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rcs72 · 01-01-2007, 07:57 PM

How's this look for the axle centeline?

Daniel U · 01-01-2007, 08:06 PM

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Looks good to me. What year truck? What part of CA? Just curious how many other old Chevy truck restos are out there locally. If you get a chance post on the SW area thread too for CA roll call. Keep the pics/progress info coming. Daniel U

rcs72 · 01-01-2007, 08:51 PM

Daniel U,
It's a short bed 59 fleetside w/big window. I'm located in the bay area (Fremont). What's the SW area thread?

Daniel U · 01-01-2007, 08:55 PM

Sounds like a sweet start! Can't wait to see some pics.

dwcsr · 01-02-2007, 05:58 AM

stuff the wheel further up into the well and look at it. It look a little to far forward to me. If the wheel goes up or the chassis goes down, it will look to far into the front of the opening.

rcs72 · 01-02-2007, 07:15 PM

Here's a couple more pics with the tire stuffed up. What are your opinions? Should I move the centerline back towards the cab a little? Thanks for all the input.

MARTINSR · 01-02-2007, 10:13 PM

I have to tell you, you are making some super good pictures showing the wheel in it's place. But there is nothing like walking around the side of the truck. Go up and back and get a good look at it from a number of angles. There is no way I would want to say "Yep, from the third picture you have it" and tell you to weld it in place. YOU need to have the truck out way from any wall or other cars and down on the ground so you can stand back and really take a look at it.

Having the truck up at a height that it will never be seen again once it is done is not the way to go. You need it sitting EXACTLY as it will be when done. Front and rear height right, stand back and look at it.

Brian

CAL 58 GMC · 01-03-2007, 12:28 AM

Welcome to the board from central California!

Keep us update on your project and did I mention we all love pictures!

dwcsr · 01-03-2007, 10:03 AM

I have to agree with MartinSR. tack it up firmly and get it on the ground. walk around it and see just how it looks from 10 ft 15 ft. remember that just because both wheel look like they are centered in the opening the cross member may not be square with the frame.
Square with the frame is the primary concern. I'm thinking back an inch no more than 2

rcs72 · 01-03-2007, 03:08 PM

Thanks for all the input! I guess I'm going to have to buy wheels & tires to see if it sits right. I'll be installing a 4-link in back as soon as I find a rear end. Cal 58 GMC, what backspacing did you get on your wheels?

01-01-2007, 07:57 PM	#1
rcs72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 43	Axle Centerline How's this look for the axle centeline? Attached Images

01-01-2007, 08:06 PM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Axle Centerline & Looks good to me. What year truck? What part of CA? Just curious how many other old Chevy truck restos are out there locally. If you get a chance post on the SW area thread too for CA roll call. Keep the pics/progress info coming. Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

01-01-2007, 08:51 PM	#3
rcs72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 43	Re: Axle Centerline Daniel U, It's a short bed 59 fleetside w/big window. I'm located in the bay area (Fremont). What's the SW area thread? Last edited by rcs72; 01-01-2007 at 08:53 PM.

01-01-2007, 08:55 PM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Axle Centerline Sounds like a sweet start! Can't wait to see some pics. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

01-02-2007, 05:58 AM	#5
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Axle Centerline stuff the wheel further up into the well and look at it. It look a little to far forward to me. If the wheel goes up or the chassis goes down, it will look to far into the front of the opening.

01-02-2007, 07:15 PM	#6
rcs72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 43	Re: Axle Centerline Here's a couple more pics with the tire stuffed up. What are your opinions? Should I move the centerline back towards the cab a little? Thanks for all the input. Attached Images

01-02-2007, 10:13 PM	#7
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Axle Centerline I have to tell you, you are making some super good pictures showing the wheel in it's place. But there is nothing like walking around the side of the truck. Go up and back and get a good look at it from a number of angles. There is no way I would want to say "Yep, from the third picture you have it" and tell you to weld it in place. YOU need to have the truck out way from any wall or other cars and down on the ground so you can stand back and really take a look at it. Having the truck up at a height that it will never be seen again once it is done is not the way to go. You need it sitting EXACTLY as it will be when done. Front and rear height right, stand back and look at it. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings" Last edited by MARTINSR; 01-02-2007 at 10:15 PM.

01-03-2007, 12:28 AM	#8
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Axle Centerline Welcome to the board from central California! Keep us update on your project and did I mention we all love pictures! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

01-03-2007, 10:03 AM	#9
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Axle Centerline I have to agree with MartinSR. tack it up firmly and get it on the ground. walk around it and see just how it looks from 10 ft 15 ft. remember that just because both wheel look like they are centered in the opening the cross member may not be square with the frame. Square with the frame is the primary concern. I'm thinking back an inch no more than 2 Last edited by dwcsr; 01-03-2007 at 10:04 AM.

01-03-2007, 03:08 PM	#10
rcs72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 43	Re: Axle Centerline Thanks for all the input! I guess I'm going to have to buy wheels & tires to see if it sits right. I'll be installing a 4-link in back as soon as I find a rear end. Cal 58 GMC, what backspacing did you get on your wheels?

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