A truck named Salvation for Handicrawler

[transambill]

Usually I have pics up before getting this far along on the tube work but needed a new patch cable and wasn't going to stop work on it till I got one.
Going to finish up the rear and roof this evening with more pics to follow.

Here ya go Mark, I hope your liking it.

[Hacksaw707]

You have my attention

[Handicrawler]

At first I wasn't sure what to think. Then I realized the part you had completed was the rear half plus the cab. I am really digging it!! Looking forward to getting it back so I can get it painted and assembled.

[transambill]

Mark, the rear's not finished in those pics. 4 bars later now the rears done, I've just got to add the upper shock mounts.
More pics showing that completed rear area comming soon.

[transambill]

Now where getting somewhere.
Time to build the dog house.The rear is completed with the exception of shock mounts and nuts for body panels.















After these the next pic's will be with axle's and wheel/tires under it to get an idea of it's stance.

[Beest]

Thats awesome. Cant wait to have you build me one bill.

[Handicrawler]

I need more pictures Bill. And I think the truck should have a front end....

just sayin.....

[transambill]

Sorry for being slow to update. My father was hospitalized Sunday and I haven't had the time to put into it this week that I would of liked.
It now has a front end on it Mark.

I'll get some pics up this evening, it's almost done.

[Handicrawler]

Sorry to hear about your dad. Take care of what you need to, the buggy can wait. Prayers for him for sure from this end.

[doublej]

Looks clean and to the point - Can't wait for more photos!

Sometimes this hobby can weigh heavy - but others it is a way to get away and lose yourself. Family will always come first and that rig will always be waiting for you when things get better and you have the time.

[transambill]

Almost done, pics coming as a roller. Wanted to have this finished by now but life gets in the way sometimes.
Pics coming as a roller, just got to attach the shock mounts.
It's almost done Mark, some bracing needed down low, shock mounts and body panel nuts brazed on but that stuff will go fast and you'll get a better idea of what it's going to look like finished once it has axles under it.

So enjoy these for now and if there's anything you want changed drop me a message here or on FB.

[Handicrawler]

I'll hit you up on FB. It looks killer. I think the thing is going to be a beast with the drive line I have lined out for it. Over all I'm really happy with the project.

[transambill]

Had to build some links, the supplied ones were a little to long and I didn't think they would survive this beast and the power plant Mark has in store for it..

WB is rite at 13" and I always shoot for 3" of ground clearance. Rite now it sets at 3 3/8" but that's a bare chassis with no electronics, interior or body panels. Once all that is added it should settle down to the 3" I'm looking for.

Got to add nuts for body panels and this one is done.

[transambill]

A few more,

[Handicrawler]

I finally get to put my hands on this little beastie today!! Look for a build thread coming soon!!

[transambill]

Glad your happy with your chassis, I'll be watching for a build thred.
Also like I mentioned, feel free to have it powder coated, the oven to cure the powder will not get anywhere near hot enough to soften or weaken those joints.