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12.28.2017
On the flat plate - yeah!
The ride height is settled for now (6" front and 7" rear), there is plenty of adjustment with rear coil-overs and the front cantilever will provide a height range without doing a a manual link slot adjustment.
Discovered the front clip frame rails were set to high for the ride height and the width between the frame rails are to wide to fit the tire / control arms. Front clip needs rework & I need to get an engine block to make sure there is room for the headers and stuff.
09.12.2017
The rear end is assembled -Thanks Mike
Yukon Zip Locker - Nodular Iron Case - Daytona support bearing kit -Yukon 3.70 Ring Pinion - Forged Pinion Yoke - Moser Axles - Big Ford Bearings - Torino Housing ends - Wilwood 12" Rotors - 4 Piston Brakes
06.03.2017
It's going to a great shop nearby...
Its been over a year since Nathan passed and so it's on. The car is now in the awesome hands of Cup chassis and body master builders. They tell me the car will be placed on the flat plate to check out the chassis alignment and decide the ride height.
07.02.2016
This is a hard update to process ...
The genius behind this project has passed. We have lost a good friend. Nathan was just 35 years old survived by his 6 year old daughter. He was a master fabricator, outstanding welder and chassis builder.
04.27.16
The Rear End ...
The rear coli-overs, support bracing, and clip installed. This is a 9" rear end (Big Ford Old Style), three link suspension, coli-overs, and a watts link.
Sand Blasted ...
Done with sand basting! Took 10 x 100 Ib bags for the cab and body parts like fenders, etc..
We are now working the floor pan, welding it to the firewall lower pan edge, and getting the inner wheel wells installed.
03.21.16
Rear end and front end worked ..
The rear-end is taking shape. Cleaned up old welds, added lower brackets, set the lower support arms, and started the watts link. Also reinforced the rear end housing.
The front sway bar is set and added the upper control arm brackets to the frame rails. Rims and tires are not settled yet; but we need to decide soon to continue with the front suspension.
03.02.16
Roll bar, front upper hoop supports, crossmember, rear frame rails, and cowl top panel removal
The front clip is looking awesome overshadowing the finished firewall. The center top hoop support is removable with three bolts that begs to be nickel plated. The top cowl panel was removed; we all know its a mess under there. The rear frame rails are in place and checking out the mini-tub alignment. Tubs are 14 inches wide and the vision is to slightly widen the car when fitting the quarters and tail light panel. The roll bar fit is perfect. The upper head liner panels side in place easily and the interior quarter panel will need minor adjustments.
02.17.16
Rails, firewall, and cowl placement...
The chassis outer grid, front frame rails, and suspension hoops are in place. Now working the upper lateral bracing, monte carlo bars, and firewall fit. The cowl top is ready to be removed given we mated and trimmed the panels to get a smooth tight seam line. We have been working around rust, useless metal, and bondo for some time now but we are now getting ready to soda blast the entire car.
02.03.16
Good Bye uni-body, Hello super chassis...
This was a great day - started fabrication of the super structure. The vision is to embedded a 2x3 .120 wall frame rail in the rocker channel and build-out a new front clip with grid / cross bracing. If you are wondering, media blasting needs to wait until after the upper cowl panel is removed. POR 15 was coated inside the rocker channel. Check out these awesome welds!
01.24.16
New shop location and metal preparation ...
We have moved into an awe-inspiring shop. The car and all equipment has been relocated. Remodeling the shop is still ongoing but we have made progress on the project removing the front clip, floor pans, and gaining access to install mini-tubs. Once we remove all the useless metal, install the appropriate bracing - chassis fabrication can begin.
11.13.15
Waiting on parts ...
Parts are starting to arrive. So far chrome moly tubing, Willwood piston calibers and aluminum hubs, drop spindles, precision bearing collars, Detroit Speed mini-tubs, and floor pan. Still need frame channels, and steering assembly,
10.15.15
At Fabricators Shop ..
The car is now with the fabricator - an experienced chassis builder - NASCAR and go cart racing industry.
9.28.15
Done with disassemble ..
Took over 3 hrs to remove the rear and front suspension assemblies, steering column and gear box. Ready to consult with the body shop and fabricator regarding the chassis.
9.1.15
Preparing the chassis...
Major panels on the chassis have been stripped using aircraft paint remover and finished up with a dual action sander w/80 grit. As needed, rust and bondo was removed using a polycarbide wheel on a angle grinder. To keep the bare metal from surface rust, Gibbs Brand Penetrant rust inhibitor is applied weekly.
Planning the next major event ....
Need to remove the front end assembly, steering column, and the rear end. Still working on the details to support the chassis so its moveable or track down a rotisserie.