1963 Scout 80 resto-mod

[bk2life]

Didnt get as much accomplished today as i wanted, but, tomorrow the main part of the chassis should be completed.

[bk2life]

I forgot how much you have to cut to get a 20 inch tire to 'lay frame'..
after spending a couple hours i didnt want to waste i got the front crossmember about 3/4 inch from the ground. So i placed a 1 inch square tube under it, and 1 inch tube under the frame rail i was working on, and proceeded to fit it the front suspension/s10 frame.

I got the passenger rail tacked to whats left of the passenger s10 frame rail section.

Tomorrow sometime ill get the drivers rail fitted up and tack welded as well.

Once i get everything tacked together and a crossmember or two installed, I'll pull out the entire chassis and get it to the welding table.

There i will finish hacking on the s10 frame rail to blend in with the new frame rail and look like it is supposed to be there. Not how it looks now.

then i can flip the chassis over and finish clearancing for the air bags, and final few things needing grinding.

There are a few brackets on the frame rails that need cut off, ground smooth, and all that jazz.

the biggest issue is measuring, checking, moving, remeasuring, etc to get the S10 portion lined up and square with the rest of the vehicle.

It's low, and youre basically working laying down, or on your knees

The question will be, powder coat, or just paint it? Probably easier and cheaper for me to paint the frame.

[bk2life]

.....few update pics

frame is a solid chassis now from front bumper mounts to rear bumper mounts.

The frame needs to be removed and finish being welded, but that is after building the 4 link.

Waiting on a few parts i had to order for the air ride...once these arrive i can make the rear 4 link.

not much else at this point.

I wonder how many scouts have a quick-change rear axle?

[bk2life]

got out the windshield frame last night, and wanted to get an idea how much of a 'chop' it needed to match the rendering.

turns out about 5 inches needs to come out to match.

im going to round the edges of the new glass, since early scouts are square.
and will be doing 'oversized' glass so they can be glued in and 'flush' mounted.
No more big rubber seal to hold the glass in..

[syborg tt]

I like it.

[bk2life]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

I like it.

thanks, that means alot to me




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4l80 core got dropped off

going to use this to set up the trans and motor mounts, and then the case will be sent out for red powder coating.

[bk2life]

Lower link bar 'ends' came in..

now I can set up the rear 4 link and finish the air bag mounts.

should be able to make the vehicle go up and down here real soon...

Exciting!!