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deathpixel
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11/11/13
Hood and gas tank removed.
Pan is drying out, the photo makes it look nastier than it really is.
AH 1600cc motor is out, not locked up.
Engine bay, paper boards intact with original paint behind that.
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shortride
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Location: Oklahoma
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| deathpixel wrote: |
We began to strip what was left off of the shell and then the pan.
Had a little trouble with the 36mm wheel nut. Below is a pic of a 36mm socket on a 1/2" breaker bar with a metal fence post cheater pipe.
That resulted in a bent breaker bar.
We ran around the corner to Foreign Car Parts. They didn't have a Torque Buddy / Miester, but they did have a 36mm wheel nut removal tool. Not ideal but it did the trick. Right after it tried to peel my friend's ring fingernail off backwards (think cuticle first) and nearly succeeded. He'll live.
Put the shell outside for the time being to work on stripping the pan.
All wrapped up and chained to the building. If someone wants it that badly, then they can have it.
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Man that's a sad day when you got to chain everything up.
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deathpixel
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| shortride wrote: |
| Man that's a sad day when you got to chain everything up. |
Don't get me started. That's Dallas for you.
2/18/2014
Finally back at it again. Transaxle nose cose and clutch cable boot installed.
Notched the bump stops, bolted up the rear drums and mounted the tranny.
First time in many years rolling on four tires.
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ronnie.w13
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That roof patina looks amazing!!! The rest of the car does too keep up the good work!
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No. Don't be fooled. I have no clue what's going on in that garage. I just hold things against things and buzz the welder. Sometimes, if they're both made of metal, they stick to each other. But other times, fires are started. Either way is pretty cool.
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littlebill86
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Location: United States
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i really like the build, im working on an air ride 67 as well. i installed my air ride kit right from the box and my jack points lay on the floor as well as my front beam, im wondering what the differences are between our installs.
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Bradley65
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| I think one thing you can do to get that bug on the floor would be to get some lower profile tires |
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Bradley65
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| I think one thing you can do to get that bug on the floor would be to get some lower profile tires |
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Bradley65
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| I think one thing you can do to get that bug on the floor would be to get some lower profile tires |
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tb03830
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An amazing build. How will the final hight be affected by all the weight you still have to add to the pan? (IE...Engine, Body, Etc.)
I do understand the adjusting of the system but when at rest will it set on the ground?
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Airkewld
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I also went with the AirKewled rear air suspension. i will say i was less than impressed. The bracketry fits very poorly. I saw from the pictures that you trimmed the top bracket to fit, but the side brackets that engage the frame horn don't even come close to contacting.
I had to build some support tabs which i welded in to fill that gap. My assumption was the kit would save me time from fabbing up my own system, but I think it could be MUCH better designed.
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We are appreciative of your business, first and foremost. The install that was done here is exactly how it is supposed to be installed. Brackets are made to be slightly bigger in areas so that notches can be made to fit in certain areas. It is made to fit on 1949-1968 cars, which have 7 different torsion housing shock mounts. So there is no way to make 7 different kits, that would be confusing to most. Trim and notch to fit is the only way we can sell it to fit each application.
We have conversation with each client when they order that we are here to answer questions if they have them. We try to avoid the labeling that goes on like the brackets fit poorly. The brackets fit perfect with the understanding that you will need to notch and trim to get the perfect fit for your application. It is different if we are talking springs for a 2014 honda civic or a car charger for an iphone.
We are understanding of opinions. We want to make sure the end user is aware that we are here to discuss and talk about what is needed rather than let you deal with it. Happy Holidays!
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grandpa pete
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I also went with the AirKewled rear air suspension. i will say i was less than impressed. The bracketry fits very poorly. I saw from the pictures that you trimmed the top bracket to fit, but the side brackets that engage the frame horn don't even come close to contacting.
I had to build some support tabs which i welded in to fill that gap. My assumption was the kit would save me time from fabbing up my own system, but I think it could be MUCH better designed.
Looking forward to your progress...Keep it up! |
We are appreciative of your business, first and foremost. The install that was done here is exactly how it is supposed to be installed. Brackets are made to be slightly bigger in areas so that notches can be made to fit in certain areas. It is made to fit on 1949-1968 cars, which have 7 different torsion housing shock mounts. So there is no way to make 7 different kits, that would be confusing to most. Trim and notch to fit is the only way we can sell it to fit each application.
We have conversation with each client when they order that we are here to answer questions if they have them. We try to avoid the labeling that goes on like the brackets fit poorly. The brackets fit perfect with the understanding that you will need to notch and trim to get the perfect fit for your application. It is different if we are talking springs for a 2014 honda civic or a car charger for an iphone.
We are understanding of opinions. We want to make sure the end user is aware that we are here to discuss and talk about what is needed rather than let you deal with it. Happy Holidays! |
great customer service 
original posted complaint/comment August 24 2013
company response......................December 19 2014  
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Airkewld
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exploderjim
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Justed wanted to say thanks for putting up this thread and taking the time to document it all with pictures too. Well done.
I just finished installing the Airkewld 4 inch narrowed front beam on air along with the complete rear air ride set up as well. To Pete's point it was good that I had to trim the plates as they now fit perfectly. I welded in a plate on the shock towers filling where the lightning holes are to give a flatter surface for attaching the bag plates. This made it much easier for me so now all looks flat and square to one another plus the welding is much easier now that no bridging is required.
I found smoothing out the traling arm plates a bit more so they get past the shock towers allowed the rear to sit all the way down. Right now I have a 1/2 inch space from the front beam mount to the ground, 1 and 1/2 inches from the rear jack point and 1 and 1/2 inches from the bottom of the motor to the ground. Lays out pretty decently. You could massage the trailing arms a bit more and probably get another 1/2 inch but the pan is really close to the ground so I thought better of it.
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Mitey62
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| Looks like a great build. However, am I the only one here who thinks those welds look VERY cold? I have to say, you make it sound like you took it to a "professional" welder... but anyone who would put beads like that on a road going vehicle would lose my business immediately. |
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exploderjim
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:08 am Post subject: welds |
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| Not to take a dump on the builder here but I was concerned when I saw those welds as well. I had a buddy who is a professional welder come over and do mine to prevent me from doing something very similar. My welding is fine for around the house but I wanted to be sure they were spot on for this...Anyway, still glad to have seen this build from beginning to end on how to install the Airkewld rear air bag set up. |
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exploderjim
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couple of pics of the welding.[/img] |
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sportin-wood
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| Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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I'm no welder, but I'd go with the fuller welds myself. Just for piece of mind. Now'd be the time to have it done.
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exploderjim
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