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atp · 01-07-2008, 01:37 PM

Some progress. I need to determine the placement of the tranny crossmember, but at least it is on the frame!

atp · 01-07-2008, 01:40 PM

Here is pic of the seats I will use and brakes on the right way!

PBFAB.COM · 01-07-2008, 02:10 PM

Everything's looking great! What headers are you running, and how are clearances? They look like they fit quite nice.

atp · 01-07-2008, 02:43 PM

Here is a better picture.

atp · 01-07-2008, 02:40 PM

They are Hooker Headers for 2000 F-Body (per your suggestion). I didn't have to cut the frame. I am eager to see how the steering shaft you sent me works?? These headers have all the smog crab on them. Do you think there anything i can do? Or will I have to find another set?

PBFAB.COM · 01-07-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atp

They are Hooker Headers for 2000 F-Body (per your suggestion). I didn't have to cut the frame. I am eager to see how the steering shaft you sent me works?? These headers have all the smog crab on them. Do you think there anything i can do? Or will I have to find another set?

I have a set on the shelf... that aren't coated. They too have all the "extra tubes" for the emissions. I was going to remove the tubes I don't need and then have them coated. Is there a way you can do the same? Possibly return the coated set and exchange them for a set that are not coated, then mod them and send them out for coating? The other options are: to leave them alone; or mod your pretty ones and send them out to be re-coated.

I will be putting together our shop truck this month (same set-up you're running), and if necessary, I will just put together a support bearing bracket that bolts-on for the steering shaft, and will send you one... if you'd like.

atp · 01-07-2008, 04:29 PM

"..., and will send you one... if you'd like.

[/QUOTE]

I would like that very much.

By the way, is there a set placement (up and down) for your tranny crossmember. I wasn't sure if i used any of the factory holes as a guide.

PBFAB.COM · 01-07-2008, 07:49 PM

It's not intended to use any of the factory holes... you might get lucky!

When installing, just make sure it's square... mark the holes, drill them out, and bolt it up.

atp · 02-17-2008, 09:11 AM

I made a little progress so i thought i would post some pics. Please excuse the dust. I ran the fuel lines and yes they look very similar to 68SS's. That is because I liked his! I mounted 2 - 3 gallon tanks for the Level pro system and started running the air lines. I also started the brake lines. My battery died before I finished pics...so here is what I got.

abadsvt · 02-17-2008, 09:48 AM

This is looking awesome! Way bad @ss.

Josh

atp · 02-25-2008, 08:21 AM

I made a little progress today. Here are some pics. I would love to get some feedback on the location of the compressor. This is my install in these frames.

atp · 02-25-2008, 08:23 AM

Here it is dumped!

PipsC10 · 02-25-2008, 09:03 AM

Love the way you mounted the compressor, everything looks awesome.

Frizzle Fry · 02-25-2008, 12:03 PM

Wow, looking real nice!

slammed1 · 02-25-2008, 12:41 PM

Id love to start over and use Corvette components and air bags.

franky69c10 · 02-26-2008, 12:25 AM

looks good

Rokcrln · 02-26-2008, 01:51 AM

So what is your ride heigth going to be? I am sure I missed it some were. It is looking sweet!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

atp · 02-26-2008, 06:54 AM

Ride height...I would love for Nathan (Porterbuilt) to chime in on this

Rokcrln · 02-26-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atp

Ride height...I would love for Nathan (Porterbuilt) to chime in on this

He normally sets his up for 5-6" so it looks like yours is right in their. I just did not know if you had yours different than the rest of the "DropMember croud"

Wish I was part of that club

Kevin
LFD Inc.

72BlckButy · 02-26-2008, 07:34 AM

This thing is coming right along... the frame and suspension look great!

atp · 02-26-2008, 08:34 AM

I may run it on the higher side. I am running a bolt in C-notch so my back end will set a little high.

atp · 03-02-2008, 08:15 AM

I made some more progress today trying to get it ready for the body guy. I have some clearance issues that I will have to work out. My rear tires won't tuck like i need them to. The center bore on the rear wheels is to small so i can't set them back to see how tight it will be. My body guy has some work to do but it could be worse. Also had clearance issues with the gas tank. It sticks up to far?? I will be calling Doc on Monday. Enjoy!

hotrodhomi · 03-02-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atp

I made some more progress today trying to get it ready for the body guy. I have some clearance issues that I will have to work out. My rear tires won't tuck like i need them to. The center bore on the rear wheels is to small so i can't set them back to see how tight it will be. My body guy has some work to do but it could be worse. Also had clearance issues with the gas tank. It sticks up to far?? I will be calling Doc on Monday. Enjoy!

