It's been a long time since I posted any updates or anything for that matter. Thanks to those who messaged me before and answered my questions and gave great info and support. Here's where I started... passenger side front by Sawyer1930 posted Aug 7, 2013 at 11:15 AM drivers side rear by Sawyer1930 posted Aug 7, 2013 at 11:15 AM This has been a long time project so without further nonsense here's where I'm at. IMG_6832 by Sawyer1930 posted Nov 16, 2015 at 9:22 AM IMG_8784 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM I made a table to hold the frame together and give me a decent working height to save my back and knees. I cut and stepped the rear crossmember to improve the stance. I used the 504 boxing plate kit and it fit well and really reinforced the frame. There is a cut square/notch to fit 2"x3" crossmember. Of course I had 2"x4"... no matter a little trimming fixed that. IMG_8787 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM IMG_8784 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM
Right now I'm working on the rear axle. I scored an explorer rear axle 3.55 open diff (yeah, I know, but I'm focusing on getting it rolling for now). I narrowed it by cutting and rewelding the drivers side, as many have done before. IMG_8964 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM IMG_8965 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM IMG_8966 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:31 PM IMG_8969 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:31 PM IMG_8971 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:31 PM IMG_8979 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:31 PM
Right now, I'm having some difficulty to find a set of rear drums. I cased the local yards and everything with an 8.8 is newer and has disc brakes. I'm kicking myself for tossing that mustang 8.8 with drums. Anyways the front has F1 drums (I'll update the front situation later) and I want to have drums also in the back. The axle is a 99 explorer and the backing plate bolt pattern is 2" X 3.5ish" square. IMG_8952 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM IMG_8979 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:31 PM Where/what vehicle can I find a complete drum setup? The offset is 2".
IMG_8783 by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM 63804843714__2692C027-2121-4E82-9102-9C2ABFFCAAAE by Sawyer1930 posted Apr 26, 2021 at 12:23 PM
NICE! Another Blindback, I call mine a Steelback. If you can find time could you open the back doors and put a 2x4 or whatever across the door jambs and measure the distance to the rear window glass? I'd like to know the difference from my 1929 back half. Bob
OK sure I can measure that. Currently the body is stored at my friend's shop (no room in this 1 bay garage) but I'll try to get that this week.
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