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Old Mar 3, 2021 | 04:39 PM
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its a build thread now

so i welded that selfmade X-Member to the Framerails in the meantime, its almost done now.


 
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Can you explain what those bars are doing. I'm confused.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2021 | 01:38 AM
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Can you explain what those bars are doing. I'm confused.
stiffening that weak Frame.

I'm not sure I understand your question
 
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Old Mar 4, 2021 | 07:35 PM
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stiffening that weak Frame.

I'm not sure I understand your question
I don't understand how adding the frame work you did makes the frame any stiffer then boxing in the frame itself. Just seems like a lot of work instead of boxing in the frame.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2021 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Marten
I don't understand how adding the frame work you did makes the frame any stiffer then boxing in the frame itself. Just seems like a lot of work instead of boxing in the frame.
of course i will box it additionally ...read the thread a couple posts above
 
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Old May 3, 2021 | 03:19 PM
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it´s a "Build Thread" now :-)

Frame reinforcement with K-Member and boxing is almost done now.

so i started locating the LMC Truck Gastank







i didn´t want to fill the Gastank at the Bedfloor and i did not want to cut holes in Fenders and Bed sides.
I will raise the bed floor and put the Fillerneck behind the befloor, underneath, hidden from the Tailgate.

 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 02:43 PM
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Hi Ingo, what a job! That truck can withstand a fight against a Leopard tank . Looks very strong. Good to see, you’re making progress. Keep going and always let the pics coming...Hope to see you soon - after that COVID nightmare. Stay healthy mate!
 
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Old May 4, 2021 | 04:52 PM
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Hey Rico,
thanks.
Yes i hope it will be strong enough, it has to handle Big Block Torque, so i wanted to build it strong, espacially since i found that crack in the Frame.
Have yoo checked your Chassis? I noticed that Frame cracks not so seldom.
Yes i too hope to see you and your Ranchero soon.
 
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Old May 5, 2021 | 06:19 AM
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Just amazing work you do! I do not understand the concept of no tools or junk laying on the floor? Very strange! Really enjoyed the thread. You take your projects to a level way beyond where my brain can go! The COE is really nice too! Thanks for taking us on this adventure!
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Haha thank you, but no ...these are Sanderson Headers, we just modified the collector on the left one
My Sanderson Headers going in this week. Did you use gaskets with yours. They say you dont need them but my exhaust guy says he should put them in.
 
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I have Sanderson Headers and did as instructed and they don't leak. Run the bead of RTV let sit and firm up for 24 hours then install..
 
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Originally Posted by 400excracer
My Sanderson Headers going in this week. Did you use gaskets with yours. They say you dont need them but my exhaust guy says he should put them in.
like John posted, just a bead of RTV and it works
 
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Old May 5, 2021 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Effies 56
ingo,
Just amazing work you do! I do not understand the concept of now tools or junk laying on the floor? Very strange! Really enjoyed the thread. You take your projects to a level way beyond where my brain can go! The COE is really nice too! Thanks for taking us on this adventure!
Regards,
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Haha :-) i´m stumbling over tools and junk the whole day, just removed it for the photos
Thanks for the comliments.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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started working on the new Perimeter Bed i got form Midwest Early Ford.
Put tubs in for wider wheels.
raised the bedfloor with 1" X 1" tubing.
I built two frames, one i welded to the bed and the second one is for the tilt bedfloor for getting access to the gastank and the battery underneath.












just mocked up

 
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Old Jun 23, 2021 | 05:13 AM
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Nice job...its going to look nice when done.
 
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