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[Cruiserdrew]

I think the rotation is 9 degrees (not certain though) so that looks about right.



I also think that getting the motor straight up and down is the right way to go, so as long as that is right, the rest will take care of itself.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

if it isnt possible to bring the rotation up from the passenger side, then I would say it looks good.

Otherwise, i would like to see the tranny sit more true or level.

Right now the passenger mount is at the top of the stock motor mount hole, as I didn't elongate that side. To rotate it up more I'd have to elongate the hole, meaning I'd take the motor out again. Not an issue, but I can't tell if it's necessary or not.

I think the rotation is 9 degrees (not certain though) so that looks about right.

I also think that getting the motor straight up and down is the right way to go, so as long as that is right, the rest will take care of itself.

Cool, that's what I was thinking. I'll double check to make sure it's upright and then I'll burn the mounts in.

 

[alaska60]

id roll with it....
Like drew said "9 degrees"
That looks damn close to 9 degrees!

 

[kevinmrowland]

.......I'm enjoying where I am at this point. As always, thanks for the advice man

I know you are bud, and that's cool. You'll have a good time with it, learn a lot about the truck in the process and be able to think of even better ways to fix it next time.

I like seeing this a whole lot better than I like seeing folks cut up perfectly clean cruisers to fit bigger tires.
Cut up bodies like yours and take care of the good ones!


KR

You'll be over there this evening? I'll try to stop by, Nick has a gift card for me (cheap bastard pays for stuff with stupid gift cards.....grumblegrumble)

Good timing though, will probably be eating a lot of pizza in the next few weeks before the move!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I know you are bud, and that's cool. You'll have a good time with it, learn a lot about the truck in the process and be able to think of even better ways to fix it next time.

I like seeing this a whole lot better than I like seeing folks cut up perfectly clean cruisers to fit bigger tires.
Cut up bodies like yours and take care of the good ones!


KR

You'll be over there this evening? I'll try to stop by, Nick has a gift card for me (cheap bastard pays for stuff with stupid gift cards.....grumblegrumble)

Good timing though, will probably be eating a lot of pizza in the next few weeks before the move!

Yup, I'll be over there. Going to weld on the transmission mounts with my little buzz box then a couple of friends are coming over to help put the body back on the frame.

Nick told me about the gift card I'll be over there hopefully around 4:45 or so and plan to get right to welding.

 

[kevinmrowland]

You know there is a DynastyDX200 300 yards from where you are, I could leave the door unlocked.........

Or a Hobart 200 on wheels......

Or a 3000lb Linde, you would need to bring the skid-steer for that one though.
(and have nick run 480 volts to the barn)

 

[GLTHFJ60]

You know there is a DynastyDX200 300 yards from where you are, I could leave the door unlocked.........

Or a Hobart 200 on wheels......

Or a 3000lb Linde, you would need to bring the skid-steer for that one though.
(and have nick run 480 volts to the barn)

Could I wheel it over and use the Hobart? I only need to do 8, 4 inch welds. Will you be over there later today?

 

[kevinmrowland]

I haven't used the Hobart in years, no idea if it works but it should.
Does nick have 220 in his barn?
I'm about finished here for the day and heading home, but you know how "far" away that is.

 

[kevinmrowland]

You know what, that banner under all my posts is annoying, I'm going to see if I can turn that off....




Much better!

 

[dubsb]

You'll be over there this evening? I'll try to stop by, Nick has a gift card for me (cheap bastard pays for stuff with stupid gift cards.....grumblegrumble)

Good timing though, will probably be eating a lot of pizza in the next few weeks before the move!

Jeez, i thought you'd like the gift card, next time ill bring cash.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Dragged the chassis over to Kevin's shop and he let me use the Hobart to weld on the transmission mounts. Before that could happen though, we had to elongate the passenger side motor mount to get the motor to set perfectly upright, so that set us back quite a bit. After that got sorted, we lined up the transmission mounts and I burned them in. I'm not great at vertical mig welds, but they should hold. Thanks again Kevin!!

 

[alaska60]

then a couple of friends are coming over to help put the body back on the frame.

Get the body back on last night?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Nope. Having to elongate the other motor mount took a while and then it down poured for a while, so those plans got dashed very quickly. Maybe this weekend.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Hey Johnny I have a quick question, what was your final frame height when you did your SOA?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Hey Johnny I have a quick question, what was your final frame height when you did your SOA?

s***, I don't remember. I want to say it was around 24"

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Do you remember where that measurement was taken? In front of the rear spring hanger or at rear bumper?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Do you remember where that measurement was taken? In front of the rear spring hanger or at rear bumper?

In the middle of the frame. My truck has a decent rake from front to back so I took it in the middle as an attempt at an average. I really don't remember though, it's been a long while since I checked. You should shoot for as close to 20" as possible.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Whew, that's good to hear, I was thinking about the SOA I'm doing and the rear is currently sitting around 30" on 28" tires, I haven't taken any measurements from the center of the frame but that should be closer to 20"
I might need to bring the hangers for the chevy springs up into the frame.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Whew, that's good to hear, I was thinking about the SOA I'm doing and the rear is currently sitting around 30" on 28" tires, I haven't taken any measurements from the center of the frame but that should be closer to 20"
I might need to bring the hangers for the chevy springs up into the frame.

You can't make any judgements like that until you have the full weight of the body and drivetrain on the chassis. Set up the springs and leave them be until you put the body and drivetrain on there. It'll drop a bunch, trust me.

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

Yeah I know, That's why I added the "might".

Plus once I put a custom rear bumper with a 35" KM2 on it, and fill it with tools it should come down nicely
Especially if I make the rear bumper as stout as the front bumper I'm currently workin on.

I'm not too worried about it, but I know I could do it if I really needed to.