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1947 Ford 1.5 Ton 'Heavy' W/ A Cummins

Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Lookin good, sounding better!!!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Awsome , its cool to see old iron with new life with diesel . I will watching.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Just an update from the weekend guys.... many more photos to come

Air suspension down......


Normal Ride height...............



Engine Bay..........


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Anywhoo....there is the cab subframe I made..... mounts from Solidworks and how it all ties in together with the frame to come hopefully tonight yet too.....





And guys....... this is here for helpfull hints....cause god knows we all could use em... I've done spot welding on sheetmetal for a few years now in college and now on this project... but heres one of my first actual beads.....

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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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If that is your first weld bead I would say it looks pretty good .
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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FINISHED UP IN THE GARAGE JUST NOW.. (1:22 AM Wisconsin C.S.T.)


Been a looong Saturday.... but to no further avail..... heres the solidworks version........ (rendition of what is in the previous post above this one...)






enjoy.....

M
 
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Lookin good
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Just a continuance...... a CLUTCH!!!!








 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Very nice project! Keep up the great work!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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this is one of the coolest projects i've ever seen. hurry up
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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Just some more from tonights work...........




Full Ride Height...


Lowered Height.........



Pedals Mounted.....




New Sway Bar Bushings.....



Enjoy......

MK
 
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