Second build up from the short block
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BlackFlareSide
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That’s a good start! I like the black compressor. I don’t think I’ve seen that before.
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droppedf100
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We have had 315s on my dads flareside with a 15x10 5.5bs. A 295/65 fits better but imo all that needs to be done is to slightly trim the outer bed lip. And with a flip you’ll need a c notch. His truck bottomed so hard it broke the sending unit in the tank.Moving on to the rear I did a little mock up with 315s. Probably gonna have to mini tub it. When the engine and trans go back in it will bring the front end down a few inches.
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droppedf100
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When you install the C notch I would fully weld it before you cut the bottom of the frame away like I did in this picture to help prevent the back of the frame from sagging.
This is the ones I use since it tapers into the frame. But if you plan to weld them and they’re good enough for Jamie v then they’re good enough for me lol
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Jamie V
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This is the ones I use since it tapers into the frame. But if you plan to weld them and they’re good enough for Jamie v then they’re good enough for me lol
That seems like a real nice kit too!
droppedf100
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That’s what I have on all our trucks but they’re 4x the money. The brown truck has the newer thorebeck ones since the frame is flat on the 73-79 trucks
BlackFlareSide
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I ended up just building the frame notch. It’s about an inch deeper than the ones available. I got the drivers side cut out for the tub. Gonna tub it all the way to the frame incase I ever ditch the leaf springs...and it makes welding easier without removing the bed. Drivers side is welded in.
And, yes the truck came from the factory in forest green but you can only tell when she pulls up her skirt. It was black when I got it.
The tub will be much larger than it needs to be but.. why not? The tire might grow.
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And, yes the truck came from the factory in forest green but you can only tell when she pulls up her skirt. It was black when I got it.
The tub will be much larger than it needs to be but.. why not? The tire might grow.
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Briansshop
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Nice work! Can't wait to see it sittng down on some big tires.
BlackFlareSide
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Me too!
I'm hoping some of your parts start showing up! I've been checking your new thread once in a while. Ready to see some action!
BlackFlareSide
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I got one tub molded and mostly welded in. I used 16 gauge metal that I had left over from my fuel tank sump that I built. I annealed it but still a lot of work to get it molded in. I would recommend using the thinner metal that is bead rolled if anyone is thinking of doing it.
I know nothing about body work but looks like I need to start learning a little bit.
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I know nothing about body work but looks like I need to start learning a little bit.
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I'll be working my way down the same path before long.
droppedf100
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Notches and tubs look good
BlackFlareSide
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You really need a Pittsburgh seam along the radiused edge to join the rolled part and the flat part together.
Hard to see the seam in this photo.
That looks way better than mine.
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You'd have to be seriously concerned if a professional tin knocker with OCD didn't have beautiful sheet metal work!