Build TrashE

[Bebop]

I didn't check this thread in a bit.
Fab work is on point dude.

Super clean !

 

[Dan]

Made some frame plates out of 3/16” p&o.

I didn’t ad these for looks but I sure like the way it looks after adding them.

 

[Dan]

I didn't check this thread in a bit.
Fab work is on point dude.

Super clean !

Thanks man!

 

[Dan]

Bump stops continued. The inside hole is tapped.

About 3.5” of travel before the bumps hit. The bumps compress another 1/2” (3/4” under a hard hit) after that. These are factory rear bumps from this model year truck.

 

[Dan]

Frame notch.

Completed.

 

[Dan]

Added a leaf to the front pack and that made it sit barely not flat at RH with an empty service body and no fuel weight.

Finally took out the jack strands, quite a bit of metal crap under there.

That’s basically a wrap for the fab work on the front half for now. I still need to take everything apart and finish weld some stuff, clean everything, paint, assemble, etc.

The front x-member, spring sliders, and axle brackets are all just tacked until I can get the service body back on and mimic the real world weight of this thing with fuel, tools, spare parts, and all that other junk we carry around in trucks. Took the box off so I can continue on the back half of the chassis and do some work in the service box.

 

[buc4x]

Dude keep up the good work! Things looking great!

 

[Dan]

Cut a big hole for the fuel tank.

Built a little box using 2x4x.120.

Welded to the floor, bulkhead, and walls.

Added a mounting flange and a couple tie downs.

Then made a cover, also 1/8”. It’s not done here but basically looks like that.

 

[Dan]

When I shortened the body previously the second cross member was brought forward. I connected that with the bulkhead x-member by adding a piece of 3/16” to the bottom for the front body mount.

Like so.

Added this angle.

Made a plate to box it further.

Welded.

Inside.

 

[rattle_snake]

Fantastic work as always. moving right along now, I bet the big shop is helping.

 

[Dan]

Fantastic work as always. moving right along now, I bet the big shop is helping.

Thanks man! The new shop is a dream come true, super helpful and it’s not even really set up yet. It’s 40x60x14 with one bay door and one man door which I like because that’s all I need and I can place things all along the walls where there’s no doors. The best part is that it’s only about a 45 second walk to my front door so when I work until midnight I can be in bed by 10 after


Last year I neglected this truck to work on the Datsun and I almost did it again this year with the new shop. There is still a ton of organizing and tools, benches, lofts, etc, I need to build but I want to get more done on the truck first. Basically I need to catch up with my budget on the truck or finish it before I allow myself to work on other projects.

I did pull a donor vehicle in earlier today to rob some leaf springs from. It will also donate the body panels to TrashE and then the 360, auto trans, and rear axle will go to another project I’ve been slowly working towards for a few years now.

And I planted a palm tree out front.

 

[AdrianD]

Based on the welds, I have a lot of suspicion the OP looks like this:

Do you need an apprentice?

 

[Dan]

Based on the welds, I have a lot of suspicion the OP looks like this:

Do you need an apprentice?

That machine might need some serious calibrating if it’s producing welds like mine

Apprentice? Hell yeah! These floors ain’t gonna sweep themselves.

 

[Bebop]

Dan : Can you please **** a weld bead or two up ? Just to make us normal folks feel a bit better ?

'k thx

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Solid work as usual. This thread is always a treat.

 

[Dan]

Dan : Can you please **** a weld bead or two up ? Just to make us normal folks feel a bit better ?

'k thx

 

[arse_sidewards]

You gonna fix the undercut too or just leave it there.

 

[Bebop]

**** !



BTW, what did you use to clean the weld up ? Just a grinding wheel and some talent ?

 

[Dan]

**** !



BTW, what did you use to clean the weld up ? Just a grinding wheel and some talent ?

Hahaha


I cleaned it up with a 4.5 inch angle grinder and about a 3 inch cut off wheel. I guess the talent part comes with years of grinding welds

 

[Dan]

You gonna fix the undercut too or just leave it there.

That’s not undercut it’s underfil and it’s acceptable, even under your csi level enhancing

 

[arse_sidewards]

That’s not undercut it’s underfil and it’s acceptable, even under your csi level enhancing

Show me the WPS.

 

[Dan]

Show me the WPS.

The only one I can find calls out your throat depth

 

[Dan]

Rear shock towers are done.

Used another set of ford shock mounts I had laying around.

Air bag mount tied in.

 

[Dan]

Next on the list.

First hanger after trans mount.

Third hanger.

Added a fourth one at the rear.

Everything tacked up and ready to remove for welding.

 

[Dan]

Almost forgot the trailer plug.

I happened to have a new ford bracket and 7/4 pin combo plug handy. Modified it a little bit by cutting it down and adding a side plate.

Welded it together.

Then found a spot to put it and welded it to the truck.

Painted and started assembling stuff, it’s starting to get busy back here.

 

[Penetrode Offroad]

Awesome.

 

[Dan]

Welded the exhaust and installed.

Threw a heat shield underneath the fuel tank mount where the exhaust runs.Stole it from the same F350 I took the shock towers from.

Left some room for the pipe to move around.

And some room for airflow between the heat shield and chassis.

 

[Grendel]

That was me that offered the DXF files. Looks like you came up with something pretty slick! Nice to see another leaf converted 2nd gen.

Njt Could I have them, please?


Dan really cool fab work.

 

[Dan]

Njt Could I have them, please?


Dan really cool fab work.

Thanks dude but next time send a pm so you’re not adding fodder to a tech thread like a newb

 

[Dan]

I had to run into town to grab some suspension hardware with the right shank before I could continue assembling the rear.

Sitting with no washer under the head.

Then with a washer under the head.

Im using fine thread grade 8 bolts and grade 8 washers with stover nuts for the suspension.


Going to start on the rear axle next. I got the housing cleaned up the other night.

Also picked up some gear marking compound while I was in town so I can install the gears and locker when I get a chance.