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daverod · 07-01-2009, 11:46 AM

2 1/2 hrs and $80 later.

Well worth it. Thank for the idea Fry

Now I have to go put the other side of my notch on. I think I changed my mind and I'm going with bags in front of my axle.

daverod · 07-01-2009, 02:35 PM

Had to test fit the cross member. Went right in. The guy had it welded before I could tell him to brace it. I don't know if he did or not. By then it was to late anyways. The other side of my screwed up notch. I don't think it'll matter, other than looks. Maybe I'll weld a small piece on and smooth it down.

ruffrida2005 · 07-01-2009, 02:55 PM

You wont have a problem with the notch. Just make sure that in your corners it's rounded so it wont crack. I might have to cut of my old crossmember and sell it. I dont think anyone would buy it though. Looks good!

Strodder · 07-01-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

Had to test fit the cross member. Went right in. The guy had it welded before I could tell him to brace it. I don't know if he did or not. By then it was to late anyways. The other side of my screwed up notch. I don't think it'll matter, other than looks. Maybe I'll weld a small piece on and smooth it down.

Looks good Dave

MacAttack · 07-01-2009, 03:27 PM

Really cool fabrication.

daverod · 07-01-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

You wont have a problem with the notch. Just make sure that in your corners it's rounded so it wont crack. I might have to cut of my old crossmember and sell it. I dont think anyone would buy it though. Looks good!

Good idea.

I'll git-er-dun.

daverod · 07-01-2009, 04:30 PM

Thanks Mac & Strodder. Now all I have to do is figure out a four link. Boise car show this weekend. A watts link would be a hell of a lot less work.

daverod · 07-02-2009, 11:52 PM

Next project? Home made Watts link.

Guy said it cost him $100.

protrash64 · 07-03-2009, 12:15 AM

Daverod, how much did the crossmember end up being lowered after putting it back on the frame??

daverod · 07-03-2009, 08:04 AM

1 1/2"

$13.3 per 1/4"

Going to a car show this weekend going to see if I can get some dropped spindles. I guess I don't really have to worry about a Watts untill I make my rear end adjustable. It looked like a good idea and the price was right. For now I'm just put the bags on. It would be nice to get everything done so I can paint my frame. . I'm looking for another truck that I can lay frame on. This truck is my practice truck/driver. I figured I'll learn as much as I can on this one. Kind a like building houses. My first house was an old one that I gutted fixed up. Now I work on nice new big ones. I amazing how much house building and truck build really have in common.

**ChiefRocka** · 07-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

Next project? Home made Watts link.

Guy said it cost him $100.

Hmmmm...wonder where that idea came from ??

Your work is coming out sweet man !!!

daverod · 07-03-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Hmmmm...wonder where that idea came from ??

Your work is coming out sweet man !!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=watts+link
Damn, I'm really getting good at this linky stuff. Here Chief

daverod · 07-05-2009, 10:37 PM

Went to the car show in Boise had a great time. Got some good ideas. Take a look.

http://photobucket.com/daverod Hit slide show on the right when you get there.

Ratrods got to love em

Alan's Classic · 07-05-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

When to the car show in Boise had a great time. Got some good Ideas. Take a look.

http://photobucket.com/daverod Hit slide show on the right when you get there.

Ratrods got to love em

Cool pix

protrash64 · 07-05-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Cool pix

X2.......thanx daverod

daverod · 07-06-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Cool pix

Thanks Allan

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

X2.......thanx daverod

Thought you would like the 4 link stuff.

ruffrida2005 · 07-06-2009, 11:58 PM

Hey Dave can you get some pics with the frame sitting on the ground, I just want to see the clearance of the crossmember cut up.

daverod · 07-07-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Hey Dave can you get some pics with the frame sitting on the ground, I just want to see the clearance of the crossmember cut up.

I don't have my dropped front spindles yet I should be getting them in the next few weeks I'll take some pics then. My old lady is getting sick of helping me move my frame.

protrash64 · 07-07-2009, 09:26 AM

.....thats funny, dude.

daverod · 07-08-2009, 07:01 PM

Just bought me a custom cab 1964 for $400. Very little rust on the cab. Says it runs.

Going to get it now. Pics to come. Even comes with a big ugly camper and camper jacks -$100 .

ruffrida2005 · 07-08-2009, 07:03 PM

what you going to do with it. I need a rust free cab. I hate doing bodywork!

daverod · 07-08-2009, 07:26 PM

Did I say the doors are good too. I'm going to drive it.

