DodgeMan Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Moving along slowly on this project due to above problem and working on my dads 54 packard. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-257379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I believe that should be 33.5" outside to outside on the frame width.Working on a Packard......? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-257399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 54 packard super clipper. I'll post a pic latter. And I should say the rat rod I'm building as well that's packard powered.And thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-257413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Nice work on the frame rails.I've seen SO many hack jobs over the years,makes you wonder how they ever stayed together???!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-257417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 That'a a project you started, Paul.Looks like I missed the beginning.Can't wait to see you welding.Or are you going to find different rails? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-257438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 I got donor rails from a truck that was being scraped. The inner rails are now tacked in place. Going to get everything leveled and tie the pieces together to get a rolling frame again... As promised 2 pics of the 54 packard panama super clipper... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-257578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Getting closer to getting all the pieces put back together!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Nice! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Your doing a great job,would love to have that nice forklift. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Looks good, hope you'll end up with the frame before white flys. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Plan to... After about 6hrs of tweeting yanking cutting welds apart and rewelding the rails are pretty dang straight. Will post pics tomorrow. -->Also decided to add a cross member. So another delay but I as well as my dad think 6-7ft between members was a bit to much. (Thanks for the idea dad.) lol not sure how I'd get half this stuff back together and running with out him... :-) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Cross member cleaned up. Also installed tonight. Will get pics of that tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Looks good! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 thats a smart idea using the all thread yo get the spacing and angles right must take a lot of the fiddling around away Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thoose crossmembers look the same in B's, F's and R-model frames. Are they? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Same as most b models. Not sure on the others... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Cross member installed... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-258604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DodgeMan Posted November 2, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2014 Well got to work on the B81 project a little bit last night and today... 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-265283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 To many car shows, truck shows, engine shows to go to and not enuff time to spend on the toys. Also bought the 96 dodge cummins 12v 5spd above. Witch had some issues thanks to the last owner who thought you use a degree wheel to set timing on a cummins... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-265284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Inner rails almost done. Some welding touch up and a little more grinding and on to outer rails.Jacks put away so it's now free spanding. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-266573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yes, more pics the better. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-267207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Trans question. Main box is stamped TRD 720 witch should be a 5 speed duplex overdrive... But It's deff a quad box. Any one know a good way of determining what gear ratio?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-268045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Trans question. Main box is stamped TRD 720 witch should be a 5 speed duplex overdrive... But It's deff a quad box. Any one know a good way of determining what gear ratio?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-268046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Some pics I forgot to post of the B81 frame before the snow fell...As soon as the weather brakes there will be more. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-276454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Trans question. Main box is stamped TRD 720 witch should be a 5 speed duplex overdrive... But It's deff a quad box. Any one know a good way of determining what gear ratio??All B-model gear boxes are described detaily in our Wiki section.If your case is wrong marks on it the fairest way to determine is to turn the spigot over and count the number of the final shaft revs in each gear.Might be difficult when attached to the engine requiring to turn the box with the crank shaft together though.There's the other way. Take off the top cover and count teeth on every gear. Than figure out what combo works in every gear and make the math. I have it done and should say that's the most correct result giving way.If you need any advice on the math PM me. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32313-b81-build/page/3/#findComment-276548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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