Project: Metal Head

powdercoater · 10-11-2008, 12:34 AM

is that thing like 5 ft in the air

curt_minke · 10-12-2008, 11:31 AM

so im deciding what link system i want to put in. Im pretty sure i want to do a four link. What should i do?

curt_minke · 10-15-2008, 01:52 PM

The Metal Cutting has begun. As for right now i am working from the engine craddle back. Alot of "TRIG" involved with this rebuild lol. But i will have pics up soon. But while im writing this i want to see if anyone knows weather i should do a wishbone 3 link, four link, or what? and who makes a good kit? Help please lol !

curt_minke · 10-15-2008, 02:03 PM

and the frame is 32.25 " of the surface plate to the bottom. Works good for working at eye level.

curt_minke · 10-15-2008, 11:01 PM

UPDATE PICS.
Just a few i shot of the frame secured and what i fabed up for the downtube part of the frame. Cutting tomorrow

(got tired tonight)

curt_minke · 10-17-2008, 11:56 AM

This is what i worked on last night.

Cut out the old crappy frame rail and added this section in. Tacked it to the rear section until i finish the other side and have the tranny mount etc finished. Then ill section the back out. anyways enough blabbing, heres the pics.

Let me know what you think.

FCKNLOW · 10-17-2008, 12:53 PM

damn dude...nice work! id say call SDand have em build you a custom wishbone setup with bags on bars...

frshsqueezedon20s · 10-17-2008, 12:54 PM

nice work so far bro. should be an awesome thread!!!

curt_minke · 10-17-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

damn dude...nice work! id say call SDand have em build you a custom wishbone setup with bags on bars...

could i not make my own wishbone with bag on bars set up? All i need is a pic of what it would look like or someone elses. I have the capability to make pretty well anything here at my shop.

greatdane68 · 10-17-2008, 03:14 PM

Very nice work!!!

jimhrabe · 10-17-2008, 03:26 PM

looking good!

curt_minke · 10-19-2008, 10:37 AM

ok so i decided to build my own bag on bar wishbone set up. Im designing it on my 3d cad and by tomorrow i will have some pics for you.

HeWeR · 10-19-2008, 11:32 AM

looks awsome man keep it up

unclejames1 · 10-19-2008, 11:35 AM

looks like a good project!

94v8sonoma · 10-19-2008, 05:23 PM

good idea cutting away the old rails its going to look a 100 times better.
i like how you did the 3x3, looks simmilar to how i did mine.
keep up the good work man

reaper13 · 10-19-2008, 05:52 PM

great job.. i cannot wait to see this all together!! looking forward for more updates

curt_minke · 10-20-2008, 11:08 PM

here we go...
Next frame rail on

enjoy lol

V8Blaze · 10-21-2008, 05:33 PM

damn, that looks awesome. I like the wider tubing alot

powdercoater · 10-21-2008, 08:49 PM

damn that looks 100x better already. cant wait to see the rest man

Oldskool94 · 11-05-2008, 01:45 PM

damn nice work are you gonna keep that hood on there it looks cool?

reaper13 · 11-09-2008, 02:05 PM

anymore updates???

paul · 11-09-2008, 04:14 PM

Man this is being done RIGHT! Looking forward to watching this!!

Oldskool94 · 11-09-2008, 10:39 PM

Updates???????

Please!

curt_minke · 11-24-2008, 06:36 PM

wow what along time wasted. Ok so i had to go to timmins for a week + snow storms + gf freaking out + shit = barley anytime spent on it. More pics tomorrow. Motor and tranny should be in tonight for mock up

curt_minke · 11-24-2008, 09:25 PM

Ok guys heres what i have now. Tied in the 3" to the engine craddle and mounted the 350 mock up block with the 350 turbo hydramatic tranny. Tomorrow comes the trany mount and split drive shaft bearing mount. Enjoi!

reaper13 · 11-25-2008, 12:50 AM

i can probably speak on everyones behalf and say... daaaaaaaaaammmmnnn

bhaley66 · 11-25-2008, 01:59 AM

Do you plan to tack or weld it down so you can make a jig for all of the pivot (critical) points on the truck? I welded my entire frame down all level before cutting anything out so that i knew it wouldnt flex out of alignment, the entire frame is just superficial, meaning it doesnt really matter where the tubing, or frame rails are, as long as the pivot points are where you want them, but it makes it much less of a headache when everything is square and level. Im just now getting my frame back together, check out my project thread in my sig...

your truck is going to look great, i love it keep up the good work!!! great idea to just redo the frame, would be a pain to mess with that crap...lol

bhaley66 · 11-25-2008, 02:00 AM

Oh wow somehow i missed the entire last page...lol looks great man keep it up!!!

Oldskool94 · 11-25-2008, 11:56 AM

Awsome progress frame looks good! keep it coming.

curt_minke · 11-26-2008, 01:11 AM

ok LONG NIGHT! its 1200am and i am jsut getting on the old laptop now! so anyways all i have here is the tranny mount fabbed and just needs side gussets on the plate that mounts to the tranny and its done!.... other than that its 2x2x 1/8 sq tubing turned on a 45. neat affect that i like to do. what do ya think.

DFitty · 11-26-2008, 03:57 AM

Fvckin nice man. awesome work

DFitty · 11-26-2008, 03:59 AM

and *subscribed*

Oldskool94 · 11-26-2008, 11:19 AM

looking awsome! those are some really nice looking welds. cant wait to see the next thing you do!

*subscribes*

bhaley66 · 11-26-2008, 11:45 AM

Right on man looks great keep it up

Close2theground · 11-26-2008, 12:52 PM

looks great man keep at her !

Wybrow · 11-26-2008, 09:46 PM

Looks awesome dude! You do fabulous work, only thing is that the previous owner cut some ugly ass squared bad pockets in the front! But Im sure thats on the list anyways.

curt_minke · 11-26-2008, 09:48 PM

Hey everyone.
Another productive night here at my shop. I designed and built the split shaft bearing mount tonight. The pictures will explain.

Here ya go....

b-rian91 · 11-26-2008, 09:57 PM

Amazing Work! Looks Great Man

Oldskool94 · 11-26-2008, 10:10 PM

your work makes me wanna go rip my entire truck apart and rebuild EVERYTHING

herseydestin · 11-26-2008, 10:11 PM

no shit...

bhaley66 · 11-26-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by STL_DRGN

your work makes me wanna go rip my entire truck apart and rebuild EVERYTHING

HAHA... i finally seen enough pics that made me do that too, now cant wait to get it back together!

curt_minke · 11-26-2008, 11:10 PM

thanks guys i really want to show my work and so far its turning out exaclty like i want it to.

DFitty · 11-26-2008, 11:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by STL_DRGN

your work makes me wanna go rip my entire truck apart and rebuild EVERYTHING

no shit,after i saw this i went and continued to finish my shop,so i could work on my shit lol.

and once again,nice updates man,very badass fab work!

llorracs93s10 · 11-26-2008, 11:22 PM

damn i usually dont like the 94-97 front ends but that all black with billet and a 4inch? cowl hood looks so bad ass hoovering the ground.

GET_LOW · 11-27-2008, 12:58 AM

Looks great man. Welds are really good looking too. What are you using to weld?

curt_minke · 11-27-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Drag_Racer408Looks great man. Welds are really good looking too. What are you using to weld?

This is the welding equipment I have.
Lincoln Electric Power Mig 300

Lincoln Electric Powerwave Tig 175

Hypotherm Powermax 800

xon2zinVA · 11-27-2008, 01:32 PM

Man that is some of the best work I've seen!! I cant wait to see it done!!! Looks awesome!!

curt_minke · 11-27-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

downdimedown vbmenu_register("postmenu_5787464", true);
~Sunkin Sins~

Age: 20
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 130
Location: Ontario, Canada
User is: OffLine

Rate Me +|- vbrep_register("5787464")

Re: Project: Metal Head

Looks awesome dude! You do fabulous work, only thing is that the previous owner cut some ugly ass squared bad pockets in the front! But Im sure thats on the list anyways.

