Topic: First time build for me. Blue 1980 long-bed. Havin fun.....

[pumkin toy]

the last picture has me stumped i cant figure out what is holding that truck in the air

appears to be a floor jack underneath a 2x8 on edge   looks like a very safe way to hold up your project

[gtoyonrocks]

That's funny.. What is holding that thing in the air?

[HogCanyonHopper [OP]]

The power of the force works in mysterious ways

Don't worry pumkin- it's actually a 3x8 I NEED SOME MORE FRIGGIN' JACK STANDS

Thanks for your concern

[mayberry]

rims work great if you had some to spare and just weld them together like they do in the junk yards. usually they wont work with a really droopy syspention  unless you did 2 on the base.
 i had to build some and went down to my local locally owened tire shop and he had about 20 bent rims and he just gave me 4 of them for free

[HogCanyonHopper [OP]]

Here are more pics of recent progress.

Just trying to get an idea of where to position this spring hanger, keeping shackle angle in mind. I am still prepping axle and waiting on other parts.

Would appreciate some advice on best approach for mounting shock hoops My Trail-Flex kit ended up being All-Pro parts so the shock hoop braces appear to be a little different.

I picked up a Hobart Handler 140 off CL brand-new in box for $400.00 so I get to see how good of a first-time welder I am Wish me luck

[pumkin toy]

good deal on the welder!  thats a 110V model right?

[SloCrawler]

Your hanger looks about 1/2" foward to stock. I welded mine in stock locations, if I could redo I would have probably moved an 1.5" from stock. I have 6" shackles though

[HogCanyonHopper [OP]]

good deal on the welder!  thats a 110V model right?

115V welder. I am very novice at this welding thing. I am hoping a better helmet and shielding gas will improve my learning curve.

Question: I am considering a 1" body lift. Anybody got any ideas for the best approach?

[illinoisyotadriver]

just a thought you might want to pratice weld a few things befor you go after your truck get use to it before you weld for real or burn through something you need

[HogCanyonHopper [OP]]

I have decided that I really want an L52 to replace the L43 that I have in this truck. I obtained a core and am wondering if anyone can give me some feedback about Marlins core refund policy. Here are a couple pics of the core. It is complete but has been sitting outside for I don't know how long. Lots of rust inside. Would they laugh and throw it in the dumpster? Is it even worth sending? $400.- is alot for a core charge.

[Rockcrawlintoy]

Here are more pics of recent progress.

Just trying to get an idea of where to position this spring hanger, keeping shackle angle in mind. I am still prepping axle and waiting on other parts.

Would appreciate some advice on best approach for mounting shock hoops My Trail-Flex kit ended up being All-Pro parts so the shock hoop braces appear to be a little different.

I picked up a Hobart Handler 140 off CL brand-new in box for $400.00 so I get to see how good of a first-time welder I am Wish me luck

Can I get an update on this