Found it.....Frame bent and damaged post#35 ......Cut off in post#51
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'81 K5, "BlaZeus"- How to NOT build the ultimate budget K5; 3 & 4 link build
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
This weekend was a long one...spur of the moment decided to drive out to Minden, NV and pick up Wilfred from my friends place. Had some fun out there with Tundra Mifflin and slept in the bed under the stars....I was thinking I could get used to this, especially flying on those dirt roads and hanging the rear loose. Was a long ass drive but beautiful in some parts and well worth it. Almost 800 miles, and 15 hours round trip of driving later, and I finally got it home.
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How many miles of dirt?
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Probly around 10 or so.
Nice trip! Pictures are good. Post lots of them.
Oh I see. I thought it was mostly dirt. I used to make a 200 mile run that was probably 80% dirt just for fun.
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Haha noooo. I towed the trailer out there around 400 miles on road and then dropped it off, went out to mob for a bit, pulled off and drank some beer(a lot), slept, mobbed back the next morning, loaded up the trailer, and then drove 400 miles home. It was a sweet but short little vacation trip, Which I needed. I love going on road trips occasionally and just driving for miles through different terrains and geographies. And I'm stoked I finally got this rig! So stoked to start building it up and see what it becomes. Definitely got a lot of potential, we'll see if I am able to do this one right.
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Cool beans.
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Yesterday went and got some more tube. Got the main engine cage tubes cut and bent. The new tube notcher comes in today, (hopefully not tonight), and then I'll be able to start crankin on getting everything mocked and tacked up.
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Got the notcher all set up. It is the Woodward Fab Tube Notcher. Jd2 knock-off but just doesn't have the off set notching capabilities.
Been awhile since I notched tube so took a while to get everything all squared away. And only got the main tube done before my 1.75" hole saw threads stripped...
But clean notches and great tube mating connections.....should end up a pretty sight.
Been awhile since I notched tube so took a while to get everything all squared away. And only got the main tube done before my 1.75" hole saw threads stripped...
But clean notches and great tube mating connections.....should end up a pretty sight.
how come you're butting those tubes instead of bending?
Are you sure the arbor didn't strip out? http://www.greatlakespowertools.com...-56-6560.htm?gclid=CLvYrcqTwc0CFdhahgodQ68BrA
I always keep a supply on hand.
I always keep a supply on hand.
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Different design this time. Thought it would be easier. I'm not the first person to ever do this....
Yep. Hole saw threads stripped. That hole saw had been used and abused. I know because I was able to put the 1" hole saw on and cut some 1" tube.
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Been a bit busy...
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Got a second wind and decided I would go and try and knock out the driver side....so close...ran out of tubing!
Man! 20' goes fast!!!
Man! 20' goes fast!!!
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Hitting a wall with BlaZeus so decided to build the bumper for Tundra Mifflin. Designed the frame horns on CAD and had my buddy cut them out on his plasma table. It's not perfect but not bad for the first one and doing everything by myself. I'm stoked on it! So nice to lay down some beads on flat material and have them look clean.
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Found a hairline crack in the motor mount X-member while snoopin around today. Was just gonna weld it up but my Fab buddy said I should just take out the X-member and then build a new one which I can tie everything in to. So I took it out. Waiting for inspiration before i move on. Any body got any ideas or examples of stuff they've done? Also going to start to design a mount for the steering gear box. Anybody got the dimensions of the holes?
