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  1. 88repo

    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    This was for unmixed, still-in-the-can storage, not mixed RTS material.
  2. 88repo

    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Anxious to see what you think of the spi epoxy. I plan on using the same here as soon as I can make the most of it. The stuff ain't cheap. They say to go light on the first coat to avoid fisheyes. Also read you can prolong the shelf life by purging all the air out with argon before capping off...
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Used to work in a shop making DOT structures...highway signs. Every now and then stuff would need to be re-worked after it had already been galv'd and these were, or at least ones similar, were how they were doctored up afterward. Pretty decent stuff from what I remember, FWIW. edit: But...
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Whenever I get to it, I'll be using crushed glass. Leaves plenty tooth for epoxy and supposedly safer than sand. Do your homework on how NOT to warp panels in the process. Many horror stories out there of panels getting wasted due to bad blasters. @ntsqd...Does dry ice leave enough tooth for...
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Good looking parts. You by chance happen to check flatness? Notice any increase in hardness on the lasered cuts? Was all set to use SCS awhile back until I found out their tolerance on flatness. Still on the fence.
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    ^^ Yes. I agree about not wanting to mod off the shelf parts. All depends on the need, I guess. While it is possible to keep a c'bored spare packed away with you, what just hit me was the question what is the casting going to be like on the next one you buy? Are they going to take another...
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Just throwing out an idea here but if there's enough meat in the lug(s), you could add some counterbores for SHCS's. The heads on metrics are a little bigger than their US equivalent, so you could actually turn them down a smidge to keep mass in the lugs. And that's if the lugs are tall...
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Yeah, heat alone I don't think will take care of your situation. With yours, I'd start by massaging out what you can with hammer and dolly, preferably soft dolly....maybe a pc of leather over it or soft face of a dead blow hammer. Goal is to not get that metal to metal pinging sound as that...
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Absolutely. Make It Kustom has a real good video on it. here you go:
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Don't know your sheet metal experience, but an oxy acetylene rig will shrink that down nicely. Can't see that dollying out w/out oil canning on you. Use the smallest braze tip you have, a little rich on the acetylene. I tried it a few weeks back for the first time and was surprised how well it...
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Any time you wanna bottle up some of that get it done mojo of yours and send it my way I'll gladly pay you for it. Hell, I'll take a case, whatever the price.
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Nice fab work 👍
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Damn, did your bit(s) actual survive that torture? I knew plasma cut edges were hard as hell but always thought laser were somewhat softer. Thanks for the warning. 👍
  14. 88repo

    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    PM sent.
  15. 88repo

    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    Any plans for the hood?
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    Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap)

    That's not cheating...you're just working smart.:clap:
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