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I done some more work on the truck's front suspension.
I built these shock towers and installed the coilovers.

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What I like is that the shocks don't show from the front. They are hidden by the headlights.
I also removed the gasser tank from the frame cross bar.
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I done some more work on the truck's front suspension.
I built these shock towers and installed the coilovers.

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What I like is that the shocks don't show from the front. They are hidden by the headlights.
I also removed the gasser tank from the frame cross bar.
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Feel free to toss that gasser tank in this direction. :D I'm sure I could find it a nice home.
 
I will be z ing the frame to be able to unchannel the cab 6 inches for leg and head room.
Then I'm gonna 4 link and bag the back
 
Here's where I'm at now :D
Body off

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Looks like a praying mantis kill [S
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When I was cutting this apart, I had this thought.
I can't believe someone would bring a $20,000 vehicle over to me so I can cut it apart :confused: :D
I feel it's a privileged and a honor to have a person trust you enough to do this :cool:
 
Looks like you are starting almost from scratch. Major improvements on everything you have done. Should be a very happy customer.
 
I gained a little on the frame today and will finish it tomorrow :)
This is the S shaped drop plates I decided to go with.
6" in the front and 16" in the back 3/16 thick.

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I done a double plug weld with internal fish plates.
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Got a little further today.
I'll let the pics speak for themselves.
I'll weld in a 2"X 3" rectangle tubing gusset to stiffen the 16" kickup in front of the rear tire.

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I started tacking the airbag mounts in today too
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When I was cutting this apart, I had this thought.
I can't believe someone would bring a $20,000 vehicle over to me so I can cut it apart :confused: :D
I feel it's a privileged and a honor to have a person trust you enough to do this :cool:

because, work like this

Old Iron said:

Fantastic, thanks for bringing us along for the ride!
-Chaz
 
Looks like it is well on its way to being a functional vehicle again. "Channeled" may sound cool, but it rarely works well.
 
Thanks or lookin in on the progress :)
I worked on the control arms and bags today.
The uppers look off center however the pinion is offset which makes it appear that way.

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I cut these chassis mounts out on the cnc plasma and bent them on the press brake. They wrap all the way under the cross member for added strength.
I also welded in the 2"x 3" rectangle gussets to the left and right of these mounts. I'll get pics tomorrow for you.
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