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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 10:11 AM
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been getting some things done,

I'll get some pics posted up, been mocking parts up seeing what fits and what needs help,
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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 12:16 AM
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Just a couple of pics of some work going on,

Installed the engine withe the Speartech Harness, still have to drill a hole and route it inside, not really liking the wiring protection the covering used is open around the ends needs to be cleaned up IMO,

Started mocking up the Alston G Link, Starting prefiting brackets which lead me to finish cutting out the drivers side area and make the frame closeouts,

Passenger side is in good shape needs to be cleaned up some, spray bombed some primer on there a year or two ago,

More to come, Get teh close outs done and install the DSE tubs,

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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 10:57 AM
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Looking good! What frame is that? Looks nice.
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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 10:25 PM
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Thanks,
its a copy of of a AME(Art Morrison) pretty close, not a exact copy but close, I'm in mock up right now, probably going to break it all down paint some parts, again thanks
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 10:24 AM
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Still grinding and welding, pics to follow later
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 12:09 PM
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Who made the frame?
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Old Apr 9, 2020 | 08:35 AM
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Scott Mock, he had all types of issues on the forums later on, then there was problems with the kids welding them, and another guy buying and copying it and selling it under his name, mines flat square and very strong looking, no problems yet,
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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 08:46 AM
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haven't done much this week, actually have been throwing parts on the Nova,
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Old Jun 5, 2021 | 10:21 AM
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Simple update time,

Motor and trans are in but need to sit lower, need to modify the mounts, will be coming along shortly,

Welded the rear end cradle in and the upper mounts on the rear, setting up the lowers today, going to the welder tomorrow, then the chassis shop for shorting and powder coat,

Harness is in, all hooked up,, theres somethings I'm going to change,so I will lay it out on a board and start my mods,

Pics may come later,
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Old Jun 7, 2021 | 02:29 PM
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Keep up the good work!!
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Old Jun 8, 2021 | 05:52 AM
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Thanks!

Trying to get things done,
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I really like that frame you have.
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ryeguy2006a
I really like that frame you have.
Thanks, its a nice piece, I'm assuming its one of the last ones SM built, Its very square and flat, no problems so far,

Now if I could get a straight answer from someone at Alston about the weld on LCA mounts for the G Link rear-end kit I'd be amazed!
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 11:28 AM
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Not a big deal, but you have FIKSE (pronounced FIK-SEE) wheels, NOT FISKE. Easy mistake....
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
Not a big deal, but you have FIKSE (pronounced FIK-SEE) wheels, NOT FISKE. Easy mistake....
Wow ! no flies on you eh.
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by tmcmillan5
Wow ! no flies on you eh.
Gotta be alert. World needs more lerts.....
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
Not a big deal, but you have FIKSE (pronounced FIK-SEE) wheels, NOT FISKE. Easy mistake....

Thanks, but thats all you got for me....... ***** been like that for over 10years, but, good attention to detail,
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 10:49 PM
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Hey, I said it wasn't a big deal...
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
Hey, I said it wasn't a big deal...
yes I know, maybe I should change it,
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Old Jun 14, 2021 | 06:01 AM
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Last night finished up the G-Link brackets on the 12 bolt,

now its time to shorten it up and get it blasted and powder coated,

Have to work on some pictures..........

but there's been some progress,





some random pics,

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