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  1. Travis latour
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    Good call I’ll weld them up


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  2. Travis latour
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    Oh cool I didn’t want to cut it anyway


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  3. wheeldog57
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    Dont be scared, everybody trims the crossmember. It wont hurt anything.
     
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  4. patmanta
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    I took mine out entirely ;)
     
  5. Travis latour
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    Been super busy and saving money so I can buy cool parts!

    Here’s the little bit of progress I have so far.
    Got the heads studs off... took a lot of heat and drill bits. Seven didn’t want to give up.

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    Got the trans finally bolted up instead of sitting on a piece of wood.

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    I picked up a 32 wishbone yoke to complete my wishbone. I’ll have to lengthen the arms a bit.

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  6. Travis latour
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    Got a few more things checked off the list. Rear upper shock mounts, finished the z in the rear of the frame, welded bungs to my axle for a lower shock mount.

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    I capped the weld with some silicon bronze to give it some flair.


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    Like like like !!!
     
  8. Travis latour
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    Worked on trying to separate a spare axle and wishbone with no luck. Smashed it with heat and lube for hours and nothing.

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  9. Travis latour
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    Got my 32’ yoke in the mail today and extended my wishbone to fit.

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    I have shocks coming Saturday. More pieces to the puzzle


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  10. sliceddeuce
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    Looks like fun
     
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  11. wheeldog57
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    Mint brother! Check in with @sloppyjalopies, hes always got a rotating stock of Model A sheet metal.
     
  12. Travis latour
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    Will do when I get the cash for a body


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  13. Travis latour
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    Started making some rear lower shock mounts.

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    Need to do the other side and smooth them out some more.

    Front shocks are on finally. It’s starting to feel a lot more stable

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  14. Shutter Speed
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    ^^^Your rear spring shackle bushings look a little undersized. Is that just an illusion?^^^
     
  15. dentisaurus
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    Nice build. Maybe enough to inspire me to finish mine! Keep it up.


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  16. Travis latour
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    Haha not an illusion. There isn’t any yet hahaha


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  17. Travis latour
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    Thanks!


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  18. pitman
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    Thanks for reports on your progress!
    Looking good.
     
  19. Shutter Speed
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    It caught my attention cause I recently noticed one of my shackle bushings crapped out.
    Got a spring spreader I can borrow?
    Keep up the good work!
     
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  20. Travis latour
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    I do not sorry. Thanks for the kind words I’m trying my best

    Got the other one done today and it’s sitting on all four shocks.

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    Next is steering and brakes



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  21. Travis latour
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    I’m going to be documenting more of my build on YouTube as well so if you guys are interested subscribe!





    Got an f1 steering box from a local guy this week. I’ll post pictures later on tonight.

    Thanks in advance if y’all want to watch my viddys



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  22. edcodesign
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    Nice start, good luck !
     
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  23. Travis latour
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    Made some frame z reinforcement this week and made a video hope you guys enjoy!

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  24. Travis latour
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    Have a lead on an AZ 30-31 coupe. I’ll update you guys if it goes through. Keep your fingers crossed for me!


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  25. Travis latour
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    alright guys i bit the bullet. its mine! just waiting for it to be shipped up from Arizona. i think its a good start.


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  26. Travis latour
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    my inspiration for the future chop

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  29. brsturges
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    Good stuff Travis. I’ve been enjoying your YouTube videos. Keep em coming.
     

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