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Originally Posted by stovens

Dave that would really torque me. I think a security camera catching him in action, followed by a quick callto the police would be a good start.

Cops are busy on other things.....Hate to bother them when I could handle it just fine myself.......

Thanks guys. I'm going to continue on with the mild steel mock ups. If I like how they turn out I might have them coated after welding and grinding or make a set out of stainless using the mild steel mock up as a reference like everyone suggested. I decided to dig deep and spend the coin on a Steer Clear unit. That way I can put the steering shaft just over the frame rail. That'll give me the extra room to make these equal length. Also need to buy a shorty column to give more foot clearance for brake and throttle pedal. Had my mind set on using everything I already had but I just don't want to have to work around all these little pesky problems.

Hi ho, hi ho, off to the shop I go.

David

Originally Posted by Stovebolter

Thanks guys. I'm going to continue on with the mild steel mock ups. If I like how they turn out I might have them coated after welding and grinding or make a set out of stainless using the mild steel mock up as a reference like everyone suggested. I decided to dig deep and spend the coin on a Steer Clear unit. That way I can put the steering shaft just over the frame rail. That'll give me the extra room to make these equal length. Also need to buy a shorty column to give more foot clearance for brake and throttle pedal. Had my mind set on using everything I already had but I just don't want to have to work around all these little pesky problems.

Hi ho, hi ho, off to the shop I go.

David

OK David, I found you a bender!! https://mail.google.com/mail/?tab=wm...56308c92ff435c

Originally Posted by rspears

OK David, I found you a bender!! https://mail.google.com/mail/?tab=wm...56308c92ff435c

Roger,

I'm not seeing it when I go to the link.

David

Originally Posted by Stovebolter

Roger,

I'm not seeing it when I go to the link.

David

Bad link - try this one...tube bending - YouTube

Originally Posted by rspears

Bad link - try this one...tube bending - YouTube

Ha ha Roger. I'll take one. Fascinating!

David

It's always nice to be able to use what you have, but when it costs you more time and grief then the new stuff, why bother????

Rats! Forgot the motor is set back in the firewall so the Steer Clear just won't work without even more mods. Going with a 28" column now so I won't have the shift linkage in the way and I'll be able to move the colmn over another 1" for much needed room.

Wow....big plus. I found a fuel tank that'll fit without re-modifying the rear frame rails. Tanks makes a nice EFI tank for 64-68 Mustangs. I'll be able to mount it directly to the bottom of frame rails. Perfect. I like it when stuff starts making sense. This will be a Chevy, Pontiac, Corvette, Ford, Dodge truck when finished. LOL's. Anyone have any acronyms that'll work with the above? LOLs.

David

Originally Posted by Stovebolter

Rats! Forgot the motor is set back in the firewall so the Steer Clear just won't work without even more mods. Going with a 28" column now so I won't have the shift linkage in the way and I'll be able to move the colmn over another 1" for much needed room.

Wow....big plus. I found a fuel tank that'll fit without re-modifying the rear frame rails. Tanks makes a nice EFI tank for 64-68 Mustangs. I'll be able to mount it directly to the bottom of frame rails. Perfect. I like it when stuff starts making sense. This will be a Chevy, Pontiac, Corvette, Ford, Dodge truck when finished. LOL's. Anyone have any acronyms that'll work with the above? LOLs.

David

These Mustang tanks are seen in a few frames . How would you figure they made them at such a perfect width .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

These Mustang tanks are seen in a few frames . How would you figure they made them at such a perfect width .

Bobby,

I've been racking my brain trying to find something that would work without chopping up the frame again. I had a tank made and all I can say is it was very square and didn't look right hanging below the frame. I wanted something with round edges. While I was roaming net for OEM stuff I found a site that had the measurements and surprise, there it was, 64 Mustang tank. So I cruised over to Tank Incs site and sure enough they had them to with the Walbro EFI pump. Perfect. And I love how they mount......bolts all the way around the tank on the flange.

Heck, this was one of many reasons I set the truck to the side. Just couldn't figure out what to do without loosing the bed floor to an auxillery tank.

Going to shop to get the dimensions for all the AN hoses, power steer pump, trans cooler lines, fuel lines, etc.

Ordered the correct length column from Jegs, the sway bar parts from Speedway Engineering, C4 coil over relocate from Speedway Automotive, and misc LS stuff from Speedway Motors. LOL's. There sure are a lot of places that start with Speedway.

I'm anxious to get the column in so I can get back after the headers.

David

Oh and my wife (Lisa) called and said she got me a new camera so once I get it figured out I'll start updating my progress again.

David

I missed that deal Dave. When did your truck get vandalized? Your right, a little chat with them would be a good thing. Maybe explain to them how stooooopid doing stuff like that is. I'm sure it would make you feel much better too.


On a side note I welded up some gussets for the outriggers this afternoon. Just about ready for paint. The project is winding down, my got to do list is getting shorter & my want to do list is getting closer.

A couple months ago....had it sitting in the front driveway, just never noticed it til lately. Have picked up on some rumors of who did it....Hoping they'll goof up and brag about their "daring exploits" to the wrong person and it gets back to me.....

I like the outriggers, hate it when stuff gets all tippy and I'm way up in the air!!!!!!!

JC Whitney Auto Parts & Auto Accessories - Car, Truck, Jeep, Motorcycle, VW, RV & ATV - Aftermarket Parts & Accessories has pre-bent stainless and mild steel for header make up. I have built a few sets with there parts

here's my favorite source for tubing and a lot of other goodies, too!!!!

Online performance and OE car parts site Performance-Curve.com - Home


and of course, good old Speedway Motors has a very good selection and good pricing!!!

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Combo-...ends,4563.html