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03/07/2014 1:18 pm
Ford Econoline E100 Build - Part 2
Moving along with the fabricating a Tonneau Cover, taillights, and door hinges. It's a custom so it will be suicide style. I've also cut and shortened the rear leaf springs and built an engine mount.
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03/07/2014 3:31 pm
Looking good. Your talent amazes me every time I see you work.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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03/07/2014 7:29 pm
Thanks, John. But honestly, it isn't that difficult. It literally is just measuring, cutting,...
... and gluing. I dare say that virutally all of us can do it. What it really takes is that first step.
03/07/2014 9:48 pm
Marlowe, I am afraid your design may not work...
in the 1:1 world. Don't you need a driveshaft between the transmission and the rear axel to allow movements between the two?
03/07/2014 10:09 pm
perhaps, turn the engine 180 degrees and make this...
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04/07/2014 6:11 am
Ha! Chav, it's easy. You see, I close my eyes and I see a U-Joint connecting the two components. 🙂
04/07/2014 8:19 am
I saw the same thing...needs U-Joints, etc... but we're far from finished. Looking great MJ!
04/07/2014 8:21 am
Hey - I remember that. The "Back-up Pick-up"!
04/07/2014 9:01 am
It's looking great, Marlowe!
I can't wait to see the end result.
I know it's going to be fantastic- as always.
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04/07/2014 9:28 am
PIC - OK, it's easier to give the people what they want...
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:D;):))
04/07/2014 10:41 am
....better, but watch for deep pot holes. And weld up that pan good; no leaks!
04/07/2014 10:49 am
Wow, Marlowe - really trick stuff! Great choice, too.
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04/07/2014 10:58 am
Pot holes? This is California! What are pot holes? 😉
04/07/2014 12:15 pm
............ I knew you would say that; I was waiting. LOL