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#230081 03/23/2007 3:08 AM
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Well guys...I have almost finished my 68's frame and suspension. What should I tackle next? Brakes? Start getting the engine and trany in the shop? Start on the cab?

Need a little direction form some pro's.


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#230082 03/23/2007 3:44 AM
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i would do the engine and tranny, i am not a big fan of having brakes sit around for a long while, but you can do the brakes and then be totally done with the chasis


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#230083 03/23/2007 3:48 AM
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Hy JarridLem, If it were my project, I would like to completely finish the frame, brakes, steering, rear axle, wheels and tires, then I could rebuild other components and put them on the finished rollable frame as I went, hope that helps.

#230084 03/23/2007 5:16 AM
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If you plan it all out you will finish all parts on the frame that might not be accessible with the motor and tranny installed then drop in the motor and tranny.


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#230085 03/23/2007 6:20 PM
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I'd get a complete rolling chassis, then get the engine and tranny in it. Then the body.

#230086 03/23/2007 6:58 PM
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I'd sit back and have a cup of coffee.


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#230087 03/23/2007 7:22 PM
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Beer.

get the engine and tranny done while you are putting the chassis back together.


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#230088 03/23/2007 10:59 PM
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Everything is on the chassis except the stearing parts. I am putting the drop spindels in this weekend. I am going to put some pics up on my Myspace monday. come and check it out. I will put a link on this thread monday.


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#230089 03/27/2007 2:12 AM
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looks like it might take a little longer on those pics. Check back in in about a week.


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#230090 03/27/2007 2:34 AM
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I agree with all the above grin Jarrid is doing a good job guys. This is his first but I'll bet my wisdom teeth he will be a Bolter for aloong time. Not to mention his dad is getting the bug and Jarrid has a young son coming along! Stovebolts forever!! Looking good Jarrid.


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