Wow i totally missed this reply.

And yes the front pocket aredef being redone. Im going to finish all my stuff first (Structually- ie: Backhalf etc) before i even know hwat im going to do to make that front look good lol

kandel123 · 11-28-2008, 12:09 AM

subscribing! nice work!

thenephilm · 11-28-2008, 05:26 PM

very clean frame transition....

10-11-2008, 12:34 AM	#51
powdercoater Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 406 Location: Missouri User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head is that thing like 5 ft in the air
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-12-2008, 11:31 AM	#52
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head so im deciding what link system i want to put in. Im pretty sure i want to do a four link. What should i do?
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-15-2008, 01:52 PM	#53
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head The Metal Cutting has begun. As for right now i am working from the engine craddle back. Alot of "TRIG" involved with this rebuild lol. But i will have pics up soon. But while im writing this i want to see if anyone knows weather i should do a wishbone 3 link, four link, or what? and who makes a good kit? Help please lol !
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-15-2008, 02:03 PM	#54
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head and the frame is 32.25 " of the surface plate to the bottom. Works good for working at eye level.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-15-2008, 11:01 PM	#55
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head UPDATE PICS. Just a few i shot of the frame secured and what i fabed up for the downtube part of the frame. Cutting tomorrow (got tired tonight)
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-17-2008, 11:56 AM	#56
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head This is what i worked on last night. Cut out the old crappy frame rail and added this section in. Tacked it to the rear section until i finish the other side and have the tranny mount etc finished. Then ill section the back out. anyways enough blabbing, heres the pics. Let me know what you think.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-17-2008, 12:53 PM	#57
FCKNLOW hates 4cyl s10s Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9,789 Location: Mechanicsburg, Pa User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head damn dude...nice work! id say call SDand have em build you a custom wishbone setup with bags on bars...
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-17-2008, 12:54 PM	#58
frshsqueezedon20s its coming out soon... Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 265 Location: NM User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head nice work so far bro. should be an awesome thread!!!
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-17-2008, 01:49 PM	#59
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Quote: damn dude...nice work! id say call SDand have em build you a custom wishbone setup with bags on bars... could i not make my own wishbone with bag on bars set up? All i need is a pic of what it would look like or someone elses. I have the capability to make pretty well anything here at my shop.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-17-2008, 03:14 PM	#60
greatdane68 "Da Dog" Age: 41 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 647 Location: Georgetown, Ky. User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Very nice work!!!
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-17-2008, 03:26 PM	#61
jimhrabe Turbocharged Pimp Age: 36 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,140 Location: Mokena, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head looking good!
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-19-2008, 10:37 AM	#62
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head ok so i decided to build my own bag on bar wishbone set up. Im designing it on my 3d cad and by tomorrow i will have some pics for you.
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-19-2008, 11:32 AM	#63
HeWeR Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 182 Location: Leamington Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head looks awsome man keep it up
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-19-2008, 11:35 AM	#64
unclejames1 just another dime!!!!! Age: 24 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 586 Location: Warsaw, Indiana User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head looks like a good project!
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-19-2008, 05:23 PM	#65
94v8sonoma Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 169 Location: clarkston, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head good idea cutting away the old rails its going to look a 100 times better. i like how you did the 3x3, looks simmilar to how i did mine. keep up the good work man
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-19-2008, 05:52 PM	#66
reaper13 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 119 Location: Burlington, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head great job.. i cannot wait to see this all together!! looking forward for more updates
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-20-2008, 11:08 PM	#67
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head here we go... Next frame rail on enjoy lol
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-21-2008, 05:33 PM	#68
V8Blaze V8 with bags Age: 24 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,175 Location: baton rouge, LA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head damn, that looks awesome. I like the wider tubing alot
	[Reply w/Quote]

