Builds Frog's 40 (1 Viewer)

[69LC]

Where did you get your aircraft profile cutouts? Those are cool. I'd love to see them for the airframes I've worked.

Oh, and the 40 work is coming along nicely!

 

[A10Driver]

Where did you get your aircraft profile cutouts? Those are cool. I'd love to see them for the airframes I've worked.

Oh, and the 40 work is coming along nicely!

I have a buddy that makes them, I can send u his info. It's db Marvel's, he does some cool stuff

 

[69LC]

nice, thanks!

 

[A10Driver]

Engine is in, have to pull it, finish welding and paint frame. Any recommendations for a good paint for the frame?

 

[05CTD]

Chassis coat or I like POR 15

 

[A10Driver]

Tranny mount modified and rdy to go in

 

[A10Driver]

Frame and mounts painted

 

[A10Driver]

Clutch installed, rdy to go back in

 

[A10Driver]

After a little cussing, smashing knuckles a couple of times it's in. Always that one last bolt that fights you. Next step is to align axles with transfer case, order driveshafts, and start the plumbing and electrical. Should be easy they said...

 

[A10Driver]

Removed and redid the back perches. Much happier with the way they look and where the rear axle sits now

 

[A10Driver]

Transfer case ended up 22.5 inches off the ground, and frame rails are just under 24

 

[A10Driver]

Trying to decide if I need a CV driveshaft for the rear. 32" from flange to flange, transfer case is 8.5 inches higher. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[pjohnson]

I think 32" is longer than a stock 40 shaft. As long as your flanges are parallel, a normal u-joint should be fine.

 

[A10Driver]

I think 32" is longer than a stock 40 shaft. As long as your flanges are parallel, a normal u-joint should be fine.

I'm leaning towards normal shaft for the rear, I will rotate the pinion down to make them parallel. Perches are not welded yet. Anyone else think I'm good with normal in the rear?

 

[A10Driver]

Well after talking with Jesse at high angle drive lines the angles call for a CV driveshaft at both sides. Ordered up and should receive them in a week or two

 

[Jdc1]

Clutch installed, rdy to go back in
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What clutch setup/slave and flywheel did you use with the AA bellhousing?

 

[A10Driver]

What clutch setup/slave and flywheel did you use with the AA bellhousing?

Center force 11 inch disk and pressure plate, stock slave, AA expensive flywheel for ls motors and their bellhousing

 

[Jdc1]

Center force 11 inch disk and pressure plate, stock slave, AA expensive flywheel for ls motors and their bellhousing

Thanks, I am considering joining the dark side.

 

[White Stripe]

Looking good!

 

[2fpower]

Just found this thread.... tires look awesome.