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s_nova69

12-30-2009 01:24 PM

C notch questions

I am starting my C notch (weld in) in the next few days and am wondering if there is concern for supporting the rear portion of frame behind the axle to prevent warping/misalignment. If I do need to worry there what the heck can ya do to support it while installing the notch? This is on my 72 c-10 short super build. It has rear coils.

s_nova69

12-30-2009 01:25 PM

Re: C notch questions

Oh ya it is currently just a chassis w/o body on it. Thanks Phil

Hottrucks

12-30-2009 01:33 PM

Re: C notch questions

I would just cut it and weld in your notch....if you are woried then tack weld a piece of angle iron on top of the frame rail that wil stop it from doing anything funny....just be sure to put your jack stands in front of the axle

bagged81

12-30-2009 04:03 PM

Re: C notch questions

Weld the sides and top of the notch to the frame first. Next, cut the frame out from the notch.

Luv68's

12-30-2009 09:43 PM

Re: C notch questions

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged81 (Post 3700551)

Weld the sides and top of the notch to the frame first. Next, cut the frame out from the notch.

What he said, just notch the sides of the frame slide the notch in. Make sure you have a good tight fit, weld it up and then cut the frame away in the middle of the notch. That way there is very little chance of getting anything crooked or drooping.

Hottrucks

12-30-2009 10:11 PM

Re: C notch questions

he did say C notch didn't he?? I guess this falls into that catigory of not clear is it a 2" or 10??

MXmaniac

12-31-2009 02:19 AM

Re: C notch questions

I don't see a need for extra support for a C-notch. But if its a step notch, that's a whole other animal.

s_nova69

01-04-2010 06:57 PM

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thanks for the answers. I just went for it and I dont feel like it moved any. Here is a pict of whats done so far.

Hottrucks

01-04-2010 07:17 PM

Re: C notch questions

I'd like more info on that sway bar and how well it clears with the notch??

s_nova69

01-04-2010 11:36 PM

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The notch on the dr side is complete. The sway bar is an Aadco and is for an ~82-93 camaro rear. I used a thread from this site to install it and it looks great. The sway bar will have a close clearance on the rear facing horizontal portion at the rear of the notch. I havn't compressed the suspension enough to see what it will really do but will soon. I intend on pivoting the horizontal portion angled downward maybe *15-20 to help clearance. It should be fine. I will get some picts of the clearance tomorrow when I start the other side.

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