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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by eric54chevy, Nov 8, 2011.

  1. eric54chevy
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    Alright, here some updates...I started on the notch today

    Some mock up just to check things out
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    welded the top part in, remember if your doing one of these this part has to be trimmed a little, at least mine did

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    Ready to be welded to the frame
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  2. eric54chevy
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    My helper got home from school, so he got busy doing some cleaning on the frame while I welded the notch into place (he knows not to look in my direction while I'm welding)

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    Notch welded in place

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  3. eric54chevy
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    More updates tomorrow. Should have the other side welded in and cut the frame out to weld the bottom side in... Later
     
  4. eric54chevy
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    Set the other side in today for welding up

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    Welded in place now

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  5. eric54chevy
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    I was a little nervous when it came to this part, but what the hell go for it

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    Tacked the bottom support in place

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  6. eric54chevy
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    Now repeat for the other side

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  7. I love to builds like this. Great job man! Looks like you are making some progress. I am going to subscribe to this one.
     
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  8. eric54chevy
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    Thanks Chris, should have some updates tomorrow...Going to final weld the bottom plate on the notch and get the rearend set in place to start working on the 4-link
     
  9. eric54chevy
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    Alright, didn't get anything done yesterday, so today I finished welding the notch in

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    another shot from behind

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  10. SvenOla
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    Sooo good U got rid of the wheels !
     
  11. KustomCars
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    Starting to look great ! Good JOB!
     
  12. eric54chevy
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    That was the very first thing done:D
     
  13. lanny haas
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    Looking great so far. Only issue I see is the hood hanging in the rafters. I would have knocked myself out 3 or 4 times by now.
     
  14. Jalopy Journalist
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    Nice job. Who made your notch?
     
  15. eric54chevy
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    This picture is from when I started setting the rear end in, it is now centered and ready to start getting the four link ready

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  16. eric54chevy
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    Happened once, the front clip is under it now but there where a few cuss words said when it happened

    Gambino notch
     
  17. 1 KooL "MoFo"
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    Looking real good so fare will keep an eye on it ! GREAT JOB !
     
  18. jasone
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    Eric, what are you using for cross bracing at the top of the notch?
     
  19. eric54chevy
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    After I finish the four link placement I'll use some square tubing to brace it all up. Still got to pick all that up from the steel yard
     
  20. 53chevtrev
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    Looks good dude, keep up the good work. How low are you planning to go?
     
  21. eric54chevy
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    Thanks for the complement, I definitely do not want it to lay frame. I want it to rest an inch or so off the ground. I want it to appear like it doesn't have bags even though it does. Hopefully that makes cense?
     
  22. 60 ford
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  23. Cruiser
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    Your first photo, may heart hit rock bottom then the third photo made me fell a whole lot better WWW. What do you plan for the firewall? You can cut the hole firewall out putting in a smooth one or do what I did on my '52 Chevy. I did mind with the engine in thus the three pieces, you can do yours in one piece.

    CRUISER :cool:

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  24. eric54chevy
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    from TEXAS!

     
  25. eric54chevy
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    Alright got a few updates. Put the supports in between the notch, used some 2x2 square tubing.

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    Put the bottom bars in place, and started laying out the top bars

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  26. eric54chevy
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    The top bars where a little tricky for me, first time I've done this. I used some 2x3 tubing laid across the frame and welded it on all side and from underneath, then obviously mounted the mounting tabs on top.

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  27. eric54chevy
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    What's left to do on the rear is weld in the bag mounts and put some supports in between the 2x2 tubing. Also, I'm going to add a few supports to the tubing used for the 4 link mounts (better to be safe than sorry). Also got the front bag mounts tack together and check for clearance. Going to pick up some air fittings and nuts/bolts for all that this week. Another update this weekend hopefully. Later, Eric
     
  28. farmer12
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    Just read the whole build thread, awesome work. This is going to be one killer ride!
     
  29. eric54chevy
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    Thanks Eric, your Plymouth is awesome now can't wait to see it finished
     
  30. farmer12
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    You and me both!:D:D:D
     

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