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astroracer Bad Ast Astro Van Build 05-09-2005, 08:28 AM
pro70z28 Welcome to CHR Mark. Good... 05-09-2005, 09:53 AM
astroracer Thanks for the welcome...... 05-09-2005, 10:19 AM
pro70z28 Glad you found your way back.... 05-09-2005, 10:33 AM
astroracer I've got "real" and "virtual"... 05-09-2005, 10:53 AM
astroracer I got a new toy delivered the... 05-13-2005, 09:01 AM
astroracer I'll be using the bender to... 05-13-2005, 09:04 AM
TooMany2count take a look at what the owner... 05-13-2005, 09:59 AM
astroracer Well, I have finally taken... 06-01-2005, 03:37 AM
astroracer I got a little more done this... 06-06-2005, 04:45 AM
m falconstien Looks like a great project.... 06-08-2005, 09:24 AM
blownS10 Cool stuff. I also enjoy all... 06-10-2005, 08:25 PM
astroracer It's been to F'n hot out for... 06-16-2005, 02:44 AM
astroracer I didn't get as much done... 06-20-2005, 04:19 AM
Jerilynne1965 Looks like fun! 06-20-2005, 04:31 AM
Stumann Is this what you are going... 03-02-2019, 05:59 PM
docone31 Mark, I am a van man. I love... 06-20-2005, 05:55 AM
astroracer Thanks guys... Although I... 06-21-2005, 03:17 AM
astroracer Didn't do a lot last night... 06-22-2005, 02:58 AM
astroracer Just to bring anybody that is... 08-16-2005, 07:45 AM
astroracer I have gotten quite a lot... 08-26-2005, 09:36 AM
astroracer I got a LOT done Saturday...... 08-29-2005, 03:20 AM
vara4 Boy - O - Boy Astroracer;... 08-29-2005, 04:27 AM
astroracer Got alot done over the... 09-07-2005, 04:15 AM
astroracer Did a lot of cleaning this... 09-12-2005, 03:00 AM
Jerilynne1965 Wow Mark! You must have a... 09-12-2005, 04:24 AM
astroracer Hey Mike, thanks! My shop is... 09-12-2005, 12:16 PM
Jerilynne1965 Holy toledo! Sounds like a... 09-12-2005, 12:27 PM
astroracer Ahhh... I see. Sorry for the... 09-12-2005, 12:39 PM
astroracer I haven't gotten a lot done... 09-29-2005, 04:18 AM
BigTruckDriver Just wondering,why leaf... 09-30-2005, 04:22 PM
astroracer Why not? What would be... 10-03-2005, 04:37 AM
BigTruckDriver If its a street driver, then... 10-13-2005, 04:11 PM
firebird77clone AS i read this, you must... 10-18-2005, 07:30 PM
un-sane I am loving everything I am... 11-03-2005, 08:39 AM
astroracer The Bad Ast Project-Faze II 07-12-2006, 10:11 AM
BigTruckDriver Looks good!Hasaanything... 07-12-2006, 10:45 AM
astroracer I have a 454 that will be... 07-12-2006, 11:28 AM
firebird77clone I get real excited about your... 10-16-2006, 10:59 PM
astroracer Not much to update but the... 10-17-2006, 05:11 AM
m falconstien Just curious what your plans... 10-17-2006, 09:25 AM
astroracer I plan to re-work the front... 10-17-2006, 09:38 AM
astroracer Can you believe it's been... 08-14-2011, 10:47 AM
astroracer Here are some teaser shots of... 08-14-2011, 10:50 AM
pat mccarthy looks good. ever get your... 08-14-2011, 10:57 AM
astroracer Hi Pat, Man, I'm sorry I... 08-14-2011, 11:26 AM
pat mccarthy i still have setup to narrow... 08-14-2011, 11:33 AM
astroracer What kind of cost? Can you... 08-14-2011, 11:37 AM
1gary On my Astro build I found a... 08-14-2011, 12:32 PM
astroracer Stock Astro doesn't apply. I... 08-14-2011, 12:37 PM
1gary If you look at a Currie or... 08-14-2011, 12:56 PM
pat mccarthy well i see guys like to talk... 08-14-2011, 01:21 PM
1gary You got two??.:LOL:How about... 08-14-2011, 01:25 PM
pat mccarthy thats to cut down a 75 pickup... 08-14-2011, 02:01 PM
1gary Van does look somewhat like... 08-14-2011, 02:27 PM
astroracer Got the rear end housing... 08-29-2011, 03:47 AM
astroracer The chassis is on the... 08-29-2011, 03:53 AM
cffisher Pat do you respline?? 08-14-2011, 02:12 PM
pat mccarthy no i send them out to mosier... 08-14-2011, 03:42 PM
cffisher I always went to Mosier I... 08-14-2011, 03:44 PM
pat mccarthy hard to beat there turn... 08-14-2011, 03:53 PM
astroracer Okay Pat, Work up a price... 08-14-2011, 06:24 PM
pat mccarthy hard for me to set the pinion... 08-14-2011, 07:00 PM
astroracer The spindles are ready to go!... 08-29-2011, 03:52 AM
pat mccarthy looks good... the 9 looks... 08-29-2011, 05:57 AM
Tony@RideTech Mark.... Been a long time... 08-30-2011, 05:56 AM
astroracer Hi Tony! Yea, it's been a... 08-30-2011, 07:29 AM
astroracer The spindles turned out... 08-31-2011, 03:57 AM
Tony@RideTech No problem....drop me a line... 09-01-2011, 07:45 AM
astroracer Hey Tony, Check your emails... 09-01-2011, 08:46 AM
astroracer Hey Mr. McCarthy!!! I have... 09-06-2011, 05:01 AM
