Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thanks for the PM, that confirms what I was thinking. I didn't really want to do anything above the rail since the inner fenders don't cover that spot, but if I have to then I have to.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Got one side roughed in tonight. I decided to cut all the holes out and just use plate to fill in the sides. Should look cleaner when it's done that way.


Laid out more precise cut lines.

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Cut out.

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Welded back in place. I need to get some plate steel to fill in the hole.

http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0f184c8c.jpg




I mentioned earlier that I was doing some wheel and suspension changes on the VW. Just got the thin porta-walls in today. I built the front wheels using 15x5.5 Porsche 911/912 steel rims, and welded in the VW centers. The rears will be 7" made by welding 3" bands into the original 4" wheels. Gotta get adjustable rear spring plates to lower it a little more, pick out tires, and paint the rear wheels. Need a mild rear sway bar too. If I can get it all done in time I want to take it to Goodguys Charlotte and try out the autocross track.

http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...pscb4e8b26.jpg

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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

went to the Rodder Journal show at Pimlico
this was the only VW on the grounds
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there were a lot of induction of all kinds, these were the two really impressive ones
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Killer work on the frame.:chevy:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

I never heard of adjustable spring plates, is that something new? I always lowered or raised by adjusting the rear spring plates. You would need a protractor to be accurate on both sides.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Those are nice, that red one is really packed in there! The carbs on the red car are the same style that fit the Inglese manifold. Love the black velocity stacks on the black car too.



Thanks!



Sway-away has had adjustable plate for years. JerFab just started making adjustable drop plate that I'm looking into. These keep the suspension stop feature so the wheels don't tuck under at full droop, and allow for more upward travel since the drop is build into them.

http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...pse112a645.jpg

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

funny thing my had all zeros, was kinda like rubixcube to get it to all zeros all 5's on the back all zeros on the front
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Got the frame on a cart so I can move it by myself, and I'm not working on the floor anymore. Made filler plates for the drop section, welded them in, then smoothed the welds. Should get to do the other side tomorrow. I ordered 5/32" plate from McMaster Carr to fill in the blank spots, nobody locally had that size.

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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

There's some big bugs you have in SC. ;)

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Highly infectious too... :uhmk:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Clean work!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thanks Phillip!!


Other side is finished. Checked the fit of the crossmember, the bottom is level with the frame rails now. Shouldn't scrape the LCA shafts as badly now.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...29028483_n.jpg

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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Nice fab work! Looks like its coming along nicely. :metal:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Looks good way better finish work on your welding than I did on ours. I was going for function or form...LOL.

I switched to PB Forward arms and I don't think they will hit before the crossmember does. I will have to look again under ours.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Is this thing on the road yet or are you still playing with imports???

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thanks!




Would be interested in seeing how much clearance there is under there at ride height! A-arms and spindles are my next step.



Didn't you see the update I posted last week? I said that it's back on all four wheels! ;) Shouldn't you be doing something productive like getting Buttercup ready for Goodguys?? And did you think I was joking when I sent you that link for the Conquest in Mooresville? I want something with heat this winter, the VW is a bit chilly!

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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

That's Kewl. What will they think of next? :metal:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Stopped by the Inglese booth at Goodguys this past weekend and ordered the intake, was hoping that by waiting I could get a show discount. $70 bucks off and free shipping. :metal: Also ordered a pair of front CTS-V/Brembo 6 piston calipers. Both should be here by Friday.

Last night I bought a boom for my granddad's old 8N, and tonight I finished building a cab mount so I can move the cab by myself.

Next up is notching the crossmember to clear the oil pan, then reassembling the cab on the frame to check for carb clearance with the new manifold. I'm not worried too much about the carbs but I've got an idea for an air cleaner that might need more room than what's available.


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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Nice score! I wanted to buy an IR intake from Inglese as well, but they don't make one for my engine (even though its been advertised on their site for years). Custom fab from sheetmetal only at something like 5K for the intake alone! Needless to say I changed my mind.

You do very detailed work! Keep giving updates and if you're up to it, I would love to see the Weber carb rebuild when you get around to it!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

For 5k I'd buy a tig welder, shear, and brake and build my own! What engine are you running? I was seriously thinking about building my own until I found out that Inglese started making them for LS3 heads. With a valley tray and no water crossovers it should be pretty simple on an LS. The only other option had been a $1600 buck billet piece. I have a pair of early Italian IDA's than need reassembling before I can sell them, I can post the details of that.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

I just have a BBC with rectangle port heads. Apparently no one makes the manifolds and haven't for a while. I heard a rumor that someone was going to start making them again, but that hasn't come to fruition.

I'll keep my eyes peeled for the IDA rebuild!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

What oil pan are you using? I did the raised x-member too and did not have to notch the crossmember for the oil pan. I did make my own custom mounts though so my engine may be a bit higher and set back more to clear. I used a LSA pan....

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Will this boom allow you to raise your cab high enough to mount on the frame? I have an old tractor and you have me thinking.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

I have a F-body pan. The engine is lower than normal to clear the low hump floor. It's low enough that the stock balancer will hit the rack so I've got to find a smaller pulley.


I hope so! Haven't tried it yet. With the cab sitting on ground the boom will barely go inside with the lift all the way down, so it will get full lift. I haven't measured to see how much lift there is at the end of the boom.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

The manifold and calipers came today. Moved the frame into it's permanent spot for the winter, so I'll level it and move on to building the A-arms. Still haven't found a source for bare 73-87 LCA shafts at a reasonable price so I'm going to LKQ tomorrow to dig around.

The calipers are huge. I've seen them on a CTS-V before but their size can't be fully appreciated until they're off the car. Over a foot long!


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The intake, has a plenum built into the bottom to even out vacuum pulses to the distributor, or MAP sensor in this case.

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Moved the cab using the boom lift, needs a couple kinks worked out (center pivot and stops to keep the cab from sliding off) but it works.

http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9c63f739.jpg


And a teaser shot.

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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

:metal:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

That's the best teaser shot.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thats one of your modified valve covers. One of the trickest mods I've ever seen.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Very nice. The intake spurs a question tho....doesn't the plenum take away some of the benefit of running independent throttle bodies? I thought reverberation and its effect on other cylinders... was part of the issue that running individuals works to correct?

Those calipers are huge!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

whoa! nice work on all of it the teaser pic is killer

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thanks guys!!!




The plenum is only connected into the runners by small (about 3/16") holes, so there isn't enough air flow through the plenum to hurt the benefits of the individual runners. I was wondering why such big boxes showed up... the calipers needed boxes that big! Over 13" long!




Thanks Dino!!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Cab is back on the frame and engine is dropped in. Will pick up some plate steel to notch the crossmember this week.


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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

It should be illegal to do as nice as work as you do. ;) Purely amazing!!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Teaser def looks old school! :smoke:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

That teaser pick is great! Should be one of the best looking LS motors out there!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thanks guys! I started cutting the notch out of the crossmember tonight but ran out of wheels for the big cut-off grinder. Will grab more tomorrow and get back at it.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Cut the crossmember tonight, and with my amazing blueprint drafting skills I drew up plans for the filler piece. Drawn to exact scale, of course... :haha: I'll have a fab shop bend a single piece of 3/16" steel instead of welding separate pieces together. Hopefully they can read my handwriting and get it done this week.


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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Detail is what I think of when I see all of your work, amazing stuff you do!
Jason

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Jaws will definitely drop when you pop the hood! Nice work

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

The drawing is all the same color, no contrast :crazy: