A beginners "Build"

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     I am assuming you mean the metal tab (that is welded to truck frame)  that the mount sits in correct ?  If that is correct I have not run across aftermarket ones yet, I think your best bet is from a donor truck.

you  can just put a large washer on top if the rust is just on top and doesn't go downthe side

I made some plates at work and milled the thru holes. I made one for each mount even if they didn't need one. I figured as soon as I didn't they would give out on me so might as well do them all. They aren't pretty but I get some pics up soon.

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Also using hockey pucks is a easy almost free one inch lift

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     Here are a couple pics of the frame after the chassis saver. I believe i'm going to go ahead and rattle can it black tomorrow after work. I'm pretty happy with it other than there are a few places I just couldn't get to. Plus, I brushed it on instead of using a spray gun (was my only option). I hoping in the future I'll have another opportunity to build a driver/show truck. If so I will probably use the chassis saver again but next time I will remove everything from the frame and use a spray gun.

     I'll take a few more pics after I paint tomorrow and get a few pics of the plates I made for the mount brackets. Hopefully next weekend we'll be installing the engine and trans. Then I can install the mile marker part time kit. After that there are a few things on the body to take care of and prep the 2wd cab so it will fit over the trans and t-case. Then we should be able to make some nice head way.

[FearNoMan78k10]

Right on looks GREAT!!!!! Nice work minus !

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     Here are a few more pics of the frame after I hit with the rattle can special. I hit everything with black. The pics didn't turn out all that good but I'm happy with the way it turned out. I was going to repaint the shocks white but once I got going I just painted them black. Hopefully by the end of this weekend I'll have all the brake and fuel lines back on along with the engine and trans installed. We'll see how much time allows. I just started a house project too so who knows what will happen (have to keep mamma happy). A little drainage tile work on the outside and finish removing all the carpet from the basement. Our new flooring will be here in 3wks so no time to waste. Never done flooring either so it should be a fun experience. Anyway, here are the pics. I'll also post pics of the plates I made shortly.

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New plates for the core support and cab mounts. Not real pretty but they should do the trick. They are about .112 thick and the thru hole is 1.5 in diameter (best measurement I could get from the stock mounts) plus I added .010 just in case. The bushings fit nice.

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Been awhile since my last update. Work and home projects taking most of my free time.

This past weekend we were able to get the engine, trans and headers mounted. Picked up the brake lines and flair tool last night. Hoping to have all the brake lines ran by this weekend and start prepping the cab next weekend.

[FearNoMan78k10]

I like the plates you milled and drilled they look great minus, looks like a pro made it  .  Engine frame and tranny looks great by the way your coming along that's for sure! Post up some more pics of the engine and tranny job you did I'd love to check it out more! It'll be a sweet truck once it's all done!

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Thanks bud. I'll get some more picks soon.

[FearNoMan78k10]

Yeah man , that sounds good definitely do that, want to check out more on the progress and more detailed engine and trans pics

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     Sorry I haven't updated in awhile but with work, home projects and getting our little one ready for kindergarten there hasn't been much time for the truck. This weekend was the first time I've been able to work on her.

     One of the "rails" on the underside of the bed was rusted out pretty bad (forgot to take a pic) so I cut the only good section off and took it to our sister company (fab shop) to see what they could do. I think it turned out really nice. Not that anyone will ever see it.     Friday after work I worked on removing what was left of the old rail along with a few other little things. Saturday after work my focus was to the coat the underside of the bed. While I was doing that my buddies dad worked on cutting out the center of the new cab.  Sunday morning we had to weld the new rail on and coat it before everyone showed up to mount the cab and bed. It took six of us get the cab and bed on the frame.

     The cab and bed still need to be bolted down but at least they are on the frame. There are a few things that need done before we can officially mount the cab and bed. First the bolt pattern on the new bed and the hole pattern on the frame do not match. There are two bolts that didn't line up with any holes so my plan is to remove the bolt and drill new holes in the frame. Also, while moving the cab we found out that at some point there was some bondo work done to the cab corners. You can see in one of the pics where it gave out. I'm going to order new cab corners tomorrow along with new front inner fenders. Once the cab corners are replaced then we'll get the cab and bed locked down.  Anyway, that's where we're at now. Hopefully this weekend will be as productive.

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Underside of bed

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few pics of the cab and body resting on the frame

[solve4x]

Looks great!
What's next?...it's fun to watch your progress.
 Scott
87 R10

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Thanks Scott

Lots of little things to do yet. Still need to install the part time kit. Then we can finish the center channel of the cab. After the cab and bed are locked down we can start getting everything wired up. Fuel lines and tank need to be installed. Then replace the front inner fenders and install the dog house. All new fluids. And a bunch of other things I'm forgetting. Hopefully next spring she will receive a fresh coat of paint.