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Re: 1959 Chevy Truck
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01-05-2014, 11:33 PM
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I couldn't get this picture to load up right no matter what I did but it's the cardboard cutout of the upper shock bolt and a string line touching the frame at 1 1/2" forward from stock. The first line is 28 3/8" from the leading edge front cab mount on top of frame. The second one is 1" forward (29 3/8"). And lastly the third is where I ended up. I originally made the carboard cut out for moving centerline 1" and then later decided to go an extra half inch.
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01-05-2014, 11:34 PM
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01-05-2014, 11:40 PM
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01-05-2014, 11:42 PM
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Drivers side.
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01-05-2014, 11:43 PM
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Originally I made the cardboard cut out for moving centerline 1 " forward. But later decided to go 1 1/2" so that's why there is a half inch gap in front of cab mount. And it worked out because that's where I welded earlier anyways.
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01-05-2014, 11:46 PM
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01-05-2014, 11:48 PM
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01-05-2014, 11:50 PM
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01-06-2014, 12:41 AM
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Nice progress.
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01-06-2014, 08:21 AM
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Thanks Kim!
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01-09-2014, 12:17 AM
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Re: 1959 Chevy Truck
Great build,I used the same approach fitting the Camaro clip aswell from the HAMB , works great.I think it drops the truck about 7 inches from stock and the Camaro suspension is still at oem ride height.
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01-09-2014, 09:50 AM
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Thanks! It seems like a dumb proof way to do it. I am looking forward to welding it all up. How far did you move your centerline forward?
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I moved the centerline forward about the same as you. Test fit your cab and front clip, with the radiator support bolted in between the fenders,the radiator support will just miss the steering box if its on the money.
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01-09-2014, 11:32 PM
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Thanks. That's the plan I'm shooting for right now. I hope to get some work done on it this weekend.
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01-11-2014, 09:44 PM
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I have gotten the camaro clip all lined up and frame trimmed for final fitment. I have measured this thing so much I prob have them all memorized!
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01-11-2014, 09:45 PM
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C-clamped
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01-11-2014, 09:47 PM
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I made sure to use weld through primer in the areas where I will never see again after welding. Top of camaro frame and bottom of truck frame.
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01-11-2014, 09:49 PM
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I have been welding all evening. No pics yet, but soon.
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01-11-2014, 11:22 PM
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Looking good!
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01-11-2014, 11:39 PM
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Thanks Chuck!! Hopefully I can finish up the welding by tomorrow. So happy it's going to be a rolling chassis again.
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01-12-2014, 12:06 PM
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Looks like a real nice fit.
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01-13-2014, 11:05 PM
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Getting it welded up
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Welded up
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01-13-2014, 11:11 PM
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The welding never ends!! There is a substantial amount of linear ft of weld with this swap! I have no doubt this thing will hold up. And boxing plates after this seem like overkill almost but what the heck, why not...
-----Q: did everyone just box the frame all the way back to that first crossmember?
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