Got the C notch installed and the frame painted this weekend! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

REPO1 · 09-29-2003, 12:35 AM

Well Trixter99 & I spent all weekend working on the frame for my shortbox project. We built our own C notch and removed nearly all the crossmembers, cab mounts, and bed mounts. Then we sandblasted the entire thing. Now its finally painted. Next we have to paint all the crossmembers and mounts and bolt the frame all back together with stainless bolts. I can't wait to see it witht the suspension back on it.

REPO1 · 09-29-2003, 12:35 AM

REPO1 · 09-29-2003, 12:37 AM

REPO1 · 09-29-2003, 12:38 AM

:p

REPO1 · 09-29-2003, 12:39 AM

REPO1 · 09-29-2003, 12:39 AM

c-tenkid · 09-29-2003, 01:13 AM

Looks great!I am going to have my 67 down to the frame next weekend.I am also going to sandblast the whole frame like that.

How long did that take?It took me 2 hours to do the radiator support really really good.All the nooks and cranny's.My Grill took about an hour and half to get really really good.So far I have around 5 hours in sandblasting alone.

I am going to go the more traditional route with the paint.A nicey glossy black.Even though that is a nice color and really looks good.I like the look of black.

72shadetree · 09-29-2003, 08:46 AM

that looks good sounds like a busy weekend

junkyarddog1956 · 09-29-2003, 01:27 PM

very nicely done , looks great ....

Fleetlover · 09-29-2003, 01:50 PM

Do you work in a bodyshop or do you just happen to have that nice spray booth in your garage

REPO1 · 09-29-2003, 02:43 PM

My buddy, Trixter99 is a professional bodyman. We were using the spray booth where he works.

sixnine · 09-29-2003, 03:02 PM

In the photo of the c-notch it looks like there is some sort of plumb bob hanging from each side of the frame. Is this some trick to keep the frame square? Can you elaborate on it, please? I plan on working on a bare frame soon and could use a trick or two to make sure the frame stays straight. Thanks.........

REPO1 · 09-29-2003, 03:08 PM

Those are an old style way of checking frame straightness. There are 4 of those hanging from the frame. Spaced evenly. You basically hang them and stand back and try to line them up to see if you have a bend or bow in your frame.

Maybe Darcy can explain them a bit better.

We put them on after all the C-notch welding to see if the frame changed at all after all the heat in that area.

REPO1 · 09-29-2003, 03:09 PM

Here is a bit of a better pic of the setup.

sixnine · 09-29-2003, 03:33 PM

What are the devices (?) made of? They almost look like drum brake cylinders? What did you use for the straight edge piece?

Joe67 · 09-29-2003, 03:40 PM

Very nice work

A.P. · 09-29-2003, 04:14 PM

You guys are doing a excellent job. Keep those pics coming.

dinnut · 09-29-2003, 05:51 PM

very beautiful paint. too bad you cant drive it now... lol

trixter99 · 09-29-2003, 08:36 PM

Those gauges are old school DDC's made buy Chart they are realy easy to use if all your looking for is frame center line straitness or twist. They're older than god but work very well if you dont want to set up the big system.

09-29-2003, 12:35 AM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Got the C notch installed and the frame painted this weekend! Well Trixter99 & I spent all weekend working on the frame for my shortbox project. We built our own C notch and removed nearly all the crossmembers, cab mounts, and bed mounts. Then we sandblasted the entire thing. Now its finally painted. Next we have to paint all the crossmembers and mounts and bolt the frame all back together with stainless bolts. I can't wait to see it witht the suspension back on it. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

09-29-2003, 12:35 AM	#2
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Attached Images Last edited by REPO1; 09-29-2003 at 12:40 AM.

09-29-2003, 12:37 AM	#3
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Attached Images Last edited by REPO1; 09-29-2003 at 12:41 AM.

09-29-2003, 12:38 AM	#4
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	:p Attached Images Last edited by REPO1; 09-29-2003 at 12:41 AM.

09-29-2003, 12:39 AM	#5
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Attached Images

09-29-2003, 01:13 AM	#7
c-tenkid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Festus mo Posts: 370	Looks great!I am going to have my 67 down to the frame next weekend.I am also going to sandblast the whole frame like that. How long did that take?It took me 2 hours to do the radiator support really really good.All the nooks and cranny's.My Grill took about an hour and half to get really really good.So far I have around 5 hours in sandblasting alone. I am going to go the more traditional route with the paint.A nicey glossy black.Even though that is a nice color and really looks good.I like the look of black. __________________ 69 c-10 lwb,Converted to 4x4,dana 44f,12blt,4 inch lift,vortec headed 355,th350/np203 34x10.50x15 swamper tsl's

09-29-2003, 08:46 AM	#8
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	that looks good sounds like a busy weekend __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

09-29-2003, 01:27 PM	#9
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	very nicely done , looks great ....

09-29-2003, 01:50 PM	#10
Fleetlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Along the Erie canal NY Posts: 124	Repo1 Do you work in a bodyshop or do you just happen to have that nice spray booth in your garage __________________ 71 C10 Short Fleet coughing and sputtering down the backroads 59 Apache short fleet resto started now suspended 1884 victorian home Current restoration project 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 1973 Harley FLH undressed 1949 male body somewhat abused but still starts most mornings

09-29-2003, 02:43 PM	#11
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	My buddy, Trixter99 is a professional bodyman. We were using the spray booth where he works.

09-29-2003, 03:02 PM	#12
sixnine Longtime Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over Yonder (DFW) Posts: 171	In the photo of the c-notch it looks like there is some sort of plumb bob hanging from each side of the frame. Is this some trick to keep the frame square? Can you elaborate on it, please? I plan on working on a bare frame soon and could use a trick or two to make sure the frame stays straight. Thanks......... __________________ Rokcrln - *"I'm a major car addict so trying to go as low buck as possible is like asking a coke head to use flower to save money."* 1972 C10 Short Step -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261405

09-29-2003, 03:08 PM	#13
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Those are an old style way of checking frame straightness. There are 4 of those hanging from the frame. Spaced evenly. You basically hang them and stand back and try to line them up to see if you have a bend or bow in your frame. Maybe Darcy can explain them a bit better. We put them on after all the C-notch welding to see if the frame changed at all after all the heat in that area.

09-29-2003, 03:09 PM	#14
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Here is a bit of a better pic of the setup. Attached Images

09-29-2003, 03:33 PM	#15
sixnine Longtime Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over Yonder (DFW) Posts: 171	What are the devices (?) made of? They almost look like drum brake cylinders? What did you use for the straight edge piece? __________________ Rokcrln - *"I'm a major car addict so trying to go as low buck as possible is like asking a coke head to use flower to save money."* 1972 C10 Short Step -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261405

09-29-2003, 03:40 PM	#16
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Very nice work __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member



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09-29-2003, 04:14 PM	#17
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	You guys are doing a excellent job. Keep those pics coming. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

09-29-2003, 05:51 PM	#18
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	very beautiful paint. too bad you cant drive it now... lol __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-29-2003, 08:36 PM	#19
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Those gauges are old school DDC's made buy Chart they are realy easy to use if all your looking for is frame center line straitness or twist. They're older than god but work very well if you dont want to set up the big system. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

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