New guy with big project

[abadsvt]

BTW

cantilever suspension would have a suspension link restraining the rearend with one end attached to the rearend, one to the chassis, and the bag in the middle.

What you have is a uses a bellcrank to transfer vertical force to horizontal force

Not picking on you, just clarifying for people

Thanks for clarifing that.

Josh

[abadsvt]

Well i got a little more done on my truck since my last post. Got the raised bed floor built and ready to be installed back on the frame. I also just got done building the one of the headers. I wanted a set of long tube headers that were equal length primaries and that tucked into my frame so i decided to build them. I think they came out great and they look kind of cool. What i like alot is that i built the header so the center of the collector is at the same height as the rest of the exhaust so it will be nice and level. Anyways here are some pics.











Josh

[abadsvt]

A few more pics











Josh

[abadsvt]

A few more





Here is a bunch of stuff that i recently got







Josh

[abadsvt]

Here is a few pics of my gas tank that i built. I am not done I still have to weld the top on and install the intake fuel pump and what not but you get to see the basic layout of it. I made these sleeves and spaces to give it a clean look and that way it is easier to remove if needed later on. Also i am going to add 2 more mounting spots near the rear of the tank.











Josh

[abadsvt]

THe last pics for now.









Here is my new oil pan



Josh

[796spdbu]

Glad to see you over here Josh! I have talked with you over at 67-72chevytrucks.com Over there I go by 71' tahoe. Nice progress!!

[formula98]

Great looking project(s)! I love the headers do you have any pics of the fab work on the headers? I would like to make a set myself....

[coneeng]

Nice headers Josh!

[abadsvt]

Nice headers Josh!

Thanks and I just wanted to say that you guys were a pleasure to do business with. I don't know exactly who i spoke too but top notch customer service and I have and will keep telling people about you guys. I have had a few pm's over on another forum asking about headers and i mention that they should get in touch with you guys for the collectors and header parts. Thanks

Josh

[abadsvt]

Great looking project(s)! I love the headers do you have any pics of the fab work on the headers? I would like to make a set myself....

I didn't take any for this side but i will try and remember for the passenger side. I am hoping to start them friday or saturday. I will let you know. Thanks for the complements!

Josh

[abadsvt]

Glad to see you over here Josh! I have talked with you over at 67-72chevytrucks.com Over there I go by 71' tahoe. Nice progress!!

Thanks for the complements!!!

Josh

[abadsvt]

Finally got the passenger side header done. It has a slightly different design than the drivers side header. The reason for that is because there is less room on the passenger side because of the starter. It made it more difficult to design but a little easier to build. I still have to finish welding the primaries to the flanges but needed a little brake first. Anyways here is some pics and hopefully tonight or tomorrow i can get the rest of the exhaust built underneath the cab.

Josh

[WS6]

fantastic work! Any idea on the capacity of fuel tank?

[got_hp?]

gorgeous headers!

[abadsvt]

fantastic work! Any idea on the capacity of fuel tank?

Yeah that fuel tank is just under 20gals but i am actually going to change the tank to a slightly different design and I was thinking about 16-17gals. Thanks for the complements!

[abadsvt]

gorgeous headers!

THanks for the kind words! I am glad there done.

[Regan]

Wow, this thing is great. That frame and those headers are amazing! I wish I could weld half that well.

I didn't notice it anywhere else in the thread (though I may be blind) but what rims are those?

[abadsvt]

Wow, this thing is great. That frame and those headers are amazing! I wish I could weld half that well.

I didn't notice it anywhere else in the thread (though I may be blind) but what rims are those?

Thanks! The wheels are Foose Nitrous but they stoped making them with the grey centers so i bought chrome ones and then had the powdercoated with a special charcol grey that has a fair amout of flake in it. They look bad a$$ in person. Talk to you later

[maldo]

nice work