pat mccarthy yes if there is alot of... 09-06-2011, 05:06 AM
astroracer That's what I thought. I will... 09-06-2011, 05:14 AM
pat mccarthy ok then i will hold up on... 09-06-2011, 05:30 AM
astroracer I will be running a 700R4.... 09-06-2011, 05:52 AM
pat mccarthy yes i do under stand that you... 09-06-2011, 06:21 AM
astroracer Okay, got'cha. At 1:1 @60mph... 09-06-2011, 06:28 AM
pat mccarthy i like the 4l60 trans first... 09-06-2011, 06:39 AM
astroracer For this 5 minutes I think I... 09-06-2011, 06:47 AM
pat mccarthy yep you will need good vacuum... 09-06-2011, 06:53 AM
astroracer That's what I need right now.... 09-06-2011, 07:19 AM
pat mccarthy what Ujoints do you want to... 09-06-2011, 05:33 PM
astroracer What would you do? I am... 09-06-2011, 05:56 PM
pat mccarthy i never lost a 1310 hd joint ... 09-06-2011, 07:42 PM
astroracer I have been burning the late... 09-08-2011, 03:49 AM
astroracer Hey Pat, I got all of the... 09-12-2011, 06:00 AM
pat mccarthy well yes we can do that..... 09-12-2011, 06:11 AM
astroracer After detailing rearend,... 09-13-2011, 03:47 AM
astroracer Here are some pics of what... 09-15-2011, 07:30 PM
1gary Mark, Yrs ago while Jeg's... 09-15-2011, 08:15 PM
astroracer Hey Gary, Yea, I had most... 09-16-2011, 03:17 AM
astroracer Got all of the housing... 09-16-2011, 07:50 PM
pat mccarthy you will not have to bevel... 09-16-2011, 07:58 PM
astroracer Hey Pat, they are already... 09-16-2011, 08:20 PM
pat mccarthy i have all the tools needed... 09-16-2011, 08:30 PM
astroracer Okay, cool. I'll be bringing... 09-16-2011, 08:42 PM
pat mccarthy ok 9/16 bolts/nuts are a no... 09-16-2011, 08:58 PM
astroracer Just a bit of an update.... 09-24-2011, 07:00 PM
Dave Severson Brackets look great Mark!!!! ... 09-24-2011, 08:13 PM
astroracer Hey Dave, Nope, no fires... 09-25-2011, 04:11 PM
pat mccarthy no i am quiet sure you could... 09-25-2011, 04:35 PM
astroracer Mel was over today and we got... 09-25-2011, 04:45 PM
Dave Severson And more good lookin'... 09-25-2011, 05:34 PM
falconvan Man, you build some great... 09-25-2011, 06:00 PM
astroracer Thanks guys, I really... 10-03-2011, 05:49 PM
Dave Severson Anxious to see the whole... 10-04-2011, 03:59 PM
cffisher Nothing beats a really nice... 10-04-2011, 04:04 PM
astroracer I wholeheartedly agree! Who... 10-11-2011, 04:03 AM
astroracer I got a UPS notice last... 10-11-2011, 04:28 AM
astroracer How about a quick update? I... 10-16-2011, 05:50 PM
Dave Severson Sounds like a productive... 10-16-2011, 06:28 PM
astroracer Hey Dave, Thanks, progress... 10-24-2011, 03:38 AM
astroracer This is a pic of the custom... 10-24-2011, 03:46 AM
Dave Severson Nice work on the project,... 10-24-2011, 07:40 AM
astroracer Thank you Dave. There is no... 10-24-2011, 08:38 AM
Dave Severson "Granpa's Girls" just keep... 10-24-2011, 09:34 AM
astroracer Hey Gary, There are body... 10-24-2011, 10:46 AM
1gary Any body mods planed??. Chop... 10-24-2011, 09:26 AM
1gary The cage finish weld I was... 10-24-2011, 11:31 AM
astroracer "The cage will actually drop... 10-25-2011, 03:18 AM
astroracer I worked on trimming down... 10-29-2011, 06:31 PM
Dave Severson I like the looks of the 8... 10-29-2011, 06:49 PM
astroracer Thank you sir, yes, got a lot... 10-29-2011, 06:59 PM
1gary So Mark short of a different... 10-29-2011, 08:35 PM
astroracer The only stock floor I will... 10-30-2011, 05:30 PM
1gary My thought Mark is the... 10-30-2011, 08:43 PM
astroracer Hey Gary, I am not concerning... 11-10-2011, 05:26 PM
astroracer This is another thing I have... 11-10-2011, 05:27 PM
RadRidesByDan Nice work on the chassis and... 10-30-2011, 07:45 AM
astroracer Thanks Dan, it is Dan, right?... 10-30-2011, 05:33 PM
astroracer Well, today was another good... 10-30-2011, 05:35 PM
Dave Severson Nice work Mark, the van is... 10-30-2011, 07:18 PM
Dave Severson Looks great Mark!!!! Really... 11-10-2011, 05:30 PM
astroracer Thanks alot Dave! Yes it is a... 11-10-2011, 05:36 PM
Dave Severson When are you planning on... 11-10-2011, 05:38 PM
astroracer Soon. I am anxious also. I... 11-10-2011, 06:13 PM
astroracer This past weekend was another... 11-16-2011, 06:19 PM
astroracer How about an update from the... 11-28-2011, 03:45 AM
Dave Severson You got a lot done! The van... 11-28-2011, 05:17 AM
cffisher Plasma cuter best tool next... 11-28-2011, 05:21 AM
falconvan Looks great! Reminds me of... 11-28-2011, 08:23 AM
astroracer Thaks alot guys! I hope I can... 11-28-2011, 04:45 PM
