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11/18

Frame and leaf spring pockets

Drivers Quarter panelr 

 

 

 

I didn't get any pictures of removing the body this time.  It was pretty uneventful and boring.

There's a long list of repairs and modifications that the frame needs. 

 

     

57 frame   Rear Quarter

I had disassembled the front suspension a long time ago.  None of the original front suspension will be reused. 

   
   
   
   

 

 

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

The transmission mounts from the original powerglide will need to be removed, I will be using a transmission mount on the rear of the tranny and this will open up a lot of room for the  exhaust.

I'm also removing the transmission shift linkage and a beauty of a gobbed on welded bolt that was used for a clutch pivot.

   
   
   
   

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

These two VERY stubborn rear bumper mounts wasted an hour of my time.

   
   
   
   

Rear Quarter              Time to break out the Sawzall!

   
   
   
   

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

The mounts didn't put much resistance.  The blade went through them like butter. 

   
   
   
   

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

After cleaning up what's left with the grinder you'd never know it was there.

   
   
   
   

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

Everything out of the way! What a messy damn job.

   
   
   
   

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

Off to the sandblaster.  I really hope it doesn't reveal any serious damage.

 I should have them do the trailer while they're at it!

   
   
   
   

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

 

Back from the blaster and it looks great!

I'm very happy and a little surprised due
 to all the rust on the bottom of the car.

I got it up on the rotisserie and balanced
pretty well.
 
             Driver quarter 
   
   
   
   

 

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

 

 I'm pocketing the rear springs to gain several inches in the wheel well.  This will allow a much wider rear tire to be used.

These rear spring perches need to be removed.

   
   
   
   
Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

The front perch comes off just as slick as the tranny mounts did.

Looks like a little rot that needs attention, I'm not going to complain.

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

   
   
   
   

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

The rear perches put up a little more of a fight coming off.

   
   
   
   
Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

After A LOT of measuring and doubting myself I began to mark out and cut the front hole for the pocket.

   
   
   
   

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

That's a big hole in my only frame!

   
   
   
   


Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

The new pocket fit snugly into the frame.  The hole in the new pocket must be centered in the hole in the frame for the factory spring perch bolt.

The pocket is welded in and the weld is cleaned up.  looks good, the other side should go quicker.

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter
   
   
   
   
Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

Time to address the rust hole on the other side.  After getting everything measured out the pocket was cut out  and the rusted out area was removed.  When will I be done cutting out rust?

   
   
   
   

frame modification   frame modification

Using a small cardboard template I cut a patch piece from some of the frame material I had cut away.  Welded it in along with the pocket and cleaned it all up.

   
   
   
   

Two spring pockets! It actually turned out really well!

   
   
   
   
frame modification   frame modification

Finding the exact proper position for the rear shackle mount about drove me mad.  Measured 6 ways to Sunday I finally...

 ...tacked it in place.

   
   
   
   

A whole bunch more measuring for the cutout on the lower part of the frame.

Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

It's time to start cutting!  Hope I've measured enough times.

   
   
   
   

And another awfully big hole in my frame!

   
   
   
   
Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

I'll try and fill it up with this piece.

   
   
   
   

Well what do you know? It fit really well.

   
   
   
   
Rear Quarter   Rear Quarter

After completing the welds on the shackle mount I did a test fit of my new 2" lowering springs, I'm really happy how it all fits.

 

It's time to get a differential ready for this baby!

 

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