I've got a little bit of an update and a few pics. My wife and I went to New York for a week so didn't get much time in the shop. I did get to spend one day last week in the shop. I hope to get out there again on Thursday and Friday.
The driver's side deep tub is going pretty good. I need to cut out the pieces to fill in the frame rail and gap between the trunk and frame rail. It was also good, I looked at some 315 wide tires online and found that on a 11" rim, they will measure 12.6" wide. I cut out a 12.6" wide piece of cardboard and put it in the wheel opening. Lots of room all around!!!! Think I know what size tires I'll be going to. Might even try a 325!!!
Some people have asked about notching the frame rails when installing the deep tubs. Here's some pics of what the frame rail looks like notched. The openings will be filled in with some 1/8" steel plates and the tubs get welded to those plates.
Marking for the frame notch
Frame notched
Frame notched from underneath
Areas to be filled in with 1/8" steel plates
Hopefully on Thursday and Friday I"ll get the frame filled back in and then will start on getting the tubs and quarter welded on. Wish I had more of an update but the little vacation got in the way
And if my wife heard me say that, she'd kill me.