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| | | Re: I'm in the Garage! YEAH! | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 | Ordered a step notch kit from Thorbros (suicidedoors.com). 8-pc Step Notch Kit (SOLD IN PAIRS) While eagerly awaiting its arrival, I focused on leveling the van "frame". It has to be totally level all the way around. My garage floor is horrible - Sunk, Cracked, Shifted, etc. I don't think there is a level area on the whole floor. Its sloped in all directions. I spent hours workin it last night and have the entire frame ALMOST level in every direction. Hopefully the end of the night I'll have it totally level and be ready to go. The last thing I need is for something to shift or move on me.
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| | | Re: I'm in the Garage! YEAH! | Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 468 addict | addict Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 468 | Yup, you said it that really IS the point of no return, looks great !!
Jess | | | Re: I'm in the Garage! YEAH! | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 291 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 291 | U are doing one hell of a job keep it up this is very inspiring to get out and get somthing dun thanks
I have been vanning since I was 6 months old and I am here to keep it going for as long as I can.
| | | Re: I'm in the Garage! YEAH! | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 | Still waiting on the notch kit to ship. Between the storms / holidays it took longer than expected, and then there was a snag with the supplier, etc... Kinda bends my shaft, but what can I do? The dude I spoke with said he would do his best to try and have it in the mail early next week. Guess we will see what happens... Its only being Shipping from IN to OH. I'm REALLY REALLY hoping to have it by the weekend of 11-13th so I can get that sucker installed and order the 4 link parts. ....in the mean time I found some New ISUZU Gear boxs on flea bay. "NEW GENUINE ISUZU / GM Steering Gear Box Assembly PN 8971249254 Rodeo Passport" I had a hell of a time tracking down a used one from the bone yard. I ordered a new one for the actual install, and will save the used one that I currently have as an extra to keep in stock. (I hear these last forever, but having extra parts in stock is never a bad thing.) ...Still looking for an extra set of solid front doors if anyone comes across some.
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| | | Re: I'm in the Garage! YEAH! | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 | Rear end notch's yet to arrive... Still have amy fingers crossed I'll have them by friday otherwise the install has to be pushed back two weeks. While I wait I researched the front end some more... My track width should be about 60.1" in the front. However, my "frame" width outside-to-outside is 38.5/39". Heidts makes a Universal Crossmember Kit - 60” Track Width "The maximum standard frame width that will fit between the springs is about 33-1/2"," Ballz! I will need to Narrow the frame at the centerline. Possibly might need to drop the crossmember too to get the desired ride height.... Didnt plan on that part. If I narrow the frame at the axle centerline..... I wonder if the radiator will still fit? (It sits right around the stock centerline) well, crap. I need to play with my tape measure somemore.
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| | | Re: I'm in the Garage! YEAH! | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | Lots of work there and your doing a great job,can't wait to see it.
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: I'm in the Garage! YEAH! | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,038 veteran | veteran Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,038 | Still block sanding....Block sanding is actully pretty cool. ...but so is cutting stuff up, lol.. Chopped the rear floor pans out to take measurements and figured out how I want to do the back end. The back is easy compared to the front. How low I can go is limited by the front. Without Channeling or Body Dropping this beast, I should be able to pull off an 11" drop. That would put it at 5" off the ground when layed out. Making the gutter rail/roof about eye level (I'm 5'9"). Good thing I never danced on my roof and that it's still straight. Going to do the back first, it will take little while, but that give me time to save up for a mustang 2 IFS for the front. Next step is getting the whole frame level on my very unlevel garage floor. Measure / Mark things to keep everything straight. then weld in a Notch and cut the frame :-P That's the point of no return.... Dude you are way past point of no return! Looking good man!! Member Shenandoah Valley Vans Van = Party. Party + cool people = Vannin'. Lets go Vannin'!
| | | Re: I'm in the Garage! YEAH! | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 291 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 291 | Can't waight to see how this gets dun got one that I am trying to do my self
I have been vanning since I was 6 months old and I am here to keep it going for as long as I can.
| | | Re: I'm in the Garage! YEAH! | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 | Can't waight to see how this gets dun that makes two of us hahahaha When they told me it was a lot of work, I dont think I really understood. This whole project has been trial and error, learn as I go. The parts for the rear notching will not arrive in time to install it this weekend. BUMMER!! Pushing the notch install back two weeks. I wont waste a weekend in the garage though. Plenty of work to keep me busy all weekend.
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