hooked on this thread. Can't wait to see the paint bro.. Good job so far
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So what convinced you on the 464?
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I liked it a little better than the 4E9. I looked at some chips and the 464 was just a little lighter. Would I have been happy with 4E9? probably, the two are very similar. I just felt the lighter shade would go better with some disco stripes...
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thanks man, can't wait to see it myself. I need to call the painter tonight to make sure it will be ready tomorrow.
So far, so good!
Looking forward to riding back down to Alan's cabin with you when this beast is done.
Looking forward to riding back down to Alan's cabin with you when this beast is done.
It's Wednesday! Can't wait to see that 464!
Did I see you on East North St. around 7 tonight? If so, the truck looked GOOD!!! at least heading the other way on the trailer. We need pics!!
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that was me! I haven't had a chance to look it over in detail, but I am pretty happy with how it turned out, 464 is a great color. The paint job cost me $700 total ($300 materials, $400 labor). here are a couple pics from this evening after unloading it...
Looks great! The color is tough to beat on these 60's. Congrats!
tough to beat is right, i love that color ... sweet man
Looks great! Cant wait to see this start to come together. If you find a location for the discos at a resonable price let me know. There are a few threads about discos on the 60's section.
What color is the interior paint?
What color is the interior paint?
hey ghen sorry i havent got back with you i was a liitle under the weather. were you happy with dale's work. i think it looks great.
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thanks guys!
It whole interior was not painted. just around the door and window frames etc. I am debating laying down some por15 or something on the floor and under body, but i haven't decided yet.
no problem man, hope you are feeling better. I am happy with the paint, can't beat it for only $400 in labor and dale is a really nice guy. Thanks for the contact!
It whole interior was not painted. just around the door and window frames etc. I am debating laying down some por15 or something on the floor and under body, but i haven't decided yet.
no problem man, hope you are feeling better. I am happy with the paint, can't beat it for only $400 in labor and dale is a really nice guy. Thanks for the contact!
I would put the stuff that matt in the 45 section used on his 45lv and lpb and your underbody. It was great stuff, and if it can withstand MN winters then its got to be good stuff!
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Well i just dropped a wad of cash on some goodies in preparation for the suspension build-up. I'll post some pics when they get here.
i'll have to check it out...
i'll have to check it out...
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thanks!
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box 1 has arrived 
The rest of it should be here Monday.
I've started running a few numbers on the suspension and have a couple pretty good options.
Current Plans for the rear:
I will most likely do a fully triangulated 4-link in the rear. There seams to be no practical way to neutralize roll steer with parallel lowers. This means I will need to fabricate a cross member for the lower link frame mounts, but probably won't use a rear panhard. The upper links will have 1"-2" adjustability in length, and 1"-2" vertical adjustablilty at the frame mounts to maintain neutral handling different spring configurations (see springs below).
Current plans for the front:
Space is going to be an issue up front, so I still plan to use a 3-link with panhard. I am still exploring geometries for the front, and will need to get the powertrain in place before it can be finalized. The upper link will have the same adjustablilty as the rears if necessary.
*All links will have johnny joints one the frame end, and bushings on the axle end.
Springs:
The OME850/863J's are going to be tall. I am going to try and keep it a true 4" lift, which is the upper limit of what I am shooting for. I may pick up a set of regular OME850/863's as well. The idea would be to run the no more than 3" of lift and 33" tires for DD, and then loaded down with gear, I could swap in the 863J's to keep the rear level. If I win the lottery maybe I can even get a set of 35"s as well to run with the J's all around for weekend trail rides.
The rest of it should be here Monday.
I've started running a few numbers on the suspension and have a couple pretty good options.
Current Plans for the rear:
I will most likely do a fully triangulated 4-link in the rear. There seams to be no practical way to neutralize roll steer with parallel lowers. This means I will need to fabricate a cross member for the lower link frame mounts, but probably won't use a rear panhard. The upper links will have 1"-2" adjustability in length, and 1"-2" vertical adjustablilty at the frame mounts to maintain neutral handling different spring configurations (see springs below).
Current plans for the front:
Space is going to be an issue up front, so I still plan to use a 3-link with panhard. I am still exploring geometries for the front, and will need to get the powertrain in place before it can be finalized. The upper link will have the same adjustablilty as the rears if necessary.
*All links will have johnny joints one the frame end, and bushings on the axle end.
Springs:
The OME850/863J's are going to be tall. I am going to try and keep it a true 4" lift, which is the upper limit of what I am shooting for. I may pick up a set of regular OME850/863's as well. The idea would be to run the no more than 3" of lift and 33" tires for DD, and then loaded down with gear, I could swap in the 863J's to keep the rear level. If I win the lottery maybe I can even get a set of 35"s as well to run with the J's all around for weekend trail rides.
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This is NOT one of those cases where one can say: "Where's the beef?"
Cool....
Cool....
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the johnny joints arrived monday and are equally as massive. I'll post pics as soon as i find time.
last week of undergrad classes ever!
last week of undergrad classes ever!
