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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: hemi-itis]
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03/19/17 06:19 PM
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He means the cat walk section running along the whole brim. Just has to be welded well and shut. Grounded smooth after that, it becomes more beautiful and wind slick. Probably a few pounds right there. The spot welds that held that portion together was shoddy at best from the factory.
I would jig and or clamp the cars front longitude together while you cut to keep things straight and level.
Last edited by fullmetaljacket; 03/19/17 06:25 PM.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: hemi-itis]
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03/19/17 08:35 PM
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You planning on tying the outside of that steering box support back into the K frame? -Trent
Last edited by MadMopars; 03/19/17 08:37 PM.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: Thumperdart]
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03/19/17 11:11 PM
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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03/20/17 02:32 AM
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Great Neck,LI,new york
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You planning on tying the outside of that steering box support back into the K frame? -Trent Will be moving the steering box over toward the rail.I'm also told to cut the flanges on the "k".  Engine parts should start showing up this week  It seems the "c" channel I used to raise the engine plate was distorted for some reason,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 
HEMI-ITIS has no cure.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: Thumperdart]
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03/20/17 01:01 PM
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Doug,did you use the original steering box mount or did you install a new plate? I think I will use the original AMERICAN STEEL that is there, clean it up after moving the box and reinforce.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: Thumperdart]
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03/21/17 12:55 AM
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Dvw, those steering box bolts are WAY too long... haha
Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...
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66 Belv. II - just a streetcar
88 Mustang - turbo LS beater
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: Thumperdart]
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03/21/17 02:25 AM
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As much as I would like to duplicate what Doug did with his "K",It would be harder to do in the car.I was also surprised at the mere 2 lbs that chunk was that was cut outta my k.The amount of work to remove the flanges and weld everything back up will not be done or the 3 or 4 lbs net.The aluminum heads with stands should be 85 to 90 lbs.An aluminum radiator should be at least 20 lbs,,,,whaddia think?
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: dvw]
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03/21/17 03:34 PM
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Your car is so clean...pretty sure the paint on your K-member is better than the paint on my hood.
Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...
71 Swinger - slowly collecting dust/parts
66 Belv. II - just a streetcar
88 Mustang - turbo LS beater
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Also cleaned up by the steering box mount.Will just drill holes next to existing holes than wack off the remaining edge. Then weld everything nice and strong! 
