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C10Sim · 01-09-2009, 09:11 AM

Post your pic's, I would like to start getting idea's.

What size square tubing did you guy's use and what thickness?

Please give me pointers and reasons why you chose a to build a back-half.

**N2TRUX** · 01-10-2009, 08:57 PM

Anyone?

Cooleys Custom Werx · 01-10-2009, 09:08 PM

heres mine. sorta back half. i used 2x3x1/4" tubing. i was gonna build a notch but the frame gets more narrow in the middle of the notch so i just did this.

draggin86 · 01-11-2009, 01:44 AM

Here are some i have done. I mostly use .120 wall 2x4

gringoloco · 01-11-2009, 12:13 PM

Nice work draggin'!

C10Sim · 01-11-2009, 12:35 PM

Draggin that is some Good work!

What size pipe you runnin and how thick?

Twisted Minis · 01-11-2009, 01:56 PM

Here's one I have been working on for a bit.

The owner is plumbing it himself, so I just put the battery cables back so it would start to get on the trailer. The frame is an air tank.

Twisted Minis · 01-11-2009, 01:58 PM

Oh and it's 2x4 .120 wall for the frame rails. Lower link bars are 1.5x2.5 .120. And the wishbone is 1.5" .120.

PBFAB.COM · 01-11-2009, 03:02 PM

Twisted-

You do some quality work, I like the way that back-half flows.

PBFAB.COM · 01-11-2009, 03:04 PM

Draggin-

Very nice! I like all the details.

bad6772 · 01-11-2009, 03:12 PM

Wow ......great work

FnLow69 · 01-12-2009, 02:04 AM

Heres mine i did on my old frame....

Justin

pcorriveau951 · 01-12-2009, 05:49 PM

driggin86 nice work, what year is the el camino in the background on you 6th picture? got any pics of it? details?

CoggedBelt75 · 01-12-2009, 09:08 PM

If ya'll aren't already doing this professionally, you should be!!!! Very nice quality work!!!

*project 67 sub* · 01-13-2009, 12:42 AM

looks to be a 68-9ish elco but could be wrong

draggin86 · 01-15-2009, 03:09 AM

you are correct its is 68 no pictures of it sorry! it was backhalved 12 point roll cage

TylerHuff · 01-15-2009, 10:53 AM

so most are using 2x4 .120 wall right? is that the equivalent of 3/16 or 1/4"

abadsvt · 01-15-2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TylerHuff

so most are using 2x4 .120 wall right? is that the equivalent of 3/16 or 1/4"

No, it is 1/8" which is .125 but they closest thing they make to that is .120 in tubing. An easy way to figure decimals sizes is always remember that 1/4" is .250 so half of that (1/8") is .125 or a fourth of that would be (1/16") .0625. That helped me learn decimal sizes.

Josh

Tony@AirRideTech · 01-15-2009, 11:11 AM

nice stuff guys......

wicked_sky_gazer · 01-15-2009, 12:06 PM

on my 81 i'm using 3 X 4 rec tubing X 1/4 or 3/8 thick, dont remember right off, to build my 8-10in notch and boxing my factory frame if its any help to ya....

draggin86 · 01-16-2009, 01:24 AM

wow 3x4 3/8 wall that is a little over kill!

wicked_sky_gazer · 01-16-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draggin86

wow 3x4 3/8 wall that is a little over kill!

yes a realize this, But it was on hand, and also im trying to break a few mold by maintaining some towability, so it will be built seemingly overkil, also i want the added weight so it will hook up at the track.

revn67 · 01-16-2009, 02:49 AM

hey draggin86 where did you get your mandrel bent rails for that backhalf? that is a really nice job on that one!

joe231 · 01-16-2009, 09:44 AM

don't rupture a disc working with that metal gazer

wicked_sky_gazer · 01-16-2009, 10:04 AM

i have hoist and plenty of friends for that reason... i just hope maybe i can nock a disk or 2 back home im still a lil jacked from the last wreck

01-09-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	All back-halfs Post your pic's, I would like to start getting idea's. What size square tubing did you guy's use and what thickness? Please give me pointers and reasons why you chose a to build a back-half. __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069

