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Old 01-11-2018, 11:24 PM   #26
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Re: Soap on a Rope

Wow you sure have your work cut out for a while. FOLLOWING
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Old 01-12-2018, 05:16 PM   #27
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Yeah, lots of boxes, took three trips to the recycle center.

Something I didn't do was check the frame for square.... Guess what, dropped the soap again. Been hit drivers side. And out of square. Spent the day going through Craigslist looking for a replacement. Have two good prospects. Might buy both. But I have to wait till tomorrow. IM not in a patient mood.
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Old 01-12-2018, 05:25 PM   #28
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EJC78- thanks man.


Today I did have fun though. Despite the bent frame rail. I ordered wheels, fuel tank, gauges, brake kit, new axle, and radiator. All at once with the help from Travis And Nick at Pro Performance. Couldn't of been any easier. Definitely some cool guys who know what they sell.

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Old 01-16-2018, 04:17 PM   #29
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So I seem to be doing the c10 two step. But I found a new frame for a hundred bucks but it has some small issues. Nothing I can’t fix but I’m ready to move forward. I’ve got a couple more rivets left and I’ll be ready for powder coating.

As you can see when I drilled the drivers side frame it sprung big time. One rivet was already sheared. So that one is going to scrap.

Found a new 3/4 ton frame but I had to winch it out of a field. Luckily the parts I need are in good shape.
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Old 01-16-2018, 04:18 PM   #30
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New frame from the field
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Old 01-16-2018, 04:20 PM   #31
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Cut up...
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Old 01-17-2018, 11:32 AM   #32
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A little more work done last night
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Old 01-17-2018, 11:34 AM   #33
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Old 01-17-2018, 11:37 AM   #34
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Little more
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Old 01-17-2018, 11:47 AM   #35
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Found a crack where the steering gear bolts up. I’ll grind it out and weld it up. I’ll mock it up today then it’s ready for some powder coating.
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Old 01-31-2018, 02:38 AM   #36
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Cool build. If that crack is at where the steering box mounts, you may want to look into a kit such as offered by ORD. That frame'll probably be plenty strong, but since you are powder coating, you may want to take steps to keep it from recurring.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm
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Old 02-01-2018, 06:04 PM   #37
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Cool build. If that crack is at where the steering box mounts, you may want to look into a kit such as offered by ORD. That frame'll probably be plenty strong, but since you are powder coating, you may want to take steps to keep it from recurring.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm
Yeah, that’s the place. Pretty common place too. It was ground out and welded up. And I’m using rack and pinion so there will not have any more stress there.
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Old 02-21-2018, 09:45 PM   #38
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Update, more boxes and some progress.
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Old 02-21-2018, 09:52 PM   #39
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Old 02-21-2018, 10:04 PM   #40
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Again with the sideways photos! How do I fix that ?
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Old 02-22-2018, 10:13 AM   #41
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More parts!
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Old 02-22-2018, 10:16 AM   #42
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Little progress...
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Front end coming along.
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Old 02-22-2018, 12:16 PM   #45
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Big ol booty
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Old 02-22-2018, 12:21 PM   #46
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Rolling right along. Very easy kit for sure.
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Front tires. To match the rear.
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Old 02-22-2018, 12:27 PM   #48
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Four link mocked up
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Old 02-22-2018, 12:46 PM   #49
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Mock up, and making template for frame “close out panel” to hide some of the lines,hoses, and cables. It will be removable.
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