astroracer I also trimmed down the... 12-15-2011, 07:32 PM
astroracer I have gotten out to the shop... 12-15-2011, 07:34 PM
astroracer Haven't updated the build in... 12-15-2011, 07:30 PM
Dave Severson Nice work Mark! The dog... 12-15-2011, 07:48 PM
astroracer Thanks Dave. There is... 01-09-2012, 03:39 AM
astroracer This work was done over the... 01-09-2012, 03:43 AM
astroracer This series was done over New... 01-09-2012, 03:45 AM
astroracer I also finished up a short... 01-09-2012, 03:46 AM
astroracer This post will get you all up... 01-09-2012, 03:48 AM
astroracer These posts are from last... 01-09-2012, 03:41 AM
Dave Severson Lots of good work, Mark, ... 01-09-2012, 06:56 AM
rspears Mark, I looked through all... 01-09-2012, 07:31 AM
astroracer I have a "two day" weekend... 01-15-2012, 04:42 PM
astroracer Thanks guys, I have owned an... 01-15-2012, 04:40 PM
Dave Severson It's all those little details... 01-15-2012, 05:16 PM
astroracer Isn't that the truth! Thanks... 01-16-2012, 05:47 PM
cffisher I have been following this... 01-16-2012, 07:09 PM
Dave Severson Really nice work Mark!!! ... 01-16-2012, 07:21 PM
astroracer Thanks Charlie, Thanks Dave!... 01-21-2012, 05:08 PM
Dave Severson Looks great Mark! Can't... 01-21-2012, 05:26 PM
1gary Shave the slider Mark??. 01-21-2012, 06:53 PM
1gary Mark forget the... 01-22-2012, 01:27 AM
1gary Mark here is a pic of... 01-22-2012, 02:26 AM
astroracer Thanks Gary but shaving the... 01-22-2012, 04:43 AM
Dave Severson Sounds kewl Mark, eagerly... 01-22-2012, 04:48 AM
rspears Very nice work, Mark, and... 01-22-2012, 06:05 AM
astroracer While MEl was finagaling with... 01-22-2012, 04:41 PM
astroracer Thanks guys! I aqm pleased... 01-22-2012, 04:40 PM
Dave Severson Always a big day when the... 01-22-2012, 05:56 PM
cffisher As always realy nice work 01-22-2012, 06:26 PM
astroracer Mel is retired and just... 01-29-2012, 05:05 PM
1gary Mark I use a retired guy too.... 01-29-2012, 07:22 PM
Dave Severson Another good weekend's work... 01-29-2012, 10:09 PM
astroracer Got to do some tack welding... 03-07-2012, 03:30 AM
astroracer Mel just sent me these pics... 03-07-2012, 03:33 AM
astroracer Thanks Dave, after a month or... 03-07-2012, 03:28 AM
Dave Severson The wheel tubs came out great... 03-07-2012, 07:06 AM
rspears Mark, you're doing some great... 03-07-2012, 07:23 AM
cffisher Don't you just wish you had... 03-07-2012, 07:29 AM
astroracer We also started cutting up... 03-28-2012, 03:43 AM
astroracer Thanks guys, work is... 03-28-2012, 03:47 AM
astroracer Getting the hubs done with... 03-28-2012, 03:48 AM
astroracer THANKS A TON GUYS! I am glad... 03-28-2012, 03:41 AM
1gary Yeah Mark-it is coming... 03-28-2012, 04:39 AM
Dave Severson Nice work Mark, especially... 03-28-2012, 04:55 AM
cffisher Realy nice work, you can tell... 03-28-2012, 05:00 AM
rspears More great fab work, and for... 03-28-2012, 05:57 AM
astroracer A buddy found the trans for... 03-30-2012, 07:49 PM
Dq383500 I got my gear vendors out of... 03-30-2012, 09:23 PM
astroracer A box full of Autometer... 03-30-2012, 07:50 PM
astroracer Thanks everyone!, I think the... 03-30-2012, 07:47 PM
pat mccarthy Fred V is the man.. been... 03-30-2012, 08:31 PM
Dave Severson You'll really like the... 03-31-2012, 07:03 AM
astroracer The O.D. will make the van... 04-04-2012, 03:56 AM
astroracer Friday and Saturday we spent... 04-08-2012, 08:34 PM
cffisher Thats going to look good... 04-09-2012, 05:14 AM
Dave Severson Nice stuff Mark, should make... 04-09-2012, 05:50 AM
astroracer We got a lot of little things... 04-09-2012, 05:14 PM
astroracer Thanks guys. The tin work... 04-09-2012, 05:12 PM
Dave Severson Yup, the sheetmetal work can... 04-10-2012, 05:15 AM
cffisher Then you'll put carpet over... 04-10-2012, 05:19 AM
astroracer Haven't updated the thread in... 04-29-2012, 04:28 PM
Dave Severson I'm jealous!!!! Sure do want... 04-29-2012, 05:10 PM
astroracer Thanks Dave, Yea, this is... 05-06-2012, 06:04 PM
cffisher great progress and again nice... 05-07-2012, 03:58 AM
Dave Severson Good work as always, the tubs... 05-07-2012, 05:30 AM
astroracer Got a few parts back from the... 05-12-2012, 05:40 PM
astroracer Thanks guys! Dave, you hit it... 05-12-2012, 05:35 PM
Dave Severson The shot from behind really... 05-13-2012, 04:51 AM
cffisher Great looking work 05-13-2012, 05:32 AM
astroracer Thanks Charlie, it has been... 05-14-2012, 05:29 PM
astroracer Due to all of the hole... 05-14-2012, 05:31 PM
