A Different Approach on Rear Suspension

A great example of putting your imagination to work and thinking outside the fox...er I meant box
Nice work man.

Looking Good

What dia. and section width are the back dirt tires. I ran a set of them on the street back in 69' on my 65 Econoline van when I had a 427 in it. 4 spd. on the tree and chock cable for R.

Oh I'll take a ride up there one weekend when I get my lic. back.

Thank you all for the kind words. Just wish I had more time (and money) to get it done sooner. Went to the NSRA meet at the Fairgrounds last weekend, and got my fever back up again.

The rear tires are just for mock up. I have a set of Hoosier Pro Street Radials for the back. They measure 31"x 22.5", and are extremely expensive. So I got some of these old dirt tires for free, just for mock up. They are about 1" narrower than the ones I will be useing, but are the same height, so they work well for what I am doing. Going to try to get the bed tacked together this week. If that happens, I will post some pictures. Thanbks again !!

Wow...What a guy and what a truck and shop. Thanks Mike for your hospitality to Keith and I. I was in awe with all you've got going on !! If any of you guys on this forum ever get to meet Mike and see his truck ,you'll be overly impressed with both. A great guy and just off the hook building skills!! I hope to get to come hang out again next time I'm down here in Florida!!

Mike,I will be down in late Feb/early March to look for Modular home for my Zephyrhills property.I will definately stop by. Dan will fill me in before I get there. I can't wait,it looks killer.

Thanks Dan !!! Glad you came by. Welcome back anytime

BBF-Falcon, look me up when your down this way. I don't get on here alot, so PM me ahead of time, or get my number from Dan.


I will try to post some pictures when I get the bed tacked together.

Mike,just go ahead and pm me your # and I will keep it.And i will call before i come.

Mike, I also wont to thank you for your hospitality. The truck is just awsome and so is your play pen.
I would have been up sooner to meet you, but the only chauffeur I could get had to from ky.

I also injoyed the story about little pincle neck

OH! and about that deal.........well lets just say I'll have to renege.

Keith

Kieth,
Don't be in a hurry to answer. Think about it for a while and get back to me !! LOL

Hey Fatback .. I dont know how to tell you this but... Your truck is makin eyes at me in some of those pics, I showed them to my wife and she said if it follows me home I could maybe keep it!
Great looking stuff! Be proud and loud!
Perry

Thanks Perry. I will try to post some more pics as it comes along. Busy time of the year for me right now, and I don't have alot of time to work on it.

All I can say is W0W. Was able to visit Mike and his crew while I was in Florida. Mike has a First class race car shop w/a first class personality. It was like we knew each other for ever. The dump truck project is pure awesome and is truly gonna be a one of a kind masterpiece. Mike is a master in racecar building and it is well displayed when you see this truck. can't wait too see it finished Mike. Enjoyed my visit and hope the main caps work out. See ya next trip

Thank you Rick !! I enjoyed the visit, and your welcome back anytime. If I ever get a chance to get up your way, I will look you up. I want to come see that Falcon !!!

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I had forgot about this thread! Let's hear it fatback! Awesome ride!

F&*^%#G AWESOME!!!! I like it!!!!!!