Buy c-notch or make my own?

[mtm_seven]

Hey Guys,

I'm looking into notching the rear of my '67 for bags and wonder if it's worth paying for the kit or just fabbing some for myself.

Anyone made their own C-Notch kit? Horror stories? Maybe I'm just a cheep MoFo but I wonder if I could spend that money someplace else.

Comments?

[action]

I don't know about anyone else but I am going to fab my own.
Jack

[BigShoe24]

KpComponents makes a great kit. Its a little $$$$, but looks great.

[jimmydean]

I have seen pictures of some solid ones around here. Just get 1/4" thick 4" or so pipe, cut it in half, and weld it in.

I got the CPP bolt-in notch because I want mine as beefy as possible. I will weld it in once it's bolted to make it better than stock.

[jlaird]

My vote is to make it yourself!

[action]

I am going to do just what jimmydean said but was thinking 5".Add a little
1/4" plate and done.
Jack

[jimmydean]

Sounds like a plan. 4" was a guess, I would think 5" or so would work.

[N2TRUX]

You doing a C-notch or a step notch? If your just doing a C-notch then the pipe will work just fine. Just be sure to box the inside of the frame too...

[el curioso]

If you know how to weld and know how to fab go head and do it It might be the swame as the one that you will buy but you have the admiration and pride of saying i made it all work from stock.


MY two cents..

[abadsvt]

I think you should try and make it yourself. It is amazing what you can accomplish by trying it your self. Good luck and post pics when you are done.

Josh

[gringoloco]

CPP notch is nice though, and only $100. Takes all the guesswork out of it though- some of the fun too...

[C10-Driver]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

CPP notch is nice though, and only $100. Takes all the guesswork out of it though- some of the fun too...

I would agree that the pre-fab notch kits are a good way to go. Depends what you consider your time is worth. Spending $100 might save you a lot of time in the end.

I am in the process of cutting out my custom-built c-notch and installing a pre-fab one. We "guessed" a little incorrectly on the pipe diameter and placement of the notch. If you consider doing things twice as being fun, I guess I'm having a blast.

[Shane]

Buy it, it's definitely worth the price vs. the time invested in doing it yourself.

[entourageguy]

Originally Posted by BigShoe24

KpComponents makes a great kit. Its a little $$$$, but looks great.

Hey Big Shoe
I'm not trying to be nosey but by the pic it looks like the notches have not been put in the same way..
Brian

[ctg611]

Here are the C notch's I did on my 66 GMC. Took pipe, cut in half, cut frame, placed in pipe and then boxed in the frame.

[mtm_seven]

Thanks for the replies guys, keep 'em coming.
With the pipe method, how low can you get the truck? I'm not looking to scrape the ground but want to be able to match whatever front height that I use.

The plan as of now is 2.5 drop spindles and cut one loop from the spring in the front with bags and a c-notch in the rear. Does anyone think I'll have trouble getting low enuff in the back?

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[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by mtm_seven

Thanks for the replies guys, keep 'em coming.
With the pipe method, how low can you get the truck? I'm not looking to scrape the ground but want to be able to match whatever front height that I use.

The plan as of now is 2.5 drop spindles and cut one loop from the spring in the front with bags and a c-notch in the rear. Does anyone think I'll have trouble getting low enuff in the back?

Nope. Should be perfect. You will need the notch. -Chris

[Inthuwind]

I too have the pipe C notch with a bump stop. It's pretty low IMO. Cheaper route without sacrificing durability. I have to box mine in still. Not hard to do, just be accurate with your measuring and cutting.

[laidout69]

i say make it your self. i made my own. thats wut called custom haha

[67Fleet]

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Hey Big Shoe
I'm not trying to be nosey but by the pic it looks like the notches have not been put in the same way..
Brian

It's an optical illusion that they look that way due to the angle of the notches, as they follow the natural contours of the frame. It plays tricks on your eyes.

[KAILUAZ]

Originally Posted by 67Fleet

It's an optical illusion that they look that way due to the angle of the notches, as they follow the natural contours of the frame. It plays tricks on your eyes.

I don't see how that could be, looks like the pass side is backwards.

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by KAILUAZ

I don't see how that could be, looks like the pass side is backwards.

Looks fine to me. But that is the reason I don't like step notches on these trucks. If I were interested in going that low, I'd back-half it.

[XXL]

Originally Posted by KAILUAZ

I don't see how that could be, looks like the pass side is backwards.

This is the same truck...