astroracer Saturday we did some running.... 05-20-2012, 06:30 PM
astroracer Last week was pretty busy for... 05-20-2012, 06:27 PM
Dave Severson The tubs and front suspension... 05-20-2012, 06:37 PM
astroracer Hey Dave! LOTS of work done!... 05-23-2012, 03:17 AM
astroracer Well I hauled the tank home... 05-23-2012, 06:08 PM
cffisher moving right along looks... 05-23-2012, 06:18 PM
astroracer More then welcome Charlie! In... 05-24-2012, 03:19 AM
Dave Severson Looks good Mark! I have no... 05-24-2012, 06:27 AM
astroracer A lot of thought and fab work... 06-20-2012, 04:04 AM
astroracer Thanks Dave, I decided to go... 06-20-2012, 03:58 AM
Dave Severson Lots more fun work to do now... 06-20-2012, 05:34 AM
rspears Great work on an engine cover... 06-20-2012, 05:45 AM
cffisher You have been busy all that... 06-20-2012, 05:48 AM
astroracer No plans is right, bud. Just... 06-21-2012, 03:38 AM
cffisher Going back and forth will get... 06-21-2012, 05:10 AM
astroracer It's funny that you mention... 06-21-2012, 06:58 PM
astroracer Out in the shop at 7 Sunday... 06-27-2012, 03:43 AM
astroracer Design-wise I will drop the... 06-27-2012, 03:46 AM
astroracer Got a bit done this past... 06-27-2012, 03:40 AM
Dave Severson Lots more work done, good... 06-27-2012, 05:30 AM
pat mccarthy should not need to hard mount... 06-27-2012, 07:15 AM
astroracer Hey Pat, If the cable was... 06-27-2012, 09:50 AM
pat mccarthy fiber gell works the best on... 06-27-2012, 02:32 PM
rspears Intermediate flex of the... 06-27-2012, 02:40 PM
astroracer Okay, Thanks Roger. I can see... 06-28-2012, 03:28 AM
cffisher Keeping it all in one spot is... 06-28-2012, 04:00 AM
astroracer Hey Charlie, Yea, that's the... 06-30-2012, 07:32 PM
astroracer I also got the doghouse... 06-30-2012, 07:34 PM
astroracer Got a bit more done today. i... 07-01-2012, 04:32 PM
Dave Severson Looks good Mark, I like the... 07-01-2012, 05:34 PM
rspears Looks great! I'm confused... 07-01-2012, 05:44 PM
astroracer Thanks Dave, we mocked up the... 07-02-2012, 03:26 AM
astroracer Did a little bit of work... 07-04-2012, 07:56 PM
1gary Mark,I know your working on... 07-05-2012, 01:05 AM
astroracer Hey Gary, Go back to post... 07-05-2012, 02:14 PM
1gary Yeah Mark.You know long... 07-05-2012, 05:51 PM
astroracer I also did a LOT of work on... 07-15-2012, 05:21 PM
astroracer No problem... The engine... 07-15-2012, 05:20 PM
Dave Severson It all looks really good,... 07-16-2012, 05:46 AM
rspears Some great detail shots,... 07-16-2012, 06:06 AM
astroracer Thanks Roger! I am trying to... 07-23-2012, 06:27 PM
cffisher its great when a plan comes... 07-23-2012, 07:46 PM
pat mccarthy some guy have it bad AC in... 07-23-2012, 08:22 PM
Dave Severson Seat mounts should be fine,... 07-24-2012, 04:05 AM
astroracer Thanks guys! Hey Pat, what do... 07-24-2012, 04:21 AM
pat mccarthy i hope your seat brackets are... 07-24-2012, 05:03 AM
pat mccarthy mark if your timming is right... 07-24-2012, 05:08 AM
astroracer What are you working on... 07-24-2012, 07:03 AM
pat mccarthy just went down the road with... 07-24-2012, 02:36 PM
cffisher HAY! Whats wrong with A/C and... 07-24-2012, 05:10 AM
pat mccarthy yep and i hear you have beer... 07-24-2012, 05:20 AM
rspears I'd love to see a high of 88F... 07-24-2012, 08:02 AM
astroracer Yes Sir, We had a string of... 07-24-2012, 08:59 AM
cffisher Nope no beer here just cool... 07-24-2012, 08:53 AM
cffisher yep 4 or 5 days triple in a... 07-24-2012, 09:02 AM
astroracer Very nice! I wouldn't mind... 07-24-2012, 06:24 PM
pat mccarthy the v has only one seat.... 07-24-2012, 06:31 PM
astroracer I blew apart the old cluster.... 08-01-2012, 07:22 PM
astroracer Lots going on in the Bad Ast... 08-01-2012, 07:23 PM
astroracer This past week we worked on a... 08-01-2012, 07:20 PM
astroracer I brought home a bunch of... 08-03-2012, 05:56 PM
rspears Looking good! Having access... 08-03-2012, 06:17 PM
cffisher Good looking work ...It just... 08-03-2012, 06:20 PM
pat mccarthy yep i like to know that to :)... 08-03-2012, 09:37 PM
astroracer Yea, a good friend of mine... 08-04-2012, 04:52 PM
pat mccarthy there was a sale on deer... 08-04-2012, 05:22 PM
Dave Severson Nice work, Mark! Worst thing... 08-03-2012, 07:05 PM
pat mccarthy i would never seal a alum... 08-03-2012, 09:25 PM
astroracer Thanks alot guys! I really... 08-04-2012, 04:46 PM
astroracer Haven't done an update for a... 09-12-2012, 10:10 AM
cffisher Wiring is always fun. If... 09-12-2012, 12:06 PM
