Chassis Update

I have been taking my time doing chassis projects because I want to make sure that I do them correctly. I have since reassembled the frame and purchased a new repop gas tank. They are pretty nice I have to admit. I plan on running the fuel pump externally and have started to run the brake lines and air lines for the rear bags.



Here you can see the frame, with the repainted steering column and the relocated front shocks. I will have them done and welded on soon. Also, there is a 49 merc dash that I plan on building for it as well. One piece at a time right?

Like a new man

Have you ever felt that way...something happens and you get a renewed feeling. Inspiration and possibility abound..well. In my distorted little world getting my frame blasted did that. For the first time, everything is clean. The guy did a really nice job and now I got a bug to get everything cleaned. He sprayed it with a thick black epoxy primer and off I go.

up and down in motion…..

i hope this works…not sure what will happen with the sound..so be careful..it is just my compressor kicking in…

the car going up

the car going down

It goes up and down

FINALLY…got my rear suspension dialed in…it has been a long time since I have given any updates..so my apologies..

But I got the trailing arms in, squared up, figured out the rear shocks, panhard bar is in and the bags set up.

Welded in the cross bar and the bag mounts and tonight it went up and down..

Next thing to do is tear it all apart..rotate the frame and finish welding the bottom sides of the frame that I couldn’t get to earlier…then off to the blaster..

The while that’s happening I plan on redoing the lower a-arms with an integrated shock mount. Shouldn’t be too hard..

Here is some pics..

from the front..with the bags inflated

The panhard bar prevents side to side sway with this type of suspension..this was a whole ordeal..but I got it figured out and it is pretty sweet.