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Title: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 07/16/22 at 13:40:07 Tomorrow I am heading to Washington state to visit my brother. Okay, I'm really going up there to pick up a '52 Studebaker pickup that just happens to be 45 minute south of his house! This is definitely an emotional purchase, as this was the model of my first vehicle at 18 years old. The body is in very good shape for it's age, but it has been molested already with a small block Chevy and 4wd conversion. It is an unknown chassis with a Studebaker body on it. This one will take it's place last in the project line. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 07/16/22 at 14:21:15 Oh , She is sexy ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by jcstokes on 07/16/22 at 14:30:39 If you want to get it back to stock, you could google Studebaker Drivers Club. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 07/16/22 at 19:36:34 Absolutely not. I am thinking pro street. Depends on the driveline condition. If the trans, transfer case, and rear end are good, maybe lifted with 34's and a crate motor. Probably a crate motor either way, actually! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/16/22 at 22:01:38 Well, darn shame it's not the whole Studebaker, but the body is enough to get excited about. You load it up with the right engine and all and you'll be happy. If I could get my hands on it, it would be an Emotional transaction for me too. Never had one, never sat in one, but I just love old iron,and Studebakers are cool. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by bobert_FSO on 07/17/22 at 05:15:38 I always liked that Studebaker pickup body. Even better than the same vintage Chevys. It's those lovely rounded cab roofs and rear fenders. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by wheelbender6 on 07/19/22 at 18:47:55 That Stude is gonna look great on ya. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 07/20/22 at 10:43:33 Well, a 1300 mile round trip and $650 in diesel fuel and I got it home. Thank God I put a 12,000 lb winch on my trailer as the right rear wheel was locked up. I will need to disassemble the brake drum and break it loose so it will roll off my trailer. Still in a bit of shock as this all came down in less than five days. But the wife was on board with getting it, and we had had great time along the way. I have lots of ideas for it, but this one is going to the end of the project line. Get it off the trailer and park it next to the shop. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 07/20/22 at 13:21:54 Stude has a great look slammed or as a stump jumper. It’s all about shapes & lines ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 07/23/22 at 16:38:02 She is on home turf! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Edub on 07/23/22 at 18:38:28 Very cool find! There was a guy in my high school back in the 1980’s that had one, the only one I’ve ever seen outside of a car show. I’d enjoy seeing you post that build here in the cafe once you get to it! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by LANCER on 07/24/22 at 03:43:25 I really like the early 50’s pickups. I had a 51’ Ford pickup at one time in 72’ but foolishly let it go. It had a flat head v-8 engine and was running at the time. I paid $150 for it back then. [ch128533] Oh well. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 07/24/22 at 09:06:38 Some fancy yard art for now ! Road race car chassis and gently add cab and bed , nice n low , scuff & a satin clear coat to preserve the existing patina. Yup another grocery getter , but this one might get the eggs home ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 07/24/22 at 18:29:23 I found a pic of my grandfather's dealership back in Crystal Lake, IL. I am going to have the logo painted on the doors matching the patina. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 07/24/22 at 23:25:42 Ok so it’s not ok to call it a Stupidbaker ?! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by MMRanch on 07/25/22 at 07:07:10 8-) That sign will look good on the side of the truck ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 07/25/22 at 08:42:37 416667677F6A130 wrote:
This one is really a Studefrankenbaker. ;D |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 09/30/22 at 18:23:13 Towed home chassis donor #2, and today I got rid of chassis donor #1. Two Dakotas in my shop are one too many. The relationship with the red '04 didn't work out, so I went out and got a side chick (blue/green '94). Deconstruction to begin later this winter. Tracker needs to be running before I start the truck project. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/01/22 at 08:18:56 I was just going back through this thread and saw Well, a 1300 mile round trip and $650 in diesel fuel and I got it home. Dude, that is Fitty Cents a Mile. Sheesh. You probably don't cruise the drag in that much. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 10/01/22 at 21:34:49 True, but this Studebaker was a total emotional buy. Cost wasn't much of a factor, as it is a trip down memory lane. I have always been into two wheels as they were more affordable. Never got into V8 vehicles or hot rods. Now I get to build the hot rod I always wanted my first vehicle to be. I just assembled this today, since I am going to be doing two body swaps in the near future. Meet the new edition to my shop - Mr. Crane. Gantry Crane. I'll have mine lifted, not dropped.... |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/01/22 at 21:44:00 That was not any kinda criticism about the old Studebaker. Just a recognition of the costs of stuff today. I'm happy about you getting it. I hope you hang onto everything you don't use. Someone might need those things. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Serowbot on 10/03/22 at 06:22:36 Fun movie for inspiration. 8-) http://https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91MDbWej0IL._SX342_.jpg |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 10/05/22 at 12:24:14 Even though this is an newer Studebaker truck than my '52 ('58 Scotsman model), it is a good example of the stance I am shooting for. Mine will have bigger meats under it, especially in the rear. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 10/05/22 at 13:15:01 I’m thinking a full race road chassis with that cab & bed. Maybe a coyote motor , auto , a/c of course , same stance just a tad lower , something for a daily driver , coast to coast without thinking about. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 02/03/23 at 14:12:54 So this is what's left of that green Dodge Dakota. All loaded up and ready for the blast shop. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 02/03/23 at 14:14:52 No shortage of work in the Busted Knuckle Garage! I see two out of three vehicles without an engine. That is a problem. At least there is a finished long block hanging from the engine hoist! I got it at IKEA - some assembly required... |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by springman on 02/03/23 at 14:45:44 That is quite a project. Have fun. Don't take too long to get to it. Pictures along the way please. :) |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 02/03/23 at 16:45:57 5556544F48414B4748260 wrote:
Which one??? :o ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 02/04/23 at 10:49:16 Sorry , I have to ask WHY a dodge Dakota ? Puttin Studebaker body on it ? I’m a multi project guy too , but not like you. I like smaller projects m/c , guitars , house crap , etc. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by LANCER on 02/04/23 at 15:23:04 Sneeze, your shop is obviously too small for all your projects. You need to build a warehouse ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 02/04/23 at 15:41:19 I was just gonna say how neat it all looks and wish I had a shop like it. How well lit and cold it looks , lol I hate not having a next project(s) |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 02/05/23 at 08:37:52 694E4F4F57423B0 wrote:
The Dakota just happens to have the exact same wheel base as a '52 Studebaker truck - 112". They are cheap to find, and the Stude is not on it's original frame. So it is a perfect candidate for a body swap resto-mod. It will be riding on modern(ish) suspension, power rack & pinion steering, disc brakes, and 400+ horsepower. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 02/05/23 at 08:44:12 4E434C4147501015220 wrote:
Most of my stuff in there is on wheels. The shelving units, my weld table, the gantry crane, engine hoist, etc. It makes it easy to reconfigure as needed when the projects have to get shuffled. I had aspirations to build a bigger shop when we bought this property until I found out what the construction costs were. Had to reel in my expectations a bit and went with 25' x 40' - 1000 sq ft. I had also planned on a deep sink and a toilet, but that would have added $10k to the build costs! :o I determined I can run back and forth to the house quite a few times for $10,000! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 02/05/23 at 14:57:07 When your need another I got a 55 F100 that needs a home. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 02/05/23 at 16:19:03 Thanks, but I don't think I will be needing another truck anytime soon. Three is my limit! This nugget is starting to look more like an engine! Still need some odds and ends before it can go back in the car. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 02/07/23 at 07:38:08 The Dakota chassis is finally going to the blaster today. Once it returns it will get a coat of rust inhibitor like POR15 or the like. I found some less expensive stuff called Chassis Saver that I am looking into. And yes, this is still hanging around waiting for me to build the motor. Sitting next to my $40 parts bike that I still haven't torn down. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 02/07/23 at 09:31:21 Does that $40 gem have any paper work ? Cause like you always hunting the next project. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 02/07/23 at 13:37:12 No title, no bill of sale, no paperwork. Not sure the frame is straight as it has been in a wreck. Front rim, forks, handle bars all bent. Every turn signal and mirror broken. I am keeping the motor and anything that is straight and clean. The rest is going to the dump. I will have to cut the frame up and salt it into the weekly trash pick up. Nevada does not like vehicles without a title. It is already verified that it is not in the Stolen Vehicle Registry. Been out of the CA DMV since the 90's. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 02/15/23 at 18:51:47 Finally a fresh start! I got this back in my shop today. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 03/11/23 at 14:22:23 20 year old me in the Mojave Desert with my 1st vehicle - my '52 Studebaker truck. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 03/11/23 at 15:29:24 A quick one , have it done in a week , ok two weeks! And then you can dig yourself out of all that snow , more coming! Better get some sealer on that. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 03/11/23 at 21:13:10 I put a cover on it for the winter. Eventually it will get a satin clear coat. Working on the guts right now in preparation of getting the drivetrain. The Baja is getting the priority though, as I have a 3 day trip in Death Valley at the end of this month. Still need to break in the new motor before I go. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/12/23 at 09:11:13 Fine old truck, man. I've got the disease something awful. IDK why but I get shook up over the old dually flatbeds, like they used hauling hay. Twelve or fifteen foot bed, Wut Da Hayull would I do with That? Dunno, but they jack my pulse.. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 03/14/23 at 11:58:39 Me to JOG, something about a flat bed with a big nasty hitch on it , right ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/14/23 at 13:12:59 I can do that.. Equipped with kick panel vents, vent windows, about a two foot steering wheel and a shifter that makes a comfortable place to lay a hand. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 03/14/23 at 17:28:00 With the ever invigorating smell of cattle , wads of hay stuck in the bumper. Sign me up. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 03/16/23 at 16:40:22 I have the new four link rear suspension on the way. Since it's too cold to paint the rust prohibitor paint on the chassis, I may as well get some of the welding done. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 03/17/23 at 10:34:20 Torching and welding is good work in the middle of winter at the port on a cold night. That’s a great winter project you have fun with that. I’m kinda waitin on fork seals for the BSA , then it will be a roller and up on the Lyft she goes. I need another H/F lift. Buildem 2 at a time ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/18/23 at 18:47:00 1F00252228212D3E274C0 wrote:
Have you considered heating the paint and metal? |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 03/19/23 at 08:45:10 The instructions for the paint say it must be over 50 degrees F to cure, and it take 24 hours to fully cure. I can't heat my shop overnight - only have a wood burning stove. It's been below freezing almost every night. Since Spring is right around the corner, I have decided to wait for warmer temps. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TrevorKlein on 04/05/23 at 04:02:57 Pick it up and modify it bit for your commuting, as its model is quite rare now. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by verslagen1 on 04/05/23 at 07:35:24 332C090E040D01120B600 wrote:
You don't need to heat the shop, just the area the painted object is in. Make yourself a heated insulated box. Depending on how small it is, couple light bulbs could be enough. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 04/05/23 at 11:57:25 Quote:
With the dimensions of 38"w x 196"l, I doubt a couple of light bulbs would do the trick. Besides, I am not going to build a box big enough to house a truck chassis. I always lean toward the easy way (I'm retired!), so waiting for warmer weather is my easy solution. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by verslagen1 on 04/05/23 at 23:01:04 nice shop 1" sheet Styrofoam will do wonders about $10 for a 4x8' sheet that and some tape but mite take a heater to do that much space |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Dave on 04/07/23 at 03:37:28 485772757F767A69701B0 wrote:
I feel your pain! I have been fighting the same issue for coating a trailer floor with bedliner - the finish can't drop below 50 for 24 hours after coating. The temperature needs to be warm if you ever want the epoxy to cure. The fumes also need you to have good ventilation.....and they want you to work indoors so that the bedliner does not receive any direct sunlight or get debris blown onto the surface as it stays sticky for a very long time. The bedliner takes 2 coats with 4 hours between - so it had to be a day that stayed warm all day. I finally had a Sunday with temperatures in the middle 60's and little wind. I was able to get it done and it looks good. My shop is heated with an outdoor boiler so I could keep it warm once the application was done - but my garage was really toxic smelling with the doors closed. I couldn't stand to go into my garage or work in the trailer for days after the finish was applied. The finish takes a week to fully cure and I would open the doors/windows periodically to let the place air out.....thankfully my garage is 100 feet away from the house and not attached - or that smell would have been in the house. Spring is coming......you will get a good weather day soon! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 04/07/23 at 22:09:33 My shop is 50' away from the house, so no issues there. Sunday and Monday will be our first 70 degree days in 6 months, but the over night temps are still in the 40's. Maybe I should be working on the tracker motor. Oh wait, I need to paint that, too. Crap! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 10/31/23 at 16:35:35 Lookey what followed me home the other day! Chevy LS goodness for the Studefrankenbaker project. It's a 5.3L LM7 out of a 2003 GMC Sierra pickup, with 118k miles. Some rebuilding will be done - complete valve job, a new lumpy stick, different oil pan. I'm going to be bouncing between the tracker and the truck this winter! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 10/31/23 at 22:44:22 435C797E747D71627B100 wrote:
Touch it up with a sharpie ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 11/04/23 at 10:14:27 I only have a two car garage for a shop. Real freakin hot in summer & a few months it’s too cold. A small 10’ x 6’ area off the side with 3 windows houses my compressor & a just under 8’ work bench with vise & a bench grinder. It most definitely is not a shop , a hobby space at best ! But no pain no gain I suffer thru bad to get to the good. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/01/23 at 21:14:13 I got my headers, so I had to bolt them just to see how they look. Nice and tight! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/01/23 at 21:14:39 nice! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 12/02/23 at 07:41:53 But will it fit ? |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 12/02/23 at 07:49:32 Left side critical area for steering especially on old pickups. Wish you luck and safe unobstructed passage ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/02/23 at 09:53:46 These headers were used by a guy on youtube that put this same motor into a 1st gen Dakota. They cleared the steering on the driver's side, and the suspension on the passenger side. I did my homework! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 12/02/23 at 21:25:54 Yeah , those are surprises no one likes. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/04/23 at 21:52:52 Talk about clearance!!! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/04/23 at 21:53:35 Fits just right! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by LANCER on 12/05/23 at 04:52:47 That’s a nice build on those headers, not much space to work with. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 12/05/23 at 06:41:44 No shoehorn needed , sweet |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/06/23 at 16:23:09 Engine and trans mounts are done. I have a long way to go on this one, but it's looking sweet so far! Now the pinion angle is set, I can start on the 4 link rear suspension. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/23/23 at 10:26:45 Jeebus. I switched directions again. I decided to sell this motor, and ordered a LS376/525 crate drivetrain from GM Performance. It comes coupled to a 6L80E trans. I got to see it run on the dyno yesterday. This thing is a beast! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/23/23 at 10:27:11 Talk about some numbers!! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 12/23/23 at 14:21:52 Lmao , Just as sick , if not , no you win your sicker ! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/28/23 at 13:38:29 A thing of beauty! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 12/28/23 at 13:38:56 And the back half |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 12/29/23 at 10:20:14 Just a bit too much of a project for me , no space. I’ll just stick to building bikes. Fun watching it evolve. Did mock-up #1 on the 250 already frame , tank & seat , set engine in. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 01/05/24 at 21:43:35 Woof. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 01/06/24 at 07:10:17 Beastly |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 03/12/24 at 21:28:33 Mocking up a triangulated four link rear suspension. Math is my friend this winter! |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 03/12/24 at 21:29:03 Side view |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by Ruttly on 03/13/24 at 08:24:11 Coil over or air ride ? Fully boxed frame too , you been busy. Usually weight of frame doubles when boxed & gusseted. Ridgidity adds the ability for incredible handling , but doesn’t do much for the ride. Lookin good , continue. |
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Title: Re: Yet another project?? Post by TheSneeze on 03/16/24 at 21:39:49 Going coil over. Not a fan of bags. One thing has led to another, and I have to switch from triangulated to parallel four link. More parts are on the way. I fabbed a fuel tank mount today. About 80% there. |
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