Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Ok guys, we got to work on the ole truck some.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Looking good. Going to be sweet when it's finished

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Does anyone know if the C50 front axle is narrower than the C60? And if so by how much?

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

my 1960 sales mans data book shows c50-c80 all with the 75 7/8 front tread; that includes the c and l designations... in 60 some of the c's had independent front suspension (torsion bar) , but I am pretty sure all the l's were straight axle/leaf... at least the couple 61's I have seen were that way...

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Thanks Jonz, Do you know if and straight axles are narrower than that? I can cut the one I have, but I'd much rather buy one if I can.

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I can measure my 71 if you need to know

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Please do. Thank you

Scott

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Right at 62" at the top of the king pins.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Ok, That'S The Same As The One I Have. I Need One Roughly 8" Narrower.

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Ever thought about cutting the axle? I have cut three.If the welder knows what they are doing the axle will brake somewhere else before the weld does. Cut in the center and remove 4 inches from each side. Spring pads are easy enough to duplicate. Just a thought.AND for the record if I have not told you this is one cool build. Any chance that you have another snub nose front cap around. I have a nast idea in my head.
LMD

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Yes, I was planning on cutting it from the beginning. I just though heck if I could buy a narrower one it would save a bunch of time. I am a pretty good welder I have been doing it for a long time. But, I have never cut an axle down. What is the best way to go about it, and do you have any pictures of the 3 you have cut?

Scott

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

We have the engine coupling figured out. We are going to do it so that they can be disconnected and only run the back engine when running down the highway. Our version of chevy's displacement on demand! lol

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

This video/episode from *gulp* Xtreme 4x4 has some decent info about cutting an axle

http://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes...j-jeep-part-ii

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

The axle I need to cut is a heavy duty solid front axle.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Scooter,

Take a look at this link. Granted your axle is so much bigger but maybe the same principles will apply.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...g+an+beam+axle


BTW, great project..........Flat67

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

I cut a 55 truck axle (2 ton ) for an equipment trailer to haul a small dozer around and also the axles in both of my race cars. Get an exact center and remove the amount needed equally. You need to narrow it 8 inches. After cutting at the located centerline remove 4 from each side. Grind each side to a tapered section and use 1 inch piece of flat bar that fits in each groove front and back. Then start laying one fillet weld at a time. Make sure you have a welder that has the heat range / rating needed. Translation bigger is better. I actually used an arco industrial mig welder.
There is also a article that shows how to cut down a c30 heavy duty axle for a one tone on the stovebolt web site. It shows several pictures and how to put everything in the jig. Pretty nice article.
Lmd

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

The article on the stovebolt was done to convert a 3800 to heavy duty disc brakes and keep the I beam front axle. The process will be the same. Check it out on the stovebolt site. I did the same thing. It's not as uncommon as you think. Don't have any pictures other than the axle under the race car. But the stovebolt site has several nice photos. Again check it out.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

How about an isuzu npr axle. I believe the track width is around 65" I have big bertha on that type of chassis. It is 6 bolt pattern the same as old trucks. I just changed out the studs to american studs and bolted on 22.5 wheels.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

I remember seeing that same article. Great article, but unless I'm mistaken, the last time I checked all the pictures were gone.

Flat67

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Still not a big deal . I used the flat bars as a jig and made sure the center of the beam was both straight and level.Need a big steady table and the usual blocks and vises.Double check after each weld.Some preheat- I did not . The arco welder I have will cut through it if i really turn it up. Several other machinest in the area said the trick is to let it cool on its own - no problems. The Isuzu npr axle sounds intresting also - and you would already have disc brakes with common parts available.Having done a disc brake conversion on my 3800 and keeping the factory I beam- That is a big plus.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

The moderator for the one tones on the stovebolt that did the article was named Griggs. Give him a hollar.
LMD

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Oh loving this thing!

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Thank you all for the input. I will look into the Isuzu axle.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Thats the ticket right there! That is how I will do it.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Go for it. And post lots of pics. Then I'll narrow mine next on my latest project.

Lots of luck to you.........Flat67

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I wanna see the Suzy axle pics . It might very well work on my my next idea .
LMD

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Here is half of the coupling device that will connect the engines together.

The part that is in the chuck was a balancer from a small block Chevy, fellow truck builder Tim Smith came up with all this. This will bolt to another sbc balancer that has been modified to fit the LS engine. Then we have a chain coupler from a machine supply, it has been turned down and opened up to attach to the balancer on one end and a input shaft on the other. The splined shaft will be stuck in a bearing in the rear of the crank of the second engine. There will be an apparatus on the splines that will allow us to connect and disconnect the 2 engines so we can shut the front engine down running down the highway.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Same basic set up that the Freight Train and other dual engine dragsters in top gas back in the 60s used.Yep it will hold no sweat. Cool very Cool.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Yeah its took me 2 days to build jackshaft and mount the trans. Gotta love custom work.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Holy shhhhh-- so cool dang!

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

I know this is a little early, but everyone give me some ideas on paint. We are going for a look that just says F U from across the parking lot.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

I would go with the just out of the barn look. Pick some stock colors and do some patina.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

We are kicking around the idea of sanding all the paint off of it except the top of the cab and leave it a raw metal.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Well today we cut the frame again to lower the rear section another 3 1/2". I think it looks a lot better. The intake on the front engine I built for another project, sat it on there to see what it would look like. With twin turbos on each engine we decided the intakes need to be much larger!!

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We have made a little progress this week in between paying jobs lol. We have the cross members/engine mounts designed and cut. I will add some pics in the next few days once they are mocked up and in place. They turned out pretty cool in my humble opinion.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

This thing is gonna be awesome! If I had the spare time this kinda thing would be right up my alley. Hope to see it out soon, im just down the road from you in Joplin.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Weld up a cage around the corners (a-la brush guard meets Mad Max) of 1" rebar and leave raw.

Dave.

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Subscribed!

CT

Re: 1966 Snub-nose C60 project
 

Love it!

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Here's some more pic's. I am gonna start cutting the ladder bars this week. I'm hoping to have it a roller in a few weeks.