azratrods '64

Lee's 64 · Post by **Lee's 64** » October 6, 2010, 9:52 am

Don't forget to move the sterring column over to the left alitte to center it up on the speedo. But that all depends if you are going to use original sterring. Its a ood look anyway. Just a thought. LEE

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 6, 2010, 1:53 pm

wyatt: ive already done that little trick. i might have seen your earlier post here because i got the idea from this site.

lee: garbz showed me how he moved his column up and over on his dash. it looked so good i couldnt tell he had done it. ill end up doing that too. it will be especially nice due to the fact that i have bucket seats and not a bench. you start to run out of room in those seats if you have to keep sliding over to get centered on the wheel

Fanatic · Post by **Fanatic** » October 6, 2010, 5:22 pm

Here's how I moved mine several years ago. A couple of knuckles and some head scratchin'.
Now its closer to the dash, in the center and angled better.

dave r · Post by **dave r** » October 6, 2010, 11:40 pm

Hey,Fanatic,Thats a pretty interesting instrument cluster you have there,looks real good.
Dave

quietwyatt · Post by **quietwyatt** » October 7, 2010, 8:30 am

Tim, I didn't realize how much work you put into that column. That is a real nice job. And yes that instrument panel is cool. Well done pal.
See, I can be nice sometimes. I posted something to you and didn't insult you for a change.
BUT,Look out for the next time

Chuck

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 11, 2010, 5:05 am

the passenger side

the back window, glass, and trim

the front. i kinda like the roof light spears

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 11, 2010, 5:11 am

so i had the 64 towed to garbzs house. wouldnt you know it it ends up being one of the worst storms the valley has ever seen.

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 11, 2010, 7:01 pm

got the original ford script bbw glass out and the trim off. the roof lights were shot so they went into the trash. time to load up the roof in the truck and head to garbz. the frame is already in the early stages of the Zing. the roof will get put on its new home once i get my other cab to garbz and we switch the 2 cabs out.

Post by **Greg D** » October 11, 2010, 7:33 pm

I would like to see some pics of how Z'd a straight axle frame.
There a few things I just couldn't picture in my head.

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 12, 2010, 4:34 am

as per garbz: slicing the frame at a 45 degree angle right at the firewall area. letting the frame move forward so the over all wheel base will be 115". this will center the wheels in the wheel wells perfectly. once the frame has been slid forward it will be boxed and reenforced at the Zed area. the steering box has to be moved a few inches and an elbow or two added. the front frame horns will need to be notched also so the radiator support can come down a few inches. remember this is all coming from garbzs evil master mind and he makes it look and sound simple. cut at your own risk!

Post by **Greg D** » October 12, 2010, 8:32 pm

Ahh, I see. See I didn't consider cutting at an angle and allowing the wheelbase to lengthen. Of course he is right it will center the front wheel in the fender better. I am so used to the front wheels like they are on a 61-64 it doesn't cross my mind to change it.
One of the problems with a front Z on these is if you cut it behind the rear spring mount where you "should" you are already under the cab floor.
I'd like to see some pics as he is doing it. Nothing I will be doing right away but I want to see his solutions to some of the "issues". Seriously need to post lots of pics.

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 13, 2010, 4:25 am

we also decided to remove the bbw cabs roof and install the 64s roof. that way the 2 roof creases and the rear over hang will be there. and... shaving the drip rails

garbz is no longer a valued and welcomed memeber here so he wont be posting any pictures of info about my build. ill be doing it all here. but he will be posting info and pictures on the fe site. enjoy

Rusty 63 · Post by **Rusty 63** » October 13, 2010, 5:57 am

I noticed (Garbz left). What happened with that?

Rusty 63 · Post by **Rusty 63** » October 17, 2010, 5:53 am

Ahh... reread what he told me on FTE - now I remember! Funny he found an idiot here & I got attacked by an idiot over there...

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » October 25, 2010, 6:59 pm

Looking good. I can't wait to see some pics of the work being done. I would love to do the BBW swap on mine but have had no luck finding a donor locally.

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 26, 2010, 5:22 pm

the new 4" lowering block kit from speedway for the rear end is going in tonight

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 27, 2010, 2:27 am

got the primered cab over to garbz tonight. the truck is stripped down to the bare rolling chassis. we decided to rewire the truck while we are doing everything else. going to go with the 21 circuit ez wiring brand. the cuts are planned and drawn on the frame. well be cutting this week. ordered up new cab and radiator mounts from lmc. they will be here friday

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 31, 2010, 5:46 pm

so garbz got the frame cut. i got more parts dropped off to him today. it looks like the big back window is being installed on saturday the 6th. if there is anyone that wants to come by and help your more then welcome. im bringing the adult beverages and well order up some pizza. garbz and i are calling it a building party. its happening at garbzs place in glendale. well proubly be starting early in the morning. more info will be posted and there are a few pictures coming too.

i thing bill w. and kstone will be there. right?

azratrod · Post by **azratrod** » October 31, 2010, 10:02 pm

here are a few pictures of where we are at so far:

passenger side of the new cab thats getting the bbw treatment

drivers side of the new cab thats getting the bbw treatment

back side of the new cab thats getting the bbw treatment

core support

fire wall smoothed out

side view with cuts

cut! no turning back now

side view with cuts

rear view

rivet popped off, lines are drawn, and spring bracket cut

rear of frame

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » November 1, 2010, 7:11 pm

looking good man. Can't wait to see the BBW conversion. Make sure you take lots of pics for show and tell.

azratrods '64

move the column

the bbw showed up today

on the way to garbzs in the rain

glass and trim out

Zing a frame

more bbw roof info

blocks

cab delivered

the frame is cut

progress pictures 10.31.10