Builds Resto-mod on my 55 has begun (3 Viewers)

[landcruisnman]

Using factory panel for access panel only to get in tank to mount pick ups, line in/out. Gonna need to figure out a sending unit set up to go to bottom of tank..

 

[scrapdaddy]

About how deep is the tank at the access hole?

 

[landcruisnman]

Probably gonna have another access hole for the sending unit in the rear of the tank where it's the deepest. At that point it's around 10" or so deep. Might not need another hole in the body floor for this one though. This access hole is just to reach in to attach the flange going on the front of the tank for fuel lines/pump and such.

 

[landcruisnman]

Got the access hole welded and filler tube location welded. Filler tube clears shock by about 1/2"

 

[xtiaan2000]

just keeps getting better!

 

[landcruisnman]

Steering arms done. Boxed and welded on to some 4340 arms I had. Have an extra mounting hole for future hydro-assist. Had to make pockets to get cone washers/nuts on.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Where'd you get those arms...Napa?

 

[landcruisnman]

Clearance rack at Pep Boys

 

[landcruisnman]

Update: front now a 3-link w/panhard. The steering was just kicking our ass for a streetable driver. Steering now working correctly and linkage is dialed in from factory column/wheel. Brake master had clearance issues with engine cage so an angle bracket was fabbed. I'll get more pics soon. Will be done with body real soon so I need to get paint color picked out and bought. Next two weeks plumbing will start for brake and fuel lines.

 

[1973Guppie]

when you get this thing done man we gotta plan a cruise moab trip for sure!

 

[Megadoomer]

44 till the pig fest. Get moving!

Thos is a fun build

 

[landcruisnman]

Couple pictures

 

[JD Films]

Looking good @landcruisnman Can't wait to start working on mine instead of just collecting parts...

 

[landcruisnman]

Getting panels put on and some hardware together. Gotta fab radiator mounts and fix broken bolts/tabs. At least stuffs getting done. Going to bring motor/trans back and put in so we can check clearances and fab what we need. Battery, compressor...etc. we're gonna mess around with some ideas..

 

[landcruisnman]

Side view. Fenders and hood pretty dusty from sitting SO long, but ready for paint.

 

[landcruisnman]

Fenders!!! I can't believe I'm excited about fenders

 

[scrapdaddy]

Fenders!!! I can't believe I'm excited about fenders

Yeah, we're a strange group! Can't wait for paint.

 

[landcruisnman]

I think we're going to get it together first and running before paint. There's more welding that needs to be done all over. Bumpers, exhaust, roof rack, various tabs and whatnot.

 

[PabloCruise]

Will be done with body real soon so I need to get paint color picked out and bought.

Pink...

 

[landcruisnman]

I had to throw the hood on to se that sexy shape that I fell in love with 30yrs ago. Got the drive by wire pedal too...