72 crew cab long bed cummins
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heres a few picks of the finished front end...
i woukld say the spring sits just out side of center of the out side of the frame....
the bracket between the frame and the outer support on the ends of the front spring hanger is going to be my bumper mounts, they bolt from the inside of the frame. and the other bolts go all the way through to the outer support.
the 2 inch square tube in the center is just another tie in point for the bumper. there will be a hitch receiver incorporated in the front bumper. i wanted to tie it together in the center in case i ever have to pull something with any weight.
i woukld say the spring sits just out side of center of the out side of the frame....
the bracket between the frame and the outer support on the ends of the front spring hanger is going to be my bumper mounts, they bolt from the inside of the frame. and the other bolts go all the way through to the outer support.
the 2 inch square tube in the center is just another tie in point for the bumper. there will be a hitch receiver incorporated in the front bumper. i wanted to tie it together in the center in case i ever have to pull something with any weight.
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It's coming along great!!! When I get my engine mounts from Chasetruck...wanna weld em up for me??? LOL...your welds are much prettier than mine!!! Did you make sure the steering turns the right way with that pitman on the steering gear facing rearward???
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Oh man that would suck. Yes I did, it turns the correct way. And thanks its commin slowly but surely. Ya I'm no perfeshional welder but o would be happy to I would like to see them when they come anyways......
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its been to darn cold...... ill get this updated shortly made some progress... got to get some pictures posted
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Hey buddy how's progress been for you? I feel you on the cold weather needs to end. Been slow on my build would of been alot farther if I hadn't got into the diesel pulling craze been buying lots of goodies for my puller and none on my crew. Would of had the Dana 60 and corp 14 bolt built along with a new clutch but put all my money into my other truck got to stop doing that or it'll never get finished looking forward to your progress pics check out my new project in my spring thread
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never did see those motor mounts..... but then again dave has more project then all of us put together
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Hey buddy how's progress been for you? I feel you on the cold weather needs to end. Been slow on my build would of been alot farther if I hadn't got into the diesel pulling craze been buying lots of goodies for my puller and none on my crew. Would of had the Dana 60 and corp 14 bolt built along with a new clutch but put all my money into my other truck got to stop doing that or it'll never get finished looking forward to your progress pics check out my new project in my spring thread
to stupid cold.... makin some headway at nights after work in the shop at work... got the bed fenders doors and some small stuff done got the inner fenders radiator support done and in primer as well. ordered bushing from lmc yesterday. little over priced so i hope there worth it.and i seen your new project wow what a cool find... im blown away how good of shape its in, been sittin in a shed or what.
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Atleast your getting some body work done and out of the way. I hate it so good to get it done and over with. I'm waiting until everything's mocked up then tear it down and paint it so I don't scratch anything during fabbing up
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ya for sure.... im trying to get it all in primer at least.
i just want to say that this gentleman is my idle...
got the front end up today. just kinda screwin around...
got the seats in.... ill clean up all the brackets and stuff when there back out.
back seats are in same with the bracket. even made them fold up like they do in the dodges. the leg room is a wow factor. there is more room then i have in my dodge. this picture is with the front seats all the way back. they have to move about ten inches forward to be in the right place.
pick of the trans mount
ok i need some ideas for a goose neck ball for my trailer. i want the ball removable like the kits in the newer trucks
there is the hood. has tiny dent right in the middle...
and on a good note the cummins yoda pulled out a dodge the other night.
i just want to say that this gentleman is my idle...
got the front end up today. just kinda screwin around...
got the seats in.... ill clean up all the brackets and stuff when there back out.
back seats are in same with the bracket. even made them fold up like they do in the dodges. the leg room is a wow factor. there is more room then i have in my dodge. this picture is with the front seats all the way back. they have to move about ten inches forward to be in the right place.
pick of the trans mount
ok i need some ideas for a goose neck ball for my trailer. i want the ball removable like the kits in the newer trucks
there is the hood. has tiny dent right in the middle...
and on a good note the cummins yoda pulled out a dodge the other night.