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Alberta62
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My 62 shortbox build

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I'm finally getting started on the build. Took awhile to gather some of the parts and motivation but that is finally coming together. Here's what I started with.

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After I cleaned it up a bit.

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Sand blasted the front of the frame and moved it into the shop.

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It's going to need some floors.

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Some work in the bed.

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But it could be worse.
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Alberta62: Kool! So, what's the plan??
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I've purchased an Industrial Chassis Dakota kit. I'm not sure what I will do to lower the rear.
5.0 and an AOD from a Foxbody Mustang.

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The wife has requested air conditioning, maybe power windows. Two tone paint.
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Bookmarked!

I'm looking forward to your build.

How long have you had the truck?
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Watching. This is going to be a great build.
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Re: My 62 shortbox build

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MercuryV8 I bought the truck last spring.

Made some progress today. Removed most everything off the front of the frame.

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Unpacked the parts from Industrial Chassis.

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And a bit of test fitting.

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Kit looks fantastic. I'm looking forward to getting this installed.
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I'm also looking forward to you getting that installed.... :D
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Cool! I like short box`s the best, but don`t tell anyone!, I`ll be watching this build for sure!
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Re: My 62 shortbox build

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Made some progress today, I was able to get the crossmember tacked in. As soon as I am able to pick up my Dakota parts I will be able to finish the install.

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Still a long way to go but it's starting to get to go in the right direction.

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I still haven't decided how I should lower the rear.
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Looks good and stout.
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When I first lowered mine in the rear, I just took out leafs until it sat where I wanted it. But that was a little soft. Then I swapped out the springs for a newer set and flipped the axle to the top of the spring. With the CV front end in it, the rocker of the truck sits parallel with the ground.
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I've been thinking of flipping the axle. How did you handle the shock issue? I wonder if the Fatman Fabrications or Airbagit kits would be a good idea.

https://www.hotrodhotline.com/content/f ... wering-kit

I like the idea that I could maintain some load capacity.
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I just removed the overloads, extended the rear spring shackles like bigredtod did on the 62 land spreed uni
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=19250&start=60
I used a different ifs but it got low enough for my needs
Turk build thread at:
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Sorry, this is the best pic I have of it right now. The frame actually leans a little forward to mimic the angle of the original shock placement. I notched the frame aswell. Most guys lay the shocks almost flat, and at that point they really don't do a whole lot.

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This will all be gone shortly, I hope! I have am independent out of a Mark VIII I want to put in.
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Sits flat, no rake at all.

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I take it you aren't happy with the current setup? A buddy of mine is trying to convince me to put in a four link and coil overs. He says I will be much happier with the ride.
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I don't mind the ride, it a little choppy, but it handles like a go-cart. Its actually quite fun to drive. The independent will give me a usable box back, and the rear won't bottom anymore. Plus, I've got the mark VIII just sitting there, may as well use the parts.
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A little more progress today. Disassembly and test fitting some crusty Dakota parts.

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New springs.

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This kit really has worked out well. I would recommend it to anyone who is curious about it.
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Got it back down on the ground today. Looks great to me. I'm really impressed with how it went together and the finish of the supplied parts.

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I see that Industrial Chassis is working on a four link rear end kit. I think I will try and wait for it to be available.

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AB62: Lookin good!

That four link looks good as well, my only question is how far above the original elevation of the box floor will the kickup protrude?
I may be alone on this, but I don't care for the look of a floor with a raised portion between the tubs to clear the kicked up rails (or the top of the diff) ..... I would rather have the whole floor raised than only a portion.To me, the floor looks better flat, and does not hinder loading or carrying cargo, other than the loss of some depth:)

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