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This kit is designed to be a direct bolt-on conversion but due to the engine swap and header choice this will not be an option. The plan is to move the pivot points down and out about an inch so new pivot point will have to be fabricated. This is out of my wheel house so to speak so I'm having a friend who specializes in this sort of thing help me along here. The trouble is he's a few months out from being able to take it on. He's worth the wait though; will have updates once this work
This kit is designed to be a direct bolt-on conversion but due to the engine swap and header choice this will not be an option. The plan is to move the pivot points down and out about an inch so new pivot point will have to be fabricated. This is out of my wheel house so to speak so I'm having a friend who specializes in this sort of thing help me along here. The trouble is he's a few months out from being able to take it on. He's worth the wait though; will have updates once this work
0 2019/10/28 22:34:55
Going to track alot wider than stock which will be cool. Already planning the rear axle swap that will match this addtional track width.
Going to track alot wider than stock which will be cool. Already planning the rear axle swap that will match this addtional track width.
0 2019/10/28 22:32:27
couldn't be happier with the build quility of the kit.
couldn't be happier with the build quility of the kit.
0 2019/10/28 22:30:15
Stepped up a bit more and purchased the boxed lower control arm upgrade.
Stepped up a bit more and purchased the boxed lower control arm upgrade.
0 2019/10/28 22:27:39
Welding it up next. Thanks for looking! Justin
Welding it up next. Thanks for looking! Justin
0 2019/05/10 23:29:36
Some slight adjustments to make but its close.
Some slight adjustments to make but its close.
0 2019/05/10 23:28:05
Screwed together for a headlamp and grille mock up.
Screwed together for a headlamp and grille mock up.
0 2019/05/10 23:26:27
Clamped in just about the best adjusted position I'm going to get. Sheet metal screwing it together next for a quick mock up to double check before I commit to welding. Cut and rolled the edges of the splash shield for a tube bumper option.
Clamped in just about the best adjusted position I'm going to get. Sheet metal screwing it together next for a quick mock up to double check before I commit to welding. Cut and rolled the edges of the splash shield for a tube bumper option.
0 2019/05/10 23:22:40
Only this slight relief needed for the change in headlamps.
Only this slight relief needed for the change in headlamps.
0 2019/05/10 23:21:29
by using the factory alignment markings and several of the old spot welds that lined up.
by using the factory alignment markings and several of the old spot welds that lined up.
0 2019/05/10 23:19:55
Figuring out best average fit.
Figuring out best average fit.
0 2019/05/10 23:18:58
Freed the original fender aprons from the old core support now fitting the new one to the truck and the old aprons.
Freed the original fender aprons from the old core support now fitting the new one to the truck and the old aprons.
0 2019/05/10 23:16:51
So instead of welding up the bed I've been preping this new core support I bought a few months ago to go on. I'm jumping around but it all has to be done. At least that's my justification for not staying focused. LOL Thanks again Andy! Justin
So instead of welding up the bed I've been preping this new core support I bought a few months ago to go on. I'm jumping around but it all has to be done. At least that's my justification for not staying focused. LOL Thanks again Andy! Justin
0 2019/04/26 12:26:36
I had purchased a complete Gen 2 front end group years ago thinking they'd just go on my old core support but soon discovered they where just different enough. I have the bumper and valance assembly too though I probably won't be able to use them with my tire and suspension choice.
I had purchased a complete Gen 2 front end group years ago thinking they'd just go on my old core support but soon discovered they where just different enough. I have the bumper and valance assembly too though I probably won't be able to use them with my tire and suspension choice.
0 2019/04/26 12:23:26
Here's where the snowball effect is coming back into play again. I've always prefered the look of the flush mounted Gen2 Forerunner headlamp units
Here's where the snowball effect is coming back into play again. I've always prefered the look of the flush mounted Gen2 Forerunner headlamp units
0 2019/04/26 12:18:21
But ran out of motivation to seam weld it up. I'm going to try to set a goal of welding at least a foot at a time per session to get it moving foward again.
But ran out of motivation to seam weld it up. I'm going to try to set a goal of welding at least a foot at a time per session to get it moving foward again.
0 2019/04/26 12:14:16
I have it tacked back together.
I have it tacked back together.
0 2019/04/26 12:13:03
0 2019/04/26 12:11:11
Of course there was still some more prep, fine trimming and alignment issues but it was just about ready to go back on for good here. Thanks for looking! Justin
Of course there was still some more prep, fine trimming and alignment issues but it was just about ready to go back on for good here. Thanks for looking! Justin
0 2019/04/01 11:46:45
Once its all wleded, dressed and repainted you'll be hardpressed to tell it was ever shortened.
Once its all wleded, dressed and repainted you'll be hardpressed to tell it was ever shortened.
0 2019/04/01 11:44:46
Floor only needed one weld joint but the relief shapes on the walls required two.
