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Mr48chev, the two leafs in their original spot is going to be my first attempt most definitely. If all is fine with that I probably won't even...
Thanks for the photo and hint about trimming the second leaf. If you did that pack yourself may I ask did you simply just clamp the main leaf down...
Thanks for noticing the photos, and yes the leafs mostly locate and it is simpler than mocking up chassis and axle for a 4 link install, thanks...
Well I am looking for input, so everything I'm reading is great. Ridiculous to some, yes. I'm sure many people back in the 40s-50s said "not...
I really appreciate everyone's feedback. As far as clearance goes, the driveshaft tunnel has been raised, the frame is notched, and the frame...
I'll looks for cracks, newer springs not original. I have 3 inch block, forgot to mention that. Don't want to 4 link unless absolutely needed and...
I didn't want to add this but it's probably necessary to mention it. The rear is also going to have coil springs mounted onto the rear axle...
Ray I agree that two leafs isn't sufficient enough to carry the weight even if left in original position. I've done it before, It will hold the...
I thought I'd try my luck in the custom area since I've heard this may have been an old way to lower customs in the rear, along with de arched...
Well I guess I'll just go ahead and use this: [ATTACH] I can drill holes pretty well.
Yes it's the NR-211 innershield wire. Just for the record, those two beads that are side by side was me making some spark to adjust my helmet. I...
What am I looking at here?? And did that actually hold?
No worries, I appreciate the opinions and honesty. I found this picture online, what does everyone think of this notch welding? I mean it looks...
So here's a quick and small, beveled piece I butt welded. Not to saying it would look better, but I could hardly see the base metal when I was...
Thanks I'll try and bevel some spare pieces and weld them and see if I can post some pictures since I didn't get to last time you mentioned it. My...
I butt welded a single side of 3/16 steel and bent it in the direction of weld and it broke down the center of the weld bead. I butt welded both...
I've never welded with solid wire and gas before. All I've welded with is innershield. Can't I use innershield and it be fine? I would like to...
Well I guess we did then huh lol I didn't go with that square notch I drew up. I did sketch another picture of the piece I had cut with the 3/16...
Thanks, I think I fixed the error. Haha, yeah I'm a little paranoid now about clearance.:D The clearance is pretty equivalent to a 4" pipe notch,...
Thanks for that 31Vicky. Here's another curious thought, instead of placing the plate directly on the 3/16 and welding in, can the plate be cut to...
I went ahead and had new pieces cut to size. One thing I'm curious about is the inner part of the notch where the frame gets cut out. If the...
31Vicky with a hemi gave some good words, I say. So first off, to clear this up, (sense it's been said a couple of times that this area that...
Thanks for that. I'm certain I'll have to do some trunk floor work to clear the center. I'll double measure for the bridge.
That's exactly correct, just the frame rail. That would be a good design with a curve but I might just go with a notch that has a flat top. I'm...
I just don't want to cut more floor or metal than I have to, and don't really need that excess axle room. The axle will only be about 2" into the...
Sorry to overkill the post but can I get some thoughts on if this notch idea? Pretty much like a regular step notch, but squared instead of...
Another thing I wanted to add, for welding I'm using Lincoln innershield NR-211, wire you can get at lowes or home depot. This is gas-less wire....
I'm not following (outer to the front, inter to the rear)
I did coat with weld thru primer that contains zinc. Could the paint be one reason for porosity?
I would really like to do that and not look back. I think I'd still have the worry in my mind though, just knowing it's a welded piece rather than...
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