Got the 66 in her spot for the Winter....Body Drop and Air Ride Woody Panels

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Trailing arms are done and started the front brackets for them.

I like the wood panel idea, very creative. Wana Trade Vans? lol

Lyrad wrote:I like the wood panel idea, very creative. Wana Trade Vans? lol

Thanks a lot....

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Got the lower brackets built for trailing arms.

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Got the rear end in place and top brackets started for the upper links.

That's a lot of work, but it's coming along nicely. Looks strong, which is a good thing.

when is the body drop coming into play on your project and what kind of plans do you have for doing the front suspension?

mothradeath wrote:when is the body drop coming into play on your project and what kind of plans do you have for doing the front suspension?

Body drop around Thanksgiving. Front suspension is gonna be a drop axle, narrowed a bit, and some sort of 3 or 4 link. I have not ruled out putting a clip on the front, s-10 or Mustang II, but most likely gonna stick with straight axle.

mothradeath wrote:when is the body drop coming into play on your project and what kind of plans do you have for doing the front suspension?

How is your project coming?

ive got the money set aside to buy a mustang II but i think i had better wait till the holidays go by or i might have to use that money to find a new place to live. but as soon as im certain everyone elses gifts have been taken care of...its goin down. never a good idea to disturb the delicate balance of a household if you know what im saying. haha

mothradeath wrote:ive got the money set aside to buy a mustang II but i think i had better wait till the holidays go by or i might have to use that money to find a new place to live. but as soon as im certain everyone elses gifts have been taken care of...its goin down. never a good idea to disturb the delicate balance of a household if you know what im saying. haha

I hear ya brother. Good luck and keep us posted. Very nice work.

isnt the steering shaft gonna give you fits? How are you gonna get around that? I am watching with lots of interest!!!

jimthefred wrote:isnt the steering shaft gonna give you fits? How are you gonna get around that? I am watching with lots of interest!!!

Probably. I have seen a few different ways of doing it, right down to a guy that used a steering box out of a VW van. Very unique with a top shaft that comes out the side. He used it with a Mustang II front end, but it was very interesting.

That sounds like a winner! Take lots of pictures.

jimthefred wrote:That sounds like a winner! Take lots of pictures.

We will see. One way or the other, I will get this thing slammed and driving. Like Vic says...nothing time and money can't fix.

Decided to ditch the bags over the axle, I think it looked goofy, and I was able to squeeze them in over the trailing arms.

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Got allow the brackets tacked in for the 4 link and air bags.

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Got the new wheels, backspacing is perfect, got them powder coated white, and gonna run just a ribbed cap on them with a beauty ring.

Lookin good!!! Makes me feel like working on mine!!!

[youtube]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4r8ts7hRxvE

[youtube]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LbCk5fAKEoI

Here are some videos of the air ride from the inside of the van.

[youtube]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HsLbe2c8gpA

[youtube]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ggWS_eE74

Air ride test from the outside.

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New top mounts for the 4 link.

awesome man. now i know how to 4 link an econo. thanks for sharing the build. i cant wait to hear how it rides and drives. i have been looking at bagging mine so..like you said..after the holidays.. i ll be getting more serious about it. keep up the good work!

PS. for those of you who are having a hard time watching the youtube links you just have to remove the m. at the beginning of the web address then refresh the page.

Army of Six wrote:awesome man. now i know how to 4 link an econo. thanks for sharing the build. i cant wait to hear how it rides and drives. i have been looking at bagging mine so..like you said..after the holidays.. i ll be getting more serious about it. keep up the good work!

PS. for those of you who are having a hard time watching the youtube links you just have to remove the m. at the beginning of the web address then refresh the page.

Thanks for the help on the ifs. I am working hard to get the install started before Christmas. I have most of the parts, and the rear is just about wrapped up. Been slow working with the holidays.

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Found out the ring and pinion was bad in the first rear end. Travelled down to Jersey and picked up another one. Got all the brackets cut off and welded on to the new one.