Project Grade 8. 11/12/08

[Drey]

Are you gonna get the axle housings powdercoated Kert? I know Jim has the capabilities where he works. He told me one time he could get anything up to the size of a long box frame in there.

 

[mikey_d05]

Does this mean I have to get my trailer brakes fixed?

 

[cybrfire]

Are you gonna get the axle housings powdercoated Kert? I know Jim has the capabilities where he works. He told me one time he could get anything up to the size of a long box frame in there.

I have powder coated axles in the past and wasn't happy with the outcome. There are some areas on the axles that are pretty much impossible to get the grease out of and then when you bake the powder it comes back to haunt you.

Mikey, Not quite yet but its getting close.

 

[az_762_nato]

have you tried pre-baking to give oils and grease a chance to work their way out before powder coating?

 

[cybrfire]

have you tried pre-baking to give oils and grease a chance to work their way out before powder coating?

We did but never seemed to stop oozing. In the end we got it coated good and it looked good, just don't think I'd do it again.

 

[greengiant0311]

Well I was working on getting my 80 shortbox ready for a build, now I am eagerly waitin to see how this goes. I did get the seat re-done though.

 

[carpeonnel]

Are you gonna get the axle housings powdercoated Kert? I know Jim has the capabilities where he works. He told me one time he could get anything up to the size of a long box frame in there.

gold frame....gold axles....gold leaf springs....

PIMP THAT RIDE!!!!

 

[thatK30guy]

Whats with the round tube things on the shackles?

 

[Stomis]

Whats the goal of this rig? Mild mannered trail rig? (say yes say yes say yes )

 

[cybrfire]

Whats with the round tube things on the shackles?

zerk armor.

 

[cybrfire]

Whats the goal of this rig? Mild mannered trail rig? (say yes say yes say yes )

yes yes yes.

 

[chevyridinhigh79]

would the tubes on the shackles be to protect the bolt heads?

 

[chevyridinhigh79]

nevermind my last reply. some people have all the luck. you have a nice starting point for a solid build up

 

[Stomis]

yes yes yes.

Ah good deal. Is there a chance in hell mr. diy4x would actually leave a rig 1/2 or 3/4 ton? I'd love to see a low lift flexy thing with q75 tsls or whatever that size is (35/36x10 I think they come out to).

Which brings me to an offtopic question I'm gonna pm you about!

 

[cybrfire]

Ah good deal. Is there a chance in hell mr. diy4x would actually leave a rig 1/2 or 3/4 ton? I'd love to see a low lift flexy thing with q75 tsls or whatever that size is (35/36x10 I think they come out to).

Which brings me to an offtopic question I'm gonna pm you about!

Sorry already got the one tons. Ford HP60 and a Ford Dana 70 from and e350 van. I think its wider than normal.

 

[mikey_d05]

Is there still a mileage theme going on with this build?

 

[cybrfire]

Is there still a mileage theme going on with this build?

Yeah, there is a mileage thing as well.. Might have already shot my foot over that one though.

 

[scotsdale83]

Off topic but Kert did you get my email about the clevis mounts?

 

[cybrfire]

Off topic but Kert did you get my email about the clevis mounts?

I replied to everything that has come in. Call me if you didn't get a reply.

 

[twoslo4five0]

so whats the timeline??we dont need a build slipping away for years...how bout 2 weeks