New project! The "Red Herring"

[JJorgensen52]

Originally Posted by oldman3

J52, I've heard guy use the G body front end with good results. The rear of the 67-72 frame is different. Why couldn't you use the components of this system and just mount to the existing rear section of frame?...Jim

In this case, the rear of the frame on this truck is BEAT. Rusty, cracked and bent.

That said, I saw a thread on here (which I can't find at the moment of course ) where they installed a 67-72 rear trailing arm setup into an AD frame and it worked out pretty well - my reasoning was, since I'm already going to have to reposition the cab with the front clip anyway, and since all the stepside beds are close in design, it should not be terribly difficult.

I also have access to a 67-72 frame with bent frame horns up front, so that helped make the decision. I've taken a whole slew of measurements off my trucks and a few others I've looked at, and it seems like everything should line up nicely. How far I get, we shall see...

[iowaboynca]

Originally Posted by JJorgensen52

I saw a thread on here (which I can't find at the moment of course ) where they installed a 67-72 rear trailing arm setup into an AD frame and it worked out pretty well - my reasoning was, since I'm already going to have to reposition the cab with the front clip anyway, and since all the stepside beds are close in design, it should not be terribly difficult.

Sound's like Leevon's "Popeye" build, love that build.

I have a 83 cutlass wagon and some quick measurements seem to be the same wheelbase. if my frame was sketchy I was going to use it. Will be interested to watch how you do.

[JJorgensen52]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Seems you've done your homework on the fit, I'm along for the build, so I'll keep watching, best of luck...Jim

Thanks! I can use all the luck I can get

Originally Posted by flashed

That Cutlass nose if in good shape should bring in some extra cash ,kind of hard to find them.

Well this is nice to know. Other than the grills being cracked everything on this car is pretty nice.

Originally Posted by iowaboynca

Sound's like Leevon's "Popeye" build, love that build.

That's not the one I was thinking of, but that is one sweet truck I hadn't seen before!

Today I had a day of unexpected warm, sunny weather. Which meant I did an outdoor project I've been holding off on - I made the fence between my house and my garage "swing away" so I could get the part storage trailer and my parts car into the back yard (and actually park my daily in the driveway )



But I did start tearing down the driver's side



This side will need more repairs in the pillars. I have a patch for the rear pillar and I'm going to fab up the lower section below the hinge pocket (which is in fine shape)

Other news, there was a baseball sized dent in this pillar, which I'm working on massaging out. I've never done hammer and dolly work before, so slow going here and being careful. A tap here, a tap there!


I should have a pretty easy week at work this week so stay tuned for updates!