34_40 I do the same thing! On all... 09-12-2012, 01:46 PM
Dave Severson Coming along nicely, Mark!!! ... 09-12-2012, 12:37 PM
pat mccarthy yep sounds about right mark ... 09-12-2012, 05:12 PM
astroracer Are you serious? The place... 09-13-2012, 06:51 AM
falconvan Very cool, Mark. You're doing... 09-12-2012, 06:55 PM
astroracer I got the Gauge cluster wired... 09-13-2012, 05:32 PM
astroracer Got a lot done today. We... 09-16-2012, 05:01 PM
Dave Severson Back end around the tank came... 09-16-2012, 05:43 PM
astroracer Thanks Dave! For what room... 09-19-2012, 05:21 PM
cffisher His prices aren't bad at... 09-19-2012, 06:12 PM
astroracer Here are few pics of the wire... 10-11-2012, 05:58 PM
astroracer Things are moving slowly on... 10-11-2012, 05:53 PM
pat mccarthy hey looks good by the way can... 10-11-2012, 08:47 PM
Dave Severson Neat stuff Mark, I especially... 10-11-2012, 09:08 PM
astroracer Hi Pat, Hi Dave, The alt... 10-12-2012, 03:55 AM
pat mccarthy yes i know you need it to... 10-12-2012, 04:42 AM
astroracer Let me look at the bracket... 10-12-2012, 05:28 AM
pat mccarthy please do not go to far out... 10-12-2012, 05:30 AM
falconvan This thing is killer, Mark!... 10-12-2012, 05:21 AM
astroracer Do it!!!! I feel so alone....... 10-12-2012, 05:59 AM
astroracer Not a problem Bud, you know... 10-12-2012, 05:56 AM
cffisher It sure looks like it would... 10-12-2012, 06:20 AM
astroracer That's what I'm thinking... 10-12-2012, 06:28 AM
rspears Very nice work, Mark. The... 10-12-2012, 07:18 AM
cffisher Thing is they might 10-12-2012, 10:36 AM
astroracer Thanks Roger! Appreciate... 10-12-2012, 06:11 PM
pat mccarthy yep the over all on the alt... 10-12-2012, 06:51 PM
astroracer Okay Pat, I'll see what I can... 10-14-2012, 06:21 PM
cffisher No sitting on the job 10-14-2012, 08:13 PM
Dave Severson Looks good Mark, and it's the... 10-15-2012, 12:45 AM
astroracer Thanks Charlie, Thanks Dave,... 10-15-2012, 03:58 AM
astroracer I've done a bit more design... 10-20-2012, 05:55 PM
astroracer I got the lower panel made... 10-21-2012, 06:08 PM
pat mccarthy looks good 10-21-2012, 06:29 PM
Dave Severson Nice work Mark, fabricating... 10-22-2012, 05:14 AM
astroracer Thanks Guys! Appreciate the... 10-23-2012, 06:00 PM
Dave Severson Nice work Mark, those punch... 10-24-2012, 03:56 AM
astroracer Yes, it is suprising how much... 11-02-2012, 04:41 AM
astroracer Got a bit done this morning.... 11-03-2012, 02:23 PM
cffisher work work work its never... 11-03-2012, 03:43 PM
astroracer Thanks Charlie, yea it never... 11-04-2012, 05:17 PM
Dave Severson Lots of neat stuff, great... 11-05-2012, 03:27 AM
astroracer Thanks Dave! Don't look too... 11-12-2012, 06:54 PM
Dave Severson The welding just comes from... 11-12-2012, 10:30 PM
34_40 :CRY::CRY: I know what... 11-13-2012, 01:47 PM
astroracer Yea, that is scary. Mel has... 11-14-2012, 03:58 AM
Dave Severson Tough deal there, as I... 11-14-2012, 05:33 AM
cffisher Best thing for flash is raw... 11-14-2012, 05:15 AM
TerpnGator Can't wait to see this ASTRO... 11-18-2012, 04:12 PM
astroracer While Mel was working on the... 11-18-2012, 07:01 PM
astroracer Thanks Dave, Thanks TG. Mel... 11-18-2012, 06:41 PM
Dave Severson It all looks great and should... 11-18-2012, 07:23 PM
astroracer Thanks Dave, this weekend was... 11-19-2012, 04:33 AM
cffisher Man you are moving out now... 11-19-2012, 06:47 AM
falconvan Looks killer, Mark! GM should... 11-19-2012, 12:38 PM
astroracer You bet Charlie! Thank YOU... 11-20-2012, 08:01 PM
Dave Severson What a coincidence, I have... 11-21-2012, 05:42 AM
astroracer Thanks Dave! I can't even... 11-21-2012, 06:53 PM
astroracer Got a good bit done today on... 11-24-2012, 04:32 PM
cffisher that rolled bead is a great... 11-24-2012, 06:03 PM
pat mccarthy there is some small tricks on... 11-24-2012, 07:19 PM
astroracer Thanks Pat, I hoped you would... 11-24-2012, 08:20 PM
pat mccarthy you can point the tungsten... 11-24-2012, 10:32 PM
astroracer Thanks Pat, I have a bunch of... 12-02-2012, 04:53 PM
Dave Severson Some very nice work finishing... 12-02-2012, 05:13 PM
pepi "ceriated electrodes" are... 12-02-2012, 05:23 PM
pat mccarthy well no but there is gray 2%... 12-02-2012, 07:14 PM
cffisher I was in the shop all day... 12-03-2012, 03:08 PM
34_40 Couldn't see over the ice... 12-03-2012, 03:51 PM
astroracer I do have to admit it is nice... 12-03-2012, 03:58 PM
Dave Severson That should work just fine,... 12-03-2012, 04:03 PM
