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glock35ipsc · 06-14-2006, 09:21 AM

Finally got my shop cleaned out enough that I could uncover the chassis that has been hidden the the other garage for over a year and a half (!!) and roll it up to my shop. I can't tell you how good it feels to see it sitting the my shop again!! I was so excited about it that I started installing the new brake lines last night. Couldn't wait, had to do something! Had to wipe all of the kitten prints off too.

Maybe I can drive it this year after all........

Truck porn:

JAMESCHURCH13 · 06-14-2006, 09:32 AM

nice frame bro. what drop is in the back? Peace.

glock35ipsc · 06-14-2006, 09:39 AM

As it sits, it has 2.5" drop spindles with stock springs up front, and 3" drop springs and 1" blocks in back.

That will be changing soon. I will be adding 1.5" drop springs in front, and 6" drop springs in back and will remove the blocks.

Thanks for the props!!

**BOSS** · 06-14-2006, 09:40 AM

Purdy!!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 06-14-2006, 09:41 AM

Bet that does feel good to get it out and to be working on it again. Good luck getting it finished timely.

roughedup72 · 06-14-2006, 11:02 AM

looks good! but I'm curious. It appears that the rearend is off centered. It doesnt center up with the driveshaft loop in the frame. Maybe its the way the photo was taken.

glock35ipsc · 06-14-2006, 11:06 AM

Hmm, must just be the pic. Axle backing plate to frame is equal on both sides.... at least until I get the body and bed on. Then I will probably need to adjust the panhard bar a little.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-14-2006, 12:14 PM

Nice frame! Did you do the exhaust holes through the crossmember yourself? If so, what size of pipe and can you take some closer pics? Thanks,

Rob

glock35ipsc · 06-14-2006, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice frame! Did you do the exhaust holes through the crossmember yourself? If so, what size of pipe and can you take some closer pics? Thanks,

Rob

Thanks! I did do them, and they are extremely easy to do. It will accept a 2.5" pipe with room to spare. I used 1/4" plate cut to the inner and outer diameter I wanted, cleaned them up with a die grinder, then clened them up even more on the lathe.

Here are some pics from when I shortened the frame. The pipe I am holding in the 2nd pic is 2.25", but I will be using 2.5":

Joe67 · 06-14-2006, 12:47 PM

Very nice work on that crossmember! THe rest of that chassis looks familiar

Please take some details pics of your brakeline install, I'm looking for some good pics. I'm installing new power front disc lines on my 1972 chassis...

Thanks!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-14-2006, 01:26 PM

Glad to see it back out in the shop looks gREAT...

roughedup72 · 06-14-2006, 01:35 PM

thats a fine job on the xmember, Frame does look good too. BTW I wasn't nickpicking your frame earlier I was just curious as to wether I was seeing things correctly

glock35ipsc · 06-14-2006, 01:41 PM

No problem! After you mentioned it, I stared at the pics for a bit, and it was looking like it was off to the right a tad. But all is well!

glock35ipsc · 06-14-2006, 09:59 PM

Joe67 - Here are some pics of what I have so far. I still need to get the rear rubber hose, and since I ordered the wrong front-to-back line that runs along the frame (I ordered a 1-piece kit, should have been a 2-piece kit...needs to be longer), I will need to make a second piece to lengthen it.

In order:
1) Left front (taken front the front of the x-member)
2) Right front (taken front the front of the x-member)
3) Front lines behind the crossmember
4) Left rear
5) Right rear

dirtball · 06-14-2006, 10:16 PM

Ooooh, that looks nice. Wish my frame was 20" shorter too.
BTW, got yur grill shell off this evening, let me know when you get the other goods rounded up.
Brett

stepside67 · 06-14-2006, 10:29 PM

Really nice - did you sand blast frame? What kind of paint did you use?

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-14-2006, 10:48 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, keep us posted

glock35ipsc · 06-14-2006, 11:24 PM

Stepside67 - I did sandblast it, then painted i with DuPont chassis black.