And when the old lady pisses me off about spending to much on my trucks I'm going to sleep in the camper. Now I can build the truck I really want. Say it "Lay frame"

Strodder · 07-08-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

Did I say the doors are good too. I'm going to drive it.

And when the old lady pisses me off about spending to much on my trucks I'm going to sleep in the camper. Now I can build the truck I really want. Say it "Lay frame"

Now you will be able to lay frame, and put your self to bed at the same time. If you had your air bag controls (10 Switch Box) in your hand while your in bed, you can rock your self to sleep.

daverod · 07-08-2009, 09:26 PM

My new truck

joe231 · 07-08-2009, 09:35 PM

DUDE!!!
RIGHT ON!!!

07-01-2009, 11:46 AM	#276
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 2 1/2 hrs and $80 later. Well worth it. Thank for the idea Fry Now I have to go put the other side of my notch on. I think I changed my mind and I'm going with bags in front of my axle. Attached Images

07-01-2009, 02:35 PM	#277
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 Had to test fit the cross member. Went right in. The guy had it welded before I could tell him to brace it. I don't know if he did or not. By then it was to late anyways. The other side of my screwed up notch. I don't think it'll matter, other than looks. Maybe I'll weld a small piece on and smooth it down. Attached Images

07-01-2009, 02:55 PM	#278
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Daverods project 66 You wont have a problem with the notch. Just make sure that in your corners it's rounded so it wont crack. I might have to cut of my old crossmember and sell it. I dont think anyone would buy it though. Looks good! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-01-2009, 03:27 PM	#280
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Daverods project 66 Really cool fabrication. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

07-01-2009, 04:30 PM	#282
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 Thanks Mac & Strodder. Now all I have to do is figure out a four link. Boise car show this weekend. A watts link would be a hell of a lot less work. Last edited by daverod; 07-01-2009 at 05:23 PM.

07-02-2009, 11:52 PM	#283
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 Next project? Home made Watts link. Guy said it cost him $100. Attached Images

07-03-2009, 12:15 AM	#284
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Daverods project 66 Daverod, how much did the crossmember end up being lowered after putting it back on the frame?? __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-03-2009, 08:04 AM	#285
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 1 1/2" $13.3 per 1/4" Going to a car show this weekend going to see if I can get some dropped spindles. I guess I don't really have to worry about a Watts untill I make my rear end adjustable. It looked like a good idea and the price was right. For now I'm just put the bags on. It would be nice to get everything done so I can paint my frame. . I'm looking for another truck that I can lay frame on. This truck is my practice truck/driver. I figured I'll learn as much as I can on this one. Kind a like building houses. My first house was an old one that I gutted fixed up. Now I work on nice new big ones. I amazing how much house building and truck build really have in common. Last edited by daverod; 07-03-2009 at 08:18 AM.

07-05-2009, 10:37 PM	#288
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 Went to the car show in Boise had a great time. Got some good ideas. Take a look. http://photobucket.com/daverod Hit slide show on the right when you get there. Ratrods got to love em __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 07-05-2009 at 11:32 PM.

07-06-2009, 11:58 PM	#292
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Daverods project 66 Hey Dave can you get some pics with the frame sitting on the ground, I just want to see the clearance of the crossmember cut up. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-07-2009, 09:26 AM	#294
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Daverods project 66 .....thats funny, dude. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-08-2009, 07:01 PM	#295
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 Just bought me a custom cab 1964 for $400. Very little rust on the cab. Says it runs. Going to get it now. Pics to come. Even comes with a big ugly camper and camper jacks -$100 . __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

07-08-2009, 07:03 PM	#296
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Daverods project 66 what you going to do with it. I need a rust free cab. I hate doing bodywork! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-08-2009, 07:26 PM	#297
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 Did I say the doors are good too. I'm going to drive it.And when the old lady pisses me off about spending to much on my trucks I'm going to sleep in the camper. Now I can build the truck I really want. Say it "Lay frame" __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 07-08-2009 at 07:29 PM.

07-08-2009, 09:26 PM	#299
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods project 66 My new truck Attached Images __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"



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07-08-2009, 09:35 PM	#300
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Daverods project 66 DUDE!!! RIGHT ON!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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