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And here are a few pictures of the '91 Chevy S-10 transmission. As taken out, DIRTY. And after a half dozen or so cans of degreaser! Here is the mock up, minus the bell housing which I didn't have at that time. And showing the planned on height in relation to the floor. I want a flat floor which is one reason I didn't drop the body lower.

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Looking like a nice, heavy duty frame that will withstand many miles of fun-time cruising!!!! Are you going to run a crossmember of some sort under the engine? Seems like a fairly long stretch of frame on the front without a support between the rails....

As for the grandson losing interest......they usually do, but he'll be back for the test run and the inevitable, "Hey Gramps, gimme-da-keys"!!!!!

Hi Dave, thanks for the note. I have thought some on the subject of a crossmember, I've read other posts about folks doing/not doing that. I guess at this point I was going to NOT do it. Won't the motor mounts/motor act as a tie point of sorts? If I put one under the motor then would it have to be drop out? YES, I guess Grandson Steve will be there to drive it. heheeee.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Looking like a nice, heavy duty frame that will withstand many miles of fun-time cruising!!!! Are you going to run a crossmember of some sort under the engine? Seems like a fairly long stretch of frame on the front without a support between the rails....

As for the grandson losing interest......they usually do, but he'll be back for the test run and the inevitable, "Hey Gramps, gimme-da-keys"!!!!!

Yes, Happy Thanksgiving to all, I sincerely hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable day.
And to all who responded to my query---Thanks to you all for the vote of confidence and the support. I will indeed keep the posts coming, thanks for the interest.
And to those of you who said you don't have the skills/knowledge to put together a frame------This is my first attempt at anything of this scope! But I have spent hours reading forum threads, looking at pictures, asking questions. I'm sure one of the more proficient builders would laugh at my build, but HEY, I ain't gittin no younger (65 in a few days), so it's now or never! I am having an enjoyable time, it keeps me off the streets, I'm learning lots, I am wallowing in my creative juices, and for a while it gave my Grandson and I something to do together. It don't get toooo much better.

We are indeed interested! Keep sending the photos. Love to watch these projects take shape. Everyone have a great Thanksgiving; we do have so much to be thankful for. (I know.... don't end a sentence with a preposition)

Yeah, Perley, keep the pics & explanations coming. Your thread is just beginning to find its audience. We all like build threads...

Looks great, keep the pictures coming.
BradC

Perley,

I am paying attention.....keep it coming....

Wait.....Methinks I feel my hormones raging......gotta go......

I, too, am paying attention as your build, IMHO, is what hot rodding is all about.

This is a cool build,learning alot,your the MAN!!!!!

Finding anything like that up here in Canada is Impossible, great thread, can't wait to see how it turns out, keep the pictures coming

To-Qwk, you're FUNNY.
I can't even remember when my hormones did any raging! Is that old or what?
Perley

Hey Truckenstien, I got friends up there in Moncton! IT Cycle shop. And others! Yep, do have some friends!

OK friends, back from Daughter's after a week, good to be home!
Here is next chapter of build. Thanks for all of the support. The Model A spring I had was too long for the front axle, as I mentioned before. So a friend gave me a spring from a Mobile Home. It was 26" eye to eye, perfect. I stripped it down, painted it, shifted some leaves around, left one out, then put it back together. I then cut the eyes off the Model A spring to make ends for the newer spring, but after a fashion I decided to order some pre-made ones from Speedway. I also got shackles and such, as well as some clevis' and heim joint rod ends etc.. Like Christmas come early, gift to myself. haaa
Then the batwings, thanks Mentor for the pics, advice, etc.!!!
Here is a trial fit of parts.
Man, what a job to get 'thinking outside the box'. I was a plumber/tradesman for many years, did well at fabricating in that line, but this is an all new trick. Hard to get my brain heading in other directions! Enjoy! Perley