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Hello....i'm An Addict And This Is My 6!

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by txtoller, Oct 30, 2018.

  1. Jan 9, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Now, I am waiting on the Turbo 400 rebuild to be completed so I can paint the engine and transmission at the same time.

    Color is a crap shoot right now.
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  2. Jan 16, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    My transmission is ready, should be able to pick it up Wednesday. Mate it to the engine and get it all painted and ready to place back in the chassis.
     
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  3. Feb 6, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Well, got a little done the past couple of weeks. I picked up the transmission, got some floor panels painted and the engine.

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  4. Feb 12, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Well, I got the engine and transmission in.

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  5. Feb 26, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    A case of two different batches!
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  6. Feb 27, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Here is an image of the two batches in natural light.
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    I have spoken with Eastwood and I am waiting to see what the outcome will be. Based on my conversation with them, they have had a few calls regarding this batch.

    I understand that there are variations from batch to batch, but this is a bit more wide, then it should be.

    At least have enough of the original batch to paint my windshield and dash!
     
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  7. Mar 2, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Just heard back from Eastwood. They are sending a new gallon of paint. I gathered from our conversation that there has been an issue with a couple of batches of this color. Wait and see what the next batch looks like.
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Had to put some rear outer body mounts on, since I don't have the normal rear cross member. I am not a welder, still learning, getting better since this is not a super structural piece I figured I could do it. After a couple of attempts that I didn't like, I settled on this.

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  9. Mar 12, 2023
    Jw60

    Jw60 Sitting up n buckled down. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Is that gusseted?
     
  10. Mar 12, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    No, both it is super heavy angle iron. I haven't welded the both yet, waiting to put it on my lift.

    If it needs a gusset I can do it then.

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  11. Mar 12, 2023
    Jw60

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    Ah, I couldn't tell it was angle. Looked like just a heavy tab hanging on the weld.
     
  12. Mar 12, 2023
    vtxtasy

    vtxtasy oldbee 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

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    I don't see any reason for a gusset on that. Maybe a big drill though. Measure four times and drill once.
     
  13. Mar 13, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    That was my thinking. I made it wide enough to give me some slop for the body.
     
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  14. Mar 19, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Been a crazy few days so I thought I would do something easy and instant gratification!

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  15. Mar 19, 2023
    txtoller

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    Had to do some adjustments to get the proper alignment. I am much happier with how it is sitting now.

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  16. Apr 15, 2023
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Been a bit since I got something meaningful done....lost a week because of a sick pup.


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  17. Apr 23, 2023
    txtoller

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    Getting ready to take it to my welder to build the front crossmember/bumper and winch plate.

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  18. Apr 30, 2023
    txtoller

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    First time in 4 years it has seen daylight while on all 4's!

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    Last edited: Apr 30, 2023
  19. Apr 30, 2023
    vtxtasy

    vtxtasy oldbee 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

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    Now that brings back some old memories! (y)
     
  20. Apr 30, 2023
    txtoller

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    And the fenders added...

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