CRGRS 66 – Winter Build Thread

[CRGRS 66]

Well, I got a lot accomplished on my extra long weekend. It helps to have a friend in the shop who listens, kinda wish Humphrey would pitch in here or there though

In between playing hockey myself, coaching my kids team, and going to watch my step son's Junior "C" hockey game, I got the engine/transmission out, and the front suspension and steering ripped off. It doesn't sound like much, but this IS my first rodeo, so I am learning as I go. I hadn't planned on removing the cross member, but it seemed a good idea to get it off and get it sand blasted. Would have been a nasty, time consuming job to prep that for paint in place. It was remarkably easy actually.

[CRGRS 66]

missed the main shot...

Also, question for you guys... is the cross brace that is pictured supposed to be shaped like that?

The picture of the frame with the back of the blade against it doesn't really show it very well, but in front of where the steering box mounts there is quite an indentation in the frame. This is not normal either I presume (more evidence of the collision that I suspect took place at the front drivers corner)

[CRGRS 66]

Craigerrrrr is ready for beer now

[Snowbound]

The crossmember is bent down. Should be level, as that is where the 6 cyl rad mounts. Interesting the holes appear to be missing.
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[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by jsdoyle

Going to look great!
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Hopin so! Thanks

Originally Posted by Snowbound

The crossmember is bent down. Should be level, as that is where the 6 cyl rad mounts. Interesting the holes appear to be missing.
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This is an original 283 truck, not sure about the 6 cyl rad mount holes. If you look you will see the rad support saddle(s) at the top of that picture.

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Well, I got a lot accomplished on my extra long weekend. It helps to have a friend in the shop who listens, kinda wish Humphrey would pitch in here or there though

In between playing hockey myself, coaching my kids team, and going to watch my step son's Junior "C" hockey game, I got the engine/transmission out, and the front suspension and steering ripped off. It doesn't sound like much, but this IS my first rodeo, so I am learning as I go. I hadn't planned on removing the cross member, but it seemed a good idea to get it off and get it sand blasted. Would have been a nasty, time consuming job to prep that for paint in place. It was remarkably easy actually.

Keep up the great work, looks and sounds like you are having as much fun with your build as I am with mine...

[MARTYZ]

Looking good CRGRS. little late getting on board just found your thread.For your first rodeo you are motoring along like a pro.
Not far from Cambridge or Newmarket either,should find a show next summer we can all go to.