22-JUN-2014
Lots of support brackets
Another view of the completed battery box.
22-JUN-2014
Front shock hoops
I made some progress on mounting my front shocks by making some shock hoops and a cross support that ties both hoops together.
22-JUN-2014
Drivers side view of shock hoops
This design ties into the frame and is slightly offset in the front to clear the grille and radiator.
22-JUN-2014
Flange couplers
In welded in some flange couplers so that if needed I can remove the cross support bar.
22-JUN-2014
Fenders and grille back on
The shock hoops and support have ample clearance with the fenders as well as hood clearance.
22-JUN-2014
Nice fit
The support bar fits around the top of the York pulley and alternator pulley nicely.
22-JUN-2014
Drivers side clearance
My steering shaft has good clearance between the motor mount and the shock hoop. I cut the inner fender wells of my fenders to give me clearance for the shock hoops. I also needed to make sure that I had enough clearance for the power steering lines.
22-JUN-2014
Passenger side clearance
I didn't have clearance issues on the passenger side with the exception of the grille and radiator which was compensated for on the drivers side so I just matched the design on the passenger side.
22-JUN-2014
Front view of hoop support
This shows the support bar hugging the top of the pulleys on the York compressor and alternator.
22-JUN-2014
Side view of cross support
This view shows the position of the hoop support bar in relation to the compressor and alternator.
15-Jul-2014
Getting ready to cut some holes
Installing some vents in the hood require some good sized holes to be cut in the hood.
Measure twice then measure again!
I will use a jigsaw to cut the holes out, so I'm using a stepper bit to open a couple holes for the blade.
15-Jul-2014
Marked, taped, and drilled
The holes are ready to be cut. I masked the area so that the primer won't get scratched during the cutting of the holes.