That’s some phenomenal work you’re doing there!!
Pro touring 74 valiant
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black betty
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Thank you.
wow. nice work. wish I learned metal work. cant understand how guys do it. lol.
moparmat2000
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Those look like china freight jackstands. I got the same ones orange and white 2.5 tonners. Had mine for years.
black betty
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Thank you. I'm not the best at metal work you just need to do it. Everything takes me forever and most stuff I have to do more than once to get it right.
black betty
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Lol. I bought them from a place called Tool Shed probably 20 years ago. Wow that makes me feel old.
moparmat2000
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Sorry. I think i had mine since 1987-1988 if that makes you feel any better about that.
black betty
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I got to work on the car a little. The passenger side quarter is fitted and some stuff is ordered for the rear suspension. The plan is to have a roller by Christmas. Also test fit the wheels and tires. The rear is from my dart i just used it to see how the rears would fit. The front will sit lower than the pic the sway bar won't let me jack it up the whole way it starts lifting the car. They are 17x9 and 17x11. I can almost smell the rubber burning.
dukeboy440
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Nice!!
moparmat2000
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What rear is going under it?
black betty
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It will get an 8 3/4 but the one I have for it needs narrowed.
moparmat2000
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PM sent.
black betty
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My brackets for the rear suspension arrived and that's when I realized I only ordered enough for 1 side. I decided I would pull the 4spd out of the basement and clean it up. I want to at least mock it up to get driveline angles before I setup all the rear suspension. I noticed the case was all beat up like someone had been hitting it with something. After I got it disassembled I discovered they actually hit it hard enough they cracked the case. Its hard to see in the second pic but the crack is right in the center. 1 step forward and 2 back.
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SNKEBIT
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You can clean that area up and seal it with JB weld or another metal bonding sealant. I've done that on a few blocks that were cracked in non load bearing areas.
black betty
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I have not had very good luck with JB weld. The back of the case is also messed up I just don't trust it. Passon has them and I will probably just get one from them.
black betty
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Started repairing the inner rockers so the new crossmember can be installed.
FragginDale
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Any updates?
black betty
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Updates are way behind. It is progressing slower than I want because part of it was redone due to finding more rust. The part of the factory frame that was boxed was removed and complete new rear rails were made. The rear crossmember is in and two of the subframe connectors are done. It will get two more subframe connectors in the center after the driveshaft and exhaust locations are finalized. The rear is narrowed and custom axles need ordered. I want to get the rear in the car next and get the upper link mount finished. I have a bunch of spring/summer projects that are almost done and progress should pick up again.
FragginDale
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I love the update! Sweet build and great quality work!
Dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
Cool build I like it. I want to do a 4 door everyday driver.
Dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
Dang man that's sharp!! That looks really good
black betty
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Wow! Thanks Denny. Never thought a mopar rockstar would comment on my car. I doubt you remember but I talked to you a couple years ago about using your suspension on this car.
black betty
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Thank you.
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