What back spacing did you use? Is that your clearance issue?

atp · 03-02-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

What back spacing did you use? Is that your clearance issue?

Sorta - 2 things are causing the problem.

1 - I bought a rearend from a board member thinking it was out of 67 which would have been the width I wanted/needed, but turns out it was from a 71-72. So I am no better off than where I started.
2 - The wheels are a 4.75 lug pattern and have a smaller bore so they won't slide all the way back on the axle. Once I correct that issue, I may gain enough clearance, but will probably need to remove some inner fender as well.

Such is life!

Rokcrln · 03-03-2008, 12:05 AM

Keep at it and you will end up just how you want it, Custom!!
So were does the step ladder pop out so you can clime up into that sucker

Kevin
LFD Inc.

01-07-2008, 01:37 PM	#1
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Some progress. I need to determine the placement of the tranny crossmember, but at least it is on the frame! Attached Images

01-07-2008, 01:40 PM	#2
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Here is pic of the seats I will use and brakes on the right way! Attached Images

01-07-2008, 02:10 PM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Everything's looking great! What headers are you running, and how are clearances? They look like they fit quite nice. __________________ 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!

01-07-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Here is a better picture. Attached Images

01-07-2008, 02:40 PM	#5
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! They are Hooker Headers for 2000 F-Body (per your suggestion). I didn't have to cut the frame. I am eager to see how the steering shaft you sent me works?? These headers have all the smog crab on them. Do you think there anything i can do? Or will I have to find another set?

01-07-2008, 04:29 PM	#7
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! "..., and will send you one... if you'd like.[/QUOTE] I would like that very much. By the way, is there a set placement (up and down) for your tranny crossmember. I wasn't sure if i used any of the factory holes as a guide.

01-07-2008, 07:49 PM	#8
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! It's not intended to use any of the factory holes... you might get lucky! When installing, just make sure it's square... mark the holes, drill them out, and bolt it up. __________________ 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! Last edited by PBFAB.COM; 01-07-2008 at 07:50 PM.

02-17-2008, 09:11 AM	#9
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! I made a little progress so i thought i would post some pics. Please excuse the dust. I ran the fuel lines and yes they look very similar to 68SS's. That is because I liked his! I mounted 2 - 3 gallon tanks for the Level pro system and started running the air lines. I also started the brake lines. My battery died before I finished pics...so here is what I got. Attached Images

02-17-2008, 09:48 AM	#10
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! This is looking awesome! Way bad @ss. Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold Last edited by abadsvt; 02-17-2008 at 09:49 AM.

02-25-2008, 08:21 AM	#11
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! I made a little progress today. Here are some pics. I would love to get some feedback on the location of the compressor. This is my install in these frames. Attached Images

02-25-2008, 08:23 AM	#12
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Here it is dumped! Attached Images

02-25-2008, 09:03 AM	#13
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Love the way you mounted the compressor, everything looks awesome. __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

02-25-2008, 12:03 PM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Wow, looking real nice!

02-25-2008, 12:41 PM	#15
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Id love to start over and use Corvette components and air bags. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

02-26-2008, 12:25 AM	#16
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02-26-2008, 01:51 AM	#17
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! So what is your ride heigth going to be? I am sure I missed it some were. It is looking sweet! Kevin LFD Inc.

02-26-2008, 06:54 AM	#18
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Ride height...I would love for Nathan (Porterbuilt) to chime in on this Attached Images

02-26-2008, 07:34 AM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! This thing is coming right along... the frame and suspension look great! __________________ -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)

02-26-2008, 08:34 AM	#21
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! I may run it on the higher side. I am running a bolt in C-notch so my back end will set a little high.

03-02-2008, 08:15 AM	#22
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! I made some more progress today trying to get it ready for the body guy. I have some clearance issues that I will have to work out. My rear tires won't tuck like i need them to. The center bore on the rear wheels is to small so i can't set them back to see how tight it will be. My body guy has some work to do but it could be worse. Also had clearance issues with the gas tank. It sticks up to far?? I will be calling Doc on Monday. Enjoy! Attached Images

03-03-2008, 12:05 AM	#25
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: My 70 2wd Project begins! Keep at it and you will end up just how you want it, Custom!! So were does the step ladder pop out so you can clime up into that sucker Kevin LFD Inc.

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