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Old 09-20-2012, 01:48 AM   #26
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Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...

Staying on for this write up! Clean work man
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Old 09-20-2012, 01:59 AM   #27
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Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...

I was considering this same thing for my build, since I am in the "Too poor for Porterbuilt" parts club as well. Very nice to have this how-to guide, thanks a ton for the time you took, and are still taking, for the write-up.

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Old 09-20-2012, 10:14 AM   #28
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Old 09-20-2012, 10:35 AM   #29
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Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...

John, excellent write up. I used the same motor mount perches on my '63 frame. I just cut them down to fit the frame rail.

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Old 09-20-2012, 11:36 PM   #30
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Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...

Nice work!!! But I think I would still be affraid to do it myself..
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Old 09-21-2012, 12:05 AM   #31
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Keep up the good work brotha ...lol

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Old 09-21-2012, 12:09 AM   #32
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Old 09-21-2012, 12:39 AM   #33
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Nice write up Chief
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Nice job man! Thanks for the info!!
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Old 09-21-2012, 09:00 PM   #35
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Great Write up, thanks for taking the time. ~TJ
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Old 09-21-2012, 11:07 PM   #36
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thanks man this is gonna help a lot of people who are wanting to do this
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Old 10-14-2012, 03:44 PM   #37
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Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...

Good write-up. Watching to see how steering plays out.
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Old 10-14-2012, 06:17 PM   #38
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Looks nice. Ill be watching this.
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Old 10-14-2012, 07:46 PM   #39
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Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...

John thanks for the detailed write up and pics, already picked up a crossmember for this mod when I seen your first post on it, this will be a winter project and install in the spring when I rebuild the front suspension..
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Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...

No prob guys....

Haven't been on it in a while....been concentrating on getting my shop/business going.

Burb will get love soon....
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Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ...

The skills some of you guys have amaze me!! This looks like something I would see on the HAMB but with more skill.
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good job John. The burb is sweet
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Old 10-24-2012, 08:42 PM   #43
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Nice work, very thorough.

I know how aggravating it is to take pics while in progress on a project too, so thanks for sharing.

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Old 10-25-2012, 09:06 PM   #44
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The skills some of you guys have amaze me!! This looks like something I would see on the HAMB but with more skill.
I have learned more on this forum then any other forum.Plus there is no bullcrap or whining on this forum.Thanks for the tech Chief Rocka.
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Chief, after you section the crossmember do you go ahead and add 2.5" drop spindles ? or is this not possible after sectioning due to steering clearances....???? Kieth

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HAMB, whats that ??

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SAL !!! How have you been ?!? Been a while, huh ??

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Nice work, very thorough.

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Thanks Woo. It does take a little more time, instead of just tearing into it...but I think its worth it to share ...

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No prob ... You talking about LIL, by chance ??

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Chief, after you section the crossmember do you go ahead and add 2.5" drop spindles ? or is this not possible after sectioning due to steering clearances....???? Kieth
You can. As for steering issues, the clearance problems are due to the crossmember being raised.

A dropped spindle typically is cast with the spindle relocated, but the steering arm is in the 'stock' location.
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Great write up ChiefRocka!
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Old 11-02-2012, 01:01 AM   #48
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You are raising your Steering also ...Right?
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Great write up ChiefRocka!
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You are raising your Steering also ...Right?
As mentioned before, yes I will be raising the steering. I will have a full how to on that as well.

I haven't touched it in a while. Been busy setting up my new shop ....
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This is what I needed, I jumped right into my crossmember after swing what you did, made it a lot easier than i first believed , thanks
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