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Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:34 am
by Leatherneck
I would like to but the pedals would be a couple inches off the floor, still looking though.

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:40 am
by Ol'fogasaurus
Yeah, you have to measure your "clod hoppers" to find just the right distance. One thing to think about is that in a rail you are sitting pretty much on/next to the floor and that can come into play... maybe.

I looked into it on my black buggy but since access would be limited because of no hood I didn't go that way. I could have done it with my blue buggy but never thought about it in either of the three complete tear downs. Hanging pedals are easier on your "tootsies" in the long run.

Lee

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:32 pm
by Leatherneck
So I ordered the electric power steering parts, new 7/8 shims and pressed the link pin bushings in. Slow and steady I’m trying to be

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:24 pm
by Leatherneck
Most of front end parts are in. This weekend should have some serious progress done thanks to Joe. Will snap a few pics

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:52 am
by jt1967
:shock: Updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL :shock: :lol:

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:13 am
by CentralWAbaja
Yeah!!! What Joe said!!!

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:55 pm
by Leatherneck
Want a update? I got a update for ya 😂😂😂.

Had a fast and furious and very productive weekend with Joe aka jt1967. First off I want to say thank you, Joe went out of his way brought parts, tubes, tools and a killer attitude. I had a blast, he wore me out but I tried to keep up. Joe, thank you sir it was a great weekend for sure.

So here is what we got done, first started on the front beam, wasn’t long before the decision was made to cut the beam almost off to correct the 20* angle on it. Joe worked on that while I drank a beer and wasn’t long till we were working on the front shock mounts
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We were all over the car figuring this moving that, planning for other parts and pieces to be added. While I added some bubblegum welding to the front end Joe moved to the back to set up the rear shock mounts top and bottom.
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We didn’t get around to the steering though this was almost a complete frame most of the tubing that has or will have something attached to it needs some massaging here or there.

Joe spent Friday, Saturday and most of Sunday helping me get this rail almost on its own tires. I can’t express what a great guy he is for taking the time from his family to help us out. More to come rear shock mounts are welded but not completed, will start welding the upper shock mounts, moving seats and other items for the next round.

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:32 pm
by Steve Arndt
Looking good!

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:57 pm
by jt1967
I am pleased to say after cutting off the front beam and resetting to a respectable angle we managed to get 13 inches of travel out. Had a great time and great conversation with Awesome friends. Round 2 in a couple of weeks i need to let David Re-coupe that was a lot of work completed in a short amount of time. David you did awesome!!!! 8)

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 6:04 pm
by Leatherneck
Thanks Joe for the quality and knowledge shared. Got some more done, as usual for me it isn’t pretty but it gonna stick.
Stuck the leading edge down then weld, best and clamp
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Finished product, great idea Joe.
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Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 6:49 pm
by CentralWAbaja
Nice job guys. I bet that was good time hanging in the shop.

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 6:57 pm
by Skidmark
Nice work David & Joe!!

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:57 pm
by Manom99
Looking good, good work David and Joe. Can’t wait to see it on the Mojave Road

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:12 pm
by Leatherneck
Manom99 wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2019 8:57 pm Looking good, good work David and Joe. Can’t wait to see it on the Mojave Road
Mano, brother I am honored to have your first post on my build. We will be on the Road trip for sure. SKid is coming to, right Skidmark?

Re: Does it matter?

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:54 pm
by MonyPwrRes
Looks like I better put my foot on the gas and get my car up to speed. Looks good Leatherneck. Hey JOE - You passed my house to get to Leathernecks house. Just saying LoL :roll: