Update, the top part of the 54 merc quarter/taillight is all welded in.... There's a little bit of lead that has to be melted out so Manual can get a good weld in there You can see better with this pic how once rolled it will flow into the trunk area very well
Great build....I like the 2 bar rear set up. I may mimic it if my air over bags doesn't work out as well as i want it too.
Thanks, if you don't want to modify your transmission tunnel or rear seat area it's the only way to go!
1989 Mazda Truck Shocks.... http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa.../_/N-ihfplZ8oxxx?itemIdentifier=410126_0_7413_
Damn buddy...not sure how this thread slipped thru the cracks but I just read all 15 pages! Great build.... I dig what your doing with the body mods and all, its going to be a great looking custom when your done! Also I noticed you changed your rear set up, I did the same with mine and was able to get it lower to match the front drop and never touched my rear floor pans! Keep at it.. cant wait to see more!
Just wondering forgive me if I missed it in the thread but were did you buy you 2 link are those the same ekstensive metal works sell or did you fab those up ethere way set up looks good you must get some good lift in the rear cool ride thanks
Dang!! That frame looks awesome loaded up and all laid out!!! What rearend did you use? Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
Thanks everyone, I originally did the 4 link setup but did not like the extensive fabrication needed inside the car. The 2 link setup came from Manuel and Roy, they run it on all their cars. Pm loco 52 ragtop on here, they are the ones who did it for me...... Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
I need to plumb the fuel line and then we will be putting the body back on the frame Thanks man...I've been planning what I will do for a while. It has gone through many changes in my mind, (just dropped, no chop, the list goes on and on), hopefully after everything is done it will set it apart from all the other 53/54's at the shows....
Can't wait to see the body back on this chassis. Looking great Eric! Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
Here's you some body mods..... Started fitting the ret of the panel in.... From a distance What is really nice about this is the appearance of length it adds to the quarter. The top of the curve of the 54 merc quarter is fairly close to where the original tail light was located. With the added material on the bottom length is added to the quarter......More to come
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