Floor only needed one weld joint but the relief shapes on the walls required two.
0 2019/04/01 11:40:52
Another 2.5 inches yet to go and fortunately the second relief shape had enough width in it. Final cut line established here.
Another 2.5 inches yet to go and fortunately the second relief shape had enough width in it. Final cut line established here.
0 2019/04/01 11:37:08
Took as much width out of this raised relief as I could which was about an 1 1/2 and still have both ends mirror one another for a clean final shape.
Took as much width out of this raised relief as I could which was about an 1 1/2 and still have both ends mirror one another for a clean final shape.
0 2019/04/01 11:32:34
Trimming the removed inner wall to backfill that hole. It'll be seamless once its all over. Jigsawing this next. Thanks for looking! Justin
Trimming the removed inner wall to backfill that hole. It'll be seamless once its all over. Jigsawing this next. Thanks for looking! Justin
0 2019/03/27 23:31:36
Overhang softened , still seems stock at first glance but there is something different about it. The look I was shooting for.
Overhang softened , still seems stock at first glance but there is something different about it. The look I was shooting for.
0 2019/03/27 23:29:21
Mock up with 4 inches out. I am good with it here. Looks and feels right for me.
Mock up with 4 inches out. I am good with it here. Looks and feels right for me.
0 2019/03/27 23:27:14
0 2019/03/27 23:19:48
With the decision of at least 3 inches and probably more it became clear that the final cut line had to go forward to stay clear of the tappered end detail of the ribs down at the threshold. This meant that the weld joint was now going to overshoot the crossmember. The fix was to turn the crossmember around backwards moving the flange forward
With the decision of at least 3 inches and probably more it became clear that the final cut line had to go forward to stay clear of the tappered end detail of the ribs down at the threshold. This meant that the weld joint was now going to overshoot the crossmember. The fix was to turn the crossmember around backwards moving the flange forward
0 2019/03/27 23:11:33
Chose to cut the floor at the center of the cross member flange to both reinforce and conceal the final weld joint. More of this later... Thanks for looking! Justin
Chose to cut the floor at the center of the cross member flange to both reinforce and conceal the final weld joint. More of this later... Thanks for looking! Justin
0 2019/03/27 00:45:10
Main concern was preserving the threshold and the tapared rib ends so the final result will still seem as though its stock.
Main concern was preserving the threshold and the tapared rib ends so the final result will still seem as though its stock.
0 2019/03/27 00:41:35
Stagered the cuts up the side to keep my options open for an interlocking fit once I removed the excess. At this point I was thinking of chopping out 3 inches for starters.
Stagered the cuts up the side to keep my options open for an interlocking fit once I removed the excess. At this point I was thinking of chopping out 3 inches for starters.
0 2019/03/27 00:36:57
Took a little time to plan and map out where it would be initally cut free.
Took a little time to plan and map out where it would be initally cut free.
0 2019/03/27 00:32:16
Begin adding the firewall components back on. Thanks for looking! Justin
Begin adding the firewall components back on. Thanks for looking! Justin
0 2019/03/19 11:52:36
Outside of the firewall now in a coat of color offically ending the modifications needed for this swap...at least for now.
Outside of the firewall now in a coat of color offically ending the modifications needed for this swap...at least for now.
0 2019/03/19 11:50:39
The spacing between the levers is wider so a new leather boot will have to compensate for this but the console itself will be able to be reused without modification.
The spacing between the levers is wider so a new leather boot will have to compensate for this but the console itself will be able to be reused without modification.
0 2019/03/19 11:48:23
Ohter than that, so far so good.
Ohter than that, so far so good.
0 2019/03/19 11:47:38
The heater core does sit back just a touch and the lower bracket off of the vertical runner was now crowding into it. A little trim and reweld to have it turn quicker was all it needed.
The heater core does sit back just a touch and the lower bracket off of the vertical runner was now crowding into it. A little trim and reweld to have it turn quicker was all it needed.
0 2019/03/19 11:43:21
Dash crossmember installed after paint along with the wiring harness. A quick mock up of the lower plastics to see if the new slightly foward shift tower position is going to clear.
Dash crossmember installed after paint along with the wiring harness. A quick mock up of the lower plastics to see if the new slightly foward shift tower position is going to clear.
0 2019/03/19 11:40:23
In primer after cleaning and neutralization. Shoot a little mat black paint next.
In primer after cleaning and neutralization. Shoot a little mat black paint next.
0 2019/03/19 11:38:40
Dash subframe and pedal cluster assemblywhere left raw from new and have since flash rusted through the years. Won't be seen once its all back together but it just bugged me to put it all back together rusty so a muratic acid bath was first.
Dash subframe and pedal cluster assemblywhere left raw from new and have since flash rusted through the years. Won't be seen once its all back together but it just bugged me to put it all back together rusty so a muratic acid bath was first.
0 2019/03/19 11:35:16