Recent content by rmmetalfab

rear suspension The axle is just sitting there, nothing is welded. I machined the bushings that hold the rubber bushings. I welded them in and then pressed them in. It is all just in mock up.

Ladder Bar/Truck arms Here are the rear arms I have been working on. Not finished but close. Took awhile to decide how I wanted to set up the rear suspension. I was going to do conventional truck arms and couldn't afford to loose all the space along the inside of the frame. So this will keep...

IH Like the look. Its different. Looking forward to more photos. Keep up the good work!

parts Found these parts listed in Double Clutch magazine. The guy I bought them from got a lead on them at Hershy. I think they came from a closed dealership in Ohio. It was a good find. I almost feel bad using the front fenders on Rat rod and not a restoration. He had used what he needed on a...

Control Arms Control arms are finally done except the air bag mounts. A few pictures of fabrication. Feels good to get these bolted on, and soon it will be sitting on the front wheels. The steering is still up in the air. Like to just put the steering box back in but that will tough to clear...

Old machinery My Yoder Power Hammer! In the middle of machining my own tooling. I bought this as ready to run. It was far from it, it has a cool paint job but mechanically was a basket case. Now it just needs tooling!

Cad pictures a few more

more pictures a few pictures from the chop etc.

Hard top or Post Thanks for interest! I will try to find some other pictures. Looking for thoughts on Roof/doors- Post or Hard top? This is up in the air, post will be easier to deal with glass. Hardtop might look cooler?????

Well this project took a back seat for awhile. Chopped 5" front 8" rear, stretched doors 8", suicide and weld rears shut. Widened quarters 1.5" and stretched 5" Long Long way to go!!!! Few photos and my helper

slow going Suspension bushings are done, waiting for the die to bend up the a-arms. Got the rear axle sand blasted and primed. (old 10 bolt from a Camaro build). Tires are mounted for mock up.

Parts Score Well I scored a pile of really nice parts for the build! NOS front fender and a perfect used one, 3 grill shells with misc trim, a pair of rear fenders (not to be used), 2 pairs of running boards, a door, 4 windshield frames, Complete motor/trans and tons of mechanical NOS and used...

A arms Not much progress to warrant pictures. Working on the A arms, machining the sleeves to hold stock rubber bushings. The A arms will be tubular and about 2" longer than stock. Here is a picture of the 50 Chevy rear fenders sitting on the floor. They are perfect. I am thinking a speedster...

Nice work, looks awesome! I always like tall tires on open wheel rods and the duals are sweet.

just a mock up So the frame is tacked together good enough to set on the floor with engine in place. I set the cab over the frame to see how it looks and make more decisions. The more I work on this cab the more I think I should find another one. Well see. More parts are in so I can build the...