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TXPinstriper · 04-02-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

That is some kind of classy! I was curious how the engine vibration isolation is incorporated into those mounts. I imagine there's some rubber or poly in there somewhere I'm missing.

Bushings on the low end.....

TXPinstriper · 04-03-2013, 10:09 AM

Mocking up the Accuair E-Level sensor locations.....

mcbassin · 04-03-2013, 01:35 PM

This is a killer project! I'm in....

72BlckButy · 04-03-2013, 01:47 PM

Who supplies the trailer arm mount for the sensor?
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Bennett68C10 · 04-03-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Who supplies the trailer arm mount for the sensor?
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I would like to know this as well as the front control arm mount. I will be running accuair e-level on mine as well and I like the way the mounts look.
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TXPinstriper · 04-04-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

This is a killer project! I'm in....

Thanks .....

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Who supplies the trailer arm mount for the sensor?
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Machine shop suppliers have them...you will need to know the OD of your bars.

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

I would like to know this as well as the front control arm mount. I will be running accuair e-level on mine as well and I like the way the mounts look.
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You can find them at machine shop suppliers, you will have to drill and tap holes for the ball nut to attach to....

mooseknuckles · 04-04-2013, 10:01 AM

that's a cool idea!.....I just happen to have a few of those clamps lying around...

n2billet · 04-04-2013, 10:07 AM

Here's a place you can spend hours looking at cool stuff.....

http://www.mcmaster.com/#shaft-collars/=m6axrg

72BlckButy · 04-04-2013, 11:30 AM

Thanks for the info JohnnyC and Keith!

**67cheby** · 04-04-2013, 12:07 PM

looking CLEAN !

TXPinstriper · 05-08-2013, 09:12 PM

Updates mocking up brake lines lots of pics.....

TXPinstriper · 05-08-2013, 09:15 PM

More pics....

TXPinstriper · 05-08-2013, 09:18 PM

Header mock up on the LS2

TXPinstriper · 05-08-2013, 09:27 PM

Carrier bearing spacer took (2) 1" aluminum blocks and cut them to fit.....

RRC · 05-08-2013, 10:33 PM

Brake lines look good

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Bennett68C10 · 05-08-2013, 10:46 PM

Nice idea on the carrier bearing spacer, they look like drop blocks. What did you use for them. Brake lines look good too.
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jkeating1 · 05-08-2013, 10:55 PM

Mock up a few pinstripes on that frame to go with the rest of the artistry!

TXPinstriper · 05-08-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Nice idea on the carrier bearing spacer, they look like drop blocks. What did you use for them. Brake lines look good too.
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Cut 2 one in h aluminum blocks to fit inside the V....
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Painter D · 05-08-2013, 11:04 PM

Nice build

72BlckButy · 05-08-2013, 11:15 PM

This thing is coming together nicely.
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Rusbuilt · 05-08-2013, 11:38 PM

Looking good sir!

ColoradoK5 · 05-09-2013, 12:05 AM

Killing it man! This is going to be such a nice clean truck

TXPinstriper · 05-09-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RRC

Brake lines look good

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thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Nice idea on the carrier bearing spacer, they look like drop blocks. What did you use for them. Brake lines look good too.
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1" blocks of aluminum cut to fit the V ....

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

Mock up a few pinstripes on that frame to go with the rest of the artistry!

HaHa yes sir thats a good idea !

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Originally Posted by Painter D

Nice build

thanks...

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

This thing is coming together nicely.
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thanks....

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Looking good sir!

thanks....

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Originally Posted by ColoradoK5

Killing it man! This is going to be such a nice clean truck

thanks....

aggie91 · 05-09-2013, 09:16 AM

Looks very nice! Who's flair tool is that in the vice and how do you like it?

TXPinstriper · 05-09-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looks very nice! Who's flair tool is that in the vice and how do you like it?

The flaring tool is from brake quip very happy with it I also bought the brake tube pliers....here is a link http://www.brakequip.com/tools_ft.html

04-03-2013, 10:09 AM	#102
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: "the graduate" Mocking up the Accuair E-Level sensor locations..... Attached Images __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

04-03-2013, 01:35 PM	#103
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: "the graduate" This is a killer project! I'm in.... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-03-2013, 01:47 PM	#104
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: "the graduate" Who supplies the trailer arm mount for the sensor? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-04-2013, 10:01 AM	#107
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: "the graduate" that's a cool idea!.....I just happen to have a few of those clamps lying around... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

04-04-2013, 10:07 AM	#108
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "the graduate" Here's a place you can spend hours looking at cool stuff..... http://www.mcmaster.com/#shaft-collars/=m6axrg __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

04-04-2013, 11:30 AM	#109
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: "the graduate" Thanks for the info JohnnyC and Keith! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-04-2013, 12:07 PM	#110
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: "the graduate" looking CLEAN ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-08-2013, 09:12 PM	#111
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: "the graduate" Updates mocking up brake lines lots of pics..... Attached Images __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

05-08-2013, 09:15 PM	#112
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: "the graduate" More pics.... Attached Images __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

05-08-2013, 09:18 PM	#113
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: "the graduate" Header mock up on the LS2 Attached Images __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

05-08-2013, 09:27 PM	#114
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: "the graduate" Carrier bearing spacer took (2) 1" aluminum blocks and cut them to fit..... Attached Images __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

05-08-2013, 10:33 PM	#115
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: "the graduate" Brake lines look good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

05-08-2013, 10:46 PM	#116
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: "the graduate" Nice idea on the carrier bearing spacer, they look like drop blocks. What did you use for them. Brake lines look good too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-08-2013, 10:55 PM	#117
jkeating1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 519	Re: "the graduate" Mock up a few pinstripes on that frame to go with the rest of the artistry! __________________ JK

05-08-2013, 11:04 PM	#119
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: "the graduate" Nice build __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5



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05-08-2013, 11:15 PM	#120
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: "the graduate" This thing is coming together nicely. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-08-2013, 11:38 PM	#121
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: "the graduate" Looking good sir! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

05-09-2013, 12:05 AM	#122
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: "the graduate" Killing it man! This is going to be such a nice clean truck

05-09-2013, 09:16 AM	#124
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: "the graduate" Looks very nice! Who's flair tool is that in the vice and how do you like it? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

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