#1 Nice Charcoal lighter

#2 all your tools have a gangsta lean

#3 those shocks look seriously Ballin....

#4 you don't have enough lugs on those axles.

#5 thank you for your service to us. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

#1 Food taste better with charcoal

#2That tool rack has universal holes so my tools dont have a good fit.

#3 The coilover (minus oil) are FOA 18"

#4 Ford 9" Dana 44 front I think I've got enough lugs (for now anyways)

#5 Thank you <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

holy crap. I looked at the first page and I was like ok.. then I skipped tot he last and the rear quarter panels were cut out. wtf!? You must really want some dana action. I'm interested to see what this looks like when it's done. Like most everyone else said. I woulda went with the mitsu though. Just picked my sr air locker up for 150.

I just like the reputation the 9" ford rearends have and the after-market support. I'm going mechanical lockers fron and rear, and i'm going to price what is it 4310? what ever chromoloy axles for the front and rear. then i'm doing the 4 link in 2x2" square stock , and the steering will be hyd. assist and the links will be heim joints and 1.5"i.d 1/4" pipe.

but I will keep the updates coming when ever i get a little bit more done. I'm really gonna try and push to have it drivable by the summer for N.C. meet n greets. even if the bugs arnt worked out i think it'll be a good time to try and work out suspension kinks and any drive line problems.

Well It has been awhile since i've been on here to post any updates, the build is going slow, I'd like to think the navy for taking my time and the wife for taking my money.

But I do have a used ford 460 from a 1995f250 sitting in my garage that I am currently converting to A Carb engine instead of that troublesome EFI. Then I need to do some ebay'n and junkyard watching for a 4x4 big block C6 tranny,

thats right all this will be finding itself deep into the hollow shell thats left of my dodge raider.

My graged is trashed but I will try and get some engine fitment pictures once I get my hands on a plasma cutter since he front clip wont be required for the raiders heart transplant.
which also brings me to this point, anyone looking for a v6 engine auto trans and transfer case, i have pretty much the complete raider wiring harness not cut, and the ECU all of whitch i will no longer need. PM for pics and details.

"just imgine a Raider+BBF 460"
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woulda been easier to chop the frame on the ford and drop the raider body on it. nice build none the less!

Alright once again I'm finally back home and working on the Raider, I've got the front cut apart and i'm getting ready to size up the 460 for fitment and placement. I was wondering on what recomendations you guys have for reinforcing the frame rails upfront not only for then engine weight but also the the coilover hoops and the added stress on the SAS? i was thinking 1/8" plate but before i start throwing money around, I'd like some opinions.

Thanks for the help.

Glad to see your back, Happy Memorial Day. Thanks for your service <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> but you are talking stuff way over my pay grade! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Looking forward to seeing your progress. One question, why didn't you just shorten the Ford frame to the Raider body? That's what I'm doing with my old S-10. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Thanks!!!



I never had a frame all these parts i just gathered over time. I think the raider chassis has alot to work with, and it'll be a great to what i can accomplish with the OE pieces with all the new/used fun stuff i'm putting into it.

Here some update I finally got to put some work on the raider.

back fender tub

She's stripping

boating out the rockers

the read fender


I know she dosnt look to pretty right now but i figure with a little grinding and some hitting with the 5lb engineering hammer she might come around plus i plan on painting her up with some bedliner so i figured it'll hide some imperfections.


Thanks
For the support

and one have any mig welding advice?