Does Anyone Have Pics of a Frame with a C-Notch - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LowSeventy · 08-27-2002, 02:28 PM

OK, call me crazy, but when I take my rear coils out completely and set the frame on the rear axle tubes, there is only one inch before the differential hits the bedfloor! How are you guys solving this problem? are you hacking out the floor of the bed and raising it?

chevy2racr · 08-27-2002, 02:40 PM

I'm curious as two where you all have bought ur bags and what stlyes u run where. I was wondering what maybe a semi parts place would have, possibly cheaper.. and where are you buyin yur air valves?

Jwill41 · 08-27-2002, 02:41 PM

Can this be done on a truck with leaf springs? Would it be strong enough to support the springd?

NSANE68!!! · 08-27-2002, 05:57 PM

Jwill41, that pic of the notch I posted was on my 72 GMC, leaf truck. I did the flip kit, 2" shackles and de-arched the entire spring pack 5", no MONO LAEF crap that is the easy way out and causes severe wheel hop. Later

SCOTI · 08-27-2002, 06:18 PM

Low Seventy... to answer your ? on my 67 w/steel floor I raised the floor between the rear tubs approx 3-4" for clearance & on my 68 beater w/original wood floor(whats left of it anyway) I'm taking a less refined approach & letting it clearance itself as needed just driving down the road.
Another thing to consider when you start getting that far up into the frame is the C/L of the rear end actually moves foward. As measured on my beater it's only 1/2" but on my 67 it's closer to 1" & if you don't take that into account you'll ruin a tranny/u-joints in a hurry.

justin · 08-28-2002, 07:49 PM

OK
As usuall I am a day late and a dollar short but I finally got a pic of my c notch. Some fabrication required!

JHickson6 · 08-28-2002, 11:31 PM

Hey justin, whose track bar (panhard) is that on you frame? ECE of CPP, other?

Thanks Jared

justin · 08-29-2002, 01:53 PM

yea
I also used the ECE adjustable pan hard bar. I am going to have to modify it like slammed67 did.
Hopefully this helps in making your decision.

08-27-2002, 02:28 PM	#26
LowSeventy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 67	C-notch OK, call me crazy, but when I take my rear coils out completely and set the frame on the rear axle tubes, there is only one inch before the differential hits the bedfloor! How are you guys solving this problem? are you hacking out the floor of the bed and raising it?

08-27-2002, 02:40 PM	#27
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	I'm curious as two where you all have bought ur bags and what stlyes u run where. I was wondering what maybe a semi parts place would have, possibly cheaper.. and where are you buyin yur air valves? __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

08-27-2002, 02:41 PM	#28
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	Can this be done on a truck with leaf springs? Would it be strong enough to support the springd? __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

08-27-2002, 05:57 PM	#29
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Jwill41, that pic of the notch I posted was on my 72 GMC, leaf truck. I did the flip kit, 2" shackles and de-arched the entire spring pack 5", no MONO LAEF crap that is the easy way out and causes severe wheel hop. Later __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

08-27-2002, 06:18 PM	#30
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Low Seventy... to answer your ? on my 67 w/steel floor I raised the floor between the rear tubs approx 3-4" for clearance & on my 68 beater w/original wood floor(whats left of it anyway) I'm taking a less refined approach & letting it clearance itself as needed just driving down the road. Another thing to consider when you start getting that far up into the frame is the C/L of the rear end actually moves foward. As measured on my beater it's only 1/2" but on my 67 it's closer to 1" & if you don't take that into account you'll ruin a tranny/u-joints in a hurry. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-28-2002, 07:49 PM	#31
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 283	OK As usuall I am a day late and a dollar short but I finally got a pic of my c notch. Some fabrication required! Attached Images __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE "O-SH*T, THAT TRUCK IS LOW" CLUB PROJECT: LO-LYF Bagged 68 Shorty home.att.net/~justin.lewis

08-28-2002, 11:31 PM	#32
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Hey justin, whose track bar (panhard) is that on you frame? ECE of CPP, other? Thanks Jared __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-29-2002, 01:53 PM	#33
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 283	yea I also used the ECE adjustable pan hard bar. I am going to have to modify it like slammed67 did. Hopefully this helps in making your decision. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE "O-SH*T, THAT TRUCK IS LOW" CLUB PROJECT: LO-LYF Bagged 68 Shorty home.att.net/~justin.lewis

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