markinnh I'm new to the club/forum and... 12-18-2012, 05:22 AM
cffisher Nice work Mark shows where... 12-18-2012, 08:06 AM
astroracer Thanks guys. I haven't... 12-18-2012, 11:47 AM
astroracer Once I got the pieces fit... 12-18-2012, 11:48 AM
cffisher Nice I've had to do that... 12-18-2012, 03:38 PM
astroracer You're right Charlie! And... 12-20-2012, 05:19 PM
cffisher Mark great work that steering... 12-20-2012, 07:56 PM
1gary Happy B-day,Merry Xmass and... 12-21-2012, 05:22 AM
cffisher Just wondering if you could... 12-21-2012, 09:58 AM
astroracer That's the plan Charlie. The... 12-21-2012, 02:56 PM
astroracer Here you go Charlie! I did a... 12-23-2012, 10:23 AM
pat mccarthy for the bearing suport i use... 12-23-2012, 10:41 AM
cffisher Mark I used to have to roll... 12-23-2012, 12:06 PM
astroracer Thanks Pat, thanks Charlie. ... 12-24-2012, 04:47 PM
pat mccarthy yes a big surface backer... 12-24-2012, 05:33 PM
astroracer Thanks Pat, I know what you... 12-26-2012, 03:59 PM
Dave Severson Nice work as always Mark,... 12-27-2012, 01:03 AM
cffisher Mark are you building your... 12-27-2012, 05:53 AM
astroracer Haven't gotten much done, Dad... 12-31-2012, 01:43 PM
astroracer Got some work done yesterday.... 12-31-2012, 01:45 PM
astroracer Spent a little time in the... 12-31-2012, 01:46 PM
astroracer Dave, This wasn't all that... 12-31-2012, 01:41 PM
astroracer Got a bit done last weekend.... 01-08-2013, 05:25 PM
pat mccarthy you many not want to weld... 01-08-2013, 07:39 PM
astroracer Thanks Pat, didn't even... 01-09-2013, 04:04 AM
astroracer Hey guys, Haven't posted... 01-28-2013, 06:22 PM
butch27 Hang in there. Sorry to hear... 01-28-2013, 07:45 PM
Dave Severson Sorry to hear about your Dad,... 01-29-2013, 03:49 AM
rspears Thanks for the pictures,... 01-29-2013, 05:26 AM
34_40 Sorry to hear of your loss... 01-29-2013, 05:31 AM
cffisher Realy sorry to hear about... 01-29-2013, 07:06 AM
firebird77clone Sorry for your loss. CHF... 01-29-2013, 09:07 AM
1gary Sorry to hear of your loss... 01-29-2013, 10:58 AM
astroracer I've also been picking at the... 02-05-2013, 04:07 AM
astroracer I picked up some nickel alloy... 02-05-2013, 04:09 AM
astroracer Thanks alot guys, your... 02-05-2013, 04:05 AM
Dave Severson As always, very nice work on... 02-05-2013, 04:11 AM
cffisher Always good to see a person... 02-05-2013, 07:06 AM
astroracer Thanks guys! I tend to over... 02-05-2013, 04:45 PM
cffisher Tap Magic is great stuff but... 02-06-2013, 05:30 AM
falconvan This looks awesome, Mark!... 02-06-2013, 08:13 AM
astroracer Thanks guys! Hey Charlie,... 02-06-2013, 10:02 AM
cffisher I used to use it a lot back... 02-06-2013, 12:08 PM
astroracer It works. makes night and day... 02-06-2013, 03:37 PM
Dave Severson Nice work Mark, securing the... 02-06-2013, 03:39 PM
astroracer Thanks Dave, I feel the same... 02-10-2013, 03:48 PM
cffisher another good day at the shop 02-10-2013, 05:08 PM
Dave Severson Nice work and a nice place to... 02-10-2013, 09:00 PM
rspears Yep, great to see a well... 02-11-2013, 05:01 AM
astroracer Thanks Dave, thanks Roger.... 02-19-2013, 04:01 PM
Dave Severson I like the hood hinges... 02-19-2013, 04:15 PM
astroracer I was working alone today. I... 02-24-2013, 03:48 PM
astroracer Thanks Dave! Copy away dude!... 02-24-2013, 03:45 PM
Dave Severson More of that time consuming... 02-24-2013, 04:33 PM
astroracer Finishing the cuts in the... 03-04-2013, 04:13 AM
pepi Love to watch the sheet metal... 03-04-2013, 04:18 AM
cffisher As always Mark great work. I... 03-04-2013, 05:18 AM
rspears More great work, and... 03-04-2013, 05:47 AM
astroracer I posted this in the homemade... 03-11-2013, 04:23 AM
astroracer Thanks guys! Charlie, Owosso... 03-11-2013, 04:21 AM
pepi Mark found a Tube Coping... 03-11-2013, 06:33 PM
1gary Thanks.I bookmarked it. 03-12-2013, 01:00 AM
Dave Severson Neat work as always Mark,... 03-12-2013, 02:09 PM
astroracer Thanks Pepi! I've had that... 03-16-2013, 05:00 AM
astroracer Spent most of yesterday... 03-16-2013, 05:02 AM
rspears Thanks for posting the... 03-16-2013, 06:35 AM
astroracer Thanks Roger! I've used it... 03-20-2013, 04:40 PM
astroracer Yesterday I got home at... 03-23-2013, 06:17 PM
astroracer Got a good start on the... 03-24-2013, 04:29 PM
Dave Severson Good progress and nice work... 03-24-2013, 05:08 PM
astroracer Worked on "closing in" the... 03-31-2013, 03:03 PM
cffisher Naps are an important part of... 03-31-2013, 04:23 PM
