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Originally Posted by waynieZ
Hell Yeah!
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Thanks for the encouragement ...but it didn't work out like I'd hope
One step forward and two steps backward ... that's how this week has been going. First, the steering column was too long, then the radiator support bolts didn't fit the subframe, and then the gas tank strap rubber u-channel was too narrow.
So I did a little this and that and made some progress. I finished installing the 31 spline Strange axles, which went as engineered, finally, and then installed Millerbuilt end caps ... and filled with gear oil.
Fearing the worst I installed the gas tank and radiator with no surprises.
Oh, the wrap didn't work out as planned mainly cuz of my technique and lack of experience. I sure could have used a second pair of hands too. Lessons learned, don't stretch the vinyl too much cuz it makes wrinkles that are apita to get back out. Had I known the technique of the proper squeegee angle of the dangle I probably could have saved it ... another time I guess. Oh, and if you wet the felt squeegee you won't scratch the vinyl, duh!
So I sacrificed a piece of black vinyl no biggy, I'll have my nephew help me next time, he can hold the vinyl off the panel until I work it down without wrinkles. Didn't take any pics, sorry.
Duh that won't work ... used a 5/16 bolt to attach for now! Frame is too wide!
Pulled the column into the cab the distance of the mounting pads, roughly 2 5/8", the bottom bolts are now top bolts!
That'll work just fine 
That's beefy axle fer sure!
Installed as engineered!
Little Loctite on set screws and thread sealant on the cap and it's all set!
That's a cool feature of this Motul gear oil
Gas tank in ....
At least something went right!
Radiator installed w/o a hitch!
So I've been on the phone with Blake and he will pay for shortening the column from the Retro Fit 31.5" down to the 29" where she's at now, that's service, thanks, Blake! The car does steer now! The frame horns being too wide caught Blake off guard, never heard of that happening. Solution ... take some material off the inside slot to get the designed bolts to fit!
Well, that's my week so far, I'll get the front end on this week and hopefully, my rear rims will be in soon so I can get this rolled onto the transport.
Thanks for looking ...