frame for the rack and pinion, but it did bring me to a question for yall, before you box your frame in what are you coating the insides with? i had some weld thru primer so i used that, but figured id c what everyone is doing on this subject before i box the rest

also when installing your cross members, what are you setting the rake to? i set mine to +1.5 degrees , i marked my front axle line before removing the solid axle, but given the heidts measurement from the front shackle , they are about 3/4 of a inch off

[bobinbc]

Originally Posted by tlwilliams

also when installing your cross members, what are you setting the rake to? i set mine to +1.5 degrees , i marked my front axle line before removing the solid axle, but given the heidts measurement from the front shackle , they are about 3/4 of a inch off

Does this era of truck need the wheel centerline moved forward to look right in the opening like the TF trucks? When you lower a TF truck the front axle centerline needs to move ahead roughly an inch or so...