Dirtball - AWESOME!!!! I will have everything gathered up by Saturday at the latest. Chris mentioned that he wanted to come up here, but couldn't on Monday or Tuesday. So we can either make it Saturday afternoon, or Wednesday after work. I'll let you knwo for sure by Friday.

BTW, we can ALWAYS make that GMC shorter!

dirtball · 06-15-2006, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Dirtball - AWESOME!!!! I will have everything gathered up by Saturday at the latest. Chris mentioned that he wanted to come up here, but couldn't on Monday or Tuesday. So we can either make it Saturday afternoon, or Wednesday after work. I'll let you knwo for sure by Friday.

BTW, we can ALWAYS make that GMC shorter!

That's my plan.....someday. And since the grill is off now, we can just call it a Chevy

We'll see if we can make Sat. work. Let me know.

Joe67 · 06-15-2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Joe67 - Here are some pics of what I have so far. I still need to get the rear rubber hose, and since I ordered the wrong front-to-back line that runs along the frame (I ordered a 1-piece kit, should have been a 2-piece kit...needs to be longer), I will need to make a second piece to lengthen it.

In order:
1) Left front (taken front the front of the x-member)
2) Right front (taken front the front of the x-member)
3) Front lines behind the crossmember
4) Left rear
5) Right rear

Thanks - those will help me get started on the front. Was the rear axle bracket included in your 'kit' or did you fabricate that?

Looks like I need the coupler that conects the frame hardline to the front line, I would think that was included with my kit as well...

glock35ipsc · 06-15-2006, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe67

Thanks - those will help me get started on the front. Was the rear axle bracket included in your 'kit' or did you fabricate that?

Looks like I need the coupler that conects the frame hardline to the front line, I would think that was included with my kit as well...

Joe - That bracket is a stock 71-72 bracket. The rear rubber hose has the "T" incorporated into the end of it for the two hard line to connect to. The other end goes into a star shaped tab in the frame and is held in place with a clip. I will go snap a couple of pics this morning, then post then when I get to work.

Joe67 · 06-15-2006, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Joe - That bracket is a stock 71-72 bracket. The rear rubber hose has the "T" incorporated into the end of it for the two hard line to connect to. The other end goes into a star shaped tab in the frame and is held in place with a clip. I will go snap a couple of pics this morning, then post then when I get to work.

Thanks - that is appreciated

Here is how my rear lines join. Inline gave me that coupler, but no bracket?
Is this too high? It does not go above that frame brace, but it just seems high to me. Maybe I can tweak the lines some to bring it down?

glock35ipsc · 06-15-2006, 08:03 AM

It is way too high, looks like one or both lines may be to long?? I had some time before I had to leave, so here are some pics. I hope they help:

1) Hole in crossmember right behind the rearend,
2) Stock bracket that bolts to the diff cover,
3) Hose & bracket in it proper location,
4) End of hose that goes through the hole in the crossmember.

Joe67 · 06-15-2006, 08:11 AM

Perfect pics, thanks!
I'll take these pics to Inline after work today.

What year is your chassis? That setup looks like 1972 specs?
My frame/rear end is 72, I don't think it really matters from 67-72 does it?

glock35ipsc · 06-15-2006, 09:01 AM

It is a 72 frame. I think the 71-72's are different than the 67-70 setups. At least, this setup is very much different than my original 68 frame.

06-14-2006, 09:21 AM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! Finally got my shop cleaned out enough that I could uncover the chassis that has been hidden the the other garage for over a year and a half (!!) and roll it up to my shop. I can't tell you how good it feels to see it sitting the my shop again!! I was so excited about it that I started installing the new brake lines last night. Couldn't wait, had to do something! Had to wipe all of the kitten prints off too. Maybe I can drive it this year after all........ Truck porn: __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-14-2006, 09:32 AM	#2
JAMESCHURCH13 JamesChurch13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edwards AFB Sunny California Posts: 151	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! nice frame bro. what drop is in the back? Peace. __________________ *HG/FTW!!!* Current vehicle collection: 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleet Side, 327ci, TH350 (MD) 1987 Chevy Dually Quad Cab, 427ci, TH400 2008 Buell XB12SS, 1203cc 2006 YZ450F Wheelie Machine! 1997 Suzuki Bandit 600cc And the Wife has some cars I pay insurance on and use to transport the kids!(01' Grand Cherokee and 06' Pontiac Grand Prix)

06-14-2006, 09:39 AM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! As it sits, it has 2.5" drop spindles with stock springs up front, and 3" drop springs and 1" blocks in back. That will be changing soon. I will be adding 1.5" drop springs in front, and 6" drop springs in back and will remove the blocks. Thanks for the props!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 06-14-2006 at 09:40 AM.

