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I started this frame the other day, I always wanted to this. I cut 2" out of the stock cross member. I'll take care of the center link later.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_1277.jpg

I'm building this chassis with left over steel from other jobs. For now I'll use the stock control arms for mock up.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_1296.jpg

The center of the frame will be 2x4 .083 wall with .50x2" for the bracing

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_1303.jpg

I raised it up to ride height then tacked some stands under it

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_1314.jpg

I'll post some more pictures later on

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_1309.jpg

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but why narrow the track width?

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Looks good but i would recommend going a little thicker for your 2x4 rails. Not trying to be rude or anything but .083 is pretty thin and even though you have 1/2x2" bracing it still attaches to the .083. You could have 1" thick bracing but it isn't worth anything because its only as strong as what you are attaching it too. I would go with .120 2x4. Make sure you "V" the butt joint on the 2x4's when you attach them to the other pieces. That way when you weld it up you are getting full pen on both sides of the steel. Anyways good luck and nice start.

ps. I like the look of that 1/2"x2" bracing. Very creative.

Josh

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Interesting, I like the idea. But hell, if youre making a frame anyway why not just run w/ a rack and pinion? Keep us updated.

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looks good, and i must say i love your show I have about 100 episodes on dvr so thanks for many hours of education!

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I totally missed who this was. Very nice to have you on the board. Welcome!

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Welcome to the board Lou!

I see your back home working on your own projects.....Nice!
Give us some info on the truck.

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Did i miss something? Who's show are you guys talking about?

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Good to have ya here and dang nice to meet ya Lou ... now, who the heck are ya? :sexy:

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http://www.powerblocktv.com/sites/mu...es/MC-0721.jpg
Lou Santiago... Muscle Car

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Welcome Lou! Looks like it's going to be a great build... keep us posted with more pics.

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I love Muscle Car! The best part is learning from your mistakes and you having the 'thoughtfulness' to share them with us!!!!

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Welcome Lou, love the show looking forward to see how this project comes out.

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Welcome! I watch every weekend.

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Welcome!

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What he said.

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Abadsvt you are right, normally I would use .120 wall. That 2x4 was from a job I did for a guy and he had to have 2x4 .083 wall. That was a stick that has been in my metal rack for 3 or 4 years. I'm never going to use it and I'm tried of looking at it. I have used .083 on race cars before but not 2x4. I will have to put some real creative bracing in the frame. I do have a plan so I'll keep everybody posted. Oh Yeah thanks for watching everybody I left the show 3 months ago. Jessi from extreme is leaving at the end of this month.

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Lou, love the show man you do awesome work and watch it religously, now when you say you left do you mean like forever or you guys were done shooting for now,oh yeah any update on project blue hair awesome car and an awesome theme. and welcome to the board from sunny california.

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Sounds great. I was just trying to help share my knowledge that i have learn (which isn't that much:lol:) but after finding out who you are i should be asking you for advice instead;). Just curious what are you going to be doing about the deflection that the metal will allow when cornering? Are you planing on using the same thickness for the front and rear section? This should be a sweet build. You should start this in the build section of the 67-72 trucks. That is where most of the people have there build thread. Anyways good luck and make sure you post some pics.

Josh

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welcome to tha board lou....great show .... hope it isnt over for good ! ..roll tide bro

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Cool a super star on a truck forum. :metal:. J/K welcome. Whats the plans on youre build besides a tube frame.Why did you take two inches out of the cross meber.

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hey welcome to the forums nice build;)

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Im suprised everybody is wondering why the narrowed track width. Doesn't the dropmember have a narrowed width? I would assume its so you can tuck some wider rubber up front??

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The Narrowed front end is just something I always wanted to do. After all it's stock. A friend of mine works at one of the NASCAR teams. He told me if I get the center link the way I want it he would make one for me. As far as the deflection I just have to brace it up real good. I need to sit down when I get the rest of the frame done and figure it out. The truck is mine so I can play with it. You know a little R&D. I might put a rack & pinion on it. just for ****s and giggles.

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Oh yeah I left for good 3 months ago. I'm going to do some magazine stuff. I've had some offers that I'm looking at.