69 Chevy Build

So I am still alive and building. The progress has been slow since I work all of the time. Between the kids, wakeboarding and the job, I have been taking my time. I am finally getting close. The frame is 2x4 from the firewall back, 4" Z, new steering linkages, and a mandrel bent backhalf. I don't know how to post pics after the upgraded site (I know it's been forever) but here's an attempt. If I know you from TK, shoot me a line. Nate
 

 

 

 

 

Looks good man.

Thanks, I will try to take more pictures as I make more progress. I can't decide if it will be worth it to make the backhalf into an airtank. It will look clean but I don't know what to do about draining out condensation. Any one ever have good luck with doing this?

look good who makes the frame rail

I got these from Mike Alexander, but I think they are the same as the Air Zenith rails.

Got the old backhalf off today, and found out I will have the next three days off!! I may have pics of it laying body by Sunday night!!

Some more progress.        Now I have to set the pinion angle with the wishbone length, and the suspension will be done.

Is that stitch welded?

I am not sure if stitch weld is the correct term, but it is a method I have kind of come up with over the last ten or so years. It is done with the amperage around 140, and a careful feathering of the trigger to create a nice tig like look. The amperage has to be high enough that you can see definate penetration on each burst. Then you have to learn to control the bursts of wire so an even pattern can be made. I do it for looks more than anything.