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68C15 · 05-14-2005, 08:47 AM

I have been thinking about doing a notch in old Lefty. the problem is I do & plan to continue using my truck to haul heavy loads or pull heavy trailers. I also need to keep the floor intact & complete.

any ideas?

SCOTI · 05-14-2005, 11:00 AM

My 68 beater has the bolt-in style c-notch that has now been welded in. I've pulled my loaded 18ft car trailer w/no issues. However, my truck is pretty low & the bed floor (what's left of it) above the pumpkin had been 'clearanced' in transit. That shouldn't be an issue though unless your really low.

68C15 · 05-14-2005, 04:53 PM

Scoti, any pics? where did ya get it?

SCOTI · 05-14-2005, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

Scoti, any pics? where did ya get it?

Classic Perf Products bolt in c-notch.

68C15 · 05-14-2005, 07:56 PM

those look pretty cool. thanks!

although I think I may have an idea now how to "build a better mouse trap". I see where the kit could possibly crack under heavy loads right from the corners. maybe make the frame go from a factory 5" channel into a 1 1/2" X 3" tube of some sort without any sharp angles. does this make sense?

SCOTI · 05-15-2005, 01:34 AM

If you have the ability & resources to fabricate, go for it.

05-14-2005, 08:47 AM	#1
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	am I asking for a miracle? C-notching I have been thinking about doing a notch in old Lefty. the problem is I do & plan to continue using my truck to haul heavy loads or pull heavy trailers. I also need to keep the floor intact & complete. any ideas? __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

05-14-2005, 11:00 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	My 68 beater has the bolt-in style c-notch that has now been welded in. I've pulled my loaded 18ft car trailer w/no issues. However, my truck is pretty low & the bed floor (what's left of it) above the pumpkin had been 'clearanced' in transit. That shouldn't be an issue though unless your really low. __________________ 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.*

05-14-2005, 04:53 PM	#3
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Scoti, any pics? where did ya get it? __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

05-14-2005, 07:56 PM	#5
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	those look pretty cool. thanks! although I think I may have an idea now how to "build a better mouse trap". I see where the kit could possibly crack under heavy loads right from the corners. maybe make the frame go from a factory 5" channel into a 1 1/2" X 3" tube of some sort without any sharp angles. does this make sense? __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

05-15-2005, 01:34 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	If you have the ability & resources to fabricate, go for it. __________________ 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.*



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