Well I'm boarded

[LUCKINFOU]

I've been cleaning up the shop throwing a bunch of junk out. I got boarded so I decided to build a chassis. The front end is from a 84 Suburban I had the steel is left over from jobs long gone.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1296.jpg

The ride height will be 5.5 " With 20 X 8 wheels
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1306.jpg

2X4 .083 Wall tube

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1305.jpg

I aways wanted to try this the truck will be so low with straight suspension I decide to wack 2 inches out of the center crossmember

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1261.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1277.jpg

I post some more pictures in a couple of days. LATER!

[LUCKINFOU]

A friend of mine works at one of the NASCAR teams he said that he would make me a center link. All I have to do is cut the old one to lenght so he can measure it up.

[awr68]

Good to hear from you Lou!!

[cmraman]

thats almost cheating:thumbsup:


Why's that? If you have a chance like that wouldn't you take it.

Hey Lou! More pics. can't wait to see more of this project.

[LUCKINFOU]

Race-Rodz asked me if this was the Corn Binder? Sad to say it's not I have to save up some money to get my wheels I really like those Boze Forged Pro-Tournig wheels. So i'll do this one real quick because I have the parts this project is all spare parts and left over steel.

[HotRodV6]

Ill be following along with this project, sounds interesting.

BTW i hope all is well for you Lou, ill sure miss you on the show.

[badmatt]

Ill be following along with this project, sounds interesting.

BTW i hope all is well for you Lou, ill sure miss you on the show.


I hope you start sending parts out to the SY/TY guys and there money back!

[Travis77]

Looking forward to see how this one ends up.
Wish you got the chance to finish the road racing mustang. It was(and hope it will remain) an informative/ entertaining show.

[LUCKINFOU]

I thought that the engine might sit alittle to high so I made the crossmember thinner.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1543.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1545.jpg

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I made some mounts and put in the engine.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1568.jpg

[badmatt]

looks good!

[Rokcrln]

So what are the plans for the body? What year are you going with? I like your adjustment hole set up on the frame jig looks like a style I may have to copy for one I am starting to build. Any other shots of the table it self?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[LUCKINFOU]

Most of the heavy work is done. I'll hang the body and nose so I can make the core support.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1699.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1700.jpg

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[Jr]

Nice work. Are you using a turbo 350 or 400 with the gear vendors? Why did you pick the Gear Vendors?

[LUCKINFOU]

Well I started putting the body on the frame. I know what most of you guys are thinking what the hell is taking so long. It is a real pain in the ass to get your own show and web site built way more than I ever thought it would be. Any way the body is in place and it looks crazy!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1949.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1952.jpg

That engine set back isn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I didn’t have to cut out the whole firewall.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1953.jpg

I’ll put the bed on when I get it off of the table. It will be a lot easier.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1948.jpg

[LUCKINFOU]

I was a little worried about the shifter. I was already thinking RAG TOP like the old V-DUBS but NO !! It fit.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1958.jpg

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http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_1954.jpg

[Rybar]

Looks good Lou, How the heck do you shift? Can we get a video of you shifting that thing? :lol:

[dhondagod]

Looks good Lou, How the heck do you shift? Can we get a video of you shifting that thing? :lol:



Think Ed Roth, RatFink style!!!! :thumbsup:



Chris:cool:

[LUCKINFOU]

Guys sorry that I haven’t posted any updates lately I’ve been working with my internet guy on my web site. Garageinsider.com is up and running. We hope to have video in 3 to 6 months. This is my new shop I started moving in on Monday so it’s game on.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_2045.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_2044.jpg

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http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m30/LUCKIN_FOU/IMG_2046.jpg

[cmraman]

Way to go buddy! Looks great. Looking forward to seeing you in Atlanta.

LATER! :thumbsup: