Re: Dad's 1979 GMC Heavy Half Transformation
After today, instead of feeling 51, I feel 81!!! Got the frame stripped of everything except the transmission crossmember. Moving everything over was time consuming, but not too difficult. Had to take apart the flip after not having room for the bolts that attach the shocks to the axle housing...fixed it by trimming the plate under the axle (no pic). The flip bracket I purchased from "specialtyretail" on the forum worked excellent!!
Pictures:
1. Lifted frame with hoist and rolled front end under frame.
2. Front end aligned and beginning to bolt into place.
3. Flipped rear end and rolled it under frame; again, used hoist to lift frame.
4. Rear end basically in place.
I have 2" coils sitting on the sidelines until I get some weight on the frame. Currently running 2.5 spindles up front with new stock spring. In the end, I should be 4.5 / 6 flip?? We'll see!
Thanks Mike
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