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Old 08-24-2012, 08:39 AM   #301
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion
How did you figure out the correct driveline angles? I found out the hard way just how tricky that can be.
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Old 08-24-2012, 09:16 AM   #302
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Well all I've done is lowered and centered the hanger bearing.

Other than that I am going on straight trial and error.

I will give it a trial and hope for no errors.

Care to give any insight?
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Old 08-24-2012, 09:25 AM   #303
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Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion
I generally eliminate the carrier bearing and use a one piece driveshaft. If your angles are off you will know it the first time you drive it at highway speed.[URL="http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Driveline-101.shtml
This is a link to a very helpful site.
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Old 08-24-2012, 09:59 AM   #304
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My intention is to get the truck finished and then see how it goes.

I foresee a power/drive line change in the future to something diesel...

With that in mind, I took the less expensive route of shortening the second half of my two piece drive shaft. It was 150.00 to have it shortened.

One piece was going to be in the neighborhood of 450.00. While I am not against spending the money for a better product, I really did not want a expensive drive shaft for my mantle if I decide to go to a different power plant / transmission.

So I will have my fingers crossed and hopefully it all stays together and does not vibrate the death out of me.

I will check out that link though.
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Old 08-24-2012, 10:04 AM   #305
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You should be OK. My biggest problems resulted from shortening frames by 10 feet or more. I had to change the wedges on top of the springs to bring the front of the rearend up.
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Old 08-27-2012, 08:39 PM   #306
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Its alive...

Hopefully I can get the rear wheels on and drive this out to clean my shop tomorrow night....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLsVt...ature=youtu.be
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Old 08-27-2012, 08:41 PM   #307
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GLORIOUS!!!!!!! lol
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Old 08-27-2012, 08:43 PM   #308
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How do I get my video to come up on this page...
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Old 08-27-2012, 08:56 PM   #309
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Just FYI, this is my wife's YouTube account.... ha!

Hank Jr. and Waylon are more my sound!!!
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:06 PM   #310
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I just figured you were an Adam Lambert fan.
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:06 PM   #311
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Lol
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:49 PM   #312
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That has to feel damn good seeing it spin the hubs on its own power again.
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:53 PM   #313
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yup must be happy bout that
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:53 PM   #314
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That has to feel damn good seeing it spin the hubs on its own power again.
Very much so... I bought this truck this past December, drove it home and that is it. Moved it around the yard a few times until I took the motor and drive line out for paint.

I am looking forward to having everything ready for final paint.
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:54 PM   #315
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Damn...Bought mine in Dec too....Your too quick lol
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Old 08-27-2012, 10:00 PM   #316
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Damn...Bought mine in Dec too....Your too quick lol
I am married with children, so what else can I do....

Just kidding.... ha!
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Old 08-27-2012, 10:01 PM   #317
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LOL!!!!! Cant wait to see it all together...Its a beast
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Old 08-27-2012, 11:40 PM   #318
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Sounds good!
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:14 PM   #319
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Came home and got things degreased and ready to buff up and paint on the rear half of my truck.

Hopefully I can have this done for the weekend, as it looks like I wont be here again... ha.

Its cleaner!
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:21 PM   #320
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My truck moving.

Very stale fuel and in need of a timing adjustment etc.

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Old 08-28-2012, 08:41 PM   #321
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You are getting close now, you might even beat the snow!
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Old 08-28-2012, 09:55 PM   #322
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Its alive itssss alive!!!!!!
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Old 08-28-2012, 10:45 PM   #323
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I want one of these so bad! I saw seven today between Edmonton and Grande prairie. Not sure if my poor wife would take another project!
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Old 08-28-2012, 11:01 PM   #324
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I want one of these so bad! I saw seven today between Edmonton and Grande prairie. Not sure if my poor wife would take another project!
Its easier to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission
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Old 08-29-2012, 08:05 AM   #325
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Its easier to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission
I am on a one out, one in policy currently. i would consider letting one go for one of these.
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