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by RED
October 4, 2012, 1:43 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 61 Unibody
Replies: 15
Views: 2876

Re: 61 Unibody

Been working slowing but getting some work done. Metal work is time consuming and a learning curve for sure. Never have done any welding or taken any classes just learning on the fly. Picked up a Miller 180 and got to work. Lets just say its been annoying, rewarding, and exciting. http://i216.photob...
by RED
October 1, 2012, 8:30 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: rear door sill
Replies: 5
Views: 676

Re: rear door sill

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by RED
September 30, 2012, 1:44 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: rear door sill
Replies: 5
Views: 676

rear door sill

Im replacing the steps and floor on my uni and the rear lower door sills need replaced. Are there any repro out there or do I need a donor. Thanks for your help.
by RED
July 17, 2012, 10:56 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: radiator support
Replies: 3
Views: 441

radiator support

Got a bunch of steel in today from carolina classics....Its gonna be fun. I had ordered a radiator support kit and they gave me a refund. Must be out. I also still need some cab supports hardware. Does anyone make these?
by RED
July 13, 2012, 7:04 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Floor pans
Replies: 1
Views: 438

Floor pans

My next project will be replacing the floors and cab mounts (thanks to carolina classics). Any suggestions on what to expect? Also I've never done anything like this before. I came into my care a millermatic 180 mig and looking to get some hours on it. I kinda wanted to get an idea of what people's ...
by RED
July 11, 2012, 11:30 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: flipped rear
Replies: 16
Views: 3954

Re: flipped rear

Is there a good way to tell if my springs are bad? They are pretty much straight across. Medic I will be in touch when i decide what way to go
by RED
July 10, 2012, 9:56 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: flipped rear
Replies: 16
Views: 3954

Re: flipped rear

Sully that is a killer stance. Pretty much where I wanna go with. Did you make the notch yourself? Greg is no limit the only place to get the springs? There is a shop called inline suspension here in Lincoln that I was gonna check with to see if I could get them to look at it. Thanks for your help!!
by RED
July 10, 2012, 2:52 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: flipped rear
Replies: 16
Views: 3954

Re: flipped rear

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by RED
July 10, 2012, 2:27 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: flipped rear
Replies: 16
Views: 3954

flipped rear

I'm exploring options for my rearend. I planned on doing a triagulated with coil over and a notch, but prices are killing me. I still have to replace the floor and steps on my 61 uni. Was wondering is anyone had any pics of a flipped rear so I can see the stance. Also need new leaf springs if thats ...
by RED
June 14, 2012, 5:56 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 4 link or triangulated
Replies: 2
Views: 480

4 link or triangulated

Im at a crossroads.....Trying to decide what to do about the rear suspension. What are some of your opinions on going with a 90s explorer rearend with a four link and coil overs OR staying with the 8.8 drum setup I have now and using the stock ears on the pumpkin to do a triangulated setup with coil...
by RED
May 26, 2012, 6:16 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Are there any car guys working in parts stores anymore???
Replies: 23
Views: 3234

Re: Are there any car guys working in parts stores anymore??

NAPA is good. KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS!!! I was out 140 for a water pump after 3 months. The same guy was behind the counter that sold it to me, remembered me, but still said he couldn't do anything for me. Turned me off of NAPA for the time being.
by RED
May 16, 2012, 1:47 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: rocker and pushrod cleanup
Replies: 3
Views: 747

rocker and pushrod cleanup

What are some of your suggestions for cleaning up rockers and pushrods? Should i use mineral spirits, gas or just brake cleaner? Did a Google search and got a lot of different answers. Thanks!
by RED
April 30, 2012, 10:44 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: cab panels
Replies: 4
Views: 510

cab panels

I think my next project will be the steps, floor panels, and cab mounts/bushings. I know this has been asked before, but who should I buy these parts from? Quality is my main concern. I want to only have to do this once. I think I'm gonna ask santa for a new miller 140 autoset welder (want to only b...
by RED
April 30, 2012, 12:07 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 61 Unibody
Replies: 15
Views: 2876

Re: 61 Unibody

Got some work done this weekend http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc256/rezzdog32/IMG_0215.jpg http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc256/rezzdog32/IMG_0216.jpg http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc256/rezzdog32/IMG_0217.jpg http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc256/rezzdog32/IMG_0218.jpg http://i216....
by RED
April 16, 2012, 11:28 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 61 Unibody
Replies: 15
Views: 2876

Re: 61 Unibody

Finally got some work done. camaro subframe in http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc256/rezzdog32/100_2138.jpg http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc256/rezzdog32/100_2137.jpg Cleaned up read for POR 15 http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc256/rezzdog32/100_2135.jpg http://i216.photobucket.com/albums...
by RED
April 15, 2012, 2:00 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: oil pan
Replies: 1
Views: 310

oil pan

I was wondering what type of oil pan i need to use? I have a 302 in a 61 unibody with a camaro clip. Any help would be great. thanks
by RED
December 31, 2011, 4:39 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Explorer rearend
Replies: 9
Views: 1003

Re: Explorer rearend

Thats pretty much exactly what I want to accomplish. Was there a prob with the offset pinion yoke. From what I've read some have no problem with the angles and some shorter the driver side and center it up. Was the Heidts coil over a satifying buy? Sure do think it's purdy.
by RED
December 28, 2011, 11:36 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Explorer rearend
Replies: 9
Views: 1003

Explorer rearend

Entertaining the idea of putting an 8.8 under the Ford. 95 or up with 3.75 gears, 31 spline, and disk brakes. Local yard has them pulled on the shelf for $175. I wanna four link it with coil overs. Anyone else done something similar. Any suggestions? Willing to mildly notch the frame but nothing to ...
by RED
October 5, 2011, 12:49 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Engine casting
Replies: 3
Views: 459

Thanks, Im currently looking for a 351!!
by RED
October 5, 2011, 12:47 am
Forum: Projects & Builds
Topic: 61 Unibody
Replies: 15
Views: 2876

The filler is in the driver side corner of the bed. I assume the tank is out of grand marquis. I'm gonna have to figure something different out. I keenly remember going over an overpass and having her sputter and almost die barely made it to the top and rolled down the other side. Believe me there a...