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**scotts62** · 01-20-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Oh you cant run THE CHIEF is gona GET'CHA!

joe231 · 01-20-2009, 06:13 PM

i'm skeered......

TimE · 01-31-2009, 03:43 PM

Surely, with today being Saturday and all, you have some updates for us?

**ChiefRocka** · 01-31-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotts62

Oh you cant run THE CHIEF is gona GET'CHA!

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

i'm skeered......

You should be

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Surely, with today being Saturday and all, you have some updates for us?

Ya...how'd the x member come out ?

joe231 · 01-31-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Surely, with today being Saturday and all, you have some updates for us?

i wish....

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

You should be

Ya...how'd the x member come out ?

not anything yet.....i'm stuck in a design loop, for some reason i can't decide how i wanna do it......

jason65 · 01-31-2009, 05:10 PM

What are you thinking about?

joe231 · 01-31-2009, 05:20 PM

well, i was gonna use some scrap round tube i have from work, but it is 2" and kinda big, don't care for how it looks, then I saw this

it is nice and under $85.....so got me thinking i could build it much cheaper, just go to metal supermarket and get the stuff......but, I think a stock one would look nice in there too and I could probably get one from pull-a-part for $10-$15.....I need to make the pieces for the e-brake also......so i should go check Carey's and see if they have a factory one..........as you can see i'm flipping and flopping like a fish out of water....add the fact i've been taking a day off a week (slow time of year) money is a bit tight as well.
should have our tax return in a couple weeks and will be able to move forward from there....

TimE · 01-31-2009, 05:28 PM

Go on down to the pull-a-part and get you one. If you change your mind later and want a different look your not out much $$ and this will keep you pushing forward on your project.

BTW, if you hurry, you could go get one today.

jason65 · 01-31-2009, 05:37 PM

I agree with Tim. Wont you have to get different e-brake cables? I remember you needed those two that got freyed anyway. I think it would be the quick and easy way. Then it would look like mine.

joe231 · 01-31-2009, 05:56 PM

Yeah I hear ya.....I do need to replace the rear e-brake cables, they wore out due to the improper routing.....I need this set-up for it......i stupidly let this cross-member go when i sold my '64 and now can't seem to get a hold of the guy

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Alan's Classic · 01-31-2009, 07:28 PM

Thanks for the pic of the ebrake setup. I was wondering what mine was supposed to look like.

1restorick · 01-31-2009, 07:35 PM

Have you seen this crossmember from Bowtie Overdrives?

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=108

It has the emergency brake hardware pre-installed. Not cheap, but convenient.

Rick

joe231 · 01-31-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks for the pic of the ebrake setup. I was wondering what mine was supposed to look like.

i have better pics of one installed and complete, think it is at work though....i'll look monday

edit: found it on here

and what LMC shows

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Originally Posted by 1restorick

Have you seen this crossmember from Bowtie Overdrives?

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=108

It has the emergency brake hardware pre-installed. Not cheap, but convenient.

Rick

yeah I have seen those, very cool, but more than I want to spend, and IMO more than it is worth

Alan's Classic · 01-31-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

i have better pics of one installed and complete, think it is at work though....i'll look monday

edit: found it on here

Thanks Joe, it doesn't matter but is that a long bed frame? Cause that is not a tranny xmember. I haven't seen one fro this view. I'm normally looking up at it.

joe231 · 02-01-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Thanks Joe, it doesn't matter but is that a long bed frame? Cause that is not a tranny xmember. I haven't seen one fro this view. I'm normally looking up at it.

yeah it is a long bed, but, that is the same holes the trans cross member uses, probably a 3 or granny four speed truck with the trans cross member under the bell housing.
just went and looked at our short bed frame, the rear trailing arm cross-member is in front of the rear cab mounts....if you didn't know, the long and short beds use the same length trailing arms...

joe231 · 02-01-2009, 01:05 AM

that is funny!!!

protrash64 · 02-01-2009, 01:10 AM

I still dont have any hooked up. I guess Im not too worried after doing all the brakes myself.

joe231 · 02-01-2009, 01:47 AM

yeah, doing the auto swap, i'm not too worried about having one, but eventually it will have to be completed

**ChiefRocka** · 02-01-2009, 10:29 AM

If you have the materials and know how...then by all means it is cheaper.