astroracer Yes they are. Especially when... 04-06-2013, 06:20 PM
Dave Severson Lots of good progress, the... 04-07-2013, 03:32 AM
astroracer The weekend prior Mel and I... 04-20-2013, 07:20 PM
astroracer We got all of the minor... 04-20-2013, 07:22 PM
astroracer These are the final designs... 05-25-2013, 06:58 PM
astroracer Mel and I decided to remove... 05-25-2013, 07:01 PM
astroracer Haven't gotten a lot done on... 05-25-2013, 07:02 PM
astroracer Got some work done on the van... 04-20-2013, 07:18 PM
astroracer Wow, I guess I didn't realize... 05-25-2013, 06:56 PM
cffisher Honey dos are a necessary... 05-26-2013, 07:38 AM
Dave Severson Two years??? That's not so... 05-26-2013, 07:48 AM
cffisher Took me 5 years on my 38. 05-26-2013, 01:07 PM
astroracer Hey Charlie, good for you. We... 06-02-2013, 04:38 PM
astroracer I bent up this little riser... 08-05-2013, 03:05 AM
astroracer I got the box mounted in the... 08-05-2013, 03:07 AM
falconvan Excellent work, Mark! This is... 08-05-2013, 05:02 AM
astroracer Thank guys! I guess two years... 06-02-2013, 02:53 PM
cffisher Glad your OK after the storm.... 06-02-2013, 04:32 PM
astroracer Been a while since I updated... 08-05-2013, 03:03 AM
cffisher Mark..The emergency cut off... 08-05-2013, 05:55 AM
astroracer Thanks Guys! I hadn't gotten... 08-05-2013, 09:08 AM
cffisher Yea they have turned mine... 08-05-2013, 09:34 AM
astroracer Well, how about an update? ... 09-06-2013, 04:14 AM
Dave Severson Looks good Mark, wiring is... 09-06-2013, 05:36 AM
rspears Glad to see the update, and... 09-06-2013, 06:44 AM
astroracer I hear that. I found running... 09-16-2013, 09:53 AM
astroracer I also got some more routing... 09-16-2013, 09:55 AM
rspears Nice work & great pictures as... 09-16-2013, 11:31 AM
astroracer Hey Roger, It didn't "need"... 09-19-2013, 03:07 AM
cffisher Yep great looking job there ... 09-16-2013, 02:13 PM
rspears Mark, I like that hydraulic... 09-19-2013, 05:58 AM
astroracer Even though I am working 10... 09-24-2013, 05:06 PM
astroracer That is pretty much what it... 09-24-2013, 05:04 PM
astroracer I have been getting some... 10-03-2013, 04:56 PM
cffisher Your getting closer every day 10-03-2013, 06:55 PM
Dave Severson Looks great Mark, moving... 10-04-2013, 12:49 AM
astroracer Worked on something other... 10-20-2013, 07:34 AM
cffisher What's it going to be like... 10-20-2013, 02:20 PM
34_40 Whew! When I first saw the... 10-20-2013, 04:56 PM
astroracer I was planning to post this... 11-19-2013, 05:48 AM
astroracer Thanks Guys! Haven't had to... 11-19-2013, 05:45 AM
cffisher Progress is good. Better safe... 11-19-2013, 08:50 AM
astroracer Hey Charlie, Yea, we got... 11-19-2013, 09:09 AM
astroracer Got the body off the frame... 11-23-2013, 05:06 PM
cffisher Where'd you get the sunshine... 11-23-2013, 05:57 PM
astroracer I had it special ordered just... 11-23-2013, 06:37 PM
astroracer Have a question for you... 12-24-2013, 03:49 PM
34_40 I wouldn't want to see any... 12-24-2013, 05:25 PM
rspears Mark, Nothing I would hang... 12-24-2013, 08:25 PM
astroracer Well, here we go again!... 11-10-2014, 02:47 AM
Dave Severson Good to hear you've got time... 11-10-2014, 08:02 AM
rspears Ditto! Looking forward to... 11-10-2014, 09:13 AM
astroracer Thanks guys! i am looking... 11-15-2014, 01:54 PM
cffisher Man it all takes time. 11-15-2014, 06:08 PM
rspears LOL you need to visit my... 11-15-2014, 07:46 PM
falconvan Great to see this project... 11-16-2014, 07:45 AM
stovens Glad to see you back here... 11-16-2014, 09:56 AM
Dave Severson Good to see the frame again... 11-16-2014, 02:44 PM
astroracer Thanks guys! Yea, Dave,... 11-16-2014, 03:24 PM
Dave Severson I keep a roll of the paint... 11-16-2014, 04:56 PM
rspears So Mark, what's the status of... 12-22-2015, 05:13 AM
astroracer Thanks Roger! It's been two... 12-22-2015, 05:41 AM
rspears Sounds like me! But your... 12-22-2015, 06:23 AM
astroracer Too many distractions!... 12-22-2015, 06:50 AM
astroracer It's been a VERY long time... 12-27-2016, 08:25 PM
cffisher And you thought some one... 12-28-2016, 10:25 AM
astroracer Yea, that would be nice... 12-28-2016, 08:47 PM
astroracer Got out today and got the... 12-28-2016, 08:48 PM
cffisher Very nice and your double... 12-29-2016, 05:26 PM
astroracer Thanks Charlie. I use CPP's... 12-29-2016, 05:32 PM
astroracer Well, I've ran into a bit of... 01-04-2017, 04:47 AM
astroracer Got out in the shop Saturday... 01-09-2017, 04:59 PM
astroracer I tried using an Allen key to... 01-09-2017, 04:57 PM
