Projects 54 4dr BelAir build!!!

Got the floors basically done ol Merlene!!!


Then I decided I should put the suspension on air!!!

Cut all out!!

Not bad haven't put down any beads in about 6 years!!!



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Start back on her tomorrow!!! Ill get more pics as I go!!!


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looks like a good start

 

Looks good! But you need to take good pics, cause I am doing the same thing this winter.

 

Ya 56 gasser I'll take as many as possible!! More of a worker then a photographer!! Lol!!!


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Axle cleaned and ready!!

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Getting straight and pinion angle correct!!

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Alright measured up and angle good!!


That ride height is so sick!!! I'll get more pics up when progress moves along!!!


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Posted pics again cause they would not post!!


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Got the parallel 4 link and panhard rod tacked into place!!!
Took 2x3x3/16 square tubing and tack to frame to space 4link out!! And yes it will all be gusseted!!
Other side!!

Passenger side in place!!

Both links on!!

And panhard rod on!!! Bag set up coming next can't wait!!!


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Oh it's gonna be low to the ground!!! Love this shit!!!


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Here is what I got done tonight!! Lower and upper bag mounts tacked in place!!
Tomorrow I'll tack up the upper cross bar and shock mounts!! Pics to come!!


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Wow! great work and the pictures are top notch! keep em coming, I'll be tearing into my 54 this winter too and will probably be "borrowing" some of your ideas!

 

Ya thanks man!! I'll keep pics coming!! Borrow all you want that is why I put them on here!! I love getting new ideas from other hambers, so I enjoy showing mine!!!


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Gona look good on the ground.

Jake

 

I think everything looks a little better on the ground!! Yessir!!!


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The more-door revolution is coming!

Nice work!

 

Ya bro for sure it is!!! My pops had one back in the day!! So when I found this one had to get her!!

More door revolution!!!!! 👍👍👍


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Just curious, why are the bags positioned so far inboard? Like springs, wouldn't they be best positioned close as possible to the frame rails? Only asking as I have yet to do this on my 53 Buick...have never bagged any vehicle before.

 

Dragdoc I put them a little closer in then I do most!! If you look closely the edge of bag is on the edge of the parallel link bars. The panhard bar will keep the car from side to side play!! I will be running independent bag setup so should not have any sway issues either!!
I also slipped these bags in a little closer and actually behind the axle and this s10 drove like a champ!! So I figured it would work for my application!! Thank you for the close eyeball!! I second opinion is always nice!!


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Also Dragdoc it is all just tacked in place if I don't like they way it travels when testing ill redue it!! But I think it will be ok!!! Thanks again!!


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Alright back in the garage!!! My boss gave me some grid wall so I put it up the other day!! Great addition to the garage!!

But on to the good stuff!!

Bending up some crossbar and shock mount pieces!!

Crossbar tacked up!!

Frontside!!

Put the bags in it!! Bottom bar is tacked to the parallel link mounts, ill use it for my lower shock mounts!!! I'll try to get the shocks done up and finish weld everything before Monday!! I'll take more pics along the way!!!!


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Nice build! Can't wait to see it completely laid out!!!

 

Ya thanks a lot Tricky53!! Soon!!!


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You lay down a nice bead, too.

 

Lol thanks a lot slostev!!! It's been awile for me but I having a good time!!! Thanks again!!


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Alright so I took a little break on the car but am back at it now!!!
Got the shocks tacked up and ready!!
Tested all the travel lengths and then put her on the ground!!


Here is the pic I like the most!! The comparison pic!!!
When I pulled her in the garage and how she sits now!!! MII front end coming next!!!

#garagebuilt #builtnotbought


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you choose to weld the bag mounts just on top of the notch instead of a more professional approach? i.e loose un-terminated ends of bars? Ive been building mini trucks since before bags were "the thing" and if you really want to knock it out of the park clean up those ends and throw some gussets on it. I'm not saying bad job just offering advice Most dont even make it this far, thats when i buy them by the box.

 

I don't know man looks pretty profesh to me!! I appreciate your comments and advice???? But the car isn't done yet there is lots to do still!!! So check back and hopefully I can build "MY" car to your liking!!!


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So I haven't worked on Merlene much lately due to the fact my wife was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in November... She is in her second round of chemo.. 4 more to go!! Once we get everything back in order(life) I will be getting back on my build!!


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Family first everything else second keep the faith and good luck to ya

 

Thank you!! Yes family is always first!!


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