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Old 03-13-2016, 12:44 AM   #76
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Re: 1959 Apache Reborn

Ha. I knew you'd say that. I'm just learning the weld side of the hobby... what is needed to weld a steel bracket to the cast center section?
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Old 05-08-2016, 11:22 PM   #77
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Well its been a while since I have posted anything. Not alot to update on the truck but I did get to start o my shop and I traded my fourwheeler for an 04 silverado that needed the transmission rebuilt. So I have been busy with that. Got a few honey do's to get done with before I can jump back on it. But soon!
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Old 05-16-2016, 10:02 PM   #78
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Ha. I knew you'd say that. I'm just learning the weld side of the hobby... what is needed to weld a steel bracket to the cast center section?

Same question. I also would like to know if the angle of said brackets on upper section of the dif have any impact on movement or binding. Are your bars both set parallel to the ground?
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Old 05-19-2016, 06:33 PM   #79
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No binding issues. The bracket on the opposite side of the link is angled to support the travel. Once the air ride is adjusted to ride height the outside links are parallel.
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Old 05-19-2016, 06:42 PM   #80
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I tried to find a picture that shows the angle of the two inner links while the
outside links are parallel. Hope this helps
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Old 05-20-2016, 09:09 PM   #81
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How about welding the mild steel upper link tabs to the cast iron center of the diff? Did you weld it?

Research is showing that a pre and post heat treatment should be used, along with a high nickel or stainless filler wire/rod to prevent cracking/ stress.
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Old 09-02-2016, 04:20 PM   #82
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Hey guys been a while. Life as gotten a little hectic with household project work and kids going into homeschooling this year but I have managed to get a little work in on the ol boy. I have since gotten my wiring started floor prepped for carpet which should be here next week. Also got my front shock brackets in place and ready to paint them back up.
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Old 09-02-2016, 09:18 PM   #83
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Glad to see you back at it!
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Old 02-15-2017, 06:48 PM   #84
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Been a minute and have not posted in a while. The truck is still in progress. I have fired it up and am on my way to complete it in the next few weeks. I am trying my best to be ready for Run to the Sun. Here is a few progress pictures.
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Old 02-15-2017, 09:39 PM   #85
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Love the wood!!

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Old 02-15-2017, 11:06 PM   #86
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Thanks. The bed took me longer than I thought but was well worth it.
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Old 02-15-2017, 11:45 PM   #87
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Hope to see it in Myrtle Beach!
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Old 02-16-2017, 02:17 PM   #88
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Nice!!
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Old 02-16-2017, 03:01 PM   #89
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Myrtle beach! Right on. Get this thing to Rat at the Beaver on Friday in Murells Inlet. Damn good time!
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Old 02-17-2017, 03:18 AM   #90
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Would be awesome if I could!
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Old 02-18-2017, 10:20 PM   #91
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Good looking project! coming together, good luck on making it to Myrtle Beach
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Old 02-25-2017, 04:28 PM   #92
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Well got off work and home around 9 and decided to get the bed finished up. Got the push button locks installed and welded in the peg tabs.
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Old 02-25-2017, 07:23 PM   #93
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I really need to see how you put this together!

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Old 02-25-2017, 09:44 PM   #94
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Hopefully you will lol
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Old 02-25-2017, 10:09 PM   #95
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Bed wood looks real nice.
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Old 02-27-2017, 06:02 AM   #96
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Looks good!
Do you have a detail photo of the push button locks you can share?
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Old 04-02-2017, 08:44 AM   #97
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This is the style I used. The image came from jegs but I actually bought it much cheaper at AliExpress.com It was an easy install. I like them alot.
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Old 07-09-2017, 09:00 AM   #98
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Hey fellas been alot going on here latell wit the build. I have gotten her on the road and working on the small things as I go. Overall pretty stoked about being this far! Eventually I will do some new corners, bottom door skins, rockers ect.. but until then I will just enjoy!
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Old 07-09-2017, 10:08 AM   #99
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Congrats, looks great aired out!!

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Old 07-09-2017, 11:08 PM   #100
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Congrats!!

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