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03-20-2011 07:00 PM #1
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Got the body off of the frame today. It's hooked to the rear rotissierie stand, have to get some tubing tomorrow and do some reconfiguring on the front stand. Frame is in good condition other then where the new front pieces were cobbled on. Decided the best course of action is to just cut off the old front, get some rectangular tubing and start over. The welds are really bad on the bottom and on the bottom were so bad that they had been covered with filler and some black paint!!!! The rest of the frame measures up nice and straight so not to big of a deal I guess.
I was surprised how light the frame is, with some well designed crossmembers and a bit of rewelding and gusseting it should be just fine. Next thing is to get the rest of the "extras" cut off the frame and get it sandblasted then start the rebuild on it. Some more work on the body and it should be ready to go there, too.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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03-20-2011 10:39 PM #2
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Looking good, Dave. Smart move using the steel flooring in those areas, the body will need some rigidity to it and that will help a lot.
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03-21-2011 12:28 AM #3
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Wow nice progress Dave. It looks so clean starting fresh like this! Pepper appreciates the carpets too!" 
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03-21-2011 01:11 AM #4
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Sounds like your progressing nicely Dave, more pics please
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03-21-2011 05:40 AM #5
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Lookin' good Dave. 2x on the "More Pics""PLAN" your life like you will live to 120.
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03-21-2011 07:11 AM #6
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Nice floor work, Dig gassers
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