It was just a go to it deal and it shows. Ive got a plan this time and itll be alot better. Got some 4"x4" box and some 1/4" plate today and got everything drawn out. Tomorrow evening ill start cutting and hopefully have an update.

 

Sweet deal, you should post up some plans aswell.

 

Started on the new hanger crossmember. This is the only pic i have. Due to the way the frame is made ill be making both hangers as individual pieces then welding a crossmember between them.

 

looks inbred

 

Why did you scrap the old design? It looks the same as what you have going so far lol.

 

Was reading the thread and saw this. I had my frame power coated and he quoted me 300$ to blast and powder coat. He is in Missouri though, he said he could do up to 19.5 ft long. I though he was quoting a price because he was slow or something, but I talked to his guy when I picked up my frame and he said they were swamped. Must run on volume. He also only charged 180$ to coat my headers. Can supply name and number if anyone interested. It is a loooong way to California though.

 

I'm in Western Washington. Its a bit far to get anything powdercoated. That sounds like an amazing deal though.

 

The owner told me that UPS stops there every day. Might be ok for smaller stuff.

 

The only truck parts i'd considered powdercoating is the bumpers, and i'm not sure how much I could save if any, shipping there.

 

Ok so a month or so ago i decided to **** the supercab frame and go back to where this all started. So i pulled the 2wd frame back inside and ive about got the front crossmember done. I threw on a set of 6" skyjackers and i kinda like it but it may be to tall. Take in account that i have no drivetrain weight. I have 11.5" from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fenderwell.






Also picked up a set of 64" chebys for the rear. But i need to get the front set before i can put them in. So i gotta decide if i want to keep the 6" springs or not.

 

You know Cheeto, planning goes a long ways.....

 

so does working on the truck more than one day every 3 months.

 

I know Cheeto changes his mind thirty times a day.. but I mean, cmmmooonnn.. get a plan you like and stick with it lol.

Cheeto why'd you switch frames again??

 

Well this started off as a 4wd conversion but i got lazy and wanted the supercab frame. Well there was no room for rear cab mounts without major mods to the frame. So i said hell with it i need to get this project back to what is was supposed to be. A 79 F-350 crewcab longbed. So after looking on pirate ive decided on the front crossmember i have now. Itll get some speed holes and a few more gussets on the inside. Once i get the engine in and if there is room the crossmember will also act as a cradle for my pto winch. The front springs are 6" lift for a 78/9 but this frame is the same as a 67-77.5 so they only give me 4" lift. Ive got the rears in but the shackle hangers i have are for a 2wd and wont let the springs set level. I ordered a set for a 4wd last night and they are supposed to be in today sometime. I also ordered my sxle swap kit and rear disc brackets from RuffStuff friday night. A D70 with 410s/trac lock and 35spl axles will be in the rear. Im setting up the rear to use a 3" tall block but when the drivetrain goes in i hope it levels it out enough to take the block out. If not im sure itll level out enough to use a 2" block or even a 1" zero rate. My mind is set up on suspension so next is the front steering box mount then onto the motor,.

 

Whats your current design? When I did the front of my truck, the crossmember is just some beefy square tube. Works fine here. Lol.