Although, if you consider the R&D, the fact that it's bolt in, and the powder coating....I think the $175 isn't too bad.

You think they'll be at your upcoming swap-meet ??

joe231 · 02-01-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

If you have the materials and know how...then by all means it is cheaper.

Although, if you consider the R&D, the fact that it's bolt in, and the powder coating....I think the $175 isn't too bad.

You think they'll be at your upcoming swap-meet ??

yeah I'm not knocking them, they have nice products, just to me it seems a bit expensive.....for what it is...

who and what swap meet???

**ChiefRocka** · 02-01-2009, 12:03 PM

Never mind...thought you guys were having a swap meet...my bad bro

4dranch · 02-01-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Never mind...thought you guys were having a swap meet...my bad bro

Joe,
Whats up, you holding out on us? what parts you bringing

4dranch · 02-01-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

If you have the materials and know how...then by all means it is cheaper.

Although, if you consider the R&D, the fact that it's bolt in, and the powder coating....I think the $175 isn't too bad.

You think they'll be at your upcoming swap-meet ??

I agree with John. But if you decide to go a different route I got my e-brake at home depot for $1.89. if you want I will bring one to your swap meet..

joe231 · 02-01-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

I agree with John. But if you decide to go a different route I got my e-brake at home depot for $1.89. if you want I will bring one to your swap meet..

what is that? can't tell from the pic....
it looks funny though

4dranch · 02-01-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

what is that? can't tell from the pic....
it looks funny though

A big ole rock

01-20-2009, 06:13 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build i'm skeered...... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-31-2009, 03:43 PM	#3
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Surely, with today being Saturday and all, you have some updates for us? __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-31-2009, 05:10 PM	#6
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build What are you thinking about?

01-31-2009, 05:20 PM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build well, i was gonna use some scrap round tube i have from work, but it is 2" and kinda big, don't care for how it looks, then I saw this it is nice and under $85.....so got me thinking i could build it much cheaper, just go to metal supermarket and get the stuff......but, I think a stock one would look nice in there too and I could probably get one from pull-a-part for $10-$15.....I need to make the pieces for the e-brake also......so i should go check Carey's and see if they have a factory one..........as you can see i'm flipping and flopping like a fish out of water....add the fact i've been taking a day off a week (slow time of year) money is a bit tight as well. should have our tax return in a couple weeks and will be able to move forward from there.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 01-31-2009 at 05:26 PM.

01-31-2009, 05:28 PM	#8
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Go on down to the pull-a-part and get you one. If you change your mind later and want a different look your not out much $$ and this will keep you pushing forward on your project. BTW, if you hurry, you could go get one today. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-31-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build I agree with Tim. Wont you have to get different e-brake cables? I remember you needed those two that got freyed anyway. I think it would be the quick and easy way. Then it would look like mine.

01-31-2009, 05:56 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Yeah I hear ya.....I do need to replace the rear e-brake cables, they wore out due to the improper routing.....I need this set-up for it......i stupidly let this cross-member go when i sold my '64 and now can't seem to get a hold of the guy __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-31-2009, 07:28 PM	#11
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Thanks for the pic of the ebrake setup. I was wondering what mine was supposed to look like. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-31-2009, 07:35 PM	#12
1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 164	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Have you seen this crossmember from Bowtie Overdrives? http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=108 It has the emergency brake hardware pre-installed. Not cheap, but convenient. Rick __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

02-01-2009, 01:05 AM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build that is funny!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-01-2009, 01:10 AM	#17
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build I still dont have any hooked up. I guess Im not too worried after doing all the brakes myself. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-01-2009, 01:47 AM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build yeah, doing the auto swap, i'm not too worried about having one, but eventually it will have to be completed __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-01-2009, 10:29 AM	#19
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build If you have the materials and know how...then by all means it is cheaper. Although, if you consider the R&D, the fact that it's bolt in, and the powder coating....I think the $175 isn't too bad. You think they'll be at your upcoming swap-meet ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-01-2009, 12:03 PM	#21
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Never mind...thought you guys were having a swap meet...my bad bro __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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