new '68 4x4! Project - Update 9/28

[69F110]

Ethan,

That is looking tough. Thanks for the updates.

[boots]

transfer case mount is done, just need to do some more welding and tie it into the cab mounts. The square tubing runs through the frame, then through a peice of 1/4" that is welded to the frame...I got alot more clearance from that old P.O.S factory mount. This means the chassis is pretty much done.. Im pulling the engine whenever I borrow my buddys hoist, then im going to paint the entire chassis.

for bushings im going to use the 4 factory ones, but cut off the upper lip.

Im not happy with the fact I couldnt raise it above the frame rail, and that with the height I raised it with the new mount im going to have to run a 1" body lift and/or hack the cab.

[boots]

forgot to add the before pic, what a difference!!



after

[rjewkes]

Looks like its coming along pretty nice and quick there Ethan.

[boots]

I braced the t-case mount up, and shortened the wheelbase to 121". Im going to build a flatbed with an angle iron base and DOM tube. Also got the 390 pulled. Shouldnt be long before its all POR 15'd.

[boots]

[rjewkes]

Hey ethan was that a swb or lwb to start with?

[boots]

LWB

[rjewkes]

Cool i was just curious. did you move the wheels and all or did you just lop off the rear of the frame?

[boots]

I moved the rear axle forward about 12". Then I cut the frame off right where I re-mounted the shackles. You can see in the pics where the old hangers use to mount.

[rjewkes]

cool. Wonder if the cut off section could be used to make a swb Creewcab into a lwb crewcab?

[spartman]

How is the rear shaft angle gonna work?

Looks kinda steep there.

Good job though. Keep it up.

[boots]

How is the rear shaft angle gonna work?

Looks kinda steep there.

Good job though. Keep it up.

the axle pinion angle is not steep, its pointed to the t-case. Its just going to be a really short driveshaft with the cv end at the t-case.

[spartman]

I see.

[boots]

I took apart the engine and inspected it. Its a 390! and in good condition. Im going to give it a valve job, holley 670cfm truck avenger carb, 4 brl edelbrock manifold, edelbrock cam. Im going to run MSD ignition, get a top end gasket rebuild set, rear main seal, and oil pan gasket... also ordering t-case and trans rebuild kits. Also happy to say im not going to use the 67 as a doner truck for the 68! Im not doing it becuase the entire drivetrain of the 68 is awesome, Im flat bedding the back with tube... so all i need is a cab.

All of thoes drivetrain parts listed above is going to be right at about 1 grand. Im picking up my tube tommorow morning and then when I get back to welding class on monday ill start on the angle iron base.