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Discussion in '1947-1954' started by ol' chebby, Oct 9, 2008.

  1. vwnate1

    vwnate1 Member

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    Looking Good !

    I wish I could help you lay on some miles....

    :p

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  2. ol' chebby

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    At Goodguys today...
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  3. Zig

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    Hey Nate!

    Do you see that??? There is something in the bed of his truck! Concrete blocks?:rolleyes:

    When green touches green~:cool:
     
  4. ol' chebby

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    My lawn mower dont sit that low. Fire ants and rocks force 2" minimum.
     
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  7. ol' chebby

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    Actually, the fab work was minimal. I first boxed the rear of the frame, gthen centered up the carriage that the rear end rides on. I marked and cut the rear of the carriage to fit snug inside the boxed frame. I leveled the input shaft, checked the measurements again, then tacked the rear portion. Next, I cut 2x3 rectangle tubing to locate the front mounts. After checkng again, I welded solid all mounts. The 2x3 is welded to the inside frame rails. Next I cut boxing plates for the front frame section to fit around the 2x3 mounts. I made 2x2 spans to cover the gap over the upper control arms, which makes the whole thing stronger, and gives me mounts for the airbags. now plate and weld everything solid, air it up and go do a nasty burnout.
     
  8. ol' chebby

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    Nah, it is my pinstriping setup. i always have that nearby, just in case.
     
  9. gypsy truck

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    I guess you can park it anywhere you want. No tow truck is going to get under that!
     
  10. Wolf

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    man that looks great. tons and tons of hard work and creativity there!!! thanks for sharing the pics!!! don't sell yourself short that is a lot of work and it is great!!!;)
     
  11. ol' chebby

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    Nate, any time you make it to this general area, I'll even let you drive it.
     
  12. vwnate1

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    Zounds !

    Can I even play with the flame thrower ? . :D

    What an invite ! THANK YOU very much ! .
     
  13. ol' chebby

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    I'll even let you play with the siren!
     
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    Sweet !

    Then you can show me where all those rustry old vehicles are hiding in the woods....
     

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