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[jc71fj40]

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[jc71fj40]

My attempt at a curved bracket. I don't have a bunch of fancy tooling.

 

[jc71fj40]

I dont like it, have to make a better one.

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Use more cuts to make a smoother curve. The picture is not the exact type of bend but gives you the idea. Either that, or weld a piece at a 90 deg. angle to your curve instead of bending each tab. Great job. Im glad to see you plugging away at that beast. Looking good!

 

[jc71fj40]

Thanks mike...I'll probably weld a piece at a 90 and see how that works.

 

[jc71fj40]

Took a short break from body work to rebuild the other side of my front axle.
Never really realized how many parts and pieces involved...

 

[jc71fj40]

no real progress. bought a new house and moved. Little more elbow room.

Oh and bought a new tow rig...well sort of a tow rig.

 

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[KT40]

Any updates Jake?

 

[JackA]

So many LV threads just die off...........more so then completions.

I hope to see this one make a come back.................you can do it

 

[jc71fj40]

I mounted the front springs to the frame….not much of an update.
Someday I will get back to it.

 

[jc71fj40]

progress after a few years....

 

[jc71fj40]

I even have the rear axle somewhat in place. My rear springs are in need of a little less arch to mount the shackles. Probably be fine once some weight is on it.

 

[jc71fj40]

NV4500 or 4l65E.....cannot decide. That will be my next purchase. Motor mounts are sitting in a box, ready to go in.

 

[jc71fj40]

scored a deal on Walker Beadlocks with tires. Couldnt pass up. Powder coated black look perfect for this rig.

 

[JackA]

Glad to see you back at it. I would go with the 4500 trans. Manual is more og style. Keep at it. Even a little everyday will get it finished.

 

[KT40]

I agree. NV4500. Early version. Looks good Jake!

 

[merbesfield]

At least someone's making progress. My LV is buried.

 

[jc71fj40]

Check out this shackle angle. Not sure the weight of the body will be enough to get those springs to settle.

 

[jc71fj40]

Another.
Rear springs and axle mounted.