My first build SAFETY ORANGE

[SierraMtns]

Very nice. Keep up the good work.

Did you convert it 5x5 lug or 5x4.75?

[JP238]

5x5, 5x4.75 is the smaller vehicles like the camaro's and chevelle's I believe.

[Chris04]

I'm also about do a 5 lug disc brake swap on my 70 thanks for the info for installing it man! Where did you get all your stuff from to do the swap just curious?

[JP238]

No problem man, I'm glad to know I helped. Good information is hard to come by sometimes.

I ordered the 5 lug comversion off ebay. http://m.ebay.com/itm/251415031520?nav=SEARCH

And the axle shaft kit off summit (MAKE SURE YOU OR DER THE 70RACK KIT) http://m.summitracing.com/parts/clp-70rack

Just remember when replacing the rear axle shafts, do one at a time or the spider gears will all fall out and that's not something you wanna deal with.

[Chris04]

Originally Posted by JP238

No problem man, I'm glad to know I helped. Good information is hard to come by sometimes.

I ordered the 5 lug comversion off ebay. http://m.ebay.com/itm/251415031520?nav=SEARCH

And the axle shaft kit off summit (MAKE SURE YOU OR DER THE 70RACK KIT) http://m.summitracing.com/parts/clp-70rack

Just remember when replacing the rear axle shafts, do one at a time or the spider gears will all fall out and that's not something you wanna deal with.

Awesome man! Thanks I really appreciate it, these trucks are a whole new world for me, glad I got guys on here who are willing to help out! Btw trucks looking awesome man good luck on rest of the build

[JP238]

Originally Posted by Chris04

Awesome man! Thanks I really appreciate it, these trucks are a whole new world for me, glad I got guys on here who are willing to help out! Btw trucks looking awesome man good luck on rest of the build

Anytime man, any questions just ask. I don't know everything but there are guys on here that know quite a bit.

[Chris04]

On the axle kit from summit what all does it come with? I looked couldn't find what all came in kit, I'm assuming it's just axles so I will prob have to buy the rotors/drums brake hardware seperate.

[JP238]

It comes with axle shafts, drums and cover gasket. No need to mess with the brake lines, it doesn't effect them.

[Chris04]

Originally Posted by JP238

It comes with axle shafts, drums and cover gasket. No need to mess with the brake lines, it doesn't effect them.

Ten four, I wasn't sure whether to go with
Disc or drums on back looks like it will
Be drums since it comes with kit! Thanks again man

[JP238]

So I finally broke down and bought the bolt in c-notch. Had time this past weekend to go ahead and install it. Here's a few pics..


As far as removing the bed, it's as simple as removing the 08 carriage bolt and disconnecting the wiring harness located inside the driver side frame (closest to the rear).











I'll elaborate here.. Support the frame in front of and behind where you will be cutting. First you want to make a template using the widest portion of the actual notch (if you scribe the inside of the notch, your cut will not be big enough). Since the notch (this specific one) can only go in one place (because of the bend in the frame AND the notch), mock it up and figure out where the outsides of the notch will go. Place your template on there or scribe it on there. After this is done remember to drill out the corners of the cuts to prevent and possible cracking in the future. I started my cuts with a buck-eye (side grinder, angle grinder) and then finished them with the sawzall. Try to cut a 90 on the bottom portion of the frame. After the cut, try the notch to see how it fits. Trim as needed. Take a couple of clamps and hold the notch in place so you can center punch and pre-drill all of your holes. Bottom bolts should be put in first (at least 2). Attach all your nuts and bolts. The front side of the bump stop perch will need to be trimmed off (for my year model anyway). Install your after market bump stops and that's pretty much about it. Drive it around a little bit and make sure everything is all good and you're done.





This was the same afternoon after I installed the c notch. My first cruise-in.


My brother finally decided he wanted an old school too. We drove 3 1/2 hours to get this 1975 Lincoln Continental.

[flashed]

Where was the cruise in ,trying to figure out by the pics from my memories of Cruisin The Coast ,didnt go the last couple years .Truck looks great too.

[abraham.hd]

Nice truck, fast progress

[JP238]

Originally Posted by flashed

Where was the cruise in ,trying to figure out by the pics from my memories of Cruisin The Coast ,didnt go the last couple years .Truck looks great too.

That is in D'Iberville, right by Bops across from the bowling alley.

[JP238]

Originally Posted by abraham.hd

Nice truck, fast progress

Thanks man. I've been fortunate to have a few things go my way.

[JP238]

Been a while since I've been on here..

A few days ago I decided to go ahead and tackle lowering the rest of the front end. I originally bought 2" lowering springs from DJM. I installed one side and the stance didn't change. I forgot to consider the age and wear of the factory springs. So instead of shipping 2" springs off and trying to figure out if a 3" or 4" lowering spring would be the right one, I just cut a whole coil off the factory springs. Now, from the beginning I had been against cutting coils. Heard that it makes the ride terrible. So I did my research and figured out what a 2" would need out of the coil. Conscious said that 1 whole coil would be 2". So I cut 1 1/2 coil to hide a little more fender gap. Once I re-installed the cut coil I remeasured the fender/ground measurement. It was approx. 3" lower. It looks good, but in all reality, too much coil was cut.

[Bennett68C10]

I think it sits perfect now

[orngsikL]

looking good!

[oldblue1968chevy]

Looks great!!!

[mitchell72]

I love the white bumper, lots of character. also, the color it bad a. and for aftermarket wheels, those are pretty cool.

[Wildcard]

Nice build, I really like the stance especially how the front tire is tucked slightly in the fender well and the same with the rear,but less than the front the slight rake looks great, that's how a truck should set to me, I don`t personaly like a Flat stance, ya know

New wheels are a big improvement also!

Wildcard