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Old 05-18-2014, 12:15 AM   #1
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Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

Looking to buy a C notch kit. Cpp has a part number "#6372CNK 1963-72, kit". The question I have is why only 63-72? Why would this notch not work on a 1960-1961-1962?
I have a 1961 C10 I am looking to notch.
Would it work on my application?
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Old 05-18-2014, 12:56 AM   #2
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

different frames , 63-72 had ladder bar frame and 60-62 has x-frame...ive only had 63-66 trucks so I cant tell you for sure why, but I assume the frame curvature on the 62 and under is different above the axle area where the notch would need to be installed...
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Old 05-18-2014, 01:11 AM   #3
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

heres a 60-62 x-frame , if you notice its pretty straight on the side rails of frame looks to be close to the same width all the way back to the rear frame :

http://i311.photobucket.com/albums/k...a/IMG_8214.jpg

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1973/060qvx.jpg

and here is a 63-72 frame you can see they are totally different and that the ladder bar frame curves/tapers back in towards the rear so the rear frame width is smaller dimension width then the middle of frame and the c-notchs are made with this taper in them:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...23Nov11001.jpg

And that there is the reason the 63-72 notch will not work on your frame

heres a simple pipe notch in a x-frame

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...425x425Q85.jpg
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Old 05-18-2014, 08:03 PM   #4
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

If a little notch is needed use 5" pipe to get where you want. Or PorterBuilt has big ones. I did 2"
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Old 05-18-2014, 08:06 PM   #5
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

Ride height. Stock torsion front for now. Have PorterBuilt front crossmember to be installed.
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Old 05-19-2014, 11:39 AM   #6
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

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If a little notch is needed use 5" pipe to get where you want. Or PorterBuilt has big ones. I did 2"
That looks good. I have a 78 crossmember I am going to be swapping, and it has 2.5-3" Drop spindles. Did you box any of the rear frame in after the pipe?

What rearend are you using?
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Old 05-19-2014, 06:52 PM   #7
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

The 62 frame is boxed in that area from factory. Bottom pic shows inside frame.
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The 62 frame is boxed in that area from factory. Bottom pic shows inside frame.
Where are those trailing arms from? And bags?
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Old 03-08-2016, 05:58 AM   #9
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Where are those trailing arms from? And bags?
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Old 03-08-2016, 04:16 PM   #10
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Hey sorry looked on pb but can find were these for later year or specific
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The 62 frame is boxed in that area from factory. Bottom pic shows inside frame.
are the trailing arms the same in both pics?
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

No. The lower one is stock arms ,boxed and powder coated black.
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

Do you have any pictures of the inside of the frame after notch??
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

It's a pipe. Solid and frame is boxed there.
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

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Old 12-31-2014, 07:02 PM   #16
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

I would only go halfway thru the frame with the pipe notch and also boxing it. I thought of doing this, but I pull a trailer from time to time and worry about the strength after a mod like that.
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

The 60 to 62 frame is already boxed at that point. Used a 5 inch pipe and made 2.5" notch.
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How thick of pipe did you use?
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

i did this mod as well using 5" i.d. pipe. It was schedule 40 so 1/4" wall. I think it should hold up just fine
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

3/16" I believe.

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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

Contact Porterbuilt.
They make all their parts per your order.
They won't sell you parts without talking to you first.
Great product.
Even better customer service!
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Contact Porterbuilt.
They make all their parts per your order.
They won't sell you parts without talking to you first.
Great product.
Even better customer service!

Are you using their parts on your truck? How low are you?
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Re: Cpp C -Notch 60-62? #6372cnk HELP

The standard Porterbuilt arms will work with the adjustable links. I opted for 1/2 longer. The bags are Firestone 2500 but 2600 that are on front might be a little softer. Nate and Dave are great with answers.
I went 1" drop built in, there is a 3" as well.
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I've heard nothing but good things about them. I'll definitely give them a call when I'm at that point.
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