Thanks again guys, heres what I worked on today. I got the brake booster mount tacked on, then cut the push rod down to size (had to re-tap the threads). this booster and master came with the truck the booster is broken. Not sure if im going to run the same setup or something similar, depends on the brakes I go with I guess. I just have to work on the clutch now, not sure if I am going to try and run a cable or hydraulic operated one yet. The hydraulic throw out bearing would be the best option for me but they are a bit pricey.

 

Very, Very nice work, man! You definitely got skills! That truck is gonna turn out really nice. Isn't the shift lever gonna be a bit far back? Sure like the color. You gonna put it back to that blue when you re-paint it?

Nice work, very nice work.

 

Dang! I think you have done this somewhere before. Or been around someone who was a good teacher. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing the build up. Great skill set.

 

Looking Great so far!!! Love the "Ford" Motor!!!!

 

Wow brother, you have skill. I'm jealous to say the least. Very nice.

 

planning on changing the teel blue Dano78, thinking of doing a copper and black two tone. It all depends on the budget, Id love to paint it myself just have to find the patients to do it myself. The shifter ended up a little further back than I wanted but it actually turned out to be a good place. I will have the seat back as far as possible, I can move the shifter forward on the transmission with a kit for the tremec.

 

Well if you have the patients to do the intricate fab work you do, then bodywork shouldn't bee too tough for you at all either. The worst of body and paint is just the mess. Copper and black would look good too, kinda a newer-aged color that would surely look good.

 

Really great work. I wish I had those kind of skills with fabrication! That tranny tunnel looks great and the ifs looks really clean also

 

looks great! how much time do you got invested?

 

Nice looking build keep the pics coming!

 

Excellent excellent work! You're a great welder for sure. That is the strongest Z on the rear I've seen.

One question on the 4-link; shouldn't the upper links be identical, length and angle? Maybe it's an optical illusion, but they seem to go to the same place on the pumpkin, which is offset.

 

I've had the truck for two years but progress has been slow, I work on it a couple hours here and there when I can. Most of my free time has been taken up by my fathers 68 camaro that we should be wrapping up this winter.

 

I think the angle on them might be a bit off, I have to into moving the mount a bit. Not sure on how this could affect ride quality etc. This is the first four link I've built from scratch, so it might need some tweeking

 

What did you use as a reference when you designed the 4 link? I'd have to go back to my reference texts to see if what you have will work properly or not. Typically the links are all symmetrical in a triangulated 3 or 4 link or are adjusted so they operate like they are symmetrical as possible. Some OEM systems are not symmetrical for practical clearance or packaging but they compensate with large compliant mounting bushings that absorb the misalignment.
You are doing outstanding work.

AFA the body work, if you want a lower profile I'd suggest sectioning the cab like they did with the Foose 56, cutting it at the beltline and taper section it 1-1/2" at the front to 0 at the rear, taking it out of the cowl just below the windshield frame. That way you don't have the difficult problem of cutting the wrap around glass or any other glass and making it fit, plus it's actually easier than a chop. The 56 windshield is already narrower than the previous years because of the 56's "forehead", and by lowering the cowl, the seat can be lowered giving more cab room and greater forward visibility.

 

I basically based the four link off a foxbody mustang rear suspension, Ive got to go over the angles again. I believe the right upper bar is a bit off, the picture makes it look worse than it is. As far as sectioning the body Id love to just not sure if I will or not. If i can find another cab localy for a good price I may give it a shot. this cab is in good shape (for trucks in this neck of the woods at least) the last truck I had was swiss cheese.