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RojoLoco · 09-06-2007, 11:07 PM

Well, here are some pics of where my project is at.

19GMC63 · 09-06-2007, 11:29 PM

I'm guessing you did all the fabwork/welding yourself?

Very nice work.

RojoLoco · 09-07-2007, 12:43 AM

Yes. I have to give credit to my friend Larry for the help on the motormount design though.

NF65Fleetside · 09-07-2007, 01:00 AM

daym, look'n good!

RojoLoco · 09-07-2007, 01:28 AM

Thank you. I have had a blast working on this truck. I have learned a ton.

Ogilthorpe · 09-07-2007, 02:09 AM

Nice fab work!!
Keep the updates coming

Bishops Trucks · 09-07-2007, 02:27 AM

Nice job. Keep the pics coming.

283 Man · 09-07-2007, 04:04 AM

Nice fab job looks great...

63 & 64 Bowties · 09-07-2007, 06:01 AM

nice work for sure. really like the 4" exhaust cut-outs. where'd you get the 4" pipe? do you work in the oil industry too?

Stepside65 · 09-07-2007, 07:55 AM

Excellent fabbing. Your fab skills are far beyond my own.

L0WRIDE · 09-07-2007, 08:05 AM

excellent work. Keep the pics coming

72BlckButy · 09-07-2007, 08:24 AM

Build looks great, can't wait to see more pics!

fchava · 09-07-2007, 10:02 AM

I see that the C notches are welded to the frame on the inside, but bolted on the outside. Is that to allow for flex? Looks good!

RojoLoco · 09-07-2007, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the comments. I found the pipe in a local "scrap" yard. The c-notches were bought from CCP. They are a bolt in kit. I am expecting ALOT of torque from the Caddy motor so I though boxing in that area would be a good idea. Same idea was used for the trailing arms. They are only held together with about 10-12 spot welds from the factory.

flynj1 · 09-07-2007, 02:55 PM

Sorry to say but the trailing arms need to flex. I tried boxing and welding some on a dirt track car. All I got was handling problems and broke rearend housings. Went back to stock arms and it worked great. Your welded ones will work if all you want to do is drag race but if you are going to drive it on the street your going to have problems. Otherwise looks like nice work.

layinrocker65 · 09-07-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by flynj1

Sorry to say but the trailing arms need to flex. I tried boxing and welding some on a dirt track car. All I got was handling problems and broke rearend housings. Went back to stock arms and it worked great. Your welded ones will work if all you want to do is drag race but if you are going to drive it on the street your going to have problems. Otherwise looks like nice work.

i've seen plenty of 60-66 and 67-72 with welded trailing arms that didnt have problems. Its like running a 2 link.

PrerunnerRob · 09-08-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by layinrocker65

i've seen plenty of 60-66 and 67-72 with welded trailing arms that didnt have problems. Its like running a 2 link.

I agree!

jchav62 · 09-10-2007, 11:43 AM

Nice work!! Looks great...

**ChiefRocka** · 09-10-2007, 10:35 PM

Looking good man...You are correct in boxing the trailing arms.

The flex should come from the pivots, links, bushings, springs/bags, tires etc.

All aftermarket suspension components are always built stronger than stock replacements.

The boxing is the way to go

RojoLoco · 09-11-2007, 02:38 PM

Thx Chief. I love your ride too, =)

09-06-2007, 11:07 PM	#1
RojoLoco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 36	Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Well, here are some pics of where my project is at. Attached Images __________________ Project: 1966 Chevy C-10 short step-side. 512 Caddy, 10:1 pistons, 76cc heads with oversize valves, Shaft rocker system, MT-10 cam, Edelbrock intake, BBC headers with fabbed Cad flanges.

09-06-2007, 11:29 PM	#2
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) I'm guessing you did all the fabwork/welding yourself? Very nice work.

09-07-2007, 12:43 AM	#3
RojoLoco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 36	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Yes. I have to give credit to my friend Larry for the help on the motormount design though. __________________ Project: 1966 Chevy C-10 short step-side. 512 Caddy, 10:1 pistons, 76cc heads with oversize valves, Shaft rocker system, MT-10 cam, Edelbrock intake, BBC headers with fabbed Cad flanges.

09-07-2007, 01:00 AM	#4
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) daym, look'n good!

09-07-2007, 01:28 AM	#5
RojoLoco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 36	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Thank you. I have had a blast working on this truck. I have learned a ton. __________________ Project: 1966 Chevy C-10 short step-side. 512 Caddy, 10:1 pistons, 76cc heads with oversize valves, Shaft rocker system, MT-10 cam, Edelbrock intake, BBC headers with fabbed Cad flanges.

09-07-2007, 02:09 AM	#6
Ogilthorpe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 65	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Nice fab work!! Keep the updates coming

09-07-2007, 02:27 AM	#7
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Nice job. Keep the pics coming. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

09-07-2007, 04:04 AM	#8
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Nice fab job looks great... Last edited by 283 Man; 09-07-2007 at 04:06 AM.

09-07-2007, 06:01 AM	#9
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) nice work for sure. really like the 4" exhaust cut-outs. where'd you get the 4" pipe? do you work in the oil industry too? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

09-07-2007, 07:55 AM	#10
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Excellent fabbing. Your fab skills are far beyond my own. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

09-07-2007, 08:05 AM	#11
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) excellent work. Keep the pics coming __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

09-07-2007, 08:24 AM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Build looks great, can't wait to see more pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-07-2007, 10:02 AM	#13
fchava Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: foresthill ca Posts: 144	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) I see that the C notches are welded to the frame on the inside, but bolted on the outside. Is that to allow for flex? Looks good!

09-07-2007, 01:09 PM	#14
RojoLoco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 36	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Thanks for the comments. I found the pipe in a local "scrap" yard. The c-notches were bought from CCP. They are a bolt in kit. I am expecting ALOT of torque from the Caddy motor so I though boxing in that area would be a good idea. Same idea was used for the trailing arms. They are only held together with about 10-12 spot welds from the factory. __________________ Project: 1966 Chevy C-10 short step-side. 512 Caddy, 10:1 pistons, 76cc heads with oversize valves, Shaft rocker system, MT-10 cam, Edelbrock intake, BBC headers with fabbed Cad flanges.

09-07-2007, 02:55 PM	#15
flynj1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: council bluffs Iowa Posts: 33	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Sorry to say but the trailing arms need to flex. I tried boxing and welding some on a dirt track car. All I got was handling problems and broke rearend housings. Went back to stock arms and it worked great. Your welded ones will work if all you want to do is drag race but if you are going to drive it on the street your going to have problems. Otherwise looks like nice work.



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09-10-2007, 11:43 AM	#18
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Nice work!! Looks great... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-10-2007, 10:35 PM	#19
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Looking good man...You are correct in boxing the trailing arms. The flex should come from the pivots, links, bushings, springs/bags, tires etc. All aftermarket suspension components are always built stronger than stock replacements. The boxing is the way to go __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-11-2007, 02:38 PM	#20
RojoLoco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 36	Re: Pics!!!!! (if they work, lol) Thx Chief. I love your ride too, =) __________________ Project: 1966 Chevy C-10 short step-side. 512 Caddy, 10:1 pistons, 76cc heads with oversize valves, Shaft rocker system, MT-10 cam, Edelbrock intake, BBC headers with fabbed Cad flanges.

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