01-10-2009, 08:57 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: All back-halfs Anyone? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-10-2009, 09:08 PM	#3
Cooleys Custom Werx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pitkin La. Posts: 66	Re: All back-halfs heres mine. sorta back half. i used 2x3x1/4" tubing. i was gonna build a notch but the frame gets more narrow in the middle of the notch so i just did this. Attached Images

01-11-2009, 01:44 AM	#4
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: All back-halfs Here are some i have done. I mostly use .120 wall 2x4

01-11-2009, 12:13 PM	#5
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: All back-halfs Nice work draggin'! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-11-2009, 12:35 PM	#6
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	Re: All back-halfs Draggin that is some Good work! What size pipe you runnin and how thick? __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069

01-11-2009, 01:56 PM	#7
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: All back-halfs Here's one I have been working on for a bit. The owner is plumbing it himself, so I just put the battery cables back so it would start to get on the trailer. The frame is an air tank. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

01-11-2009, 01:58 PM	#8
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: All back-halfs Oh and it's 2x4 .120 wall for the frame rails. Lower link bars are 1.5x2.5 .120. And the wishbone is 1.5" .120. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

01-11-2009, 03:02 PM	#9
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: All back-halfs Twisted- You do some quality work, I like the way that back-half flows. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-11-2009, 03:04 PM	#10
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: All back-halfs Draggin- Very nice! I like all the details. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-11-2009, 03:12 PM	#11
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: All back-halfs Wow ......great work

01-12-2009, 02:04 AM	#12
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: All back-halfs Heres mine i did on my old frame.... Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

01-12-2009, 05:49 PM	#13
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: All back-halfs driggin86 nice work, what year is the el camino in the background on you 6th picture? got any pics of it? details?

01-12-2009, 09:08 PM	#14
CoggedBelt75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altus, Oklahoma Posts: 679	Re: All back-halfs If ya'll aren't already doing this professionally, you should be!!!! Very nice quality work!!!

01-13-2009, 12:42 AM	#15
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01-15-2009, 03:09 AM	#16
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: All back-halfs you are correct its is 68 no pictures of it sorry! it was backhalved 12 point roll cage

01-15-2009, 10:53 AM	#17
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: All back-halfs so most are using 2x4 .120 wall right? is that the equivalent of 3/16 or 1/4" __________________ 1987 Gmc sierra 1962 Apache 10

01-15-2009, 11:11 AM	#19
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: All back-halfs nice stuff guys......

01-15-2009, 12:06 PM	#20
wicked_sky_gazer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: owasso oklahoma Posts: 160	Re: All back-halfs on my 81 i'm using 3 X 4 rec tubing X 1/4 or 3/8 thick, dont remember right off, to build my 8-10in notch and boxing my factory frame if its any help to ya.... __________________ '81 c10 sw 355cid roller motor 350turbo with stage two shift kit, poor rear end gearing, not sure peg speed... speedo is mia.. project is temporarily on pause again... Thankyou wonderfull economy.. check it out Im not to worried i have an uncaning ability to save myself from some weeeiiirrd crap East Ok meet East Ok date Tony

01-16-2009, 01:24 AM	#21
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: All back-halfs wow 3x4 3/8 wall that is a little over kill!

01-16-2009, 02:49 AM	#23
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: All back-halfs hey draggin86 where did you get your mandrel bent rails for that backhalf? that is a really nice job on that one! __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

01-16-2009, 09:44 AM	#24
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01-16-2009, 10:04 AM	#25
wicked_sky_gazer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: owasso oklahoma Posts: 160	Re: All back-halfs i have hoist and plenty of friends for that reason... i just hope maybe i can nock a disk or 2 back home im still a lil jacked from the last wreck __________________ '81 c10 sw 355cid roller motor 350turbo with stage two shift kit, poor rear end gearing, not sure peg speed... speedo is mia.. project is temporarily on pause again... Thankyou wonderfull economy.. check it out Im not to worried i have an uncaning ability to save myself from some weeeiiirrd crap East Ok meet East Ok date Tony

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