Re: Maggie's Custom
 

obviously not your first rodeo, nice work:metal:

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Thanks, I'm still learning, I notice the better I can see, the better my position, the better the weld! I just want all my stuff to look good all the time, I'm practicing as I go.

Not my first rodeo, but my first full on bag job!
Thanks for all the comments!!
Jason

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Rear shock mount done!
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Shock installed.
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Other side bag installed.
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Jason

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Heres what I'm thinking for the front!
Moving the shock to the outside lower mounting point (going to reinfoce the mount) this gives the shock room to clear the brake tab and line, and move the upper mounting point the the top of the frame. Going to try and get this done tonight!
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Jason

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I think im gonna copy ur idea for the front. Ive been lazy and still havent put shocks on the front of mine
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You're doing impressive work.
If Maggie isn't impressed, you can say:

'Oh Maggie I couldn't have tried anymore...'
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lol! Shes heard it a million times!!

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i agree, if that's not quality welding & fabricating, i don't know what is! welcome aboard, & great job so far :metal: looking forward to the continued progress

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hey is ur shock all the way extended in this pic?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...8&d=1344605059

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yes. I set it up to run a longer shock it need be. I put the shock at mid travel at ride height, but when I fully extended the shock it didn't look as if the suspension went that high. The shock has 6 1/2 inches of travel. I won't know how it works until the truck is on the road. I did the same on the front, I sent the shock and mid travel at ride height (the front shock has 5 inches of travel) I'll post pics soon!
Jason

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Started working on front shock mount last night! Got one side done!
Started by cutting off the inside shock mount and making a template to reinforce the outter mount.
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Than cutting, fitting, and welding a 1/8 thick peice.
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more to come

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For the upper mount I took a peice of 2x3 and cut it down until it fit the way I wanted.
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The rest!
Fully extended.
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Fully collasped.
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Mid travel.
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Bottom mount.
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Now I just have to do the same on the other side!!
Jason and Maggie

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ahh i see..when i set mine up i did it will the rear end at the lowest height so i could find out where i could fit the shock when it was fully compressed.. thats why i had to go to the trailing arms with mine cause the shocks were too long.. but the factory shocks worked out perfect for mine cause they dont limit me at all.. btw i dig your idea for the front :metal:
i need to get off my lazy ass and go do that

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:) I messed up this post!!
I'll try again

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Got the driver side done! I reused my template from the passanger side (just reversed it). I love this little plasma cutter!!
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Put it in the bender!
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Than welded it in place. (sorry pic)
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Made a template of the upper mount and traced it to the 2x3! Cut it out, and welded it into place!
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Shock installed
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Top view.
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Re: Maggie's Custom
 

cool truck you guys have. your really jammin right a long. keep up the good work.

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I srewed up all my picture posting as I was in a hurry!! Last night was Maggie's graduation ceremony!! (no not high school) She wanted to take her pictures with the truck but it not done. This is the best I could do, taken just as she was walking out the door!
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We had a small party after and I took today off from the truck to hang out with her!!
Jason

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Congrats Maggie!

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whoa scared us for second congrats:lol::lol:

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Yes, congrats to Maggie :)

Don't blame you at all for spending time with her instead of working on the truck.

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Great project. I will be looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

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Did moving the front shock outward cause any interference issues with your front tires at full lock?
Looks like it would have been easier to move the brake line tab?
Your work and fab skills are great!
Just wondering.
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No issue at all with the steering. Moving the brake tabe would have been easy but the shock was also hitting the crossmember, I was having to put the shock in a bind in order to clear the crossmember when using the stock lower mount.
Thanks!!
Jason