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| | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Brought my truck home from dry storage this weekend. I was off work today and mocked up the TPI, added the front shocks & removed excess brackets rom the frame. I added photos to my Webshots. I'm pleased with the results so far. I've added 3" drop coils to lower the front. Thinking of adding drop spindles as well. The stance looks pretty good to me for it being a '79 IFS. Now that it's back home I can tinker at my leisure. Hope to have it running this spring.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | mobileortho: Having it at home will really speed up the work and give you a place to escape to when mama's hot. BTW I see you have removed the front sway bar. Gonna put another one back on? It also looks like you have your 4 gage set ready to install. Did it come with a sending unit? If not I have the one I bought from Brothers to go on my Blazer tank I would be happy to turn loose if you need it.  My new tank: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2307964330099708909pjbkFA
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 34 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 34 | looks good! im interested in your motor mounts. are they solid or using a rubber mount also. I used a 71 frame but I have limited clearance in front of the engine using the stock mount location. I was considering making something similar to what you have there to move the engine rearward 3 inches or so. Keep up the good work! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Big Chevy, I think my tank may be ruined. Looked in it and there is standing water about a 1/4" deep. Dont know how long it's been there but it's rusted pretty good. I'm going to attempt to clean it out. May switch to a plastic cell, or just put the original back in the cab. Sergant, I am going to put the sway bar on eventually. I need to go to the salvage yard to get the mounting brackets that mount to the frame. The motor mounts are stock (rubber). As you see from the photos I did not use the stock frame mounts, but custom tubes. It worked out really well.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I still have that Blazer tank if your interested. Freight would probably run around 28.00. Let me know
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 34 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 34 | right on, I just installed a 20 gal fuel cell in my frame from jegs. I had rust issues too so I opted for aluminum this time. it fit pretty well between the rails with a simple box I made up. All I can suggest for cleaning your old one out is do not use the vinegar method. I tried it and it was a waste of 40 bucks | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Hey sergent, got a camara? 
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Big Chev, I'll keep your tank in mind. I haven't decided which route to take as of yet.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 34 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 34 | im trying to figure out how to add a picture to my post. any help? im using a mac if that will matter, thanks mike sergent | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 619 "MONGO" | | "MONGO" Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 619 | | | |
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