10-21-2008, 08:49 PM	#69
powdercoater Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 406 Location: Missouri User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head damn that looks 100x better already. cant wait to see the rest man
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-05-2008, 01:45 PM	#70
Oldskool94 Vroom 2.2 Vroom Age: 18 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,734 Location: Grand Haven,MI User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head damn nice work are you gonna keep that hood on there it looks cool?
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-09-2008, 02:05 PM	#71
reaper13 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 119 Location: Burlington, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head anymore updates???
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-09-2008, 04:14 PM	#72
paul Time Traveler Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 345 Location: Columbus Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Man this is being done RIGHT! Looking forward to watching this!!
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-09-2008, 10:39 PM	#73
Oldskool94 Vroom 2.2 Vroom Age: 18 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,734 Location: Grand Haven,MI User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Updates??????? Please!
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-24-2008, 06:36 PM	#74
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head wow what along time wasted. Ok so i had to go to timmins for a week + snow storms + gf freaking out + shit = barley anytime spent on it. More pics tomorrow. Motor and tranny should be in tonight for mock up
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-24-2008, 09:25 PM	#75
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Ok guys heres what i have now. Tied in the 3" to the engine craddle and mounted the 350 mock up block with the 350 turbo hydramatic tranny. Tomorrow comes the trany mount and split drive shaft bearing mount. Enjoi!
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-25-2008, 12:50 AM	#76
reaper13 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 119 Location: Burlington, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head i can probably speak on everyones behalf and say... daaaaaaaaaammmmnnn
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-25-2008, 01:59 AM	#77
bhaley66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 277 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Do you plan to tack or weld it down so you can make a jig for all of the pivot (critical) points on the truck? I welded my entire frame down all level before cutting anything out so that i knew it wouldnt flex out of alignment, the entire frame is just superficial, meaning it doesnt really matter where the tubing, or frame rails are, as long as the pivot points are where you want them, but it makes it much less of a headache when everything is square and level. Im just now getting my frame back together, check out my project thread in my sig... your truck is going to look great, i love it keep up the good work!!! great idea to just redo the frame, would be a pain to mess with that crap...lol
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-25-2008, 02:00 AM	#78
bhaley66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 277 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Oh wow somehow i missed the entire last page...lol looks great man keep it up!!!
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-25-2008, 11:56 AM	#79
Oldskool94 Vroom 2.2 Vroom Age: 18 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,734 Location: Grand Haven,MI User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Awsome progress frame looks good! keep it coming.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-26-2008, 01:11 AM	#80
curt_minke Interpretive Rides Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 312 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head ok LONG NIGHT! its 1200am and i am jsut getting on the old laptop now! so anyways all i have here is the tranny mount fabbed and just needs side gussets on the plate that mounts to the tranny and its done!.... other than that its 2x2x 1/8 sq tubing turned on a 45. neat affect that i like to do. what do ya think.
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-26-2008, 03:57 AM	#81
DFitty Mr. Top Secret Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,828 Location: With Ur Mom User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Fvckin nice man. awesome work
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-26-2008, 03:59 AM	#82
DFitty Mr. Top Secret Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,828 Location: With Ur Mom User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head and subscribed
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-26-2008, 11:19 AM	#83
Oldskool94 Vroom 2.2 Vroom Age: 18 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,734 Location: Grand Haven,MI User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head looking awsome! those are some really nice looking welds. cant wait to see the next thing you do! subscribes
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-26-2008, 11:45 AM	#84
bhaley66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 277 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head Right on man looks great keep it up
	[Reply w/Quote]

11-26-2008, 12:52 PM	#85
Close2theground . Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 236 Location: Ontario Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Metal Head looks great man keep at her !
	[Reply w/Quote]