Marvin 2....1970 SWB Resto

Alstoyz · Post by **Alstoyz** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:38 pm

LOOKS REALLY GOOD!!!

JG F100 · Post by **JG F100** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 9:41 pm

it will settle at least that much once all the sheetmetal and everything is on there. looks good

marvin2 · Post by **marvin2** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:25 pm

Finally got back in the garage again this week and finished the frame notch. Section is boxed and fully welded.

marvin2 · Post by **marvin2** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:10 pm

Major surgery scheduled for the cab; hope to get started next weekend:

marvin2 · Post by **marvin2** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:08 pm

Special delivery!

sargentrs · Post by **sargentrs** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:26 am

Let the fun begin! Be sure and post up when you start that wiring harness. That's in my near future too. Looking good!

SATURN5 · Post by **SATURN5** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:32 am

Looking good. Those panels look familiar...

marvin2 · Post by **marvin2** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:07 pm

Couldn't pass up a good Craigslist deal...I bought a set of Crown Vic steel wheels for $100!! Tires are half decent on them too...

jdeshler · Post by **jdeshler** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:45 am

Nice build! I read all 7 pages

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elgemcdlf · Post by **elgemcdlf** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:47 am

You still have quite a bit of weight you will be adding to the nose. You might want to wait until you have it completely assembled before dropping it any more. All depends on where you want it to sit.

marvin2 · Post by **marvin2** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:55 am

Thanks guys! I am definitely going to wait until the front is assembled and the bed is back on before making any changes to the ride height. I found a site that sells crown vic drop springs, so I may go that route if needed.

elgemcdlf · Post by **elgemcdlf** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:22 am

I have the 1 1/2" drop springs from Eaton on my truck.

angryfordrabbit · Post by **angryfordrabbit** » Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:09 pm

any more progress on the build.

marvin2 · Post by **marvin2** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:45 pm

I can't believe its been so long since I've done an update...I think its even more depressing to think about how little I've accomplished.

Here are some updates:

Bought a rebuilt 302 from a buddy. Small cam, 4 barrel, shorty headers. I painted up an air cleaner to match:

I revisited my work on the front end. I welded in spacers for the IFS brackets and then boxed in the front frame rails:

I fabricated some shock mounts for the rear axle:

I am so close to being done with the frame / suspension part of this build. I hate that it has taken so long, but I am happy with what I've done so far. I need to drill and final bolt the rear crossmember (behind the gas tank), I just have it set in place at the moment. I need to weld the differential leaf spring perches in place as well. Once I have everything done, I plan on wheeling the frame outside for a cleaning and some touch-up paint.

I'll try to keep some momentum this time....

Calfdemon · Post by **Calfdemon** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:00 pm

Looking good!!

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