My Carter Bro's had a band brake and the brake itself acted as the return spring. I also added front wheel spacers. It helped get the front a little more on par with the rear spacing. Probably about 2" spacers on each side. I replaced the spindles on mine and the bolt was about 2" longer. I was going to just cut the new spindles done to factory length, but added the spacers at first and really liked the new look.
Streaker S465 live axle resto
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BaconBitRacing
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I finished up cleaning the frame up, I just gotta order primer and paint then start painting. I'll be on vacation for a while so no progress for a bit. I haven't been feeling super motivated recently, maybe it is the heat. August was brutal. It's starting to feel better. Writing this is making me want to do some work on it...
Master Hack
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Come awn dude! There ain't no room for slackers here. Get with it. Winters on the way and you won't have the heat excuse.
BTW if you need some excuses PM me, I have a million.
BTW if you need some excuses PM me, I have a million.
BaconBitRacing
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You don't know what NC humidity is like!
But seriously, two weeks ago, walk out doors, 2 minutes and yer sweating. Add in a mask, gloves, eye pro and you've got one heck of a combination.
Master Hack
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OH, yes. I DO!
That's why I"m here! Well, then there's the thing about prices in the South Pacific.....
Hellion
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You don't know what NC humidity is like!
But seriously, two weeks ago, walk out doors, 2 minutes and yer sweating. Add in a mask, gloves, eye pro and you've got one heck of a combination.
I always like to remind myself how things were back in the 19th century or before central heat and air and all this comfort. Seems people were more acclimated to the weather and weren't as soft as people are today. Then again they did a buttload of work before sunup, quit work before the absolute hottest part of the day, had a luncheon and a nap maybe, then returned to work until they couldn't see to work in the dusk.
So take heart! You're softer than those real men and women of the 1890's!
Denny
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That sounds like me in the 1990’s!I always like to remind myself how things were back in the 19th century or before central heat and air and all this comfort. Seems people were more acclimated to the weather and weren't as soft as people are today. Then again they did a buttload of work before sunup, quit work before the absolute hottest part of the day, had a luncheon and a nap maybe, then returned to work until they couldn't see to work in the dusk.
So take heart! You're softer than those real men and women of the 1890's!
You don't know what NC humidity is like!
But seriously, two weeks ago, walk out doors, 2 minutes and yer sweating. Add in a mask, gloves, eye pro and you've got one heck of a combination.
I hear ya man! The humidity sucked this summer. I can't handle it like I did when I was younger. If it's in the 80's outside, it feels like 100+ in my factory. After 10hrs in there, I don't have much motivation when I get home from work.
BaconBitRacing
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Watcha build there? Thread hijacks are encouraged and supported on my threads.I hear ya man! The humidity sucked this summer. I can't handle it like I did when I was younger. If it's in the 80's outside, it feels like 100+ in my factory. After 10hrs in there, I don't have much motivation when I get home from work.
panchothedog
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Nothing like Father Time to make extreme weather ( hot or cold ) a lot harder to deal with.
Dodge Durango's and Jeep Grand Cherokee's.
BaconBitRacing
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Finally primed. It’s about as horrible a job as I expected for a first timer. Wet sanding tomorrow and possibly another coat. After that wait around awhile and paint. Most of the frame is covered, a few spots possibly missing, and the gas pedal assembly needs more attention.
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Heck ya! That looks awesome. As said above the primer really is an awesome milestone for a project.
BaconBitRacing
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Painted.
Some in progress photos
Took a few trys and some touch ups but turned out purdy good for a Cheez-it box
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G'me sumthin to write on
mmmm puffy Cheez-Its
BaconBitRacing
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Just have to order some stuff then we get going. Next piece of the puzzle is the upholstery. I'll have to look at everything I have stashed away and see where I go.I'm always a sucker for the Army theme.
How long till reassembly starts?
BaconBitRacing
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Marine vinyl and high density foam showed up today.
I need some various hardware and plywood backing, then I’ll start on the seats.
I need some various hardware and plywood backing, then I’ll start on the seats.