front clip update

DDfab · Post by **DDfab** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:42 pm

here are a few pics I took Sunday. Just getting the front ends ready for there new home. 1 is the scrap pile and the other is the truck.
Dave

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Mon May 29, 2006 9:14 pm

is the "front1" pic, where u cut the stock front end off before the firewall? whats the little box thing there in the middle? If thats the tranny.......im retarded

, but it looks like your getting somewhere!

DDfab · Post by **DDfab** » Mon May 29, 2006 10:13 pm

yes thats the tranny. i cut the whole frame out back to the ladder bar crossmember. its in 2 pieces for easier moving.

marz68 · Post by **marz68** » Tue May 30, 2006 10:34 am

That's a clean setup!
Is that clip made out of 2x3x1/4?

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:07 am

car to share some demensions? maybe i can just try building the crossmember and all instead of laying down some serious cash for it. and learn as i go!. hmmm pleasE?

are you going to plate the arms or anything?

DDfab · Post by **DDfab** » Tue May 30, 2006 12:59 pm

its an .083 clip. i have to do some bracing and tie it in a few places.
they say with the .083 you need to cage tie in, but with there .120 its fine without. I am adding .250 plate where needed.

No prob with the dimensions.
it was originally purchased as a 6 inch ride height clip at the fire wall.
it has 6 inch adjustabilty also. i am in the middle with 6 inch ride height.
when i get it installed and happy with it. i will measure everything and post it for you.
mounting core support today and fenders.
the arms are powder coated grey.
Finished narrowing the rear end, now ordering new axles for it.
should have it back on ground by this weekend.
Dave

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Tue May 30, 2006 1:30 pm

hell your doing all this........just bag it haha. even better stance

DDfab · Post by **DDfab** » Tue May 30, 2006 2:47 pm

its pro streeted, not quite sure how bags would handle launch at the strip.
puting a 598 in next year for power. still street driven for the most part.
here are some pics off my sight. of the rear and stuff.
http://home.mchsi.com/~balistic/SP.html

DDfab · Post by **DDfab** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 1:48 pm

got the clip setting in place, not welded yet. still doing final adjustments.
second pic you can see the adjusters i made for leveling. just a bolt and nut welded in bottom of tube, but it sure made a difference in time.
cant see very well in last pic, but had to notch the 2x3 a 1/4 inch for floor clearence. other than that it went in nicely. inner fenders need some tlc.

round tube will be removed when done for tranny clearence.

Dave

marz68 · Post by **marz68** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:07 pm

Looking good! Keep those pictures coming.

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:14 pm

lookin real good man.

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