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Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:13 am

I have stripped everything down to the tunnel
Should I just clean and paint or is there things I can do while I'm at this stage??
JT[/img]

Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:32 am

FYI - rather than starting a new topic about every aspect of your build, why not contain it in one thread and post all of your questions there? Just modify the subject heading as needed when you add a new post/have a question about what to do.

Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:52 am

Icy wrote: FYI - rather than starting a new topic about every aspect of your build, why not contain it in one thread and post all of your questions there? Just modify the subject heading as needed when you add a new post/have a question about what to do.
Can I get a AMEN?

Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:27 am

Sorry to bother y'all will try different way

Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:38 am

Best to start a "build" topic and keep your project in one place.

We're here to help, it's just easier if everyone with a million questions didn't start a million topics.

So, to answer the question... paint it inside and out if you can. Check the mounts for the clutch cable mounts to ensure they are not loose. Check the hanger for the shift rod bushing for wear and replace it worn. Check the fuel line and make sure it's not clogged.

Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:29 am

Thanks.
How do I start a subject and keep it in the same place??
Not sure I know what y'all mean/
JT

Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:53 am

A "Thread" is the same thing as a "Topic" which is the same thing as a "Subject."

Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:59 am

Hey,
I got how to post photo's;what I'm not sure of is how to start a thread (? not sure what that is) and keep asking for help without starting a new topic?

Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:53 am

Ok, what you did when you asked the first question here about what to do with your tunnel, you started a new thread (subject, topic). So use this one to ask all of your questions about your complete chassis build by posting into it like you have been. Everything is saved so that people can come back for years and search the same topics that have been covered and we wont have a trillion threads (subjects, topics) to look through. It is more of a grand sckeem to keep the site clean of thrash threads and help in the future for searching.

Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:03 pm

jtbuck wrote: I'm not sure of is how to start a thread (? not sure what that is) and keep asking for help without starting a new topic?
a topic is a thread... You can just keep asking questions in it. You can go back and edit the title of it as much as you want too. But it might be best to just change this title to 'Build-up of my...' and continue along.

Too many topics from the same poster will just get ignored...

Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:39 pm

I think this is what y'all mean by staying with one "Thread".
While I have all this tore down How hard to make the beams adjustable. I read some topics that Glenn referred to but there were no pics.
One poster said it could be lowered by just using different spindles, one said to use the weld in adjusters.
I just want it lowered enough to get the front end down about 1-3 inches. My beans are in good shape and don't have $$$ to buy new.
1.Can it be done 1 of these ways without alot of expense and not changing too much so I have to worry about the rear or other problems?
2. Is dropping front an advantage?
Thanks
:) JT

Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:54 pm

If you can weld, adjusters are economical. If you can't, not so much. But they allow you to adjust the suspension. Something you can't do with spindles. You should also get new shocks with an adjustable beam...

Spindles will give you 2.5" of drop, but cost around $150. They allow you to use standard length shocks and the car should ride the same as stock.

All depends on what you want to do. Dropping the rear is free, btw. Just takes some time out of your day.

Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:03 pm

Thanks for the info.
Just starting welding but have a friend that is in the business. I sure don't want to cut up my beam and have to get a new one. I have to get new shocks when I get that far along so might as well go for the adjusters.
Thanks
JT

Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:12 am

Is it necessary to remove the 1/4" tar paper from tunnel? If so can it be replaced or does it have to be??
JT

Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:23 pm

You don't need to remove the tarboard on the tunnel unless you want a bunch of extra work. The exception is if you have rust under it, which I have not seen so far. If the metal is good, you are just going to cover it with carpet anyway.....

Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:42 pm

If you are doing a full ground up resto, I would strip the pans and cover it with something like POR15. But you don't have to do it...

Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:49 pm

I'm past that .I'm down to just the tunnel,no pans,no front beam, no rear axle.
WAY OVER MY HEAD.
THANKS
JT

Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:55 pm

jtbuck wrote: I'm past that .I'm down to just the tunnel,no pans,no front beam, no rear axle.
WAY OVER MY HEAD.
THANKS
JT

Just remember, it goes back together more or less the same way it came apart.

Only backwards.

Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:25 pm

So I can just cut my floorpans back in? :wink:

Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:27 pm

M_Go_Bug wrote: So I can just cut my floorpans back in? :wink:

That's the less part :)