Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Just giving u a hard time because I can. I am sure that you have three or four of those things going.

See now you are acting like you know me. That would be my problem, over thinking it.lol I did this during mockup I did not like the clearances for my drive shift. I worried myself silly until I came up with this. It gave me about 3 inches more clearance.


Than I decided the paint on the frame was too glossy for my taste so I stripped it all off and used the Satin Black. I'm sick and I know it but at least I own up to it.lol

This truck should have been done by now. Its just sad that its not.

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

See now you are acting like you know me. That would be my problem, over thinking it.lol I this during mockup I did not like the clearances for my drive shift. I worried myself silly until I came up with this. It gave me about 3 inches more clearance.


Than I decided the paint on the frame was too glossy for my taste so I stripped it all off and used the Satin Black. I'm sick and I know it but at least I own up to it.lol

So in other words buddy, I over think everything. This truck should have been done by now. Its just sad that its not.lol

I can tell you haw many cross members that I have done and pulled apart because I did not like them afterwards.

I found a good solution (for me only) to the cross member hitting the drive shaft scenario. Lower the engine. Get better (lower) center of gravity. I needed to move the engine back a few inches to achieve this it and had to redo the firewall. This gets me a better front to back weight ratio also. The only issue that I see is that the engine looks like a peanut in the engine compartment. Overall, a lot of work.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

I can tell you haw many cross members that I have done and pulled apart because I did not like them afterwards.

I found a good solution (for me only) to the cross member hitting the drive shaft scenario. Lower the engine. Get better (lower) center of gravity. I needed to move the engine back a few inches to achieve this it and had to redo the firewall. This gets me a better front to back weight ratio also. The only issue that I see is that the engine looks like a peanut in the engine compartment. Overall, a lot of work.

Yep and lowering the engine was not an option for me. I love the position of my engine. Not too high and not to low. Just right in my opinion.

Anyway I've been blocking the heck out of the cab. Its still not to my satisfaction but its getting there. Here is the firewall, its coming out pretty good but I want to block it a little more before paint. Its pretty straight but not where I want it.

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Yep and lowering the engine was not an option for me. I love the position of my engine. Not too high and not to low. Just right in my opinion.

Anyway I've been blocking the heck out of the cab. Its still not to my satisfaction but its getting there. Here is the firewall, its coming out pretty good but I want to block it a little more before paint. Its pretty straight but but not where I want it.

Yeah, lowering the engine is not for everyone. Makes it look so small in the compartment. Where did it go? Firewall looks great!