astroracer I routed the line up and... 01-09-2017, 05:01 PM
astroracer Got the rear suspension... 01-09-2017, 05:05 PM
astroracer It sure does feel good to be... 01-09-2017, 05:03 PM
cffisher You are sure hitting it hard.... 01-10-2017, 06:10 AM
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astroracer Last nite I went to bed at... 01-10-2017, 04:49 PM
firebird77clone Loosing sleep over a project:... 01-10-2017, 08:06 PM
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astroracer Cutting off the long plugs... 01-11-2017, 08:34 AM
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firebird77clone The engine itself generates... 01-11-2017, 08:31 PM
astroracer True. If I keep the cross... 01-12-2017, 02:55 AM
astroracer Well, I did some serious... 02-05-2017, 06:47 AM
astroracer I got a bit done tonight.... 02-05-2017, 06:48 AM
astroracer Didn't get a lot of time out... 02-05-2017, 06:54 AM
astroracer Picked up a junction block... 02-05-2017, 06:52 AM
astroracer I was working on another... 02-05-2017, 06:56 AM
34_40 Thanks for all the great pics... 02-05-2017, 07:36 AM
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astroracer I got around to ordering the... 02-09-2017, 08:32 AM
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34_40 Good to see you back at it...... 03-19-2017, 06:19 PM
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astroracer Yes Sir! I was down for about... 03-20-2017, 09:03 AM
stovens We had a virus going around... 03-20-2017, 10:28 AM
astroracer Worked on the steering wheel... 03-28-2017, 09:42 AM
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astroracer Got a bit more done over the... 03-28-2017, 09:39 AM
34_40 As always, very nice work... 03-28-2017, 02:36 PM
astroracer Thank You Sir. Very much... 03-30-2017, 06:26 AM
astroracer After some mock up work I... 04-10-2017, 09:38 AM
astroracer I got out Sunday morning and... 04-10-2017, 09:41 AM
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  1. 11-18-2012 06:41 PM #11
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    Thanks Dave, Thanks TG. Mel is doing okay and both of us can't wait to get this thing done!!!

    Got a lot done this weekend! Mel painted the battery brackets and they turned out great!
    http://images15.fotki.com/v1626/phot...MVC019F-vi.jpg
    I spent a few hours acquanting myself with my tig welder. Playing with settings and getting to know how the pulse and freq settings affect the weld. I was starting to get the feel for it and pulled some real nice beads today. I am almost out of gas though so I need to get a new cylinder this week.
    We worked on the left wheel well and got it fleshed out real nice. We ended up re-making the piece I had fabbed a month or so ago. Needed it about an inch wider and didn't want to scab in a piece.
    http://images15.fotki.com/v1624/phot...MVC020F-vi.jpg
    We quartered up a piece of 3" dia. muffler tubing to make the rolled edge.
    While I was playing with the welder Mel remade the pattern for the new wheel well. Here is the new piece all fit in and ready to weld to the tubing.
    http://images49.fotki.com/v572/photo...MVC004F-vi.jpg
    http://images49.fotki.com/v572/photo...MVC004F-vi.jpg
    Here is a pic from underneath. This provides PLENTY of room for the tire at full jounce/full steer.
    http://images28.fotki.com/v121/photo...MVC006F-vi.jpg
    Here it is after tacking.
    http://images46.fotki.com/v319/photo...MVC009F-vi.jpg
    We pulled it out and finish welded it. After a bit of sanding we clecoed it back in and started making the inner skirt.
    http://images28.fotki.com/v122/photo...MVC012F-vi.jpg
    This is how it looks underneath right now.
    http://images58.fotki.com/v156/photo...MVC013F-vi.jpg
    The pattern (in white) for the inner skirt.
    http://images49.fotki.com/v571/photo...MVC014F-vi.jpg
    Mel finishing up the inner skirt in steel.
    http://images15.fotki.com/v1626/phot...MVC016F-vi.jpg
    The skirt clamped in place. We have a little trimming to do yet and are planning to run a bead around the bottom edge to add some strength.
    http://images52.fotki.com/v1564/phot...MVC004F-vi.jpg
    A look under the skirt...
    http://images51.fotki.com/v731/photo...MVC005F-vi.jpg
    I think this looks great! Once we get the skirt finished up it will be very strong also!
    Thanks for looking
    Mark
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