06-14-2006, 09:40 AM	#4
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06-14-2006, 09:41 AM	#5
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06-14-2006, 11:02 AM	#6
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! looks good! but I'm curious. It appears that the rearend is off centered. It doesnt center up with the driveshaft loop in the frame. Maybe its the way the photo was taken. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

06-14-2006, 11:06 AM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! Hmm, must just be the pic. Axle backing plate to frame is equal on both sides.... at least until I get the body and bed on. Then I will probably need to adjust the panhard bar a little. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-14-2006, 12:14 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,862	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! Nice frame! Did you do the exhaust holes through the crossmember yourself? If so, what size of pipe and can you take some closer pics? Thanks, Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-14-2006, 12:47 PM	#10
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! Very nice work on that crossmember! THe rest of that chassis looks familiar Please take some details pics of your brakeline install, I'm looking for some good pics. I'm installing new power front disc lines on my 1972 chassis... Thanks! __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

06-14-2006, 01:26 PM	#11
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06-14-2006, 01:35 PM	#12
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! thats a fine job on the xmember, Frame does look good too. BTW I wasn't nickpicking your frame earlier I was just curious as to wether I was seeing things correctly __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

06-14-2006, 01:41 PM	#13
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! No problem! After you mentioned it, I stared at the pics for a bit, and it was looking like it was off to the right a tad. But all is well! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-14-2006, 09:59 PM	#14
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! Joe67 - Here are some pics of what I have so far. I still need to get the rear rubber hose, and since I ordered the wrong front-to-back line that runs along the frame (I ordered a 1-piece kit, should have been a 2-piece kit...needs to be longer), I will need to make a second piece to lengthen it. In order: 1) Left front (taken front the front of the x-member) 2) Right front (taken front the front of the x-member) 3) Front lines behind the crossmember 4) Left rear 5) Right rear Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-14-2006, 10:16 PM	#15
dirtball Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! Ooooh, that looks nice. Wish my frame was 20" shorter too. BTW, got yur grill shell off this evening, let me know when you get the other goods rounded up. Brett

06-14-2006, 10:29 PM	#16
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06-14-2006, 10:48 PM	#17
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06-14-2006, 11:24 PM	#18
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! Stepside67 - I did sandblast it, then painted i with DuPont chassis black. Dirtball - AWESOME!!!! I will have everything gathered up by Saturday at the latest. Chris mentioned that he wanted to come up here, but couldn't on Monday or Tuesday. So we can either make it Saturday afternoon, or Wednesday after work. I'll let you knwo for sure by Friday. BTW, we can ALWAYS make that GMC shorter! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-15-2006, 08:03 AM	#23
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! It is way too high, looks like one or both lines may be to long?? I had some time before I had to leave, so here are some pics. I hope they help: 1) Hole in crossmember right behind the rearend, 2) Stock bracket that bolts to the diff cover, 3) Hose & bracket in it proper location, 4) End of hose that goes through the hole in the crossmember. Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 06-15-2006 at 08:03 AM.

06-15-2006, 08:11 AM	#24
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! Perfect pics, thanks! I'll take these pics to Inline after work today. What year is your chassis? That setup looks like 1972 specs? My frame/rear end is 72, I don't think it really matters from 67-72 does it? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 06-15-2006 at 08:12 AM.

06-15-2006, 09:01 AM	#25
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Look what I found in my garage!! A long lost friend!! It is a 72 frame. I think the 71-72's are different than the 67-70 setups. At least, this setup is very much different than my original 68 frame. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

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